The FiSBO seller's guide

Learn how to sell your home privately in New Zealand with FiSBO's practical seller guide and support.

Stage 1 — Decide to Sell

Help homeowners decide if selling is the right decision.

  1. Should I sell my home now or wait?

    Should you sell? Whats your situation? Whats your motivation or need?

  2. Is now a good time to sell?

  3. How do I know if I'm ready to sell?

  4. Should I buy before I sell?

  5. Should I sell before I buy?

  6. What happens if I wait another year?

  7. What affects house prices?

    What are the macro environmental factors that affect house prices?

  8. What makes buyers active?

  9. What mistakes do sellers make before they even list?

    Mistakes sellers often make: Not doin g the basic maintanence, not doing their own research with public pricing tools. listineing to their neighbour or third party

  10. What should I do six months before selling?

    what should we be doing six months before we go toa market?

Stage 2 — Prepare

Get the home and seller ready.

  1. How much is my house worth?

    How much is property worth? That will depend on many factors including the condition, how many have sold around you and how many are on the market, use public data from homes.co.nz or trademe.co.nz or get a registered valuation

  2. Who decides what my home is worth?