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About Jason Yianakis

I help people maximize the sale value of their home, by using my experience as a North Shore Real Estate Agent combined with my skills as a qualified Interior Designer and a wealth of experience in online marketing, property negotiation, and property investment.

2012 Sales Awards Professionals Group

  • Number 1 Overall Sales Team Award New Zealand
  • Number 1 Overall Sales Agent New Zealand (Chris)
  • Number 1 Overall Sales Team Award Auckland/ Northland Region
  • Number 1 Overall Sales Agent Award Auckland/ Northland Region
  • Top 2% Overall for Number of properties sold in NZ
  • Top 2% for value of properties sold in NZ
  • 250 Million Dollars of Real Estate Sold

Ultimately it is our clients that helped us receive these, so Thank You to everyone that I came across last year. Your support is appreciated!

Professionals Group also announced that together we have contributed $3.5 million to the […]

2019-01-16T06:32:20+13:00By |
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Assess Your Bathroom for Renovation

The trend in bathroom design for the past few years has been towards creating a warm and inviting spa-like environment. While this may sound like it involves major renovations and a lot of expense, it can actually be done even on a modest budget and in a relatively short period of time.

Before you start your renovation or when preparing your home for sale, it’s important to […]

2019-01-30T11:09:51+13:00By |
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3 Steps to Arranging Your Home to Sell

One of the biggest dilemmas when presenting your North Shore property for sale is how to arrange your accessories, whether it be a bookcase, shelf, or tabletop. Here is a three step system that will transform your boring or cluttered spaces.

Harmony and Contrast

When arranging a space with accessories, keep in mind that the most important thing to avoid here is boredom! This has a lot less to do with the objects you choose than how you choose to display them.

To keep a space from putting buyers to sleep, remember to keep a balance of harmony (things that feel like they […]

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Options for Buyers Negotiating Multiple Offers on North Shore Real Estate

As a buyer, finding the right North Shore real estate and deciding to place an offer can be overwhelming enough without the stress of discovering you’ve entered into a multiple-offer situation. Yes, in this market it is very common to find yourself competing against other buyers.

Purchasing a house is emotional, and when it comes to having to negotiate for your dream house, you need to keep a level head and understand your options. Be prepared for the following scenarios:

 

The Seller can just accept the best offer

If it’s a property that you absolutely can’t let slip away, you might want to […]

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How to Beat Cash Buyers when Purchasing North Shore Homes for Sale

In this market, cash buyers have the advantage and are swooping in on great housing deals to beat out buyers obtaining loans through banks. Sellers are jumping on these offers because the cash is already secured, they don’t have to worry about finances falling through at the last minute, and it can guarantee quick closing dates on their North Shore homes for sale.

While dealing in ready money definitely gives real estate investors an advantage, don’t get discouraged. There are a few guidelines financed buyers can follow to give them a better hand when it comes to beating out competitors that […]

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What to Look for at North Shore Real Estate Open Homes

Open homes for North Shore real estate give you the opportunity to see the possibilities for joy – and despair – in your future home. To make the most of an open house, keep these details in mind:

Neighborhood

Consider school systems, travel times, safety, community, and noise levels. It may be the most gorgeous lifestyle block in the world, but if it takes you two hours to get to work, you won’t love it in the long term.

Expensive Problems

While a thorough inspection will turn up any problems, keep an eye out for any obvious problems before you give your heart to […]

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How to Build a Retaining Wall

Things like retaining walls can cost a lot of money if you get someone in to do them for you.  If you have time on your hands you might want to think about doing it yourself, especially if you are getting ready for selling or renovating an investment property.

Mitre10 Mega have a library of information and tips on their site, this one on how to build a retaining wall has recently caught my eye after it was posted on Facebook.

They have put a video from a member of the public, who has recently built a retaining wall and has some […]

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QV Market Update

QV has just released an updated market report stating that the Property Values are on the increase – this is great news!

Below is a graph detailing the residential price index against the 2007 values. The good news is that Auckland is back up to approx 2007 levels. The rest of the country is lacking behind in this, but no doubt they will catch up in time.

You can read the QV article for more in depth commentary here

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2019-01-16T06:32:20+13:00By |
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CV or GV (Government Valuation) Does Not Equal Value

In Auckland the latest Government Property Valuations have now been released and people are screaming “My GV is too low!”, or too high.  As you can see by this article published nzherald.co.nz here

The fact is Government Valuation (GV), or Capital Value (CV), is NOT equal to the value of a home.  It is compiled chiefly for rating purposes.

The GV always confuses everyone because it has the word ‘Valuation’ in it.  It’s very important to understand how the Government Valuations are created now days.

Historically a certified valuer would actually go through every  home with a clipboard and make note […]

2019-01-16T06:32:21+13:00By |
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7 Easy Steps for Upping Your North Shore Home’s Curb Appeal

As a seller preparing to sell your North Shore home, you may be busily emptying closets and painting walls, but don’t forget about the outside of your house. Home buying is emotional and, like many emotional reactions, it can be heavily impacted by first impressions.

Here are some suggestions on how to encourage love at first sight by increasing the curb appeal of your North Shore home:

 

1. Tidy up

You may be so used to seeing the crumbling stack of firewood by the garbage cans and the old paint cans by the shed that they fade into the landscape, but potential homeowners […]

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