homesell.co.nz Has Discovered and Proved an Exciting New Way to Buy and Sell Private Property and Real Estate Throughout New Zealand

HomeSell was started in 2003 in Christchurch New Zealand, and has since been franchised throughout the rest of the country. The unique concept of duplicating its web listings with its published paper listings has been the secret of its success.

(PRWEB) February 3, 2005 -- "We are the only private sale real estate organisation to cover the country with printed publications of all its property listings. This means people are as aware of these properties as they would be of any of the major real estate agencies" says franchise owner Rodger Searle who started Homesell in 2003 because of his own difficulties in selling privately.

I could only advertise my property with expensive local press ads that were barely being seen. It was frustrating that I couldnt do anything about it, even though I was spending big money on my advertising." says Searle.

With promotional packages starting from $695, Homesell charges no commission on the property sale. Each Homesell package starts with a good talk with the owner to ensure all the best features of the property are known. Photography of the property with the ad text are placed in the Homesell paper for three or more issues. Large photo signs are made, the Homesell internet listing placed, colour brochures printed and open home register and signs provided. All the seller then has to do is take the enquiries.

The trick to successfully sell your own property is to ensure people know it is for sale" says Searle. It may sound simplistic, but houses mostly sell themselves. Buyers simply need to see the right house for them. This means the seller must pull out all stops to ensure that all potential buyers are able to know the property is on the market"

An important point for sellers to realise, is that by having ten interested buyers rather than one or two, the seller will get the 'right price -- which is likely to be $5,000 to $15,000 more than if they market and sell it themselves casually" -- If buyers are aware they are only one of several contenders to buy the property, they will significantly up the amount they are willing to pay"

In New Zealand a real estate agencies commission averages about $11,000 for each property, so sellers are saving this as well as getting a good price for their home.

A recent successful elderly lady customer was quoted as saying "Age is no barrier to selling privately. If I can sell, anyone can". Those who buy directly from the seller enjoy the sale process for being simple and direct. Negotiations can be handled by the seller or simply passed onto their lawyer, who often does not charge any extra for doing this.

In some parts of New Zealand, Homesell is now accounting for 8 percent of all properties sold, with the rate climbing steadily. The success rate of Homesell's clients are the same as or often better than agencies," says Searle, proving that the Homesell system works for all styles of properties from rural lifestyle farms, waterfront properties and more typical houses and homes".

homesell.co.nz has six regional offices throughout New Zealand. Information on how to contact any or all of these offices is found on their website www.homesell.co.nz

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