Selling a home starts with a few connected decisions: when to move, what to prepare, how to price and market the property, and who will guide the process. Ray White Cashmere can help you work through those choices with a plan for your home and circumstances.
Tell us what matters to your next move, whether you are buying again, downsizing, relocating or managing a sale for someone else with the necessary authority. Your preferred settlement date, access arrangements and preparation budget can influence the plan. If the property is tenanted, let your salesperson know early so the sale and access requirements can be discussed with the appropriate people.
An appraisal is a starting point for a pricing conversation. Ask which comparable sales support it, how differences in condition and features have been assessed, and what current competing listings may mean for your campaign. An appraisal is an opinion, not a promised result or a registered valuation.
Meet the person who would run the campaign. Ask how they would present your property, communicate with you and buyers, report feedback and handle offers. You should understand who will conduct viewings, who will negotiate and how cover will work when your salesperson is unavailable.
Before signing an agency agreement, discuss commission, advertising, other costs, the appointment period and the sale method. Read the agreement and obtain legal advice if you need it. The Settled agency-agreement guide explains the appointment process. If you want to use the SuperGold offer, raise it before signing and have the agreed offer recorded.
Ask for a written proposal that separates the cost of selling from the money you will need for your next move. A lower commission quote and a higher appraisal do not, on their own, tell you which plan suits you.
Put a quoted amount, payment date and responsible person beside each item. Keep upfront bills separate from costs payable later. Your next-home budget needs to account for the mortgage payout and selling costs, not simply the expected sale price. Ask your advisers to check the figures before you commit. Settled’s planning-to-sell guide is an independent starting point.
Selling first gives you a clearer sale result to plan around, but you may need temporary accommodation if the right next home is not available. Buying first gives you a destination, but can leave you carrying two properties or needing bridging finance if your sale takes longer than expected. There is no single sequence that suits every household.
Bring three dates to your Cashmere appraisal conversation: when this home could be ready to launch, when you would ideally move, and any date you cannot change. Then ask your lender and lawyer to work through a slower-sale scenario, deposit availability and how any conditions or settlement dates would need to fit together. A hoped-for sale is not the same as money available for your next purchase. Read Settled’s buy-first or sell-first comparison before choosing your sequence.
Good preparation is more than styling. Make the property straightforward to inspect and gather the records buyers may need. Tell your salesperson about known defects, alterations, relevant consents and available earthquake claim or repair information. Your lawyer and suitably qualified advisers can help with issues that need specialist attention.
For a Cashmere home, consider how buyers will understand access, parking, sun, outdoor space and any sloping land. Clear pathways and an orderly information pack can help the viewing feel more useful. Our selling preparation guide covers practical inside and outside tasks, while the Cashmere guide helps frame property-specific questions.
Auction, tender, deadline, negotiation and an advertised price offer different ways for buyers to engage. Ask why the recommended method suits your property and circumstances, what the documents require, and whether offers before a stated date can be considered. Your agency appointment and the method of sale are separate decisions.
Agree an itemised marketing proposal before committing to expenditure. Discuss photography, property information, the advertising channels, viewings and how enquiries will be followed up. Ask how the campaign will be reviewed if the response differs from expectations. Read our guide to sale methods for the key distinctions.
Before launch, ask your Ray White Cashmere salesperson to agree a reporting rhythm and a first review date with you. A useful update connects the activity to the decision you need to make:
Finish the review with an agreed action, who will do it and when you will look again. That might mean supplying a document, improving how a feature is presented, reconsidering price or method, or keeping the plan in place. Ask what evidence supports a proposed change and approve any further spending before it is incurred.
The highest price is only one part of an offer. Conditions, deposits, settlement timing and the buyer’s ability to proceed also matter. Have your lawyer advise on the agreement before you sign, and use your salesperson to clarify the negotiation and communication process.
Once an agreement is in place, keep track of conditions and the dates your lawyer confirms. Prepare for the agreed settlement and possession arrangements, including keys, access and the property’s required condition. Seek advice early if anything changes.
An estate, separation, a trust, an apartment or a property with development potential can raise additional questions about authority, records or specialist advice. Explain the situation when you first speak with us. We can discuss the sales process and identify the legal or technical questions you should take to your own advisers without assuming every sale needs the same approach.
Request an appraisal and tell us your preferred salesperson, or ask for an introduction to the sales team. You can also call 03 337 5024 to talk through a next step.