Your Local Independent Gold Coast Real Estate Agents Specialist

GOLD COAST HOMEOWNERS
Get Your Property Sold with Confidence
Make 2025 Your Year for Change!

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So You are Thinking, It’s Time to Sell My House on the Gold Coast;
I’m here to help you sell; simply, smartly, with great results.

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1. HOW MUCH ARE GOLD COAST REAL ESTATE COMMISSION RATES AND SHOULD I GO WITH THE CHEAPEST?

2. HOW CAN I SELL MY HOUSE FAST ON THE GOLD COAST?

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3. SHOULD I STAGE MY HOME WHEN I SELL IT ON THE GOLD COAST?

4. WHAT ARE THE STEPS INVOLVED IN SELLING A HOUSE ON THE GOLD COAST?

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5. WHAT ARE THE COMMON PITFALLS TO AVOID WHEN SELLING A PROPERTY ON THE GOLD COAST?

6. HOW MUCH IS YOUR PROPERTY WORTH IN THE CURRENT MARKET ON THE GOLD COAST?

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7. DO I NEED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS OR RENOVATIONS BEFORE LISTING MY PROPERTY FOR SALE ON THE GOLD COAST?

8. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO SELL A PROPERTY ABOVE MARKET VALUE ON THE GOLD COAST?

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9. WHAT TO WATCH FOR WHEN SELLING A HOUSE ON THE GOLD COAST

10. WHAT MARKETING STRATEGIES DO YOU RECOMMEND TO ATTRACT POTENTIAL BUYERS?

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If you’re thinking, “I need to sell my house on the Gold Coast,”
you’ve landed in the right place.

I understand that selling your home is a huge decision, so I’ll help you focus on getting the best possible price, all while minimising your stress.

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1. PREPARING YOUR GOLD COAST PROPERTY FOR SALE + SOME OF THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

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2. COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS REPORT FOR YOUR GOLD COAST PROPERTY

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3. SETTING A MARKETING BUDGET FOR YOUR GOLD COAST HOME

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4. PREPARING AND APPROVING THE FORM 6 AGREEMENT WHEN SELLING A GOLD COAST PROPERTY

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5. PAYING THE MARKETING BUDGET FOR YOUR GOLD COAST PROPERTY

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6. STARTING THE ADVERTISING PROCESS

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7. MONITORING MARKET RESPONSE

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8. ARRANGING BUYER VIEWINGS

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9. CONSIDERING A BUYER’S OFFER

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10. ACCEPT, COUNTER, REJECT

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11. YOUR LEGALITIES

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12. BUYER’S DEPOSIT

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13. BUILDING AND PEST INSPECTIONS

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14. COMPLETING YOUR GOLD COAST PROPERTY SALE

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15. LOOKING FOR YOUR NEW PROPERTY

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16. ALTERNATIVES YOU SHOULD CONSIDER

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17. TIME FOR YOU TO MOVE

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18. YOUR SALE CONCLUDES

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19. YOUR FUTURE OPTIONS

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20. TIME TO UNWIND AND MAKE YOUR NEW HOME YOUR OWN

Common Problems and Struggles when Choosing a Gold Coast Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Property:

  • Unrealistic Price Promises – Some agents inflate expected sale prices to secure your listing, only to later push for price reductions.

  • Lack of Transparency – Some agents fail to provide clear updates on buyer interest, feedback, and the overall sales process.

  • Poor Negotiation Skills – Some agents focus on quick sales rather than securing the best possible price, leaving sellers with less-than-ideal outcomes.

  • Ineffective Communication – Slow responses to calls and emails leave you feeling ignored and out of the loop.

  • Inadequate Marketing Strategies – Weak strategies that limit buyer interest.

Common Mistakes and Lessons Learned: Shared by Homeowners who have previously sold a property on the Gold Coast:

  • Choosing the Wrong Agent: I picked an agent purely based on the lowest commission rate, thinking I was saving money.  In hindsight, the old saying ‘you get what you pay for’ couldn’t be more true.

  • Going with Large, Well-known Agencies: I assumed they’d provide better service.

  • Highest Price: I mistakenly chose an agent based solely on the highest estimated selling price; it wasn’t achievable, as we eventually found out.

  • Underestimating the Costs of Selling: I forget about conveyancing costs, staging costs, the need for a maintenance man and gardener to make our property look good.

  • Setting the Wrong Price: I priced my property too high, and it scared off buyers.  The agent even warned me that this was likely to happen.

  • Poor Marketing Strategy: I relied solely on a listing on realestate.com.au, which wasn’t enough. I should have invested in high-quality photos, a video tour of the property and social media marketing.

  • Not Staging or Preparing the Property Properly: I chose to overlook minor repairs, and our poor presentation, along with too much personalisation, turned off buyers.

  • Selling at the Wrong Time: I didn’t realise that seasons do impact property prices.

  • Holding Out for an Unrealistic Price: I rejected reasonable offers, only to sell for less months later.

  • Failing to Disclose Issues: I hid problems (structural defects) that caused buyers to back out of the contract. As I found out, most building and pest control companies are good at what they do.

  • Not Having a Backup Plan: I assumed I could easily buy my next home, but struggled in a competitive market.  I should have chosen to rent for a while; it would have been less stressful, and given us some breathing room to find our perfect new home.

  • Overlooking the Power of First Impressions: As I quickly discovered, buyers judge a house within seconds of seeing it. I should have focused more on the entrance, the gardens and given the house a fresh coat of paint where it was needed.

Your Property Success Story, It Starts HERE

I’ll Provide You with Honest, Realistic Price Guidance – no inflated promises, just a clear strategy to achieve your best possible result.

You Need Tailored Marketing That Works – Your home’s unique appeal deserves a custom advertising campaign that attracts serious buyers.

You’ll Receive Clear, Regular Updates – Staying informed at every stage with transparent feedback on buyer interest.

I’ll be Your Negotiator in Your Corner – Helping you get the best possible price.

Let’s Make Your Sale A Smooth, Hassle-Free Process – From your listing to settlement, I’ll guide you through the sales process, so you can confidently move forward.

Craig Douglas - Gold Coast Real Estate Agent - 0418 189 963