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11/06/2026

Need your property sold ? Call anytime for a chat

29/05/2026

👑🎉Happy King's Birthday
Weekend!

Wishing everyone a wonderful
King's Birthday filled with family, friends, relaxation, and making special memories.

Whether you're spending the long weekend exploring our beautiful community, enjoying time at home, or searching for your next dream property, I hope you have a fantastic and safe holiday. 🎉👑

01/05/2026

If you are thinking about selling your home for the first time, this one is for you.

Most first-time sellers come to me having made the decision to sell but not yet having done any of the preparation that actually affects the outcome.

In this video I walk through the four things that need to be sorted before your home goes on the market. The fourth one is the most important, and it is the one I almost never see first-time sellers doing.

It is about knowing your actual net position before you commit to anything. Not your expected sale price. What you genuinely walk away with once fees, legal costs, and any mortgage break costs are factored in.

That number matters more than the sale price itself. And it is almost never calculated until after people are already committed.

Watch to the end. And if you want help working through your own numbers before making any decisions, message me below or comment READY.

30/04/2026

I had a client recently who called me after signing with another agent. She felt rushed. She didn't fully understand what she'd agreed to. And she wasn't sure she could do anything about it.
She could. Most sellers don't know that.
So here's what's worth knowing before you sit down with any agent. You don't have to sign anything at the first meeting. You're allowed to take the agreement home and have your lawyer look at it first. You can ask for a 60-day term instead of the standard 90, which keeps your agent accountable throughout the campaign. And if at any point you feel pressured or rushed, the Real Estate Authority has a formal complaints process. It exists exactly for situations like this.
This is your home and your decision. There is no deadline that should override your comfort and clarity.
If you'd like a copy of the five questions to ask before you sign with any agent, comment AGENT below or send me a message.

29/04/2026

I want to share a story that I think about every time I sit down with a first-time seller.

27/04/2026

This is one of the costs many people don’t fully understand until after signing.

In most NZ retirement villages, there is something called a Deferred Management Fee (DMF). When you leave, the operator retains a percentage of your entry price — often around 20–30%.

For example, on a $700,000 unit, that could be $140,000–$210,000.

Retirement villages can be a great option for lifestyle, security, and community — but it’s important to understand how the financial structure works, including ownership, fees, and resale conditions.

Every village is different, so getting clear advice before signing is key.

There are 30+ retirement village options across Tauranga, and I help my clients understand the full picture so they can make the right decision for them.

Comment DOWNSIZE and I’ll send you a simple comparison guide: retirement village vs freehold townhouse.

26/04/2026

Something I see with first-time sellers in Tauranga more than anything else.
They come into the process thinking they are prepared. They have done the research. They know the suburb. They have a number in mind.
What they have not prepared for is how hard it is to stop owning this home emotionally while also trying to sell it practically.
Those two things are in direct conflict. And without a clear process to separate them, the emotional version almost always wins. That is when homes sit too long, offers get rejected for the wrong reasons, and sellers leave money behind.
If you are heading into your first sale and want to do this the right way from the start, comment READY or send me a message. I will help you get clear before you go live.

25/04/2026

I want to say something that does not get said enough in this industry.
Agents are genuinely undervalued in the property selling process. Not because sellers are ungrateful, but because so much of what a great agent does is invisible. The pre-qualifying that happens before an open home. The negotiation framing that starts before a buyer even makes an offer. The advice that stops a seller from making a decision that costs them tens of thousands.
If you are planning to sell in Tauranga, the most important decision you will make is not the price. It is the person you trust to guide the process.
Choose carefully. Ask the hard questions. Then let them work.

24/04/2026

The moment you accept an offer feels like the hard part is over.

And in many ways it is. But there are still 30 to 90 days
between that accepted offer and the keys actually leaving
your hand, and a lot can happen in that time.

The conditional period. Finance approval. Building inspections.
The LIM report. Going unconditional. The pre-settlement
inspection. And finally, settlement day itself, when your
lawyer transfers the title and the funds arrive.

Each stage has things sellers get caught on. A chattel that
goes missing. A heat pump that breaks after you go
unconditional. A pre-settlement walkthrough that raises
something you weren't expecting.

Knowing what is coming means none of it surprises you.

If you are about to accept an offer, or you already have
and you want to know exactly what happens next, comment
SETTLE below or send me a message and I will walk you
through it.

23/04/2026

Saving $20K in commission sounds smart.
Until you run the actual numbers.
In Tauranga, agents typically achieve 5 to 10% above what private sellers accept. On a $750K home, that gap is $37K to $75K.
Swipe through to see the full comparison before you decide which way to go.
Comment AGENT and I will send you the decision framework I use with every seller I work with. No pressure. Just the full picture.
Save this for when you need it.

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