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NZ Property Ventures: Buyers Agent Alexandra Martelli Meets Harcourts Sales Agent Mark Honeybone
Buyers Agent versus Sales Agent. Alex at Martelli & Co is invited to guest speak on the Harcourts Property Ventures podcast with agent Mark Honeybone. They discuss the difference in their roles and how they each repres their interests of their clients in a property transaction, and how working together creates a better, more efficient outcome for everyone involved.
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Lighthouse Financial: Does Living in a School Zone increase Property Value?
To private school or not private school? And would it be better to put the money into a home in a top school zone? We look at raw data provided by Valocity and discuss the merits and downsides of this strategy with Lighthouse Financial for an entertaining debate here...
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'The Owner Wants How Much?' Why Some Auckland Vendors Have High Expectations
If you've been house hunting in Auckland recently you've likely experienced a dose of sticker shock from some optimistic list prices. Despite the agents’ proclamations “the vendor’s realistic! Their bags are already packed!” when push comes to shove, some vendors are barely budging.
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London lessons: The evolution of Buyer's Agents in the UK and their potential in New Zealand
After a recent trip back to London, Alex shares insights into the evolving role of buyer's agent practices in New Zealand and looks at what we can learn from the UK
What does the Polkinghorne case and a Building Inspector have in common?
In the world of real estate, the word of the building inspector is considered gospel. But with so many one man bands now claiming to be inspectors in an unregulated industry, choosing the right inspector can be...
Lighthouse Financial: Should you use a Buyers Agent?
In New Zealand, most houses are sold by one real estate agent who works for the seller. Even though this agent has to be fair to everyone, they mainly look out for the seller’s interests. That’s where a buyer’s agent comes in.
Q&A with Karin Attwood from Martelli & Co Buyer's Agents
Get to know Buyers Agent Karin Attwood at Martelli & Co as she discusses why she became a buyer's agent, her forecast for 2025 and her tips for first time buyers.
Discussing Buyers Agency 101 at New Zealand's first Real Estate Conference
Alex at Martelli & Co was invited to speak to a sold out audience of property professionals on why she set up a dedicated buyer's agency, and overcoming obstacles, at the first ever New Zealand Real Estate Conference held in Auckland.
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