jim warner move issue 1 july 2014
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for Jim Warner, your Harcourts Agent
Looking for a new home?
3/33 Rututai St12/164 St Heliers Bay RdSugarTree Penthouse
Homestaging - Expert Tips
Get Ready for yourHome Photographer!
MOVEinnovative digital property magazine
Financial Expert- Making Life Easy
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Jim Warner Sales & Marketing Specialist, Harcourts St Heliers
Jim Warner Residential Sales & Marketing SpecialistHarcourts Key Real Estate Ltd St HeliersM 0275 727 760 P 09 575 2539E [email protected] [email protected] Licensed Salesperson REAA 2008
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A Word About Jim
Jim Warner is a top performer with the reputation of achieving excellent results very quickly. Jim consistently wins awards for his achievements and is a member of the Top One Hundred Club as well as in the elite $40 million dollar club.
If you are looking for an experienced salesperson who understands the local market and has an amazing track record, look no further. Jim’s knowledge of the Eastern Bay area is extensive and because of his ‘client service’, Jim is known to go the extra mile and no amount of customer service follow up is a problem for him. There is no substitute for experience and after over 10 years in the Real Estate Profession, Jim retains his drive and a true passion for Real Estate. Jim is very well organised, has excellent negotiating skills and is very understanding of his clients’ needs and objectives.
Following a very successful and extensive career in sales and marketing, which has taken him around the world, his commitment to customer service and providing a stress-free real estate experience for both buyers and sellers has received wide ac-claim with clients impressed with his proactive approach, his reliability, integrity, tenac-ity and knowledge.
If you seek a true professional who delivers exceptional results, call Jim Warner today.
Take a look at some comments from Jim’s satisfied clients:
“Throughout our association, Jim always had a positive outlook, had flexible thinking, was empathetic and had a thorough knowledge of the local market. He w helpful, friendly and focused, though not overboard. He gave regular feedback with regards from interested lookers and skillfully organized six buyers into making concrete offers by a set date. The final agreement was handled quickly, efficiently and professionally. We would recommend Jim and have total confidence in his ability as a top real estate agent.” S. Cartwright
“We have worked with Jim for over a 5 year period buying and selling properties in Kohimarama, Meadowbank, St Johns and Ellerslie. Jim has assisted us in developing a diverse property portfolio and we have no hesitation in recommending his as either a listing or buying agent. The key attributes that makes Jim successful include: great communication throughout the whole process, attention to detail and design, extensive local knowledge, committed to making “good deals” work. Jim also do hesitate to challenge our thinking and perceptions when it comes to property options.” J & J McNabb
Jim Warner Residential Sales & Marketing SpecialistHarcourts Key Real Estate Ltd St Heliers
M 0275 727 760 P 09 575 2539
E [email protected] stheliers.harcourts.co.nz
Licensed Salesperson REAA 2008
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6-9 SugarTree Penthouse Apartment: Exclusive, Modern & Luxurious Living
10-11 12/164 St Heliers Bay Road: Affordable Easy Living
12-13 3/33 Rukutai Street, Orakei: A peaceful Oasis in the City
Contents
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14 Great photography sells houses our tips to prepare for the photographer’s visit 22 Is your money dripping away? Stop the leaks now!
26 Cool Stuff Check out the latest from SMEG 28 How to Stage Your Home
Clean out the clutter, get the kids working,
it’s sale time
MOVE
Welcome to MOVE Welcome to Jim Warner’s first exciting issue of MOVE a digital magazine specialising in real estate! Packed with relevant articles and homes for sale. Enjoy! Denise Tuson, Editor & Publisher. Please contact Denise for More information. [email protected]
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Capture the soul of inner city living with our eight unique penthouses. With every angle of Auckland covered, you have the pick of city and harbour views. Which one is for you?
Perched high above the city, you’ll enjoy expansive views from large decks and grand living spaces. Surrounded by water, greenery, light, space and the distant buzz of the city, SugarTree is an unparalleled place to live, work, play and relax.
