INCREDIBLE RESULT

SHOE-IN FOR ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ SELLS LARGE PROPERTY IN DAYS

A new Albany real estate agent, who listed and sold a multi-milliondollar property in his first few days, is proof great prices and quick sales can still be achieved in the current real estate market, according to one New Zealand real estate boss.

“Don’t let them tell you real estate is grinding to a halt! Our newest Auckland agent, Stephen Hudson, has achieved an incredible result when larger and more experienced hands couldn’t. It just shows if you get your message and marketing on the market with another agency. right and bring on strong sales and In fact, the agent, Stephen Hudson, negotiating skills, your property is brand new to the real estate will still sell well,” says Derryn industry. Following a career Mayne, Owner of shift, the businessman Century 21 New entrepreneur Zealand. "His professional only started Her approach, knowledge with Century comments follow a of the area, and the 21 Darrak Realty in property strength of our brand Albany four near Coatesville locally, collectively days before listing the going ‘under delivered a great property. Due contract’ within two days outcome." to industry requirements, of being listed by a he remains under new agent and agency, the supervision of after previously languishing Albany principal Ivan Rakich for

another few months.

“I can’t take any of the credit. Stephen got the listing and worked incredibly hard, delivering some quick magic for a very happy vendor. His professional approach, knowledge of the area, and the strength of our brand locally, collectively delivered a great outcome. I’m absolutely delighted for the vendor and purchaser,” says Mr Rakich.

The lifestyle property at 31 Rangitopuni Road, near the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway, has since sold unconditionally. The sale price was $2,290,000. Marketed as ‘Executive lifestyle family home and big barn’, the 254sqm, fi vebedroom residence has a swimming pool and is set among 1.5 hectares of fl at fertile land.

With a high-profi le location in the old Albany village, Century 21 Darrak Realty is already leading Century 21 sales nationwide for the third quarter. What’s more, the North Auckland franchise was recently named in the Top 21 offi ces across Century 21 Australasia.

Stephen Hudson and his family have lived in Coatesville since 2004. He brings an entrepreneurial business background of more than 35 years to real estate and is delighted to get his fi rst sale under his belt so quickly.

“Friends joked with me as to my timing, predicting it could be a very slow start to my new career. So, I’m thrilled I could achieve this for the vendors. But in this game, you’re only as good as your next sale, so I’ll keep my head down and keep looking for new listings,” says Mr Hudson.

He also hopes to be the lucky agent who fi nds a buyer for Pakatoa Island in the Hauraki Gulf, which has a fi xed sale price of $40 million.

Century 21 boss, Derryn Mayne, says the company continues to achieve momentum in New Zealand and some great results for clients, helped by the high level of support franchises give their agents and Century 21’s strong sales strategies and systems.

Pictured below: Stephen Hudson Century 21 Darrak Realty 09 415 0021 | c21.co.nz/albany