New Price – Must be Sold   -  $699,000

2/115 Beach Road, Castor Bay

Nestled by Kennedy Park this weatherboard townhouse oozes charm and sophistication and combines ease with convenience.

Enjoy the very best of the North Shores’ flexible live, work and play lifestyle, a park nextdoor, a beach at your backyard and our best schools and workplaces just a short drive away.

Weatherboard construction provides peace of mind, with upstairs living, leaves room for all your entertainment needs. Plenty of accommodation and easy care outdoors, mean you and yours get to enjoy the good life.

You see many homes today marketed by Auction, Tender and Deadline Sale/Set Date of Sale.
This is because these sellers are serious and buyers understand they are serious about a result. They also know this because properties marketed using these strategies have strong marketing campaigns, another indication the seller is serious, and buyers love serious sellers.
Let’s look at the benefit of setting a Deadline;

• Everyone knows the date you want it sold by. You, your agent and the buyers. Everyone is focused on a result. After that the buyers may have missed out.
• Three, four or five weeks on the market maintains interest and stops the property rolling into that danger zone of too long on the market.
• No price is published so buyers don’t know your maximum.
• They all have strong marketing to identify all potential buyers.
• It also means we can structure a sensible marketing campaign investment because we know the expected time on the market.
• The deadline makes buyers do their homework, such as Valuations and Building Inspections prior to the sale, so there maybe less conditions. Remember Auction is always unconditional.
• Any sign of competition should have buyers making their best offer and if need be, removing any conditions that weaken their offer. We all like certainty.
• You know that open homes won’t go on for week after week, you know you are sold, you can make your next move comfortably knowing the best campaign to find the best buyer for your property has done its job.

There is also no doubt that some properties languish on the market for months. One clear principle in real  estate marketing, is that time on the market erodes value. 

Therefore, when selling your property, it is vital to get it right first time. The things to get right are:

• Your property.  Prepare your property to look it’s best.
• Get the price right! The most buyers for any property are in the market in the first 10-14 days. Don’t wait and see and drop your price later. The best buyers may have been and gone. If you can’t agree on the right asking price sell by Auction or Tender.
• Your Marketing: You only have one chance to make the biggest impact. Launch with the biggest and best campaign you can. The first two weeks are critical!

94% Success Rate for January 2011

At this time of the year many people ask if it is a good time to sell their  property. The reason they ask is because the Christmas break is coming along and they are not certain if their  house will sell before Christmas and what happens over the holiday period.
Upon further examination their concerns are about the issue of less real estate publications being published and that many buyers may be out of town on holiday. Whilst both these factors are relevant there are others to consider:

• If you really need to sell, or want to sell, you need to be on the market.
• Buyers on transfer for work are more active over this period.
• The internet is advertising your property 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• If the timing is right, build your campaign to launch with the last real estate publication of the year (two-three weeks exposure) and then in first one in the New Year, or
• Decide now, list now, but launch in January

Over the last Christmas and New Year months we put together a special marketing campaign to help our clients get their home or property sold.  We had tremendous success with 94% of the properties marketed this way SOLD!  We believe that the time is now right for another campaign and invite you to take advantage of this exciting opportunity.

While the Rugby World Cup was an economic success for many in the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors, it was, unfortunately, a bit of a distraction to real estate sellers and buyers.  Next  up we have the 26th of November election – all indicators are that following the election we can expect continuity of leadership and direction for another three years.  With interest rates for borrowing continuing to be available at attractive, low rates this should encourage people to make major buying decisions.   The demand for property on the North Shore is very strong.  Here at Harcourts Cooper & Co we manage over 1,100 residential properties and last week we only had one vacant property on our books.  This situation is driving more buyers to the market as demand for rental accommodation is clearly overpowering supply.

Our 94% record from last year shows how well the Christmas and New Year campaigns can work.  Our management and sales team are keen to successfully sell your property and have committed to being available right through December and January to ensure that the buyers who see your property advertised through our special marketing campaign can be immediately introduced to your property.  If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity and be part of another huge success, talk to any of the Harcourts Cooper and Co team today.

SUCCESS IS CONTAGIOUS!

Original 1970's house for sale in Campbells Bay

Resources:

Auction on Tuesday, March 15, at 6.00pm, on site.

