This is the third part to our reality real estate blog series where Kylie Emans reveals the good, the bad and the ugly in the real estate industry. See here for Part 1 & Part 2.
In real estate is everyday the same?
Kylie Emans: No! That is why I like it, everyday is completely different. Theres always a new house to sell, new clients to meet, new challenges to face.
Are there any common aspects that do happen from day to day?
Kylie Emans: Definently, My caffeine hit in the morning to get me started. I do prefer to do paper work in the morning as well, but if a house presents better in the morning my appointments will start in the morning. I check, my emails, twitter and facebook everyday and I speak to my vendor’s everyday.
What are the different steps in selling a property?
Kylie Emans: Firstly the introduction to the client. For Beach and Bay this is normally from a referral from a previous happy client. We then informally ask the client for basic details about the property over the phone ie ‘how many beds, baths garage? Pool? etc. and then we do research on sales in the area.
Next we tour the property with the owner and sit down to discuss marketing strategies, prices, commission and then the owner and myself agree on a selling strategy and sign an agency agreement.
The owner then orders a contract for sale from their solicitor or conveyancer which we must have a copy of before advertising or showing buyers through the property. We then book the photographer, floor plan and youtube video, order a signboard and upload the advertising to all our websites.
Are there many administrative tasks that are behind selling a property?
Kylie Emans: Heaps! Book photographer, write and proof ads, check and send emails, check contracts, check websites etc.
Do you find real estate an enjoyable career?
Kylie Emans: Absolutely, there are lots of ‘highs’ and ‘lows’ but the variety keeps it exciting and you see some amazing properties and meet so many people and a lot become great friends.
Kylie Emans is Managing Director of Beach & Bay Realty. She is a Licensed Real Estate Agent & Auctioneer
