MARKET REVIEW - Winter 2008

Video - Market Update

Click on one of the links below to view Jason Guildea's real estate market synopsis via online video.

Seven Things Vendors Want From Their Selling Agent

Feedback
Here at Raine & Horne Seaforth we guarantee to contact you in person, by telephone, or email to provide feedback after every advertisement, open home and inspection.

Recommendations
From the day we are appointed as your selling agent we will act in your best interests and make the constructive recommendations on how to achieve the highest possible price for your property.

Marketing
Cost effective marketing is the key to exposing your property to as many prospective purchasers as possible. We conduct ongoing local research to ensure our marketing targets those who are qualified to buy without delay.

Pricing
Asking too little or too much for a property can be a disaster. Here at Raine & Horne Seaforth we have the accurate up to date market knowledge to help you price your home to maximise the return and achieve the results you demand.

Negotiation
We are proud of the fact that so many of the past clients have referred to our skills at negotiating the best outcome for them. When negotiating we are always fair to both parties but at all times act to ensure the best result possible for you, our client.

Purchasers
We maintain and correspond with a database of genuine purchasers looking to buy a residential property in the area. We sell more homes because we have more buyers - not because we have more listings.

Effortless Open Homes
When our clients choose to open their homes for inspection, we have the policies and guidelines which minimise disturbance to your daily routine and achieve optimum results. We also offer you our open house checklist to help maximise the visual presentation of your home.

It's a great time to buy property

Average Sale Price. Source: APM.

Prices have been softer for the first 5 months of the year. However executive homes in Seaforth on level, family friendly blocks have sold well; this shows the luxury end of the market for family properties remains very strong. Apart from this, it is a buyers market at present. The interest rates increase, the share market turmoil of the 1st quarter of the 2008, rising food and petrol prices has taken its tol l on buyer confidence.

Our view is that the next 3 to 4 months will represent an exceptional buying opportunity due to softer prices. Over the next 6 months we expect “buyer confidence” to be back in full force and interest rates will continue to be lowered, pushing prices back up to levels seen last year. Please contact us for any Real Estate queries.

Regards
Jason Guildea
Principal.