Toby and Max had been looking for the right home in Auckland for some months but were referred to Martelli & Co Buyers Agents by their wealth manager at Lighthouse Financial because they were both exceptionally busy in their careers and wanted guidance on where to buy, and how much to pay. They had concerns about the quality of the build and finishes of the homes they had been seeing, with many homes being promoted as 'architecturally designed' but failing to show truly unique style and cutting corners on the construction and design features.
Their requirement was for a spacious four bedroom home that allowed them to both work from home, privacy for visiting guests, and a great entertaining area and set up for a home theatre. As creatives themselves, they truly appreciated how a home had been crafted and what technology and materials had been used in the build. Their work meant that they were often moving from studio to studio across Auckland so access to main arterials and the motorway was important, but they also wanted to be in a quiet, safe and attractive suburb.
We had found the right home prior to it going to market and while the vendor was willing to secure a deal quietly, Alex advised her clients to wait until the home went live to give the vendor more realistic market feedback and secure a fairer price for her buyers. Being able to read the market from week to week is essential as a buyers agent, and over the summer the property market had become saturated with new listings. As a result,unconditional buyers had plenty of choice and could negotiate better terms and a better price, as Alex was able to do for her buyers Toby and Max.
We purchased a beautiful Carnachan home in Kohimarama with multiple living and entertaining areas over three floors, swimming pool, home theatre area, and stunning views to the water and Rangitoto Island. The home is the perfect lock up and leave with security gates and located down a private driveway. We were able to negotiate a deal that included items of furniture our buyers were wanting, while securing the right home under their budget and settlement terms to suit.
