Selling guide

How to choose your property sales method

Here are the pros and cons of the 4 main ways to sell a home in NZ

Al Hall
Last updated: 17 December 2024 | 6 min read
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Choosing the right property sales method is crucial. Each of the four main options in New Zealand offers distinct advantages for different situations and seller goals.

Auction is fast with unconditional bids, creating competitive urgency. Tender uses confidential written offers by a deadline, giving you control. Negotiation is flexible for uncertain markets but can lack urgency. A Deadline Sale also creates urgency, as offers can be accepted anytime. Consider your personal preferences and market conditions when deciding.

1. Selling at auction: pros and cons

Auctions are quick ways to sell, and can lead to bidding wars.

2. Selling by tender: pros and cons

Tenders provide you flexibility to consider different offers/

3. Selling by negotiation: pros and cons

Sales by negotiation can be attractive to a wide buyer pool.

4. Selling by deadline sale: pros and cons

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