Selling? Call Joe Voordouw today
May 2015
”It costs no more to have my experience working for you.”—Joe Voordouw
Roll Out the Red Carpet for Jack Frost We may want to desperately hold on to every last ray of summer sunshine but let’s face it, winter is coming. It’s time to pack away the barbecue and get out those casserole dishes. A few quick and easy preparations can set you up for a comfortable and cosy winter so let’s take a look at some cool tips for winter well-being. Sort it out! If you have a slow cooker hiding in your cupboard, now is the time to dust it off and set it up. Stocking up on canned food is a good idea. Tomatoes, beans, and soups all make good bases for stews and casseroles. Slow cooking doesn’t need expensive meats. Instead buy cheap cuts and freeze them. Rearrange that spice rack with winter flavours like cumin and cinnamon. Start on those supplements. We all know once the mercury drops, flu and cold cases rise. Having a strong immune system will help you fight off winter nasties. Start taking supplements now to prepare. Increasing your intake of zinc, a mineral found in foods like seafood, spinach and pumpkin seeds, is a great way to give your immunity an extra boost.
Winter-ready your house. A few simple preventative measures can help protect your home from harsh winter elements. A properly maintained house can also cut down on heating costs. Check for gaps around windows and doors, cracks in the walls and broken or loose roofing. It’s also a good time to trim back any trees close to power lines that might come down in a storm. When all the preparations are done, sit down to a hot cuppa in front of a cozy, warm the fire. And if Jack Frost
18 Covil Ave, Te Atatu South Marketed & sold by Joe
May is a good time to prepare for a cozy, warm winter.
pays a visit in the wee hours of the morning, he’ll feel perfectly welcome to bedeck your garden in his sparkling winter jewels.
24A Kervil Ave, Te Atatu Pen. Marketed & sold by Joe
49 Tiriwa Drive, Massey Marketed & sold by Joe
Why Open Homes? Are They Necessary? It’s a common question. It’s your home so it is perfectly reasonable to have privacy and security concerns. Before I discuss the marketing strategy behind open homes, let me reassure you: there are thousands of
Selling? Call Joe Voordouw today.
M 021 949 448 DDI 09 834 2855
open homes all around New Zealand every weekend and it is extremely rare to hear of problems arising as a result. Open home visitors are welcomed on arrival and must exit through the same door they came in. If you have items of particular concern e.g. artwork or antiques, place these in storage prior to your home going on the market. It is of course simple common sense to remove jewellery, keys and other valuables. Now, the strategy. To achieve the best price, we need to attract as many buyers as possible to encourage competition. As well as the highly motivated, active buyers, open homes attract passive buyers i.e. neighbours or people not serious about buying but who, on impulse,
[email protected] | www.realestatewestauckland.com | 1-3 Rhone Ave, Te Atatu Peninsula
stop by and may fall in love with what turns out to be their dream home, the perfect investment or ideal accommodation for a family member.
Real Estate Market Trends Apr-14
Feb-15
Mar-15
Apr-15
550,000 620,000 642,500
633,500
West Auckland
Passive buyers only have one home in mind—yours. They will compete ardently and often stretch price boundaries higher than active buyers (who may have a backup option) in order to achieve their dream.
Median $
Digital and print media does not attract passive buyers. Open homes do.
West Auckland Avg $ Rent Per Week 1 bdrm
270
290
280
255
Multiple interested parties at an open home also fuels momentum. FOMO (the fear of missing out) motivates people to act quickly.
2 bdrm
345
380
365
370
3 bdrm
435
460
455
450
4 bdrm
525
555
540
525
26
25
28
29
Interest
6.25%
6.74%
6.75%
6.74%
57 Helleur Road, Massey Marketed & sold by Joe
Source: REINZ
Quote: “A bad attitude is like a flat tyre; you can’t go anywhere until you change it.”—Zig Ziglar
10 Hinerau Street, Henderson Marketed & sold by Joe
What people are saying about Joe…
Just for a Laugh
A noted biologist studying little green frogs in a swamp was stumped. The frog population, despite efforts at predator control, was declining at an alarming rate. A chemist at a nearby college came up with a solution. The frogs, due to a chemical change in the swamp water, simply couldn’t stay coupled long enough to reproduce successfully. The chemist then brewed up a new adhesive to assist the frogs’ togetherness, which included one part sodium. It seems the little green frogs just needed some monosodium glue to mate. 3 4 2 9 6 8 1 5 7
1 8 6 3 5 7 4 2 9
5 7 9 2 1 4 8 3 6
Sudoku Challenge
2 3 8 1 9 5 7 6 4
9 5 3
9 5 4 7 3 6 2 1 8
7 4 6 2 9
6 1 7 8 4 2 5 9 3
Recipe courtesy www.foodbox.co.nz
370
4 9 3 5 7 1 6 8 2
Place topside in crockpot with onion and beefstock. Cook on med-high 8-12 hours. 1-2 hours before serving, add your favourite vegetables (diced) and red wine. Just before serving, pour the liquid into a saucepan. Mix the cornflour with a little water and stir into the pot. Bring the liquid to a boil until sauce thickens. Pour back through the casserole. Serve with roast potatoes and green vegetables.