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With boutiques, cafes, bars and restaurants at your doorstep and Ponsonby the Viaduct, CBD and Victoria Park Precinct just a short stroll away, your SugarTree Penthouse will be something you will look forward to coming home to and the perfect base for your urban life.Exclusive, modern and luxuriously appointed, SugarTree’s eight unique penthouse apartments provide the ultimate blend of inner city chic with spacious living. Various plans & options available. Call Jim Warner for more information.2-4 bed, 2-3 bath, 2 garagingPrices range from $1.239M - $2.475Mwww.harcourts.co.nz/SH5383
Jim Warner Residential Sales & Marketing SpecialistHarcourts Key Real Estate Ltd St Heliers
M 0275 727 760 P 09 575 2539
E [email protected] stheliers.harcourts.co.nz
Licensed Salesperson REAA 2008
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Down the drive awaits this special surprise - 3 bedroom modern family townhouse close to everything - shops, beaches, the waterfront and in zone for sought-after St. Heliers Primary and Glendowie College.
Open plan living flows from your modern kitchen and dining area to a spacious North facing court yard where you can enjoy barbecues in this peaceful sunny location. This lovely comfortable home also has dou-ble garage with internal access plus the bonus off street parking and right-a-way access to Sierra Street as well. This hidden treasure is available now! Come and be surprised! Please contact Jim Warner for a viewing times. www.stheliers.co.nz/SH5364
Affordable Easy Living! 12/164 St Heliers Bay Road
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Jim Warner Residential Sales & Marketing SpecialistHarcourts Key Real Estate Ltd St Heliers
M 0275 727 760 P 09 575 2539
E [email protected] stheliers.harcourts.co.nz
Licensed Salesperson REAA 2008
One of three bedrooms
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Peaceful Oasis in the City
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You’ll love this modern weather-board three bedroom home. Set back from the main road enjoying a peaceful sun-drenched outlook and only a short walk to Mission Bay beach, parks and the Eastridge shopping centre. The upstairs open plan kitchen, dining and living room flows to an enviable north facing deck for relaxation and entertaining. The large master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, plus the two other double bedrooms are separated by a few stairs which leads to the garden and patio. Other features include double glazed windows, cavity system, two heat pumps/air conditioners, fully fenced yard with garden and paved patio, internal access to the garage with room for storage and or a spacious work area. Be quick, vendor moving overseas. 01 July 2011 CV$580,000 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 lounge, 1 garaging, 1 OSP Please contact Jim Warner for viewing times. www.stheliers.co.nz/SH5378
3/33 Rukutai Street, Orakei
Jim Warner Residential Sales & Marketing SpecialistHarcourts Key Real Estate Ltd St Heliers
M 0275 727 760 P 09 575 2539
E [email protected] stheliers.harcourts.co.nz
Licensed Salesperson REAA 2008
Preparing Your Home for the Photographer
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6 Tips to Prepare Your Homefor the Photographer!
MOVE recently sat down with Louis A and talked about how owners can make the best out of their photographer
By Louis Abreu
We all know that first impressions count.
These days, the initial interaction buyers have
with a home is often via photos. There are
a few simple things vendors can do prior to
their photographer arriving to present their
home to its best.
1. Presentation
Making your home look great may seem
obvious but often we overlook some basic
chores.
Remove all the clutter around your home
and make sure it is tidy. Clean the windows,
rain spots do show on photos. Also make
sure things stacked under beds are removed.
Make sure your photos are not being ‘date
stamped’, take down Christmas decorations!
2. Colour Co-Ordinate
Make sure bedspreads, duvets, pillowcases,
curtains, cushions all match. Too much of a
clash and all your eye will be drawn to is that
bright pink cushion, not the room.
3. Props and Accessories
Don’t go out and spend a fortune, just look
at what you have. Lovely candles burning in
your holders, fresh flowers in your favourite
vase, a bowl of fresh fruit, all these add life to
the images. To add some real drama, perhaps
place a bottle of wine and a few canapés on
a plate on the Just don’t go overboard and
re-clutter the house you just tidied!
