Get more for your Hermanus property when you sell
Rare Erf is the seller advisory service for owners of premium property in Hermanus, Vermont, Onrus, Hemel en Aarde, Sandbaai and Arabella who want to plan ahead, make smart choices, and avoid leaving money on the table when the time comes to sell.
In brief, Rare Erf helps sellers better understand the value of their property, what could increase its appeal to buyers, how to avoid potential legal & tax complications, and how best to approach selling - with a clear plan.
Rare Erf helps sellers answer the following questions:
What price might the market support - and how to make the strongest case for it?
Which improvements would be worth considering, and which could be money wasted?
What type of buyer is most likely to value the unique characteristics of your property?
Should you sell privately, or publicly?
When is the right time to go to market?
How should your property be photographed, presented and promoted?
What information are you legally obliged to give the buyer?
At what stage should you appoint a conveyancer?
Who can help you manage capital gains tax and / or forex considerations?
Asking the right questions up front pays dividends later. And you will find most of the answers you need right here.
Simon Andrew authors the Rare Erf Seller Advisory in Hermanus - where he works for international premium property specialists, Fine & Country.
Why I started the Rare Erf Seller Advisory
Over the years, I’ve seen friends and family walk away from property sales with considerably less than they might have achieved. Sometimes haste played a part. Sometimes emotion, sometimes incomplete information or a weak plan.
I started the Rare Erf property advisory to help owners approach the selling process better prepared so they can avoid potential pitfalls and get more financially satisfying results.
Helping buyers see the full value your property offers
A floor plan can show the size of a room. It can’t show how it feels to watch the winter sun fill it.
A sheltered terrace, an uninterrupted view, privacy, architecture, aspect, setting, development potential, rarity, history, or even just the fact that it’s a short walk to the cliff path may help a buyer choose your home over another.
My job is to identify what makes your property uniquely valuable to potential buyers and to make that value visible to them.
Why I choose to work for Fine & Country
Fine & Country’s approach to property marketing fits the way I think about marketing premium property.
Rather than just listing rooms, features and square meters, Fine & Country believes every home deserves a clear story about its unique character, setting and the life it makes possible.
It’s an approach that’s seen Fine & Country named Best International Estate Agency Marketing seven times in ten years at the International Property Awards, alongside numerous other awards.
What does it cost to work with me?
Our initial conversation is free and without obligation. If you appoint me to sell your property through Fine & Country, we’ll agree the commission and scope of service upfront. Any proposed third-party expenses, such as staging or professional photography, will be discussed before you commit. You’ll know what’s included and what would cost extra.
Thinking of selling a property in Hermanus or elsewhere in Overstrand?
Before you list, find out what could make your property more valuable, and how to protect your position.
Rare Erf helps you make the right decisions before the market makes them for you.
Let’s have a chat about how to get you the best possible price for your property.
It’s free and will not obligate you in any way.
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