Why use the services of Namakasi Property?

We provide an affordable solution for selling your residential home, waterfront property, farm land or townhouse by targeting European buyers. Our websites are a cost effective way of finding buyers from abroad. With your real estate listing you can reach a huge new audience of international buyers seeking to find real estate in Canada. There is a vast number of Europeans looking to immigrate to Canada.  This is why it is crucial for your property to gain exposure to the European market.

Namakasi provides excellent access to European buyers by giving your property international exposure. You cannot get this from a local realtor. Most buyers search for homes on the internet before visiting them. More than 84% of buyers start the property search on the internet. In our experience the average buyer also prefers a real estate listing in its own language. That means a German buyer will always prefer a property listing service in German to one in English. That is the main reason why we translate your real estate listing into different languages.  Back to Top

Do I need a realtor to sell my real estate?

You do not need a realtor to sell your property. You will avoid paying high commission if you are willing to put in a little bit of effort. It means a little more work but the savings is well worth it. It is not complicated to sell your house without a real estate agent.

Nobody knows the selling features of you real estate property better than you. Your knowledge of your real estate property is one of the best selling assets you have. You are in control of your listing price, scheduling showings, negotiating the sale price and closing the sale.

If you are willing and committed to educate yourself, returning calls from buyers and showing your property yourself, you can sell your property without the help of an agent. You are in charge of the sale.  Back to Top

What is included in Namakasi’s services?

A full page website listing on www.namakasi.ca, www.namakasi.net, www.namaka.co.uk, www.namakasi.com, www.namakasi.de, www.namakasi.at, www.namakasi.ch and www.namakasi.nl giving your property increased exposure to the European market.

A gallery of up to 10 photographs of your real estate property to compliment your listing.

Translation of your property listing from English to German.

Your property will be listed on a total of 8 different websites.

Namakasi is not a real estate agent or real estate broker. Namakasi is a real estate property listing and advertising service for private property sales by the owner (FSBO). We do not charge commission on the sale of your property on our websites which means you save a lot of money.  Back to Top

What information about my real estate property should I provide Namakasi with?

All information pertaining to your property listing is included in our real estate listing form which you can download here.  Back to Top

How do I create my property listing on Namakasi Property?

The first step is to download the PDF form from our website. Fill out the form online and e-mail it back to info@namakasi.com.

We will review your form and prepare the website real estate listing for you with the information you provided to us.

The pictures of your property can be e-mailed to us and we will post them on your real estate listing. During this process you have complete control to modify and edit our suggested listing description.

Your property listing will then be translated into German and posted on the German, Austrian and Swiss websites www.namakasi.de, www.namakasi.at and www.namakasi.ch.  Back to Top

How do I find the listing price for my real estate property?

The listing price for your real estate property should always reflect a fair market value. There are many ways to determine that market value. For example you could have your property estimated by a professional real estate estimator.  Costs for such an assessment usually range around 500 CAD.

You can also do some research on your own and see what comparable real estates in your neighbourhood sell for. That will give you an idea what the selling prices in your area are. Just be careful as many properties are overpriced by realtors and owners. A listed price does not mean that the real estate actually sells for that price.

A good and easy way to determine a realistic selling price for your real estate is to take the assessment from your property tax bill and add 30 to 35% to it. In our experience that method works for most sellers and gives you a good feel for what your property is really worth on the market.

Your sale price may depend on many different factors. One of the most important factors is the current property market situation. Determining if you are in a current Buyer’s or Seller’s market will influence your listing price.

No matter what method you use to find your listing price always leave some room for negotiations with potential buyers.  Back to Top

How should I prepare my house for a showing?

Once you decided to sell your real estate and listed it with Namakasi you should look around you property and estimate if there are any measures you should take to make your property more attractive to potential buyers.

Now is the right time for the little patch up and cleaning jobs you always put of

  • Clean out your rain gutters.
  • Clean and fix dirty or broken siding.
  • Clean up your garden.
  • Get rid of garbage or not needed stuff in your garage, outbuildings and on your lot.
  • Patch up your paint inside and outside the house where needed. 
  • Fix broken fixtures in the bathrooms and kitchen.
  • Repair broken flooring. 
  • Fix broken windows.

Before every showing you should also follow some easy steps to improve the appearance of your home:

  • Have all rooms clean and tidy. If possible clean and tidy up right before a showing.
  • As a lot of potential buyers would like to have a look at the available closet space keep your closets as tidy as possible.
  • Get rid of unnecessary memorabilia and decoration.
  • Maybe put some fresh flowers on your dining table but do not use any artificial scents. A plate of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies on the kitchen counter sure makes for a great scent be we found no proof that it actually helps selling your home.
  • Have your home on a decent room temperature. When your home is too cold or too warm your visitors might feel uncomfortable.

Potential buyers might not look for all these things but the overall appearance of your property should show that it was well kept and the necessary repairs were made.

The first impression is important for most buyers. Most importantly the buyers want to picture themselves living in the home they look at. Could you picture yourself in a home that is dirty and untidy and has all these little things to fix?

When preparing your home for a showing use common sense. A good first impression is more important than most sellers think.  Back to Top

What should I do at a showing?

One of the most important things you can do is listen and understand what the buyer has to say. Take all their questions seriously and answer them honesty. If you do not know the answer ask for their e-mail and you will find out the answer as soon as possible for them.

Express appreciation for the buyer's interest in your home. Reveal some personal information about your use and enjoyment of the home or property. This usually has the effect of improving the buyer's interest.  Back to Top

What information about my real estate should I have prepared?

  • Assessment
  • Property Taxes
  • Power bills
  • Water bill
  • Survey
  • Appraisal
  • Home inspection
  • When last water test was done.  Back to Top

Should I have an open house?

An open house is a very effective way of getting in touch with prospective buyers. With that being said it can also encourage a lot of interest in your property by people who are just looking and not serious buyers.  It is a matter of how much time are you willing to invest to get the sale.  Back to Top

What do I do when I receive an offer for my real estate?

All offers should be read careful before the negotiation process begins. You should weigh out the pros and cons of the offer. If a buyer gives you a verbal offer your best response would be that they put their offer in writing. Since there is no commission charged on your private sale you as the seller have more negotiating room with the buyer.  Back to Top

What do I do if a realtor contacts me to show my property?

It is recommended that you establish if you are willing to pay the realtors commission before you permit a realtor to show your home or property. The usual commission rate for realtor is between 4% and 6%. Some clients may choose to pay the commission or arrange for the buyer to pay the commission. As well some real estate agent will arrange a flat rate if the property sells.  Back to Top

How do I negotiate a closed sale?

Negotiating price is crucial to closing a sale. Read all offers thoroughly to see if you are willing to accept the offer. Take in to consideration the inclusion and exclusion of the offer. When the closing will be and how much of a down payment you are willing to accept. The key to successful negotiation is to reach a “good agreement”.

It is rare for a buyer to offer the asking price even if they are ultimately willing to pay it. Most buyers will expect the seller to have some flexibility built into the price.  Back to Top

Should I retain the services of a real estate lawyer?

Once you have reached an agreed price with a buyer you should retain a real estate lawyer. You should never sell your property without the professional advice of a real estate lawyer. Always retain the service and legal advice of a lawyer. They will draw up the contract known as an Offer to Purchase or an Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Back to Top