Jas Stephens Magazine 7 December 2013

7th December 2013

HOLIDAY HOUSE HUNTING When you’re writing out the Christmas shopping list, maybe it’s time to put a home at the top! If you’ve been considering buying a home, here are a few reasons why house hunting during the holiday season can reap rewards.

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The festive and ensuing holiday seasons can be busy, but if finding a new home is a serious goal making the time to house-hunt, especially if your finance has already been pre-approved, then your efforts may lead you to a new home in time for Christmas!

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Like many businesses, the holiday season can cause things to slow down.

That’s often the case for real estate – especially this year after a near record-breaking spring sales market.

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with their homes on the market during the end-of-the-year months are typically serious sellers, which could create greater opportunities for negotiation. There’s likely a sense of urgency on the seller’s side.

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As a service to our vendors, we will require names & phone numbers on entry of all inspections.

• Since it is a busy time of year, you may find that there aren’t many buyers shopping for homes, which is exactly why this may be a good time to house-hunt. Fewer buyers could mean a great opportunity for you to make an offer before auction and negotiate a favorable price.

Privacy Act 2000: We use personal information collected from you during open for inspections for security purposes. We may also use that information to contact you with respect to this property and others we believe may be of interest to you.

Also, we may contact you in relation to other services provided by us or our associates such as insurance, mortgages and loans. By providing your information to us you agree to our use of it as described above unless you advise us differently. If the information is not provided we may not be able to provide an effective and comprehensive service to you. (Your personal information will be collected and held in accordance with MARK HUTCHESON provisions of the Information Privacy Act 2000).

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• Simplify the house-hunting process by having some written notes about what you intend to buy. Shop smart by making a list of the “must-have” and the “really-would-like” items. Carry the list with you or use a home-buyers’ app to keep it on your smartphone. Your list will just help GREG CARRUTHERS CHERIE BURKE JUSTIN TONG you evaluate and Senior prioritise which things in a home are most important Senior Sales Consultant Sales Consultant Senior Sales Consultant & Auctioneer to you. & Auctioneer

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We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to Mobile carry out their own investigations.

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We strongly recommend that you clearly register your interest

We make every effort to contact all interested parties prior to a property being sold.

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