Most homeowners want a single page that lays out the whole process in order, with the tricky bits flagged and the obvious stuff covered. We have put together exactly that, in plain New Zealand language, for the kind of homeowner who wants to sell privately and keep more of the proceeds. Print it, save it, share it with your partner, do whatever helps. The aim is to take the mystery out of a private sale and replace it with a clear, calm sequence you can work through at your own pace.

Before you list

Decide why you are selling and what your timeline looks like. Research comparable sales for the last six months on Homes.co.nz, OneRoof and Trade Me Property. Set a price you would be happy with, a price you would walk away from, and a target asking. Tell your lawyer to expect a sale. Walk through the home with fresh eyes and write a list of small fixes. Book the photographer. Confirm signage, floor plan and listing copy. The more of this you sort up front, the smoother every step that follows feels.

Once you list, run open homes weekly until the home goes under offer. Keep a simple spreadsheet of buyers, their feedback and any follow ups. Respond to enquiries quickly, ideally within the same day. Take written offers through your lawyer or directly to you on the standard ADLS form. Negotiate clearly and calmly. Once an offer is accepted, support the buyer through their due diligence period. Once it goes unconditional, your lawyer handles the rest through to settlement and the keys hand over.

Where Market My Place comes in

Market My Place takes the heavy lifting parts off your list. Photography, floor plan, signage, listing on Trade Me Property and Realestate.co.nz, and social campaigns. You focus on the conversations, the viewings and the offers, with our team alongside if you want a hand. The cheat sheet stays the same. The bit that changes is how much of the sale price stays with you at settlement, and that part is the whole point.