At FN Test Account, real estate is not just about bricks and mortar. It’s a people business and our passionate, energetic team is dedicated to helping you achieve your objectives.

Our philosophy is simple. We don't categorise people as renters, buyers or vendors; simply customers. No matter what stage of life brings you to our agency, we'll treat you with equality and dignity.

By listening to your needs, being consultative and putting your interests first, our hard work and creative thinking assures success.

And, to assure the best customer experience, we're committed to continuous professional development and the latest technology. Ask how we can help you today.

We put you first.

Appraisal

Our goal is to sell your property for the highest price, in the shortest possible time. This starts with a realistic comparative market analysis. Our expert agents have unparalleled knowledge of property values in this area and this is why we consistently achieve our anticipated price.

Method of Sale

We’ll explain the different methods of sale available and help you choose which is best suited to your needs. Typically, options will include Private Treaty (For Sale) or Auction although other alternatives are available, if required. We’ll also look at timing and any events that could impact on the success of your campaign.

Presenting your Property

We love making sure buyers see the full value of your property. So, we’ll guide you with recommendations about myriad small things you can do to make sure your property is presented in its best light. You’ll be amazed what a difference we can make.

Inspections

Once everything’s ready, we’ll start showing buyers through your property. We’ll offer you the choice of ‘Open House Inspections’ or ‘Private Buyer Appointments’ and discuss which times are best to show your home/property.

Receiving Feedback

After each inspection, we keep you informed of our progress by reporting feedback from interested parties. This helps ensure we’re on track and allows you to fine tune presentation, if any areas of concern arise.

Offers/Auction

Whether selling by Auction or Private Treaty, offers will be received during your marketing campaign. This is where our negotiation skills make all the difference. We’ll help you assess each offer, making recommendations about tactics, counter-offers, when to ‘walk away’ and when the time’s right to sell.

Advertising & Marketing

To maximise your sale price, First National Real Estate will outline a range of marketing and advertising options that ensure a wide audience is alerted to your sale. Our comprehensive marketing includes Hyperlocal advertising, exposure on our industry leading websites, major real estate web-portals, social media and our exclusive, award-winning buyer alert database – UtopiaX.

Contracts

Once you’ve accepted an offer, or the hammer has fallen at auction, contractual documentation will be signed by both buyer and seller and the deposit paid. We explain everything you’ll need to know at the time, like whether the buyer is entitled to a statutory ‘cooling off period’ and when your sale becomes ‘unconditional’.

Sold

Some of our customers like to celebrate in the customary fashion at this point, so you might feel like opening that bottle of Champagne you’ve been keeping on ice! Alternatively, you might prefer a cup of tea. Whatever your choice, we’ll be just as excited as you as the SOLD sticker goes up.

Settlement

Next up comes the ‘Settlement Period’. This is typically around six weeks but will have been set or negotiated during the sale process. This is when you begin packing up and planning for ‘moving day’. We’re not finished just yet and have lots of helpful tips to help you smooth the process, especially where kids are concerned.

Moving

Moving day. In many cases, this will also be the day your sale ‘settles’, although some people do move out before ‘settlement’. At settlement, the buyer pays the balance of the sale price to you, usually following the formality of a ‘pre-settlement inspection’. Guess what, we’re still here to help. First National Real Estate offers a FREE utility connection service through Direct Connect. With one simple phone call, we can have your telephone, internet, gas, electricity, water and all utilities disconnected and re-connected at your new home saving you hours of phone calls.

Suburb Video

Richmond is a small, hip suburb 3 kilometers east of the Melbourne CBD. Residents of Richmond are mostly comprised of urban professionals who want to stay close to the city. And while it attracts a good number of singles, it's also a popular spot for families, many of whom tout the neighborly vibe and tightknit community. Most residents live in Victorian-era townhomes that sit closely together on narrow streets.

Richmond has a few green spaces including Citizens Park, the Barkly Gardens, and the Allen Bain Reserve. For those with children it has a number of excellent primary and secondary schools.