Sarah Bentley - Harcourts Cooper and Co Real Estate

Sarah Bentley - Harcourts Cooper and Co Real Estate Making the choice to sell your home or buy your dream property can be a huge life decision.

27/08/2026

If one of my family members were looking to sell, this is what I would tell them.

We're in the middle of winter, and a lot of people think they should wait for spring or summer. Honestly, winter is one of the best times to sell. There's far less stock on the market, so your home stands out, and buyers absolutely do still look in winter.

Some homes lend themselves to summer, a pool doesn't show its best in July, but most properties do just fine if they're presented well.

I recently met a couple at an open home of a property I was selling. That property wasn't right for them. They had been ...
26/08/2026

I recently met a couple at an open home of a property I was selling. That property wasn't right for them. They had been looking for some time and were starting to despair it would never happen. After listening to what they wanted, I knew this beautiful home at 22 Tiri Road, which I was about to launch to the market, could be the right one. It turns out I was right. Job done in 5 days. Vendors and buyers absolutely thrilled. No open homes with 2 littlies was the best news of all!šŸ˜

24/08/2026

Passed in sounds like failure. It never is.

It simply means the bidding on the day didn't reach the reserve. It doesn't mean nobody wanted your home. It means the room wasn't willing to meet your minimum, in that moment, on that day.

What happens next is what actually matters. We go back to the highest bidder, who has already shown genuine interest, and we negotiate from there. Plenty of homes settle within days of passing in, at a price the vendor is genuinely happy with.

It's a step in the process. It's never the end of the story.

20/08/2026

If you've been house hunting for a year and still haven't pulled the trigger, this one's for you.

I see it constantly at open homes. Buyers who've been looking for months, sometimes years, telling themselves they're just checking things out, waiting for the right time. The right time is now.

Interest rates are stable. Lock in a rate for two or five years and you know exactly what you're paying. Vendors are often prepared to meet the market too, which means genuinely good deals are out there for buyers willing to move.

17/08/2026

Something needs to be said about where parts of this industry are heading.

A lot of agents are turning into online entertainers. Wacky videos, stunts, content built purely to go viral. It frustrates me, because it suggests our job is a performance, when for the people we're actually working with, it never is.

I want it said clearly that not every agent is on board with this. Some of us understand the gravity of what we're actually doing. Selling someone's home is not content. It's one of the most significant things they'll do.

I'd rather be known as the agent who took that seriously than the one with the most views.

13/08/2026

The Hibiscus Coast is a truly special community, and one Iā€™m incredibly proud to be a part of. The beautiful beaches are just an added bonus .

It's got that classic Kiwiana, small town feel, but with everything you actually need close by.

That's part of why I love representing this area. It's not just a place people move to for the beach. It's a place people build a genuine life in.

This large family home on a highly sought-after street in Stanmore Bay is an exclusive opportunity that should be on you...
07/08/2026

This large family home on a highly sought-after street in Stanmore Bay is an exclusive opportunity that should be on your viewing list.

Features:

ā€¢ 4 Double Bedrooms
ā€¢ 2 Bathrooms
ā€¢ 2 Large Lounges
ā€¢ 809sqm Freehold site
ā€¢ Easy walking to Swann Beach Cove and local amenities

Cherished by the same owners for over 30 years, this is one of the good ones. Call Sarah on 021 285 1898 for more information.

So thrilled to get this one away after quite the journey! Thank you to my incredible owners, who have now trusted me to ...
07/08/2026

So thrilled to get this one away after quite the journey! Thank you to my incredible owners, who have now trusted me to sell two of their homes. I am so happy you now get to move on to your next adventure. It's been a real pleasure. ā¤ļø

05/08/2026

A builderā€™s report isnā€™t there to scare buyers away. It gives everyone a clear, honest picture of the propertyā€™s condition, including any structural concerns, moisture issues, maintenance to address now or later, and an indication of what those repairs may cost.

Organising your own report before listing can work strongly in your favour. It helps avoid surprises during the sale process and gives buyers confidence that youā€™ve already done the groundwork.

Thinking about selling on the Hibiscus Coast? Iā€™m always happy to talk through what a builderā€™s report may uncover before you go to market.

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923 Whangaparaoa Road, Manly
Auckland
0930

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+64212851898

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