Are you one of the Rightmove addicts that checks the site every day, if not more than twice a day to find out what new listings are showing in your area? Do you rely on Rightmove (or other portals) to find out the latest happenings in the property market? Whilst these major portals are hugely successful at facilitating the buying and selling process there are still some good old fashioned ways of staying ahead of the market.
Our recent analysis shows that we sold approximately 20% of our most recent listings before they were officially launched on the portals. These properties were introduced to active buyers on our database that were regularly and recently in communication with us about their requirements, their situation and to also let us know that they were ready to take action when a suitable property came up. These people have spoken to us on the phone or come into the office to ‘put a face to a name’ and generally built on the knowledge that if you want to get ahead of the crowd, you need to do something a little bit different.
Once properties ‘go live’ on the portals, they are effectively available to the world to see. That is great from a sellers point of view and opens up a large potential audience for that property but it also puts it out there for all buyers to see.
If you want to ‘Be in the Know’ with McGovern & Co you need to register with us in advance of properties coming up on Rightmove and let us know your own situation regarding the type of property you wish to buy and also the situation with your own property and if that needs to be sold. With a shortage of properties on the market at the moment it is vitally important that you are in a strong position to be able to view and offer on something that you wish to purchase. Let us help you through the process.
Please register with us on 01245 830003 or email brian@mcgovernandco.co.uk
