"Avoid the 24 Most Common and Costly Mistakes When Selling Australian Property from Overseas"

 At the 1st January 2025, 60% of all properties on sale in Australia have been on the market, unsold, for 3 months or more. Many have been on the market for 6 months or longer.

(Source: SQM Research Total Property Listings 3/1/25 excluding new listings in the last 30 days)

And another 51,507 properties have come onto the market in the past 30 days.

Selling your Australian property is a complex process—especially if you’re an overseas owner trying to do it long distance.

That’s where I come in. My name is Mike Bentley.

For the majority of my working life I have been an estate agent SELLING Australian property.

In the last 2 years, I have devoted most of my expertise and time to helping overseas owners who now want to SELL their properties for whatever reasons.

Many have made money AND WANT TO TAKE PROFITS.

Some made a bad buying decision, and just want to unload. Some want the capital for personal reasons or other investments.

For whatever the selling reasons, without the right advice, help and strategy, you risk losing tens, or even hundreds, of thousands of dollars.

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I wrote a FREE report to help sellers who live overseas avoid the expensivemistakes most sellers are making.

"24 Common And Costly Mistake Overseas Investors Make When Selling Their Australian Property"

If You Think Selling Your Australian Apartment or House When You Live Overseas Is Just a Matter of Contacting Your Rental Management Agent And Asking Them To Sell For You...

Think Again

In This Exclusive Report, You’ll Learn:

 How to choose the right agent and avoid costly commission traps

 The selling methods that benefits agents - not you - and how to avoid them

 The simple strategy that triples your chance of a quick sale

 The reality of agent "databases of buyers" and why they may not work in your favour

 How to avoid your property being one of the 60% of unsold properties

 The only person you should trust to give you an accurate appraisal of what your property is worth today (and it is not your Property Manager)

And much more!

There are 24 Common and Costly mistakes in this report you need to know about BEFORE appointing a selling agent. 

Several of these mistakes will save you tens of thousands, and sometimes even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

*About Michael Bentley


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"Thank you for your kind advice which has indeed been very useful Michael...It's a treat to be talking to a pro who is neutral (vis a vis an agent or even the lawyer) and also in the know of everything, feel very lucky indeed."

VK. Hong Kong

"Michael, You are without doubt the best Australian property agent I have come across, and certainly the most honest agent I have ever dealt with. Thanks for all your help"

Sergio Anacleto,

"My first contact came through the Citylife International Property Newsletter. From the start, I was impressed by the free resources available — including a downloadable guide for buyers and sellers and a no-obligation telephone consultation.

After deciding to proceed, we concluded a consultancy contract at a fair price. The sales process was promptly and professionally planned. Throughout, I received exceptional guidance — from selecting the right sales agency to determining the optimal sales method and setting the right price. The support in guiding the marketing campaign was equally valuable.

Mike's expertise was evident at every stage, and his friendly and patient disposition made the entire experience smooth and reassuring"

H Weiler

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Your complete guide to selling your Australian property.

If you are in a position where you want to sell your Australian home or investment property,  you have already been through the buying process. You might have been surprised by the complexity of the buying process. Selling your property may well surprise you in it's complexities too.

Some people seem to think selling simply means asking your rental management agent if they can sell it for you.​​​​​​​

It’s very important to have an understanding of all that the selling process requires. Selling is just as important as buying. Maybe more so.

FIND AN EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE AGENT TO HELP YOU SELL YOU PROPERTY IN AUSTRALIA

Easier said than done, but when you work with the right real estate agent, you will benefit from their expertise and experience. They will have resources, marketing know-how, and a plethora of strategies to ensure maximum exposure. Finding the right agent when selling property in Australia is essential to a smooth, successful transaction. Interview three to five Australian property selling agents before deciding which one to use. 

Ask questions like:

  • What does the listing agreement include?
  • How long will the home be listed?
  • How much is the selling agent’s commission on the sale?
  • How much is the marketing?
  • Do you pay the advertising?
  • What evidence do you rely on when valuing our property?
  • What strategy will you employ to get the highest price for us?
  • Which agents will attend inspection with potential buyers?
  • If you already have buyers, do we need to pay the advertising up front to reach those same buyers?
  • Which days and times will be the Open Houses?
  • How long will it take to sell?
  • What method of sale will you use- auction. silent auction, fixed price, expression of interest etc?

PREPARE YOUR AUSTRALIAN HOME OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR THE SELL

There is a huge amount that goes into preparing your property and making it presentable for buyers. Again, your real estate agent can help you in this area. They can walk through your house and provide suggestions on things that need to be replaced, repaired, or cleaned up. These are just suggestions; you don’t have to replace or repair every single thing suggested. Use your independent and trusted partner to help you when choosing projects that will help you sell your property.