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Expert tips for private sellers: handle calls from agents, share contracts with buyers confidently, lift enquiry levels, and stay in control of your sale from s

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  • What can I say if a real estate agent calls me?
    You're under no obligation to engage with cold-calling agents — polite, firm responses that end the calls.Some readers
  • Do I give buyers a copy of the contract?
    Yes — sharing the contract with interested buyers is normal, good practice, and often expected before offers.Some readers
  • An agent says they have a buyer
    An agent may genuinely have a buyer, but don't sign a broad agreement on that claim alone — test it and protect your position.Some readers
  • I haven't received enough enquiries
    What influences enquiry levels, and the practical steps (and free help) available when things are slow.Few readers
  • How should I followup with potential buyers?
    Why following up wins private sales, plus simple scripts and timing for checking in with buyers.Few readers
  • Dealing with real estate agent cold calls and tactics
    The common prospecting scripts agents use on private sellers — and confident, polite ways to respond.Few readers
  • Should I follow up with buyers who didn't include a phone number?
    Why email-only enquiries are usually real buyers with 'agent fatigue' — and how a simple reply converts them.Few readers
  • How can I handle multiple offers on my property?
    How to run a fair, effective process when several buyers make offers — without losing any of them.Few readers
  • I've received a suspicious enquiry - what should I do?
    How to spot scam enquiries, the red flags to watch for, and the safe way to respond (never share financial details).Few readers
  • What do I do when I get an offer on my property?
    What to do when an offer lands — record the full terms, call your conveyancer and manage the listing through to contract.Few readers
  • How do I prepare for an open home?
    How to host a great open home — preparation, presentation and follow-up, without the hard sell.Few readers
  • Why am I getting enquiries from real estate agents straight after listing?
    Agents watch for new private listings — it's not spam, and it's worth a reply.Few readers
  • What happens after I submit an offer?
    The seller is emailed your offer straight away, and it's between you and them from there.Few readers

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