Sex and the City | Apartment For Sale in Takapuna

by Tony White

Possibly the highest value apartment at $5.2million, in New Zealand has just been sold by Harcourts Cooper and Co on the North Shore. with an area of 668m2 on three level atop the Sentinel in Takapuna, the young Asian businessman who has purchased it will have an envied lifestyle. See more here. And here’s more evidence of Takapuna’s growing style and metro flavour…a sleek spacious 350m2 apartment for sale.

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July 16, 2010   1 Comment

Open Home Preparation

by Tony White

Opinions about whether to hold an open home vary greatly amongst real estate agents and sellers, too. You’ll hear real estate agents flatly refuse to hold open homes because they view them as a wasted marketing effort, or they’ll say open homes are just a tool to find the agent new clients. And they take up the whole weekend!
There is some truth to this, but open homes sell houses. Nearly all of my listings sell at open homes. Many buyers find it more convenient to visit an open home at the weekend, and do not feel as though there is any pressure from a real estate agent showing them property. A buyer can decide to attend several open homes on one day and get a good overview of the market.

July 16, 2010   No Comments

Open Homes for Buyers

by Tony White

Open Homes are a great way to find a home on the North Shore! They are also a great way to find the right agent to sell your North Shore Home.
A favorite pastime of many people — whether in the market to buy or sell a home or simply curious — is to attend a weekend Open Home. In fact, checking out open homes is almost a religious experience in Auckland. Everybody seems to go to open homes.
If you’re wondering about the proper open home etiquette or have questions about the role of the agent holding the open home, here are some suggestions to help make your open home visit productive.

July 16, 2010   No Comments