4. A word about Photoshopping
Yes, we all love having the technology to
enhance our photos. However, having a ‘Blue
Sky’ policy isn’t always necessary. If it’s
raining, surfaces will be wet, photos will be
what we call ‘flat’. If you then ask for a blue
sky, the result is a photo that looks ‘off’.
Photos with blue sky put in during production
look ridiculous. Think twice!
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5. Light Bulbs
Do a quick run around and count up how
many bulbs need replacing, including wall
lights, lamps, bedside tables. If you don’t re-
place your ceiling lights, the photos will have
black holes in them. Before the photographer
comes, put every single light on.
6. Grounds
Make sure the grass is cut and leaves swept
away.
Lastly, there’s no wrong or right time to have your house photographed. Any time of the year is as good as another. Don’t get wrapped up in having to sell in a certain season. A good photographer will always make your house sparkle!
Louis Abreu
021 024 77 038
Images courtesy of Victor Carter
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Finance - tips to saving money around your house!
5 Common Money Leaks and What You Can Do to Eliminate Them
By Andrew Schrage
An even bigger drain on your finances is bad
money management. When it comes to
monthly expenses, it can be difficult to iden-
tify financial leaks, but just like those tiny
drops of water,
pennies at a time can add up to an ocean of
lost cash.
So, pull on your plumber’s overalls and put
these five tips in your tool kit:
1. Review Your Data Plan
According to wireless analyst Maravedis, the
average smart-phone owner uses just 256MB
of data per month, but many people pay for
plans 10GB or larger. Review your monthly
usage to see if you could save by switching to a
cheaper plan.
Drip. Drip. Drip.
That sound coming from your
bathroom isn’t just annoying - it’s also
costing you a fortune.
2. Check Your Auto Insurance Policy
Most auto insurance policy holders renew
their plan with their current company each
year without investigating the competition.
Family needs change each year, and
switching plans (or making changes to the
one you already have) could reduce your
monthly auto insurance bill.
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If you don’t have time to do the research, an
independent auto insurance agency can do
the legwork. It doesn’t benefit by selling
insurance from any one particular company,
so you can count on an unbiased opinion.
3. Use a Programmable Thermostat
If you don’t currently have a programmable
thermostat in your home, get one. If you
already have one, make sure you’re taking full
advantage of its features - some models allow
you to programme a different temperature for
different days of the week. On average, every
degree you raise your thermostat in the
summer or lower it in the winter saves 2% on
your energy bill.
4. Eliminate Home Telephone Service
As long as you have a reliable Internet
connection and at least one cell phone in
your home, you can save big by eliminating
traditional land line service. Products like
magicJack connect a land line to your
personal computer via USB, so you can still
have the comfort of speaking on a
telephone without shelling out the big bucks.
Skype is also a convenient (and for most
calls, free) alternative to a land line.
Organise financial security for the whole of your family!
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5. Make a Shopping List
American families throw out an incredible
25% of the food and beverages they
buy each year. Considering that
the average family of four spends
more than $1,000 each month
on groceries, that’s a lot
of money down the drain.
6. Final Thoughts
Fixing money leaks isn’t
rocket science, but it does
require research, discipline,
and attention to detail. You can
always find new ways to reign in your
spending. Make a few phone
calls, conduct your own research on the
Internet, and push yourself to change
those pricier personal habits. Unless
you tighten the spigot and fix the leaks,
you could find yourself in hot water.
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We touched on making sure your windows are always clean and sparkling when you are presenting your house to the market. Just imagine having to keep these windows clean!
This concept house is designed by Ennio Arosio and realised by architect Carlo Santambrogio. Featuring two stories, it even has glass stairs and is designed for star-gazing with its glass roof. We’re not sure about its practicality but it sure takes living in a glass house to a whole new level. What do you think?
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It’s safe to say that this product line, developed
by SMEG’s internal design studio, has
definitively opened the door for personality
conveyed through appliances.
Like other famous designs, the original and best
FAB28 coloured refrigerator is more than just a
mere fridge. It’s the focal point of the kitchen,
just like the signature sofa or lamp in your living
room.
