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Buying & Selling

Should I Buy or Sell First?

Whether or not your home sells easily in the current market depends on a number of factors.


The average sale times vary from suburb to suburb and from season to season. I can discuss with you the market conditions at any given time, and talk about the possible demand in the market place for your home and how to capitalise on it.


Once you have sold, you become a cash buyer and therefore any offers you make are likely to be taken more seriously than if you are subject to the sale of your own property. Your negotiating position is far stronger.


If you haven’t sold but want to purchase, we will endeavour to negotiate a lengthy possession date on your behalf which will allow you the time to get everything in order. 

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We can have owners that are not currently on the market make their property available to cash buyers once we have approached them with your individual scenarios

  • The advantages to an auction are numerous. An auction is designed to attract genuinely interested, cash-in-hand buyers. Those buyers are focused only on establishing the maximum price they are prepared to pay, not how low their offer should be. You set the terms, conditions and deadline. 

  • The property is marketed at a price that is acceptable to the seller. If priced at fair market value good interest will be shown in the property and it may make it easier for potential buyers to determine whether the property is within their reach. It is usual for the buyers to begin negotiating below the listed price.

  • No price is a method of listing exclusively where the number of buyers is increased because your maximum price is not stated. In a changing market this type of marketing maybe employed for 1 – 2 weeks to get buyer feedback so that you do not over price your property and lose valuable time on the market and possibly miss the buyer who is waiting. 

  • This method of marketing creates a high profile for your property and establishes a competitive environment without having to list a price. You also set the terms, conditions and deadline. Prospective buyers become emotionally involved before they consider price and have only one opportunity to put forward their most competitive bid. You have the opportunity to accept, decline or continue negotiations with any interested party. It’s your choice. You’re in control. Increased enquiries and inspections are often generated by this sales strategy. All tender details remain undisclosed and absolutely confidential.

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At a Glance

What Does Your Commission Provide?

With the combined connection of the Harcourts system connecting our local, national and international offices, andthe full support of Harcourts gold, a multi award winning real estate company, you can be assured you are backed by the best team to assist with the sale of one of your greatest assets; your home.

  •  $550 + 3.95% up to $400,000, thereafter 2%, + GST​

  • We’ve got Canterbury covered. Which is why over 40 percent of Cantabrians list their home for sale with Harcourts. More listings attract more buyers. More buyers means a greater chance of getting the very best price for your home.

  • In recent surveys, Neilsons rated Harcourts
    as being number one for getting property listings seen online. From our digital presence, Harcourts properties receive a weekly average of 4 million views.

  • For seven years in a row, Harcourts has
    been voted New Zealand’s most trusted real estate company. Trust, honesty and integrity remain the company’s personal hallmarks. Add to those attributes an intimate knowledge

    of the local market and current property trends, a solid work ethic plus well-developed negotiation skills and you have the perfect recipe for success.

  • We have a wide network of over 450 agents, right here in Canterbury, working to ensure that you have even more eyes on your listing. Our agents are well incentivised to introduce buyers to your property, ensuring that in addition to their own skill and expertise, you have the backing of the Harcourts machine to maximise your sale price.

  • Harcourts has been in existence since 1888 and we have a long history with Canterbury dating back to early last century. We know how the market behaves and what buyers are looking for.

  • A team of degree qualified and experienced in-house designers offers:

    • Specialised marketing brochures that showcase both photographs and details of your property. These also include open home brochures and information booklets, ‘new to the market, ‘an invitation to an open home’ and ‘just sold’ postcards to be distributed to the area surrounding your property.

    • Access to high end, bespoke profile marketing, should you wish to take a more active role in the marketing of your home. Should you wish to pursue this option, a personalised proposal will be submitted to you for your consideration and investment, designed inhouse.

    • Digital auction property profiles displayed in our office reception and window signage.

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