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What is ComFree Private Sales?
What does "ComFree" stand for?
Realtors say they can get a higher price for my home, is this true?
Why would I sell privately?
What negotiating skills do I require?
Do I need to have sales skills to effectively sell my home?
Does ComFree Private Sales appraise my home?
Do I require a "Contract for Sale of Land" prior to advertising my home?

What is ComFree Private Sales?

ComFree Private Sales is a marketing and training company which assists vendors in selling commission free, easily and effectively. ComFree Private Sales provides all of the advertising, tools, resources and support necessary to sell privately. As a vendor you can be assured that your home is getting the consistent and professional exposure selling requires, and that you have the resources and know how to see it through the sale.

What does "ComFree" stand for?

ComFree stands for "Commission-Free". Over the past 9 years ComFree Private Sales has saved home owners millions, with our one low fee and commission-free service.

Realtors say they can get a higher price for my home, is this true?

A home is worth what the market is willing to pay whether it is sold through a real estate agent or privately. The benefit to selling privately is being able to afford a competitive price tag; not having to account for a Real Estate Agents commission. An overpriced home will stay on the market for a longer period of time and presents a case where you may have to lower your price at some point; in the end still accounting for agents commissions. Setting a high price for a home for the sake of obtaining your listing will more than likely attract the wrong market of prospective buyers to your home. That is, keeping away buyers that can afford to buy your home if it were priced realistically.

Why would I sell privately?

1: You don't have to pay the high cost of a commissioned Real Estate Agent. This also gives you a competitive advantage over homes listed with an agent.

* The home listed with an agent was overpriced and incurred $14,000 in commission after lowering its price 2 times (for example).

** The home which sold privately was priced at market value, sold faster, and the seller walked away with more money in the end.

2: You gain control over the negotiations. By being absent at negotiations, you are relying solely on your real estate agents word, what the agent has indicated on your behalf, and what the buyer has indicated to your agent. Negotiating one on one with the buyer will give you control over what is being said as well as a better understanding of the buyer's position.

3: Having a presence while the potential buyer is viewing your home allows you to answer questions and point out unseen features. No one knows your home better than you. Since you are hosting the viewings, you have the opportunity to point out the great things about your home. Having a presence at the viewing also gives you a better idea of how serious the buyer is and their overall impression of your home.

What negotiating skills do I require?

You do not need any special negotiating skills to complete the sale of your home. It is a case of offer and acceptance. If you are not happy with the offer you have received, it would either be declined or counter offered. The opportunity is then given back to the potential buyer to reply with another offer.

Do I need to have sales skills to effectively sell my home?

You do not need any sales skills to sell your home. Your home truly sells itself. A potential buyer will know if it is a right fit for them or not and there is nothing that could be said from a "Sales" point of view that would have them feel otherwise.

Does ComFree Private Sales appraise my home?

ComFree Private Sales is unable to evaluate your home however most people have a pretty good idea of what their house is worth through comparing similar homes sold in the area. If you are unsure of the market value or would like to confirm your research, we recommend a licensed appraisal be completed on your property prior to deciding on an asking price. A licensed appraisal presents benefits for the sale of the home as well as peace of mind.

Do I require a "Contract for Sale of Land" prior to advertising my home?

Under NSW law it is required that a vendor provide on hand a proposed "Contract for Sale of Land" displaying the Title Certificate, Drainage Diagram, and 149 Zoning Certificate; before advertising, showing or opening the property for inspection. It is an obligation of law as well an expectation of the buyer to have the documents prepared and available for viewing. ComFree Private Sales offers the arrangement of this Contract preparation for a reduced price. The Contract is prepared by Malouf Solicitors with all appropriate documents, including 5 copies of the contract sent to you usually within 2 business days.