ISSUE FOURTEEN
THE HOOD
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NOT YOUR AVERAGE REAL ESTATE MAG
WELCOME We are chuffed because as we write this Issue of The Hood, we only have 14 days until Spring peoples! You might be thinking ‘big deal’, but Winter in this neck of the woods is a bit of a grind come late August. Don’t get us wrong, we love it here, but the Sapphire Coast really comes to life in the warmer months, and we are counting down the days. Despite the gloomy weather, we have had a solid Winter sales period, which makes for very happy vendors and purchasers. Of course, every exchange is clientele we value, but we are particularly proud of our recent efforts in selling a spate of 'higher end' properties. We like keeping it classy and limiting the bragging BUT but our Sales team have done an exceptional job of closing several challenging “luxury' sales , and we wanted to give them a virtual pat on the back. Well done team! Thankfully head honcho Trent is very experienced in selling these types of properties (from his Melbourne RE days) which definitely helps. So if you are looking to sell your million-dollar property checkout our tips on Page 4 or give Trent a buzz for some specialist advice. Also in the spotlight this issue is Property Manager, Maddy Giltrap and all we can say is that the office banter is alive and well (Taylor McNeil you may want to look away now haha) everyone else check out page 13. As always, we hope you enjoy the issue!
IN THIS ISSUE 3 | Our top 10 spring cleaning tips 4 | Tips for selling higher end properties 6 | New Digs for Sale 8 | Market Lowdown 1 0 | House of the Month 1 3 | Get to Know Our Crew 1 4 | Kudos & Kind words 1 5 | Community Page
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SPRING CLEANING TIPS Here are our 10 tips for getting your home in tip top shape 1. Clean everything! (inc gutters) 2. Fix anything that's broken 3. Let the light in 4. Paint the walls white 5. Test smoke alarms 6. Clean outdoor furniture 7. Wash all windows (in & out) 8. Change dryer & oven filters 9. Power wash outdoor surfaces 10. Spruce up the garden
TIPS FOR SELLING 'HIGHER END' OR 'LUXURY' PROPERTIES There are no guarantees in real estate, but there are certain things you can do to help snag that dream buyer. Here are our top tips for selling higher end or luxury real estate: Experience matters // Luxury homebuyers will most likely work with agents specialising in high-end real estate so be visible to these people Know your ideal buyer // It’s not about casting the widest net, but more about appealing to a certain audience & where to find them. Exceptional presentation is a must // Curb appeal & interior appeal is very important. You might even consider hiring a Landscaper or Property staging expert What are you selling // Beyond the magnificent architecture what else are you selling? Location, lifestyle, total luxury, acreage, seclusion, etc.
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Create buyer interest // You have to make a buyer appreciate why your home is worth the money & be able to negotiate effectively Nail the marketing // Higher end homes are substantial invests, so it's important to get the marketing correct. Having the right listing price is a good place to start How is your place special // you need to have a strong grasp of what separates your home from other luxury properties in the area and market to those strengths Accurate but beautiful photography // Giving your photographer a brief of how the property should be portrayed (night shoot) can really make your photos pop Keep your goals realistic // Before setting the asking price ensure you understand current market trends by checking similar listings & recently sold properties
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NEW DIGS FOR SALE
2/32-34 MUNN STREET, MERIMBULA
9 SAPPHIRE CRESCENT, MERIMBULA
10 KOWARA CRESCENT, MERIMBULA
11/3197 PRINCES HWY, PAMBULA
246 PACIFIC WAY, TURA BEACH
200 SOUTH WOLUMLA ROAD, WOLUMLA
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AGENT & AGENCY OF THE YEAR Best Agent Trent Pool 2019 Best Merimbula Agency 2019 Best Merimbula Agency 2017
MARKET LOWDOWN We are nearly through winter which means planning for a super Spring quarter is well and truly underway. Winter is a traditionally quiet sales period; however, we like to buck the trends and are happy to report a very strong quarter. Spring is a fantastic time to be selling & buying. The weather is warming up, gardens are looking great and everything just feels lighter and brighter. However, if you are purchasing its crucial to have your finances in order so you can pounce because competition heats up. Regarding investments, with banks setting interest rates at an all-time low, now is the time to be looking at bricks and mortar as a place to park your hard-earned cash. We are seeing investors already becoming more active in the past 6 weeks and my expectation is this will only strengthen through the Spring quarter.
