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| | THE WHEREPROPERTYSELLS GUIDE TO SELLING YOUR HOME | |
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| | A helpful guide to sell your property quickly and as stress free as possible | |
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 You have already taken the first positive step in reducing both the cost and strain of selling your house by reading this guide. At WHEREPROPERTYSELLS.com we’re helping hundreds of homeowners sell their property on the Costa Blanca with ease.
By advertising your property with us, the Costa Blanca’s premier 'For sale by Owner' website you're guaranteed to save €1,000's in estate agent commissions, with the average homeowner saving at least €12,000. Please check out our Features & Prices page.
Selling – What Are My Options?
You have three options:
1. Use an Estate Agent
As a homeowner you will typically pay a 5% commission + Vat at 16%, sometimes less, often more!
2. Advertise on the Internet
Thousands of homeowners have embraced this method and it has proved to be as viable as selling through an agent – for a fraction of the cost, with an average home seller saving of €17,400 (property sale price €300,000 plus VAT) that's the price of a VW Golf.
3. Using WHEREPROPERTYSELLS and an agent
Many people are unaware that they can advertise their property with an estate agent at the same time without compromising their contract with the agent. WHEREPROPERTYSELLS is a publisher, not an agent. By advertising on our site, buyers contact you directly, thus we are not your agent. For more information on our Google advertising campaign please visit the "sell your house" webpage.
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| | How does advertising on the internet differ from using an estate agent?
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| | WHEREPROPERTYSELLS provides you with the market place to advertise your property across Spain, the UK, Europe and Worldwide to 1000s of house-hunters. Simply register your property on the web site from as little as €49. Please check out our Features & Prices page. | |
| How do people find my property? | |
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WHEREPROPERTYSELLS are property marketing experts. Our web site is advertised (large display ads) consistently across a wide range of leading Costa Blanca property publications, radio and Google. Please visit our "sell your house" page and the "about us" page for full details.
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| | Is it difficult to prepare my property details?
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Not at all! We have designed a simple form for you to submit your property details. We take care of the design, ensuring that the property is displayed professionally. Your property description is very important to your advert so please take time to describe your property carefully. Remember, you can always edit the text later. Don't worry if you do not have a computer or internet connection at home, we can can help you upload your property details and photos.
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| How important are photos? | |
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Displaying photos of high quality is an essential part of selling your home. We recommend that you display at least 6 photos for maximum results. Traditionally, one photo showing the front of the house is displayed, but research has shown that buyers also want to see the interior, garden and any special features. Each extra photo displayed can double the response.
If you want more professional photos of your property, simply order the 3*** package or above where we will visit your home and take 8 high quality digital photos of the property for you. These services are provided by a professional photographer using a top range digital SLR camera, tripod, lighting and lenses as required - unlike many agents who simply use a pocket digital. Check out some of the "properties of the week" to get an idea of the results that can be achieved.
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| | What is a Virtual Tour?
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The ultimate way to advertise your property! These top packages include a virtual tour of your property. It takes approximately one hour or so to film and will be added to your property within 3 working days. The tour consists of two panoramic views using “state of the art” software and the latest high specification digital cameras. This gives potential buyers a real feel for your property. If a photo says a 1000 words, imagine a Virtual Tour. In our opinion “maximum impact for minimum investment.” Extra tours are available for only 49 Euros each.
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| | Are floorplans really necessary? | |
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Good question! Only you the seller can really know whether it’s worth the extra minimal investment. The fact is that vendors and buyers love them. Our 5***** package includes skilfully prepared interactive 3D floor plans for illustration purposes.
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| | Do I need a for sale board? | |
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Some vendors prefer not to advertise that their property is for sale in this way. For sale boards (subject to availability) are available at €79 each and are yours to keep.
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| | How do I value my property? | |
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An estate agent does not value your property. They specify an asking price which is simply an estimation. In reality, they normally ask you the vendor “how much do you want for the property?” then add on their commissions which, as shown above can be very high! Never accept an agent’s estimation at face value.
Your property is worth what someone is prepared to pay for it no matter what the estate agent tells you. Whether you sell through an agent or by using WHEREPROPERTYSELLS, you still make the final decision. From the start it is important that you keep the following figures in mind:
• The lowest price you are willing to accept
• The ideal price that you would like to achieve
Ironically, an estate agent often comes up with the same figure. Do some research locally. Find out what similar properties have sold for in your area. Ask neighbours, read the local press, search the internet. If you are still not sure, ask an estate agent – they will be happy to give you an opinion.
