Why Sell With Ray White

Sell your Christchurch home with Ray White Marshland

Ray White Marshland brings residential sales and property management together at Unit 2, 420 Marshland Road. For a homeowner in Marshland, Prestons or elsewhere in Christchurch, that means a local office to visit, a named salesperson to work with and access to the office’s current listings and completed sales when discussing your property.

The office is operated by Otautahi Real Estate Limited, Licensed (REAA 2008). Amanda Blair is the director and a licensed salesperson. Start with our local agent guide to compare people and choose a contact suited to your home and the move you want to make.

What should a selling plan cover?

A price discussion grounded in comparable homes

Bring your property’s location, condition, improvements and any known issues into the appraisal conversation. Compare relevant completed sales with the homes buyers can choose from today. A nearby sale is not automatically a comparable sale: land size, age, layout, title and presentation can all change the comparison. Ask your salesperson to explain the evidence behind the proposed range and how buyer feedback will be reviewed. An appraisal is an opinion of likely market value, not a guaranteed sale price.

Preparation proportionate to your budget

Before paying for renovations, agree what would help buyers understand and inspect your home. Repairs, cleaning, decluttering, garden presentation and good photography may be more practical than a major upgrade. Identify consent, title, building, insurance or tenancy documents early and discuss disclosure with your lawyer. In Canterbury, buyers may also ask about earthquake repairs, claims and supporting records. Gather what you hold and identify gaps before the campaign starts.

A sale method that fits your circumstances

Our listings show buyers the method and viewing arrangements for each property. Your selling proposal should explain why auction, deadline sale, an advertised price or negotiation fits your home, timing and likely buyer pool. Compare the timetable, the way conditional offers can be considered and the next step if a sale is not secured. Read our sale-method explanations, then discuss the seller’s choices with your salesperson and lawyer.

Clear marketing decisions and buyer follow-up

Agree the photography, property description, online advertising, viewing schedule and campaign budget in writing. The office’s website provides property pages, open-home information and direct salesperson contacts, giving buyers a route from finding a home to arranging a viewing or making an enquiry. Ask for the specific additional channels proposed for your home, what each costs and who approves changes. Agree how enquiries, viewing feedback and prospective buyers will be followed up, and how you will receive updates.

Help comparing the whole offer

Price matters, but conditions, deposit, settlement date and the buyer’s ability to proceed also affect your decision. Your salesperson can explain the offer and negotiate your instructions; your lawyer advises on the agreement and your obligations. Keep written track of condition dates, access arrangements and settlement preparations. Selling a tenanted home needs an agreed approach to access, tenancy information and lawful notice requirements.

Selling a rental or planning another purchase?

If your home is rented, involve your property manager early so the selling plan and tenant communication work together. Our landlord resources explain the management side. If you are buying as well, use our Canterbury buyer guide and discuss the relationship between your sale, purchase conditions, finance and moving dates with your advisers.

Plan your sale step by step

• Preparing your home for sale — records, repairs, presentation and viewings.
• Choosing a sale method — compare the seller’s options and campaign timetable.
• Marketing your property — channels, costs, buyer follow-up and review.
• RV and market value — understand the evidence behind an appraisal.

Start with a free property appraisal

Request a free appraisal, review the office’s recent sales, or call (03) 323 4350. Tell us your address, what you are considering and your preferred timing. For independent guidance on agency agreements, commissions and the sale process, see the Real Estate Authority’s buyer and seller information.