Sales up in the Autumn!
Created: 17/10/2008
No-one would disagree……2008 has been a challenging year for estate agents. However, Cotswold-based Perry Bishop and Chambers is encouraged with the improved results seen during the Autumn period. Across all its offices, the company has seen the number of viewings increase significantly, with the knock-on effect of agreeing a sale a day!
Even in this difficult time, the company believes there are serious, motivated buyers in the market and sales are occurring where the seller is realistic about the price of their property.
Phillip Bishop, Residential Managing Director, and Branch Manager of the Cirencester office, believes this is down to a simple theory - the four ‘Ps’. Phillip explains: “The main advice we would give potential sellers is remember the four ‘Ps’: Price, Presentation, Promotion and Personality. It is crucial to price your property correctly and at a realistic level in today’s market. Your home is only worth what someone else is prepared to pay for it. We can assist with providing comparable sales to ensure your property is correctly priced.”
“The clever people are realising that this is an ideal time to buy if you are looking to move up market and we can negotiate on your behalf regarding any differential between the price of the property you are selling and the one you want to buy.”
Perry Bishop and Chambers historically sells more houses in October and November than the rest of the year, and believes in today’s market, the service they can provide across all their branches and doing what they do well, is the key.
Phillip explains the importance of ‘Personality. “We have dedicated, experienced teams across the company and the directors take an active role in the day-to-day activities.” He continues: “As an experienced agent, we can professionally promote your property and give advice on how to present your home to sell. We offer eye-catching sales particulars, ensure the circulation of your property to buyers, regular updates and an effective website presence. For buyers, we offer a text and email service to keep you informed of all new properties including any price reductions. In addition, we have a network of local offices across the Cotswolds to ensure maximum coverage. Phillip added: “all the properties we sold last month were well priced, well presented and well promoted. We believe we can make the difference in this challenging market.” The company has also produced a Guide with useful tips on how to present your property for sale.
If you want to move or would like a free market valuation and professional advice on presenting you home, please contact your local Perry Bishop and Chambers office, or call Phillip on 01285 655355.
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