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| | How long does it take before my property can be seen? | |
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Once the decision has been made to sell, an important factor for sellers is how quickly you can get the property on the market. Using WHEREPROPERTYSELLS it is possible to have your property advertised a week quicker than an estate agent.
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| | Isn’t selling without the agent hard work? | |
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No! you can market your property quicker and more effectively without an estate agent since you are in control. With WHEREPROPERTYSELLS inquiries come directly to you, either by email or telephone. You deal with the buyer and set up the viewing.
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| | Vetting buyers? | |
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Estate agents often claim to vet buyers before setting up viewings to evaluate their ability to purchase. In reality, this is not usually the case. Can you imagine a Spanish estate agent establishing a German or British Nationals ability to buy? By talking directly with interested buyers (who have already seen the property on the web site) you can get a feel for how serious they are. More importantly, buyers can ask you questions directly, prior to viewing, to make sure the house is right for them. When they visit you will know that they are serious prospects. For your own security we suggest that you always ask prospective buyers to bring with them some form of identification, Passport, ID Card etc.
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| | How do I conduct viewings? | |
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Do agents really conduct viewings? More often than not it’s the property owner who is likely to conduct the viewings even if he is using an agent. Typically, the estate agents role is that of a secretary organising the diary for viewings. With WHEREPROPERTYSELLS you are dealing directly with a potential buyer, working out viewing times is easy.
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| | What does the estate agent do for their money compared with what the modern property owner does for himself? | |
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Agent: “I’ll give you the right valuation for your property”
Owner: “I already know what my property is worth and what I’m prepared to accept for it. You don’t have any qualifications to ‘value’ my property.”
Agent: “I’ll prepare your property details”
Owner: “Within the time it takes to speak with 3 agents, get quotes and choose you, I’ll have prepared my own property details and have them on the web site.”
Agent: “I’ll take some photos of your property”
Owner: “Thanks but I have my own camera and can take photos as well as you - unless you're a photographer!”
Agent: “I’ll show people around the property”
Owner: “I’ll end up showing them around myself and answering questions.”
Agent: “I’ll keep you updated on inquiries and let you know of any offers.”
Owner: “I’d rather hear it directly from the horse’s mouth, and the day before you tell me.”
Agent: “I’ll advertise your home in the local press”
Owner: “Yes, every fourth week to avoid “over-marketing” it.
Agent: “I’ve years of experience at selling property so can convince buyers about your property”
Owner: “You’ve spent 10 minutes in my property, I’ve lived here for years. Who’s better qualified to talk about the property to potential buyers?”
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| | How long does my advert remain on the site? | |
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Until sold.
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| | How long will it take to sell? | |
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This depends very much on your property, location, condition, price, features and a number of other factors. We advise sellers to advertise their property at a realistic price, not the agent's inflated price.
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| | What area do you cover? | |
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The entire Costa Blanca, Valencia region (officially North of Denia) and Murcia. However, this is divided into 5 distinct areas, North, South and Mid Costa Blanca, Murcia and Valencia. Use the web site map to carefully select the region you wish to advertise your property in.
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| | Is WHEREPROPERTYSELLS an estate agent? | |
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No. WHEREPROPERTYSELLS is a publisher which means you can use both simultaneously without compromising your agent’s contract.
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| | How do I submit my property to the web site? | |
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Ready to advertise your property on WHEREPROPERTYSELLS? Firstly you will need to register by completing the registration form. Here you will enter your e-mail address and chosen password. Remember, inquiries from prospective buyers are sent to the e-mail address that you enter!
Now submit your property details in full as requested on the forms. Please ensure that you complete all the boxes provided as well as supplying an interesting property description. After all, you are the seller! To save time, we suggest that you prepare this in advance using a word processor and simply copy and paste the text into the WHEREPROPERTYSELLS form when submitting your property description. Detail the property’s features, fixtures and fittings, views, locality, accessibility (motorways, stations, schools, cities, airports etc). Write out the text exactly as you want it to appear.
Note: You will need to provide your e-mail address and at least one telephone number so we can forward you inquiries. Your e-mail address will not be shown on your advert ensuring complete privacy.
Don’t forget to select the package that you require. We highly recommend the 3 & 4**** packages which shows buyers a professional presentation of your property. Properties with the photographer packages will be featured at random on the web site site as “property of the week”. These packages also includes 8 high quality professional digital photographs by WHEREPROPERTYSELLS along with a full property description.
Your property will appear live on the website as soon as we have received payment.
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