Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Call me for a current appraisal on your home.
  2. Meet to discuss the appraisal and confirm which of our tailor-made marketing packages will work best for you and your home.
  3. Book in one of our professional photographers- options include photos, video, floorplans & drone footage.
  4. List your home on property websites and other media outlets.
  5. Open homes – we recommend Saturday & Sunday for a least 30 mins.
  6. Sell your property. If unconditional, deposit paid and SOLD sign goes up. If sold with conditions, then open homes may continue until sold.
  7. Deposit sits in a Barfoot & Thompson Trust Account for 10 working days- then released less the cost of selling (our commission).
  8. Pre-settlement inspection done with buyer, usually a few days before settlement date.
  9. Settlement date – key exchange done once solicitors from both parties have confirmed payment in writing/email.

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Barfoot & Thompson residential commission rates
3.95% on the first $300,000 of the purchase price*
Plus 2.0% on the balance of the purchase price*
+GST = Total commission including GST

Minimum commission rate of $8000 + GST applies
*Where the purchase price is:
A. ‘Inclusive of GST (if any)’ commission is charged on the GST inclusive amount.
B. ‘Exclusive of GST’ commission is charged on the GST exclusive amount