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Save Commission When Selling Your Home

Most home owners get a bit of a shock when they realise how much commission they have to pay to their real estate agent when they sell their home.
save commission when selling your home

Lets face it when you sell your home you want to save as much on real estate commission as you can.
Why do real estate agents charge so much commission when selling your home.

Well the answer is not easy.
Changing homes Real Estate believe that they charge too much that is why we have developed a system that offers home sellers a low commission when we sell your home.
Our commission is just 1.25%.

Thats HALF of what most real estate agents charge throughout Queensland and New South Wales.

You still get the professional service the knowledge and negotiation skills you would expect when an agent sells your home. We go further. We believe our service is better than a lot of other real estate agents.

On an average home sale price of $600,000 you will SAVE $7,500 that is a huge amount why would you want to pay another agent this extra $7,500 when you can keep it for yourself.

Changing Homes can save you even more on commission if you use our fixed fee capped commission real estate service.

We can sell your home from as little as $2,500 by using the fixed fee service.

Finally there is a real estate agent that cares about the seller that allows you to save commission when selling your home.

Moving House, Who Should You Notify

So you have just sold your home and it is now unconditional, what should you do?moving house changing homes low commission real estate

Changing homes has put together a comprehensive list of what should be done and who to notify.

As your move approaches, there are many items to attend to.
An organized approach is essential, and the following may be of assistance.

Select a removalist. Obtain two or three competitive quotes and ensure you discuss insurance.
Have a supply of “notification cards”- it’s the best way of informing people about your change of address.
Advise electricity, gas and water providers. Arrange final readings, the disconnection of each and then arrange for reconnections at the new address.
Advise Australia Post and have your mail re-directed to your new address.
Advise telephone provider for disconnection and reconnection of phone services and internet to your new home.
Advise the relevant authorities for your registration/license.
Advise banks, credit card institutions, credit unions and finance companies.
Advise solicitors, stockbrokers and your superannuation provider.
Advise electoral register.
Establish which local council you will be moving in to and they will be able to inform you which day the garbage is collected in your area.
Advise doctors and dentists. Establish the nearest medical centre to your property.
Advise any subscriptions (journals etc) of your change of address.
Advise your local library and don’t forget to return any overdue books.
Close or transfer club memberships. e.g. video, gym sports club etc.
Why pay to move items you no longer want? Start afresh. It is amazing the number of things you will discover, in the process of moving, that you don’t need. Possibly consider having a garage sale!
If you plan to do some or all of your packing start well before your moving date. Start with seldom used articles. Make sure you identify each box carefully and nominate which room it should be placed in.
Prepare an inventory of everything and carry it with you on moving day.

Last but not least, enjoy your new home.