SUBURB SNAPSHOT Data obtained from realestate.com.au 750,000
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JULY 2019 AREA STATS
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$5.1M
HOMES SOLD
UNITS SOLD
COMBINED SALES AMOUNT
13
22
2%
HOMESÂ AVAILABLE FOR RENT
UNITS AVAILABLE FOR RENT
VACANCY RATES
MERIMBULA
BEST PERFORMING SUBURB
TURA BEACH
MOST SOUGHT AFTER SUBURB
PAMBULA
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HOUSE OF THE MONTH 9 QUEEN STREET, MERIMBULA
Kinclaven A landmark property perfectly positioned across Lake Street from Merimbula’s famed Bar Beach. This character filled property is exceptionally private and offers a short walk to Merimbula Wharf, and Middle Beach. Call now for a private inspection.
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GET TO KNOW OUR CREW
MADDISON GILTRAP // PROPERTY MANAGER // MERIMBULA REALTY CREW This edition’s ‘get to know our crew’ spotlight shone bright on Maddison Giltrap from our Property Management team. The Canberra native moved to Merimbula with her love Lance, as a bright eyed and bushy tailed eighteen-year-old. Upon her arrival she quickly found herself in the industry, snagging a position with Regional Strata. It wasn’t until Merimbula Realty took over the Merimbula Lake rent roll that a position opened up and she jumped at the opportunity. In her spare time, she studies (yep she is crazy!!) and is halfway through a Psychology Degree. But we have already told her she is never allowed to leave! Just kidding Maddy....but seriously take your time finishing that degree aye?! Best part of the job // meeting new characters every day and working with such a fun and supportive team Worst part of the job // Without a doubt having to deal with Taylor McNeil’s (Sales) annoying antics daily (can I say that? ah hell yes girl!! can’t say we disagree with you there - sorry Taylor hahahaha) What I love about living here // The amazing weather & the beach Favourite food // Spag Bol and Garlic Bread Favourite musician // I like anything besides country Top 3 travel destinations // Bali, Phuket, basically anywhere that has a good cocktail menu and warm weather
LIKES
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AFL (go tiges!),
When Taylor McNeil
visiting my mum & dad, my
lingers at the water
job (naww what a gem),
cooler, the Sydney
the gym, cooking,
Swans, rude
sleeping, wine & a good
& obnoxious people,
Netflix binge
seafood & heights
KUDOS AND KIND WORDS
VENDOR RECOMMENDED 4 Luderick Ct, Merimbula, NSW, 2548 I first contacted Merimbula Realty well before I was ready to sell. Taylor McNeil came to visit me and gave me an appraisal of my house, knowing it was at least six months before I was ready to get serious about the sale. I found Taylor's approach friendly and professional. His knowledge and experience was a valuable asset to both myself and your agency. When the time was ready I called Tay and he put the wheels in motion with sale. Taylor's experience and suggestions helped me get the price I needed. I would not hesitate to recommend Taylor to my friends, and I certainly will be using Merimbula Realty in my future property dealings.
BUYER RECOMMENDED 4 Luderick Ct, Merimbula, NSW, 2548 Taylor was professional, knowledgeable & courteous. Very pleasant agent to deal with. Would highly recommend him.
VENDOR RECOMMENDED 2/33 Monaro St, Merimbula, NSW, 2548
I approached Trent to value and sell my house, & from the first day I felt comfortable & confident. Trent was straight forward from the start, and gave me honest advice & information. His service was professional, yet approachable and nothing was too much of a problem for him. My unit sale exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend him!
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HUNGRY'S TAKEAWAY For the best pulled pork roll, actually make that takeaway, on the Sapphire Coast look no further than Hungry's Takeaway Merimbula. Yes we are neighbours, but we are giving them a shout out because Jase and Tanya's food is Da bomb! Checkout their FB page for opening hours @MERIMBULATAKEAWAY
ELITE DETAILING Because it's not just houses that need a Spring clean! The team from Elite Detailing offer a premium vehicle detailing service that guarantees your car (or plane) is always looking it’s best. They are also pretty awesome people too so checkout their FB page for more details @ELITEDETAILING2549
HAPPY B'DAY MADDY Sheesh, Maddy is getting loads of airtime in this issue, but how could we not?! It's her birthday month, after all!. Happy Birthday for later this month lovely lady. Oh and we know how much you love country music so we all chipped in and got you this awesome cowgirl hat #yeeehaaa
THE HOOD The Hood is a Merimbula Realty publication. All opinions are our own. Merimbula Realty images are not to be reproduced without written consent. Some images are courtesy of Pixabay & Pinterest. Compilation of statistical data has relied on information supplied by a number of external sources. Enjoy and Real Estate Responsibly!
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