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MOVE Introducting the Real Estate Trio ...

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Gerard CHARTERIS

Trent COLYER

Steve KOERBER

Marketing Top Auckland Properties

This unique partnering brings together over four decades of experience, with more th

CHARTERIS | COLYER | KOERBER goes beyond the traditional Real Estate experience thinking that, with us, you’ll get three agents for the price of one; but in reality you’ll a work exclusively with us on your home.

Experience the power of working with three proven professionals

Gerard CHARTERIS

M: 021 996 622 P: 09 215 4393 E: gerard.charteris@raywhite.com

Trent COL

M: 021 989 46 P: 09 215 4400 E: trent.colyer@

han 1,200 homes sold for a combined value in excess of $1 billion.

e that you may expect to receive when you list your home. You’d be forgiven for also benefit from our dedicated team members – Trudy, Rosie and Andrew, who

LYER

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Steve KOERBER

M: 021 864 166 P: 09 215 4398 E: steve.koerber@raywhite.com

Remuera Setting a New Standar

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rd in Luxury Family Living

This stunning recently completed family home, with views of Rangitoto, sits comfortably amidst its traditional Grammar zoned neighbours. Every minute detail – gracious cornices, deep architraves and bevelled glass sliders – has been considered and faultlessly executed to an exacting standard resulting in a beautiful family home which embodies comfort, style and uncompromising quality.

Richly stained Walnut floor boards, luscious deep piled carpet, sparkling chandeliers and gorgeous gas fires set the tone of comfort and luxury throughout. A rich muted palette with a clever injection of colour adds to a sense of warmth and comfort, setting it apart from the mundane.

The open plan kitchen and dining is a wonderful space for families to enjoy each other’s company and for you kids to indulge in fun in the pool.

ADDRESS: 103 Seaview Road Remuera LIVING: 4 BEDROOMS: 5 BATHROOMS: 4.5 PARKING: 3 Website: rmu22048 SALE: BY NEGOTIATION Please Contact: CHARTERIS | COLYER | KOERBER

Six Tips to Get the Best from Your Photographer How owners can make the best out of their photographer We all know that first impressions count.

These days, the initial interaction buyers have with a home is often via photos. There are a few simple things vendors can do prior to their photographer arriving to present their home to its best.

1. Presentation Making your home look great may seem obvious but often we overlook some basic chores. Remove all the clutter around your home and make sure it is tidy. Clean the windows rain spots show on photos.

Also make sure things stacked under beds are removed. Make sure your photos are not being ‘date stamped’, take down your Christmas decorations!

2. Colour Co-Ordinate Make sure bedspreads, duvets, pillowcases, curtains, cushions all match.

Too much of a clash and all your eye will be drawn to is that bright pink cushion, not the room.

3. Props and Accessories Don’t go out and spend a fortune, just look at what you have. Lovely candles burning in your holders, fresh flowers in your favourite vase, a bowl of fresh fruit, all these add life to the images. To add some real drama, perhaps place a bottle of wine and a few canapés on a plate. Just don’t go overboard and re-clutter the house you just tidied!

4. A word about Photoshopping Yes, we all love having the technology to enhance our photos. However, having a ‘Blue Sky’ policy isn’t always necessary.

If it’s raining, surfaces will be wet, photos will be what we call ‘flat’. If you then ask for a blue sky to be put in, the result is a photo that looks ‘off’. Think twice and follow your photographer’s advice!

5. Light Bulbs Do a quick run around and count up how many bulbs need replacing, including wall lights, lamps, bedside tables. If you don’t replace your ceiling lights, the photos will have black holes in them. Before the photographer comes, put every single light on.

6. Grounds Make sure the grass is cut and all leaves are swept away.

Lastly, there’s no wrong or right time to have your house photographed. Any time of the year is as good as another. Don’t get wrapped up in having to sell in a certain season.

A good photographer will always make your house sparkle!

Images Damien Gillen