Cool StuffThe SMEG 50’s retro range features vintage designs whose classic, sinuous
lines and vibrant colours
combine perfectly
with cutting-
edgetechnology.
Eclectic, SMEG are the standard bearers of the
‘Made in Italy’ design quality that is
famous all over the globe for its blend of art and
functionality.
For more information and images, please
contact:
Paul Blomfield: 021 970 871;
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Home Staging 10 Tricks to Help Your Home Sell More Quickly
By Debra Gould
Home staging combines the ability to ‘stage’ your home so that it is visually and aesthetically appealing to a home buyer. If you are in the process, or thinking of selling your home, there are several staging tricks that professionals use. It is a proven fact that homes that are staged will sell quicker than those that are not. Follow these ten home staging tricks and get confident that your home will sell in no time at all!
1) Create curb appeal
Before buyers set foot in your home, they will
first see the exterior of your home. Keep the
lawn, landscaping, driveway and walkways
neatly manicured.
Ensure the front entry and front door are
inviting, and consider placing flowers and a
fresh door mat to welcome in perspective
buyers. Hire a help while your home is on the
market to keep it looking great at all times.
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2) Purge
If you don’t immediately need it then throw
it away, donate, sell or pack it up. Your home
needs to have the minimum amount of
furnishings and belongings as possible, but
still look livable. Since you are moving in the
near future, how about starting to pack up
boxes and place them in the garage or
storage unit?
3) Clean
When you have out-of-town guests come to
stay with you, do you clean beyond normal
clean? I hope so! This is the amount of clean
needed in your home on a regular basis. If
you know you will have a showing of your
home, clean the day before.
The cleaning odors will be gone by the
following day. Don’t give a buyer a reason to
think your home is dirty.
4) Bring in light
Open all windows treatments and makes sure
windows are clean. Swap out heavier drapery
for lighter weight fabrics. For rooms that are
too bright, use sheers that will diffuse light
and cast a glow into your space.
5) Unify your home with colour
As you walk through your home, take note
of the colour schemes as you transition from
room to room. If the living room is blue, and
the bedrooms are pink and green, you’re
visually chopping up the house. This will make
it feel smaller and less unified. Opt for more
neutral tones are maybe a less
saturated version of the blue, pink and green.
If you’re unsure on colours use warm camel,
beiges, grays and warm whites to
unify and enlarge the rooms.
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6) Appeal to their senses
Home buying is an emotional process, so
appeal to their senses when staging your
home. Soft music playing when perspective
buyers enter your home is inviting and
welcomed. The smell of fresh baked cookies
(make the night before and pop in microwave
quickly before guests arrive).
7) Leave the house ready for an offer
Every time you walk out the door, make sure
it looks like a buyer would want to make an
offer on it, that day. Teach older kids about
picking up after themselves during your
home being on the
market. Each member of the family will have
to do less each day, if everyone helps keep it
tidy and clean.
8) Remove personalised belongings
Let your perspective buyers picture
themselves in your home. To do this, your
personal family photographs, children’s
artwork on the refrigerator, and collections
should be removed. Don’t give the buyer
a chance to form an opinion of your home
based on your taste and personalised
belongings. Let them savor your home for its
characteristics and not your stuff!
9) Be ready for evening showings
With busy schedules, often times Realtors will
show your home in the evening. This means
lighting needs to be inviting in each area of
your home.
Walk through your home in the evening and
see if there are dark, unlit spaces and address
them with a table lamp, sconce, ooverhead
light source.
10) Be positive:
This is a trick because with all the doom and
gloom news about the housing market there
is still a bright side. The bright side is the
housing market is
showing improvement and you are going to
shine above the competition with your
staging tricks. Your confidence will show in
your home and an offer will come sooner than
you expect.
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Home staging can be done by a professional
or by you and your family. Whichever you
choose, believe that this is a worthwhile
investment of time, energy and/or money to
sell your home.
Once you use these 10 tricks for staging your
home, you will already be searching for your
next home.
Watch out for more tips, does and don’t does
from our selected local homestagers in our
following issues.
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