Belle Property

Coronavirus - A Guide for Sellers, Buyers and Landlords Disclaimer Genuine buyers will still want to buy, just as genuine sellers will still want to sell during the next few months as the Coronavirus pandemic plays out.There is still very healthy buyer demand and with a reduced number of listings, many vendors are still comfortable proceeding to market. The good news is that we have adapted successfully and are still selling and leasing property for our clients. In fact, our two offices in Hunters Hill and Lane Cove combined sold 33 properties and leased 40 properties in March. This will pass, just like SARS and other viruses have done before. If you remember back to 1918-1919 and the Spanish Flu Pandemic, what followed that world disaster – the Roaring 20’s. My team and I will continue to assist local families, buyers and sellers, achieve their property goals and in this market – experience really matters. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to have a confidential chat. Tim Holgate 0400 802 888 Now, more than ever, home-owners wishing to sell are going to need an agent who’s skilled at getting good prices. My team are trained in a subject most agents know little about – negotiation. I believe our business will increase in the months ahead because sellers are getting fussy about which agent they choose.They realise the value of agents who are skilled negotiators. There isn’t going to be any great change to the way we do business, we are simply shifting from open homes to private appointments and our on-site auctions will become online auctions. Private appointments due to Coronavirus reminds me of my early days in the 1990’s when we took buyers in our cars to look at properties, we had a price on them, negotiated and put a deal together. One-on-one buyer appointments are a very effective way of selling property, it will give us a chance to provide a much more personalised service to buyers. Virtual tours and inspections conducted via Livestream will be the first step for most buyers before scheduling an appointment.Virtual tours will increase in popularity as more of us are at home surfing the net, we have been using this technology with overseas buyers for years.