faqs

In our extensive experience, these are the most frequently asked questions by people who are thinking about selling their home or the home of a loved one.

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• What do you think my property is worth and why? There can be quite a few factors that come into determining the asking price of a property. Primarily it comes down to what other similar properties within a 1-5km radius (residential areas) have sold for in the last 3-6 months; the current temperament of buyers (confident, unsure, fearful) and external economic factors such as interest rates, cost of living and Govt Legislation. As a homeowner, your expectations on price go into the mix as well.
• What properties have you recently sold in this area? An active agent should have sold other properties in your general vicinity and be able to relate the process of going to market to sold for each one. Ulverstone Real Estate is actively selling in Ulverstone, West Ulverstone, Penguin, Turners Beach, Devonport, Forth and surrounding areas.
• What is your commission rate and fee structure? Commission rates vary here in Tasmania's Northwest. According to a platform called Local Agent Finder, the average commission rate here on the NW Coast is 2.99%. As an independent agency, Ulverstone Real Estate's Professional Fee is around 30% less than the average - without compromising on reach, expertise or results. URE offers premium service and results without the premium Agency fees.
• How much will I need to spend on advertising? An investment in professional marketing is imperative to give your home the best exposure possible. Photos, Floorplans, Drone Shots, Prominent Listings on the Major Property Websites - somewhere around $1700 - $1800 - which represents about a 0.25% investment based on the current median sale price in Ulverstone/West Ulverstone of $615,000 (September 2026). URE also provides extensive social media exposure, video walk-throughs, radio mentions (A Peek Inside 7ad & 7bu), brochures, and more, as standard inclusions in their Professional Fee - Instagram @ulverstone_real_estate & Facebook @UlverstonePropertySales
• What specific marketing strategy do you recommend for my home? Each property is different and may attract a varied demographic/market segment as potential buyers. Ulverstone Real Estate is focused on developing an individual marketing plan based on your needs and expectations - that will attract qualified buyers to create competition. Once URE understand your target market they search their database of potential buyers and expose your property across their highly effective digital platforms.
• But what about advertising in local newspapers? Craig gets straight to the point, "Don't waste your money! 95%+ of the buying market are scouring property websites, the internet and social media looking for your property, 24/7. Papers have a 24-hour shelf life and are tomorrow's fish and chip wrapping. Sadly, they are done."
• Which sales method is best for my property? Private Treaty or Auction? Tasmanians are heavily in favour of Private Treaty - list with a price/price guide and call for offers. In this case what pricing strategy do you choose? 'Offers From', 'Price Range', 'Rigid Asking Price'? Auction is a great option to consider - it's simply Private Treaty with an end date. 
• How long do you expect it will take to sell?  How long is it taking properties to go from 'On the Market' to 'Under Contract'? Local data indicating average days on market (DOM) is a great barometer to gauge how your sale is progressing/performing. The type of market that is prevailing in the area at the time has a real bearing - Seller's Market/Even Market/Buyer's Market. And it could also depend on whether you go to market under Private Treaty or sell via Auction.
• What should I do to maximize my sale price? Present the property to IMPRESS buyers; Promote and Portray the property to REACH the MOST buyers; Price the property to ATTRACT buyers.
• Who will actually be handling the inspections and buyers? At Ulverstone Real Estate Craig and Karen handle and qualify ALL buyer enquiries, inspections, offers and negotiations - as well as the contractual phase and completion of the sale. URE keeps an exclusive, limited book of listings to ensure their clients (sellers) get the attention they, and their property, deserve.
• How will you keep me updated during the process? By which ever medium you prefer - calls, text, email, messages...as soon as Craig and Karen have carried out a personal buyer inspection or open home you are contacted almost immediately with the outcome and vital feedback. All the moves potential buyers make, and URE make, in relation to the sale of your property, is fed back to you constantly and consistently. Constant dialogue with you is vital to the success of your sale.
• Do you specialize in a particular type of sale? As a matter of fact, they do. Ulverstone Real Estate is highly experienced in Family Estate Sales (Deceased Estates), Aged Care Transition, Downsizing and Relocation Planning. They have the skills and expertise to co-ordinate all facets of these sometimes complex, sometimes emotional journeys and transactions. You are in safe hands.

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