The past few years in the real estate industry have been as unpredictable as they have been eye opening, on both the Sunshine Coast and across the nation. Prices across the nation have skyrocketed on the back of the pandemic panic buying, with many property owners achieving unheard of sale prices for their modest Aussie homes. But as the market settles, sellers are met with a dilemma as they struggle to grasp property values and understand the changing landscape. In this time of change, it is becoming more and more evident that enlisting the services of a professional agent to truly get the most from your property investment is essential.
As an industry, we saw an influx of agents and brands joining the ranks during the frenzied buying that swept the nation. Now however, as stock levels tighten and days on market increases, it is the experienced professionals that can demonstrate their prowess and prove how they have maintained their longevity in such a competitive trade. More experienced agents and reputable brands that have seasoned different markets, understand the principles, techniques and shifts that are occurring and are equipped to deliver proven strategies that work, maintaining the best performance in the current market. Newer entrants to the market who have been operating where buyers were fighting tooth and nail to outbid one another are behind the pack when it comes to strategically approaching a market that is less competitive and more discerning.
During the boom, the more experienced professionals haven’t been involved in slashing commission, or overloading themselves with listing volume that is unmanageable. Instead, staying focused on the process and working alongside their clients to provide open and transparent feedback and guidance throughout the sales process, while maintaining confidence in their ability to secure the best outcomes.
With the insane volume of record-breaking prices now behind us, now is the time to be working with an agent that has a hyper local focus, can maintain a finger on the pulse and essentially predict the cyclic shifts that will occur over the coming months. In this cooling market, as a seller, now is not the time to haggle on commission or demand free marketing, instead the focus should be on selecting an agent that has thorough market knowledge, runs on the board, a strategic approach and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for all involved. The cut price commission will be reflective in the sale price, as this business model is embraced by those needing to quickly make sales and move onto the next in a volume focused approach, rather than quality over quantity.
When selling on the Sunshine Coast, First National is a reputable brand that has stood the test of time and demonstrated success across changing markets. Further to this, First National Lifestyle are a team of experts that have consistently delivered results while maintaining their focus on putting clients first in all situations. During the boom, the team secured countless street records, suburb records and more, however now as the market settles, the principles remain the same and it is the extensive experience that is now evident as our results are not showing a lowering of sale prices, instead a flattening out to be expected as a boom subsides. The experienced sales team at First National Sippy Downs is also supported by an exceptional property management division that can add value through every transaction and ensure that our investor buyers and sellers are well looked after.
Our team approach, expertise, market knowledge and commitment to our client is worth every cent, because we put you first!