Selling guide

4 things to do once your home is on the market

There’s still work to be done once the property is listed.

Al Hall
Last updated: 12 February 2025 | 4 min read
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Once your home is on the market, stay proactive to ensure a successful sale. Be highly responsive to your agent or potential buyers to facilitate viewings and answer questions promptly.

Always keep your property "market ready" by maintaining a tidy, decluttered, and depersonalised space. Monitor local trends and recent sales using tools like Trade Me Property Insights to manage expectations. Finally, prepare your negotiation strategy in advance by deciding on your acceptable price and conditions before receiving offers.

1. Be responsive (to either agents, or to buyers directly)

Being responsive to agents or prospective buyers is key.

2. Keep the property looking its best

3. Keep an eye on the property market

You can use our free tools to keep up to date with property trends in your neighbourhood.

4. Think about how you’ll negotiate

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Al Hall Al Hall
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