Category: Seller

8 ways to smarten your entrance

There are no second chances when it comes to making a first impression – that’s why street appeal is so important. A fantastic first impression on a buyer will shape everything else that follows.  Properties with a front garden have a wonderful chance to capture a buyer’s imagination with a well-kempt lawn, flowerbeds of bright…
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Farewell restrictions – it’s time to get back into the market

It’s great news that our coronavirus restrictions have been lifted across New Zealand. And it means that we’re well and truly back in business when it comes to real estate. Of course, we never really went away. Many homeowners have been able to sell their homes through the COVID-19 crisis thanks to technology such as…
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Quick tips to revitalise your garden

There’s one quick and easy way to revitalise the appearance of your garden and reduce the workload of maintaining it at its best during the sale period – and that’s mulch. Mulching gives your garden a ‘finished’ appearance and makes everything look neat and tidy. Pull out the weeds first, and you’ll enjoy a weed-free…
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5 steps to successful property settlement

Buyers and sellers are increasingly well educated about the property market thanks to the amount of information you can find on the internet. But there is one area that remains a mystery to most: settlement. Arguably the most critical of all steps in buying and selling property, a settlement is the process of transferring ownership…
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Why Winter is a better time to sell this year

Spring is shaping up to be one of the busiest seasons for property that our market has ever seen which is why we’re advising as many of our clients as possible to sell in Winter. This might seem counterintuitive but the data supports our view. Substantial pent-up demand has been created by the coronavirus crisis,…
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Six ways you can spread the word now your home’s up for sale

The successful sale of a property is always dependent on teamwork between the owner your agent. Together, we’re able to make better decisions ranging from creating the budget and execution of a marketing campaign to accepting the best offer from a prospective buyer. Owners who proactively promote their home can reduce the time the property…
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8 reasons why it’s worth investing in a property video

More and more people selling their homes are investing in 3D and video tours of their home to attract buyer interest. These technology alternatives have not replaced open houses, or private inspections, Instead, they’ve become valuable additional strategies to attract more buyers and buyers from further afield. Your 3D or video strategy will attract prospective…
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10 tips for creating your own property video

Video and 3D virtual tours are great ways to present your home in the best possible light before prospective buyers have a chance to attend an open house or private inspection. If a high-end 3D tour created by a professional videographer feels like overkill for your property, you can still make an impact by producing…
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Why you shouldn’t wait til Spring to sell

It is still a few months away but the coming Spring selling season for property may turn out to be bigger than ever before. With lockdown restrictions easing, there’s a sense of optimism that the country will feel near-normal again by September and October. That means homeowners who have put off selling their property will…
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How your agent can help when selling during divorce

A real estate agent can play a pivotal role in limiting the stress of selling a property during a divorce. Choosing the right agent is crucial as they should be a trusted intermediary for both partners and be able to limit any disagreements. That’s not always easy. The stakes are high. The family home is…
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