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Why Auctions are Good for Buyers

A lot of buyers I come across are scared of auction and don’t like to go to them, often discounting properties that are being marketed by way of Auction. If you are one of these people, you are missing out! Auctions are actually really good to buy at, let me show you why:

Simple process

Buying at auction is a very simple process. You get to know that day if you have brought the property, or not, and you are unconditional. If you are successful – fantastic! If you aren’t, there are plenty more fish in […]

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Home Seller Tip #2:The Importance of Property Presentation

Once you have done all the hard work to get a buyer for your property, you want to capitalize on your efforts and hit them with some real WOW factor.

Like with people, a buyer will connect emotionally to a home within seconds, it is imperative that you immediately grab and hold their attention. The way that you do that is in how you present your home.

Property presentation is the first of four crucial parts of how to sell your home for the best price. How you present the home can account for anywhere from […]

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Space-Saving Tips for Your Northcote Home

If you feel like you are outgrowing your Northcote home and need more space, consider reconfiguring the space you already have or making layout changes to give the feeling of more space.

Here are some ideas:

Evaluate Your Space

How do you really live in your Northcote home? Walk through it and make notes on areas that are feeling ‘jammed up’ or congested. Are there areas in the house that you are not utilising that you could turn into a useable space? An example of this could be an area of the lounge that could be turned into a small office space that […]

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Home Seller Tip #1:Know The Current Market Conditions Before You Launch

Like a good boat master will check the conditions prior to sailing, it is imperative that you have a clear and accurate understanding on the current market conditions prior to launching your property onto the market.

The state of the conditions will affect your marketing strategies utilised.  If you use the wrong strategies at the wrong time your sale price will be negatively affected.

Here are some things to consider when taking the market conditions into consideration:

Which Pricing Strategy?

With some properties it can be quite difficult to accurately establish the market price, […]

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Changes to the Sale and Purchase Agreement

Some important changes have taken place to the standard Sale and Purchase Agreement that is written by the Auckland District Law Society.

It is important that you are familiar with these changes when you are either buying or selling North Shore Real Estate.

Below is a very well written article from Denise Marsden of Alexander Dorrington Lawyers, this outlines all the changes and importantly what this means in layman’s terms.

Naturally your North Shore Real Estate Agent will go over any terms and conditions in detail with you when you make, or receive, an offer.

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3 Steps for Arranging Home Décor

When preparing your home for sale, one of the biggest dilemmas is how to arrange your accessories. Here is a three step plan using Interior Design principles that will help you transform your boring or cluttered spaces into welcoming environments for buyers!

Harmony and Contrast

When arranging a space, one has to keep in mind that thing to avoid here is a plain boring space or an explosion of decorative pieces. This has a lot less to do with the objects you choose than how you choose to display them.

Always […]

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Buyer Tip #2: Know What You Want – Buyers Wish List

I often come across buyers, particularly first home buyers, that have been looking for a long time.  Sometimes as long as 3 years! Surely they can’t like open homes and getting phone calls from North Shore Real Estate Agents that much…

Through experience in dealing with a lot of buyers I have noticed that there is a definite cycle that is followed, and where things are really speeding up for a buyer is, when they get clear on what exactly they want and need.  This make it’s easier and faster to find your next home.

I […]

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Buyer Tip #1: Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval

These days, finding a home in Auckland can be difficult. Prices are continuing to increase and availability is scarce. You need to be as prepared as possible to be in position to make an offer and quickly to secure your dream home.

To be in that position you need to make sure you have an approval from the Bank for your finance.  I have asked Glen McLeod and Jon Purdey of Edge Mortgages to write up a guest post to explain the important things to know regarding obtaining finances.

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When obtaining […]

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Easy, Affordable Updates for Your Northcote Home

Increase the value of your Northcote Home without breaking the bank!

You say you’re getting tired of the same old look in your Northcote home, but you don’t want to spend a fortune on redecorating? Instead of buying new furniture, think about some easy updates that will renew your Northcote home and endure for years.

New light fixtures.

Dress up any room with new light fixtures. The possibilities are endless, from ceiling-embedded can lights to elaborate chandeliers.

New window treatments.

A room can really be transformed by dressing windows in new ‘clothes.’ Whether you go with conventional drapes in a new color, or explore the […]

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