Open Homes: Wednesday at 3.00pm, and Sunday at 2.30pm til 3.00pm

LIM Report

Floorplan

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Auction Documents

This is a house that demands to be noticed. Sitting in prime position on the corner of Katui Street and Seaview Road, the property has awesome views over Milford Beach, Milford Marina and Lake Pupuke, as well as the lights of downtown Auckland. The Hauraki Gulf, with Rangitoto Island taking centre stage, is framed by a quaint, historic church and a pohutukawa tree, stunning in its crimson Christmas flourish.

The front garden is whimsical, with formal topiaried trees and clipped edges arranged in an asymmetrical pattern. There is a sense of abundance and fun about the landscaping which is echoed in the interior. Plush red carpet and tafetta drapes, parquette flooring and gold accents. Built in the 1970s, this is one of those big, solid-as-a-rock brick and block homes with sprawling open plan living rooms, a generous kitchen where friends and family gather, 4 double bedrooms, 3 modern bathrooms, a spa pool in the conservatory, and a rumpus room for the growing teens.The big, glorious views are supported by a big, spacious home. Both are larger than life, vibrant, exciting and energising…

What I really like though is that this is a family home, with space for veges, a lawn to play on and tons of opportunity for the ordinary things of family life. Close by is the beach ( Castor Bay has a great network of paths leading to down to the shore), the marina, the shops and, of course, the schools that make this area so sought after. It’s easy to get to work, the motorway and public transport are close by, and the booming commercial areas of Takapuna, Milford and Smales Farm are right at hand.

Homes in Katui Street don’t come to the market very often and astute buyers looking for position in the dress circle of Castor Bay should act now. This home is to be sold on 26 January, 2011, so do not delay. The seller’s life has changed and this home is now in the past as they find a new future. Make their sacrifice your gain.

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It can be a pretty frustrating exercise trying to find the ideal family home. You want a place that’s easy to look after, not to be a slave to on your precious weekends when you want to spend time with your kids. You want to have space for them to run around, an area that’s securely fenced, and to be able to keep an eye on them when they’re outside playing.

You want to have easy access to the outdoor living area, because you’re a Kiwi, and you love to cook and eat and play outside as much as possible. You want the local schools to have a good reputation, and to be close enough that your kids can walk there, and have their friends around to play in the afternoons. You want to have easy access to the motorway and good transport options to make commuting a breeze. You want to be handy to good local shops and cafes, as well as the beach and recreation areas. And you want your home to be a haven of peace and privacy.

If this pretty much sums up your idea of the perfect family home, then you’d better come see this one at 121A Forrest Hill Road – drive on down, there’s plenty of parking. Open Homes are Saturday and Sunday 2:30 – 3:00, and the property is to be sold by auction on 20 December 2010. For more information, call Tony on 0800 61 8888 or visit the Harcourts website

I heard Alistair Helm, the CEO of realestate.co.nz reporting that if you want to sell your property before Christmas and are not on the market now…its too late! I was reading the paper today and learn that our opposition have had their worst month in nearly two years!

Well, if you are thinking of selling you North Shore home  maybe you shouldn’t call them.  Your property deserves enthusiasm, professionalism and a positive attitude. Here’s the thing, you can sell a North Shore home  before Christmas, and there is a window of opportunity, we can help!

We have had some very successful auction evenings where many homes have been sold, and we have opened your last chance for the year to get you on your way! For just $1699, we can advertise your property and sell it for the price you want, at our last auction evening for the year on December 13. Just drop me a line here.

We have had quite a few of these evenings and our next is on November 15. We have 25 homes to be sold at Winger Suzuki in Wairau Road. This promises to be a huge evening and we are all excited. Here’s the line up, it’s a biggie.:

First group – 6pm

173C Mokoia Road, Birkenhead

9a Park Hill Road, Birkenhead

174 Foley Quarry Road, Albany

32B Knightsbridge Drive, Forrest Hill

15 Ludlow Tce, Glenfield

4 Dey Street, Mangawhai Heads

23a Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill

183 East Coast Road, Milford

7a Manuwai Road, Olde Torbay

3-241 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna

42a Acacia Road, Torbay

60 Joy Street, Albany Heights

2^nd Group – 7.30pm

Unit 1.2 & 3/132 Onewa Road, Birkenhead

B206/525 East Coast Road, Browns Bay

96 Selman Road, Dairy Flat

21 Becroft Drive, Forrest Hill

41a Shanaway Rise, Hillcrest

4 Wolsley Ave, Milford

1/153 Shakespeare Road, Milford

6 Exmouth Road, Northcote

1 Bundoran Way, Pinehill

29 Glenvar Road, Torbay

57 Glamorgan Drive, Torbay