The recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has led to many changes that impact the way we go about our lives and the way we can sell real estate. At Century 21 it is business as usual and we will dedicate the same level of care, expertise and professionalism that you have come to know.
To help you work through this situation, while remaining informed and able to make the right decisions with property, we have created a number of frequently asked questions for you to refer to:
How has Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacted the state of the market?
Although the general level of inquiry and transactions have slowed, we have still seen a healthy amount of transactions occurring.
We as an organisation have adapted quickly and can confirm that genuine buyers and sellers are being brought together in new ways previously unexplored which allows a safe non-contact transaction to occur.
What should I do if I want to sell my property during this time?
If you are considering selling, we are here to assist you. We are very well prepared to sell property throughout this period and will continue to provide an exceptional level of service, delivering the best possible result for each and every one of our clients.
Can I still get my property appraised?
Yes, you can and we have varied ways for this to occur. One is just to email or text one of our agents and they can return to you a report with an estimate of your homes value based on a comparable market report.
Alternatively, we are also able to offer you a virtual consultation and an opinion of value without needing to physically visit your home. We can do this via Google Hangouts, FaceTime, Zoom and various other live streaming platforms.
Please contact us to discuss how we can appraise and successfully sell your property during this period.
Are properties still selling?
The quick answer is yes. Across our national network we are seeing a number of transactions occurring. Now more than ever it is imperative that genuine buyers and sellers are introduced, and our process identifies those participants and allows us as a group to still transact sales and listings.
We have adapted the way we operate and have adjusted many of our property campaigns to work effectively throughout this time.
Can I still sell my property via an auction?
Yes, you can. Whilst the current restrictions prevent all real estate agents from holding a traditional public auction, Many Century 21 Agents have adopted an online auction platform, meaning that you can still sell your home through a formal auction process. Online auction platforms enable you to sell your property under auction conditions and also enable multiple bidders to bid on your property remotely.
Rest assured, our Agents and Auctioneers are trained to operate in a range of challenging situations while focusing on achieving the best possible outcome for you.
How is paperwork signed remotely?
We already use digital contracts to facilitate sales in a seamless manner and will continue to do so throughout this time.
Should I list my property with an agent now or wait until Lockdown is over?
Listing with an agent now is the best way to get a head start on the market once Alert Level 4 is lifted. We can appraise your home using a price range and sign the listing forms under lockdown. We can agree to a choice of marketing program, method of sale and have all the paperwork actioned and ready to go as soon as lockdown is over. This means your property is first in the queue for photography and virtual tours with our professional photo and videographers. It also gives us the opportunity to talk you through any jobs that you can do at the property prior to the photo/video shoot.
How do the current circumstances change the way my property would be marketed?
Century 21 Agents are committed to providing our clients with an effective tailored marketing strategy regardless of the current market conditions.
We will ensure your property is given every opportunity to be seen by all potential buyers through a tailored marketing campaign. It is now more important than ever to promote your property to a targeted group of buyers and also showcase as many features of your property as possible. We have the expertise and the tools to facilitate this at competitive pricing.
We can help you achieve a tailored campaign by;
• Taking additional photos to include all rooms and key features of the property
• Shooting a property video to help give buyers a better feel for your home prior to inspection
• Using the Century 21 targeted broadcast system that allows us to target buyers and immediately gauge their interest
• Utilising new technology to do a property 3D tour
• Hosting your property on the Century 21 New Zealand website in addition to Century21global.com
• Making direct contact with our pool of active buyers on our database.
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