A Guide To Selling Your Home

with Richard Carter

ACTON

Richard Carter is a proud business partner of Kardinya’s premier agency ACTON Southern Suburbs and member of REIWA’s 26-30 Million Dollar Club.

After starting out in real estate approximately 7 years ago his experiences and attitude have led him to do things differently.

Specialising as a People Helper. Richard has become known to “care too much”, as his dedication to his clients lead him to achieve exceptional results for every sale he manages.

Richard’s team and systems have provided such benefit to his clients ensuring supreme service and results go hand in hand.

Who is Richard Carter?

Kardinya Office Success Office

ACTON Southern Suburbs

Since its inception in 1987 but trading under a different name, the now ACTON Southern Suburbs has continued to be recognised as one of WA’s leading real estate agencies and one of the top performing companies. Still retaining the same team, its reputation for service and technology has contributed to the multitude of awards that it has won over the years.

From residential sales in a wide variety of suburbs to project marketing and land subdivisions, ACTON Southern Suburbs has previously partnered up with some of Australia’s larger

companies and institutions. These include Mirvac Fini, Town & Country Bank, the State Housing Authority, Public Trustee and also many smaller developers and builders.

ACTON Southern Suburbs run a large property management department, and over the last 23 years has built a reputation for providing superior service to both landlord and tenant clients whilst protecting your largest investment.

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It’s not just about selling the property, It’s about you.

2010 / 2011

• ACTON group Region Sales Champion - Highest Overall Sales Achievement

• ACTON Outstanding Achievement - Bronze (2011)

• ACTON Outstanding Achievement - Gold (2010)

• ACTON group Outstanding Achievement in Sales

• Reiwa 26-30 million dollar club

• Top 50 in top 500 reiwa agents

• 12 Times top monthly achiever - ACTON Southern Suburbs

• Top business growth income earned (LJ hooker group WA)

• Top auction lister agent WA (LJ hooker group WA)

• Top auction marketing office WA (LJ hooker group WA)

Award Winning Service

“Although results are important, I judge myself purely on my Clients’ satisfaction.”

2009

• Reiwa 10 - 15 million dollar club captain’s club

• Multi million dollar chapter (LJ hooker group WA)

• Top auction lister agent (LJ hooker group WA)

• Top auction listing office (LJ hooker group WA)

• 7 Times top monthly achiever (LJ hooker group WA)

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Richard’s Most Recent Sales

7 Hutchings Way Kardinya

L664 Mannikin Heights Beeliar

41 Dotterel Way Yangebup

3/17 Moore Gardens Kardinya

19 Bryant ave Mosman Park

3/74 Gilbertson Road Kardinya

53 Petterson Avenue Kardinya

67 Gilbertson Road Kardinya

69 E Gilbertson Road Karidnya

35 Petterson Avenue Kardinya

140 Cordelia Avenue Coolbellup

1 Prowse Street Beaconsfield

60 Winterfold Road Samson

101 Leach Highway Willagee

17A Exley Close Karidnya

6 Garry Street Coolbellup

11 Loris Way Karidnya

12b Ochiltree Way Kardinya

12 Colebatch Hill Kardinya

16 Waverley Road Kardinya

18 Watterton Place Hamilton Hill

9 Tulipwood Place South Lake

121 Cordelia Avenue Coolbellup

4B Hermione Way Coolbellup

21 Rebecca Place South Lake

5 Capper Place Kardinya

12 Ritz Court Bibra Lake

12 Karri Avenue Canning Vale

41 Hibbertia Crescent Riverton

31 Point Walter Road Bicton

39 Prospero Crescent Coolbellup

11B Barclay Road Kardinya

62 Sebastian Crescent Coolbellup

609/251 Hay Street East Perth

56 Waverley Road Coolbellup

23 Gillett Drive, Kardinya

12/89 Forest Road Hamilton Hill

1 Dalston Road Kardinya

73 Barrington Street Munster

65 Mcbeth Way Kardinya

16 Cottonwood Place Kardinya

5 Dixon Street Kardinya

6 Doherty Road Coolbellup

20 Benedick Road Coolbellup

29/2 Pengilly Road Orelia

28/35 Winnacott Street Willagee

8 Kidson Road Kardinya

9 Alocasia Close South Lake

76 York Street Beaconsfield

6 Mofflin Street Samson

9/44 Pearson Drive Success

8 Hermione Way Coolbellup

22 Malone Street Willagee

7 Cade Street Hamilton Hill

13 Du Maurier Road North Lake

14A Passey Place Kardinya

30 Gordon Road West Dianella

19A Malone Street Willagee

10 Cusack Way Kardinya

2 Tulipwood Place South Lake

7 Richard Place Orelia

2/99 Simpson Avenue Rockingham

42A Hartley Street Coolbellup

17 Pine Grove Kardinya

29 Weston Way Kardinya

5 Kidson Road Kardinya

2 Foxcroft Crescent Kardinya

4 Hanlin Way Samson

25 Garling Street Kardinya

7 Mugo Lane Aubin Grove

14 Urwick Court Kardinya

40 John Forrest Circuit Bertram

5 Caffery Place Hamilton Hill

24a Corringle Grove South Lake

16/75 Phoenix Road Spearwood

12 Hope Road Bibra Lake

14B Clause Street Willagee

39 Gilbertson Road Kardinya

2/250 Healy Road Hamilton Hill

10 Stanbury Place Kardinya

2/14 Stampel Gardens Kardinya

8 Urwick Court Kardinya

31 Buckingham Crescent Kardinya

4 Bradbury Way Samson

9 Dann Court Willagee

12 Burney Court Kardinya

4 Bamkin Court Success

Preparing Your Home for Sale

Inside Presentation

• Ensure your house is clean and tidy

• Think about hiring furniture or employing the talents of an interior designer

• Make sure all doors work well (handles turn and lock smoothly, and doors don’t jam)

