For homeowners looking to take the stress out of selling, the benefits of partnering with a property advisor go far beyond simply securing offers.
Finding the right time to sell property for the maximum price and the shortest listing period is somewhat like walking a tightrope, and how we’ve seen the property market change in recent years provides the perfect example of this.
If you wait too long, interest rates may rise and the market will in turn fall. If you sell too soon, you may miss out on the property pricing peak that we’re currently experiencing. Some buyers may feel a sense of panic with the prospect of interest rate increases, while others may opt to wait until they can enter the market at a more affordable price point.
It’s worth keeping in mind that selling property at any time has the potential to be an extremely stressful experience. Your family might be growing and you desperately need more space, you’ve got a new job in the pipeline and need to relocate, or maybe you’ve found your dream home and need to offload your existing one.
No matter the backstory or the motivation, the services of a property advisor has the potential to alleviate some of the major stressors linked to selling a house – but what exactly do these specialised real estate professionals do?
Understanding The Role Of A Property Advisor
Despite popular opinion, property advisors are not real estate agents. A property advisor works in an advisory capacity in order to help sellers plan more strategically, and increase the value of their current or potential assets.
A property advisor is the ultimate seller’s advocate. Ultimately, the role of a property advisor is to evaluate both short and long term goals, and to provide options for the best use of any given property. This position differs from a traditional real estate agent or broker, who are primarily only focused on a transaction.
If you’re selling your home, your property advisor will likely research the property, local agents, check the zoning, evaluate market conditions, and communicate clearly with the owner, particularly when it comes to choosing a real estate that’s right for you – so what are some of the key perks on offer when partnering with one?
Get Honest Advice – By providing an independent opinion of the value of the property, a property advisor helps vendors to choose the most appropriate course of action for selling their home at the best possible price. This is usually done by selecting the right real estate agent, negotiating commissions and advising on the most cost effective marketing tactics.
Get Your Time Back – While everyone has a different price that they put on their time, engaging the services of a property advisor means that they take care of a great deal of the legwork associated with selling a house. In addition, they often have an extensive network of industry professionals such as conveyancers and removalists that vendors can utilise.
Get Better Offers – The experience of a property advisor means that they’re able to form a carefully crafted selling strategy on behalf of a vendor. In the real world, this often results in homeowners being able to sell their property for significantly more than they initially thought possible – and better still, with significantly less stress than if they did it on their own.
In order to capitalise on these perks, it’s important to do your research to ensure that you’ve partnered with a property advisor that doesn’t just talk the talk – but can also walk the walk. Don’t be afraid to ask questions unique to your property preferences or particular area, as well as jumping online to check out recent reviews. Not all property advisors were created equally, but doing a little bit of homework will help to ensure that you select a winner.
Take The Stress Out Of Selling Property With ESPA
As a completely free service, Emergency Services Property Advisors provide property advisor services to Police, Fire, Ambulance and S.E.S personnel and their families right across Victoria.
Luke and the team at ESPA are passionate about providing support to some of Australia’s most valued public servants. Along with key industry insights, ESPA also works with a broad range of service providers linked to the real estate industry such as conveyancers, trades, legal practitioners and mortgage brokers.
If you are an emergency services worker looking to potentially buy or sell property in the future, please get in touch with Emergency Services Property Advisors today to discuss how we can turn your real estate dreams into reality, or call Luke directly on 0414 757 705.