Monique Elario - Total Realty Kaikoura

25/09/2026

Three weeks in Kaikōura real estate… and there has been a LOT going on.

A Total Realty girls’ trip to Hanmer
Sausage sizzling at the Whale Run
New team merch arriving
SOLD signs going up for some very happy vendors
Vendor gifts heading out
Auction day
A bit of The Hop action
New FOR SALE signs popping up around town
And plenty of property tours in between.

It’s been busy, varied and honestly so much fun.

Because real estate isn’t just about houses going on and off the market.

It’s being out in the community, meeting people, helping homeowners through big moments, celebrating the wins and becoming more and more connected with the place we get to call home.

Three very full weeks… and plenty more happening behind the scenes.

If selling has been sitting somewhere in the back of your mind, you’re always welcome to have a chat with us. No pressure, no obligation — just a conversation.

Trev, Tracey & Monique
Total Realty Kaikoura
Trev & Tracey Petersen - Total Realty Kaikoura

24/09/2026

Life in Kaikōura 🤍

Mountains behind us, ocean in front of us, and somehow you’re never more than a few minutes from either.

School runs, beach walks, coffee in town, kids growing up with all of this on their doorstep… sometimes you forget how special our little part of the world actually is.

Pretty lucky to call this home.

What’s your favourite thing about living in Kaikōura?

23/09/2026

These are the messages I love getting 🧡

Buying a home can come with a million questions, so being available and keeping people in the loop is something I really care about.

Thank you for the lovely 5-star feedback and another happy purchaser for Tracey and me 😊

22/09/2026

If low-maintenance living is on your wish list, come and have a look at this one…

Welcome to 1A Fyffe Avenue, Kaikōura.

Two generous bedrooms, sunny open-plan living, double glazing, a heat pump and a double internal-access garage, all on an easy-care freehold section.

And because it sits slightly elevated, you get those beautiful Kaikōura mountain views with even a little peek of the sea.

It’s tidy and comfortable as it is, but there’s still room to put your own stamp on the interior over time.

Perfect for downsizers, retirees, investors or anyone wanting an easy lock-up-and-leave Kaikōura base.

💰 Negotiable Over $649,000

Want to see it in person? Send me a message and I’ll happily take you through.

Licensed REAA 2008
Trev & Tracey Petersen - Total Realty Kaikoura

22/09/2026

Five things buyers say when they're actually keen, and what I've learned they usually mean.

Buyers don't always say "we love it." Usually it's smaller than that. "Can we see it again?" is a strong one, people don't book a second look unless they're serious. "What are the neighbours like?" means they're already picturing living there. Even "can I take a few more photos?" often just means they're going home to show someone else.

None of these are guarantees, but together they're a genuinely good sign.

If you're weighing up selling, message me, I'll come tell you exactly what I'd expect buyers to say about your place.

Monique, Total Realty Kaikōura

21/09/2026

Before I'd ever recommend dropping the price, there are five things I'd look at first.

1.First, the actual feedback. If a few different buyers are saying the same thing, about the price, the condition, the layout, that's real information, not just an opinion.

2. Second, what buyers are actually comparing it to. Around here that's not just other Kaikōura homes, most of your buyers are scrolling from Christchurch, comparing you against homes there too. Does yours hold up next to what they're seeing.

3. Third, the first impression. Buyers notice the entrance, the clutter, the light, the garden, before they've even properly looked at the house itself.

4. Fourth, the marketing itself. Do the photos and the listing actually show the home at its best, or is a good home just being let down by average photos.

5. And fifth, whether it's time for a relaunch. Sometimes new photos, better presentation, or a different angle brings fresh attention without touching the price at all.

Can dropping the price be the right call? Sometimes, yes. But I'd always want to understand what the market's actually telling us first.

In a market this size, the answer isnt always just drop the price. It's working out whether it's actually about price, or about presentation, competition, or how it's being marketed.

If any of this is something you're wondering about for your own place, message me, happy to chat it through.

Licensed REAA 2008

21/09/2026

20/09/2026

Now priced for negotiation at over $690,000.

Set back off the road, above the bay, with an outlook that runs from the mountains to the sea. Quiet and private.

Information pack ready to send — just ask.

Open home Sunday 27th September 12:30 to 1pm.

34B Churchill Street, Kaikōura
Monique Elario 021 978 755
Tracey Petersen 027 2205 990

20/09/2026

Leave the car at home — this is easy Kaikōura living right in the heart of town.

With sea and mountain views, loads of sunshine and an easy walk to the town centre, hospital and local amenities, this home is all about convenience without giving up the outlook.

Inside, the flexible layout gives you the option of three bedrooms, or two bedrooms with two separate living areas, plus a sunny open-plan kitchen, dining and living space.

Freshly painted, re-roofed within the past two years and sitting on an easy-care 500sqm fully fenced section, there’s plenty here to love.

Whether you’re looking for your first home, last home, holiday base or investment, this one is definitely worth a look.

17 Deal Street, Kaikōura
OPEN HOME: Sunday 27 September, 2:00pm–2:30pm
DEADLINE SALE: 12 October 2026 at 6:00pm
Unless sold prior

Message me if you’d like more information or a private viewing.

Monique
Total Realty Kaikōura
Trev & Tracey Petersen - Total Realty Kaikoura

17/09/2026