• Open curtains to allow as much light in as possible

• Remove clutter

• Rub lavender oil into door jambs to provide a soothing clean smell

Outside Presentation

• Replace all cracked or broken glass

• Make sure all gates work well handles turn and lock smoothly and don’t jam)

• Remove leaves and sticks from gutter

• Replace broken fences or missing palings

• Mow the lawns and mulch where necessary

Inspections / Home Opens

• Try to be out of the house when buyers inspect as they will feel more comfortable

• Make sure the house is a comfortable temperature

• Brew some coffee before each inspection (freshly ground is best) the aroma creates pleasant associations for buyers

• Ensure your agent knows what makes your house a home, explain why it has that special “Feel” for you, point out its highlights. This will help the photographer create advertising materials that really capture the feeling of the home

• If you are unable to do these things yourself, Richard is more than happy to provide a handyman at a good rate

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Steps To Selling Your Home

Selling a home is a complex procedure. Whether its your first time, or you’re an experienced seller, it’s very easy to forget things and to feel overwhelmed.

While you should always feel comfortable asking questions, the following checklist might help keep you on track:

STEP 1 – Prior To Listing

• Select an agent• Discuss pricing expectations, marketing campaign & listing period• Sign a listing agreement with your agent

STEP 2 – Listing Your Property

• Agent organises photography• Agent prepares marketing campaign & advertising materials• Prepare your house for buyer inspections• Agent conducts buyer inspections

• Agent negotiates a sale price and terms to your satisfaction

STEP 3 – Accepting The Offer

• Offer is accepted• Choose settlement agent• Agent accepts deposit to be held in trust account

STEP 4 – Finance

• All conditions are met prior to finance, ie building inspection• Finance is approved within contract terms

STEP 5 – Settlement

• Settlement period begins• All conditions are met prior to settlement, ie termite inspection• Settlement • Move Out

Testimonials

“I have no hesitation in recommending Richard Carter to either sell your home or in purchasing a new one. I work away 4 weeks on and 1 week off in remote a town in Queensland where mobile phone reception is limited but I knew everything would run smoothly with the purchase of my house, as Richard always phoned if there was a problem or he would leave a message to call back. I now rent the house out with ACTON. Richard was very professional, well mannered, and only too eager to help out with any issue.”

Jeremy Faulkner

“Very pleased and Happy with the services received from your agency. I would recommend you to anyone . Thank you”

L. Wilson

“Feel free to give our name and number to any potential clients you have. The quality of your service an support is of the highest and we would be happy to recommend you. The ultra care you and your team provided, with the best customer service and commitment to excellence we have ever dealt with (in many real estate transactions) have set the bar for any future dealings with property. Thank you most sincerely for the quality of your courtesy, in-formation, knowledge, strategy and outcome. Thank you again, with our highest regards.”

Donna and Geoff Jolly

“Extremely happy with ALL aspects. I would highly recommend Richard and his team to any-body.”

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“We have sung your praises to all our friends and of course mothers group. If we know any-one planning to sell in the Kardinya - Willagee area we will be telling them the story of our sale. We found you professional, a good communicator and of course you delivered on the sale by getting us more than we thought in only 3 days and no home opens! Thanks Richard”

Pat, Rachel & Caitlyn Garrity

“The service and competence which you displayed was outstanding from the first time we met. Your expression to detail showed a wealth of experience in a matter that was easy to understand and left us knowing that the sale of our home was in good hands. You not only have personality and confidence but also a team of people who carry on your good work while you’re away. We would certainly use your services again in the future and would highly recommend you to our friends and family.”

Alan and Leonie

“I am so Happy with the professional way in which Richard Carter handled the sale of my de-ceased mothers estate. I tried to sell the place privately myself and had it on the market for 3 months with no feed-back or offers. I asked Richard if he was willing to take on the sale even though it was out of his area. At the very first home open he had the place was sold! From the signing of the papers to the handing over of keys, Richard kept in constant contact, assuring me of the progress of the sale and giving me positive encouragement throughout. Richard Carter is a trusted agent who I will have no hesitation in referring for the sale or purchase of any real estate properties.”

H. Merrick

Thank you for inviting me to your home.

I hold the responsibility of looking after what is normally my clients greatest asset in the highest regard and continually work towards providing the ultimate real estate service.

My most important goal is to constantly exceed my sellers expectations and to continue building my reputation on providing a skilled and professional service.

With a business philosophy aimed squarely at customer service, innovative marketing and superior results, I look forward ward to the opportunity of proving my commitment and “unbridled enthusiasm” to create the best possible result for you.

Best Regards,

Richard Carter

M: 0438 374 255 • T: 08 9331 9700 • E: richard.carter@acton.com.au • W: www.acton.com.au