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The real estate industry’s greatest fear is that home sellers will work out how easy it is to find a buyer for their property without using a real estate agent. How do you find a buyer without a real estate agent? Just do what the agent does. Put an ad on the internet, an ad […]

While every property has a fundamental value, the odds of outperforming the market price can be increased by adopting some simple yet effective strategies. Presentation The modern buyer is time poor and adverse to spending additional money on a property after settlement. Many buyers will subconsciously overstate the cost of works that could be required […]

Written by Adam Smith Time and time again, photos have proven to be one of the most powerful tools for selling your home. With the substantial shift to a digitally and visually driven industry, buyers can view your house from their couch, office or on their commute to work. It is like having a 24/7 […]

It is a long-held myth that public auctions outperform controlled negotiations as a selling method. Sure, on very rare occasions when there is a bidding frenzy in a strong market and two or more buyers are determined not to be outbid for the property, a stunning price in excess of the expectations may be achieved. […]

When homeowners decide to sell their property, the value of a skilled negotiator and a carefully crafted negotiation strategy is often overlooked, instead focussing on the agent who quotes the highest sales price with the lowest commission. Many  real estate agents merely act as intermediaries, relaying offers between buyers and sellers, overlooking the art of […]

If you’re considering selling your home this spring, now is the perfect time to kickstart your preparations! At Iron Bridge Real Estate, we’re here to be your trusted partner, guiding you through the essential tasks to get your property market ready.  Let’s look at the groundwork needed for a successful sale and ensure you’re well-prepared! […]

This year marks a major milestone as Iron Bridge Property Group, an independent, dynamic family-owned real estate and property management company commemorates 20 years of excellence in the industry. Since its establishment in November 2003, Iron Bridge has been empowering clients in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch to sell, buy, rent, and manage their investment properties. […]

Adapted from an article written by Peter O’Malley, author of Inside Real Estate There is a renowned American real estate trainer who runs a course for agents titled, ‘Get the listing, priced right’. During the course, he teaches agents how to handle the most imaginable and practical price objections home sellers are likely to raise. […]

Selling a property can be a daunting task, especially in the current real estate market. As we move further into 2023, it’s essential to understand the dynamics of the market and how to achieve the best possible price for your property. This article provides five valuable insights and tips on how to sell for more […]

When it comes to selling your property, we understand the disappointment that arises when a buyer’s price indication does meet your expectation. Failing to achieve your anticipated price point can happen in one of two ways; private failure or public failure. Private failure occurs after your agent submits the buyer’s price interest/offers on your property, […]

With the silly season almost here and Christmas day looming, it’s time for many of us to hang up our work boots and head off for a much-needed holiday. While the Christmas / new year break is something we long for all year, it’s also the year’s highlight for those pesky burglars. Making time to […]

If you’re considering putting your house on the market over the holiday period, you could be on to a good thing. Despite what you might think, this time of year can be one of the hottest times to list and sell your home. We’ve been in real estate for some time now; in fact, we’ve […]

Written by Peter O’Malley author of Inside Real Estate (adapted by Adam Smith for NZ market). The NZ property market in 2022 has been challenging for vendors and respite does not appear to be coming over the horizon right now. To achieve a sale, vendors and agents have needed to ensure they had the right […]

Over quoting Since Adam and Eve decided to sell their house, real estate agents have been over-quoting the expected sale price to win listings. In a rising market, over-quoting does minimal damage to sellers as the buoyant conditions patch the gap between the agents quote and the true market price. In a falling market, the […]

Being a residential landlord has always been one of the favourite Kiwi forms of investment. Historically it has provided a good long-term return on investment and has also played a big part in providing housing to those who need or choose to rent. New rules have been put in place over the past few years that […]

The property market is feeling the full effects of increasing interest/mortgage rates with many prospective vendors finding themselves wrestling with the decision of whether to sell in winter or wait until spring. Traditionally stock levels are tight in winter and usually expand rapidly from August onwards as spring beckons. It remains to be seen if […]

In a rising market, vendors can over price with minimal risks in doing so. However, in a stable or falling market, over pricing often leads to underselling. The opposite is also true, if you price at market price, you increase the chances of selling above market price – even if the market is falling or […]

Iron Bridge Property Group is pleased to announce that we have partnered with renowned independent economist, Tony Alexander, to bring you an exclusive insight into his thoughts and predictions on property investment in New Zealand. Created especially for our clients, this 1-hour webinar is an opportunity to hear Tony speak about the important issues currently […]

To avoid buyer’s remorse on settlement day, identifying the following presentation tricks can ensure you are not swept up in emotion and inadvertently overlook pertinent aspects of the property. Undersized furniture is a developer’s favourite. If and when the final dwelling design creates small bedrooms or tight living spaces, appropriately proportioned furniture will be installed. […]

 The real estate industry has convinced itself and the marketplace that the more exposure a property gets during the selling process, the better the outcome. Paying for exposure through expensive advertising presents two dangers: the loss of any upfront monies paid and the real possibility of an eventual lower selling price. It is commonly said: […]