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.
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.
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.