Thinking of Selling

Thinking of Selling

Welcome to PMM Real Estate

We understand how critical it is for you to find the right agent to sell your property. We'd like to make the decision an easy one.

Here's what you can expect:

  • A team you can trust
  • A quick sale with no nasty surprises
  • The highest possible price
  • To be kept informed at all times
  • Honest, objective advice
  • A team of experienced consultants

Our business is geared towards achieving the maximum price for your property it's that simple.

We are only as good as our last sale.  The majority of listings in the industry are gained by referral, and the only way in which a positive referral is achieved is by a good performance.  There is no great revelation involved here. If we achieve a great result for you and provide an excellent service along the way, you are more likely to recommend our service to others.  The converse is also true.  Many agents fail to look beyond the listing.  Anybody can sell a property, but it's the amount which is actually achieved which distinguishes a 'Great Result' from 'just a result'.  Achieving top prices for property is hard work but we leave nothing to chance when it comes to results.

We are a tight-knit operation of qualified professionals who know this part of Tasmania, and we know how to market property. 

  • We put major emphasis, and most of our effort, into the marketing campaign which leads us to the sale.
  • We rely on quality advertising to attract potential buyers to open homes.
  • Our sales force provides interest, studies the buyer, and always aims to attract the highest possible price for your property. 
It all sounds simple but, for example, the number of agents who fail to follow up leads from open homes is astounding. Our sales team has thorough knowledge of the local scene and an understanding of potential buyers.  We are a successful company and we consistently achieve great results for our clients by committing all resources at our disposal to provide you with outstanding service.


When Should I Sell?

The importance of this question is underestimated by many when selling property. Many will tell you, Spring is the best time to sell: the flowers are out, the sun is shining, the market is stimulated and buyers are buying. In some cases, these generalisations are correct but certainly they do not take into account many other contributing factors.

Spring is a time when most vendors put their property on the market.  This increased supply of property generally creates an over supply of property in Spring. Purchasers don't limit themselves to seasonal highs, they peruse the market year round until they purchase. By holding off on selling until Spring, you are increasing the supply-to-demand ratio, and consequently diminishing the competitive environment required to maximise the sale price of your property.

There are exceptions to this generalisation. Some properties which possess a unique aspect to them or command major interest, for whatever reason, stimulate the 'I must have' factor.

This exceptional environment of many buyers, with few competing properties, would support a Spring sale. The seasonal attributes of Spring are positive when selling property but we shouldn't put too much emphasis on this season. Homes can look their best in Winter, Autumn and Summer and a well executed marketing campaign will always produce positive results.

What Price Should I Ask?

It is only natural that you want to obtain the highest possible price for your property.

Asking too high a price can be costly!

  • Those buyers for whom the property is right will not see it because it is out of their price range.
  • Buyers will be comparing your home with others in the area which are similar, so it is essential that your price is competitive.

Two of the most common comments made by Owners to Real Estate Agents regarding price are "I can always bring my price down - I cannot put it up", and "I don't have to take the first offer that comes along".

The first offer received is often the best as a purchaser has little reason to beat a price down in the first week the property is for sale.  

The question most asked by purchasers is: "How long has the property been on the market?"  If the answer is "10 weeks" or something similar, purchasers immediately begin considering price reductions in the order of ten per cent or more.  Too often we see owners doing irreparable harm to the marketing process by way of unrealistic price expectations and hoping for that one "special buyer" who may never come along.

It is vital to take maximum advantage of the initial flush of interest - a quick sale very definitely does not mean a low price.  Exposing your property to the market place for three to four weeks usually achieves the best price.