Currently For Sale & Recently Sold
Brick & Tile Close To Botany College
Options Galore!
A Home To Warm Your Heart
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Auction
$579,000
6 Halstead Place, Huntington Park
149 Hutchinsons Road, Bucklands Beach
22 Killeen Place, Flat Bush
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ID# RX229698
Live Beside a Park!
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Opportunity Not To Be Missed!!
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Brick and Tile in Northpark!
By Negotiation
$639,000
SOLD
4/7 Marbeth Court, Botany Downs
58a La Trobe Street, Pakuranga Heights
11 Ravensdale Rise, Northpark
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ID# MPRE26020
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Property Talk with Mike Pero Pakuranga Spring has arrived and with it comes warmer days, longer evenings and if history is anything to go by then we can expect a raft of new listings to enter the market. Sunny and Secluded!!
Owner Welcomes Offers!
Your Wait Is Over!!
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
49 Botany Road, Botany Downs
2/46 Carlos Drive, Flat Bush
137 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
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Suzanne McDowell & Wendy Cracroft 027 494 2405
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021 910 546
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Every year October/November explodes with new properties on the market and I’m sure this year will be no exception. We have had a busy winter and our home owners have benefited from our unique strategies which have brought about amazing results for them - we have many happy home owners! We as a company are very involved in our
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community and like to help where we can as you will see from our sponsorships. There are a number of events and competitions, tips and ideas for you, so keep an eye on our Facebook page or drop us a line and we can post/email to you. In the spring edition of our newsletter, we offer some tips that can help your house stand out from the spring crowd and if you list your home with us then we will give you a race team jacket for free. Phone us anytime if you would
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like to find out more about our approach to helping you sell your biggest asset - your home.
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What’s Happening in the Market? Sales volume in the Auckland region fell by 4.6% compared to July. Most of the region had a fall in sales however Waitakere bucked the trend with a 22% increase.
Median Price Breakdown - August 2014 Outer Auckland
$499,000 $604,000
Rodney District
Manukau City
$570,000 $733,500
Auckland City
Waitakere City
$515,000
North Shore City
Source: REINZ
$751,500
REINZ regional data for the Auckland region for August 2014 has found that the median price trend continues to improve, although the volume trend and days to sell trend are now both falling. The overall trend for the region is steady. The median price increased by $51,050 (+9.1%) compared to August 2013 with Auckland City and Manukau recording strong increases. Compared to July, the region’s median price rose $4,050 (+0.7%) with Auckland City once again recording a large increase along with North Shore. Auckland’s median days to sell eased by two days between July and August, from 32 days in July to 34 days in August. According to REINZ statistics, the median in Pakuranga for August 2014 was $650,000 with 29 dwellings sold in the area. The median in Howick was sitting at $715,000 - this is a $40,000 increase compared to August 2013. REINZ Chief Executive, Helen O’Sullivan noted that, “Choice remains limited in the Auckland market with listings slower than usual. Vendor expectations are ahead of buyer willingness to pay in some parts of the market and transactions are talking slightly longer than in months past.”
Thinking Aloud Welcome to spring! From September we’ve got less than 100 days till Christmas – scary stuff! Anyhow what generally happens in the lead up to Christmas is the property market goes into a frenzy. I think that’s a good thing but if you’re selling you’ve got to have your home (or property) stand out from all the others on the market. I maintain the best way to get ahead of the market is make your home stand out in print, online, TV and other mediums. At Mike Pero we do all of the above and we aim to create a demand for your home that prompts interest and eventually brings you the best buyers so you get the best price. I grew the Mike Pero brand by building awareness, predominantly on TV. I figure that a picture paints a thousand words but a moving picture, with sound and a call to action, sells homes! We’re delighted to be the only real estate company to offer a FREE TV Commercial with every property listing. Talk with your nearest agent about how you can take advantage of this offer.
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List your home for sale with us and receive a marketing package valued at $6,000* FREE.
Terms and Conditions: You must list your home exclusively with Mike Pero Real Estate for a minimum of 90 days. Competition begins for new listings 1 August for a limited time. Standard real estate commissions and fees apply. One jacket per listing. Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008)
Contact us today for further information on 0800 500 123
Giving your home the edge this spring Spring is in the air and sellers need to be prepared for a lot more competition in the property market. But if you do some simple things well then you are more likely to stand out from the crowd and get the attention of potential buyers. This can be done in a variety of ways and one of the simplest and most effective ways to do this is to look at your property through the buyers’ eyes.
Professional Photography A picture is worth a thousand words and if a photo is taken professionally then it can add thousands to your sale price. More often than not, the first time someone views your property will either be online or through print. The images presented will give the public an idea of what they can expect to see at the open home and if they don’t paint an inviting picture then they will likely give your property a miss.
De-clutter This is a must before an open home - general clutter can create the illusion that a room is a lot smaller and lacking
storage and this can ultimately be a make-or-break for some buyers. Eliminating personal possessions is also key - buyers need to be able to envision themselves living in the property and this can be hard to do if you have family photos in every room of the house.
The Great Outdoors A well-presented garden can add great value to any home. Your garden comes to life in spring and therefore it’s a great idea to take advantage of new growth by creating an inviting outdoor oasis. Creating this space can be as simple as mowing the lawn, pruning overgrown plants and disposing of any stray branches or leaves. However, you could go a step further and add a splash of colour by planting some shrubs or perennials.