523
1 5 8 7 2 6
6 5 7 1 7 6 5 3 1 6 8 3 6 7 1 4 8 6 5 5 2 3 8 9 2
1 4 3 6
Joe was just amazing made everything so stress free kept us updated every week. Our property was a rental property so it wasn't made easy for Joe with our very difficult tenant.
Sudoku Solution
1 beef topside roast 2 diced onions 2 cups beefstock Veges e.g. carrots, swede or celery Thyme, bay leaf 1 glass of red wine 2 tsp cornflour
358
7 2 5 6 8 3 9 4 1
Red Wine Topside Casserole
327
Median days
8 6 1 4 2 9 3 7 5
So yes, open homes are an important strategy for achieving the best result. If you’d like to know what other marketing strategies will help you achieve top dollar, please call me anytime. I’d be delighted to help with free, no obligation advice.
No. sales
He was just fantastic and we certainly would be talking to Joe should we decide to sell our home. Karen and Dave
Enter the Draw to WIN Events Movie Money (value $60.00)
What is it time to get ready for? (see page 1.) Phone, txt or email your answer to 021 949 448 or [email protected]. Include your name, address and best contact number. Closes 8 June 2015 Congratulations to last month’s winner: Barbara Nash
Selling? Call Joe Voordouw today.
M 021 949 448 DDI 09 834 2855 Articles © 2015 Downright Brilliant
Buy West Realty Ltd MREINZ Licensed (REAA 2008)
”It costs no more to have my experience working for you.”—Joe Voordouw
Roll Out the Red Carpet for Jack Frost We may want to desperately hold on to every last ray of summer sunshine but let’s face it, winter is coming. It’s time to pack away the barbecue and get out those casserole dishes. A few quick and easy preparations can set you up for a comfortable and cosy winter so let’s take a look at some cool tips for winter well-being. Sort it out! If you have a slow cooker hiding in your cupboard, now is the time to dust it off and set it up. Stocking up on canned food is a good idea. Tomatoes, beans, and soups all make good bases for stews and casseroles. Slow cooking doesn’t need expensive meats. Instead buy cheap cuts and freeze them. Rearrange that spice rack with winter flavours like cumin and cinnamon. Start on those supplements. We all know once the mercury drops, flu and cold cases rise. Having a strong immune system will help you fight off winter nasties. Start taking supplements now to prepare. Increasing your intake of zinc, a mineral found in foods like seafood, spinach and pumpkin seeds, is a great way to give your immunity an extra boost.
Winter-ready your house. A few simple preventative measures can help protect your home from harsh winter elements. A properly maintained house can also cut down on heating costs. Check for gaps around windows and doors, cracks in the walls and broken or loose roofing. It’s also a good time to trim back any trees close to power lines that might come down in a storm. When all the preparations are done, sit down to a hot cuppa in front of a cozy, warm the fire. And if Jack Frost
18 Covil Ave, Te Atatu South Marketed & sold by Joe
May is a good time to prepare for a cozy, warm winter.
pays a visit in the wee hours of the morning, he’ll feel perfectly welcome to bedeck your garden in his sparkling winter jewels.
24A Kervil Ave, Te Atatu Pen. Marketed & sold by Joe
49 Tiriwa Drive, Massey Marketed & sold by Joe
Why Open Homes? Are They Necessary? It’s a common question. It’s your home so it is perfectly reasonable to have privacy and security concerns. Before I discuss the marketing strategy behind open homes, let me reassure you: there are thousands of
Selling? Call Joe Voordouw today.
M 021 949 448 DDI 09 834 2855
open homes all around New Zealand every weekend and it is extremely rare to hear of problems arising as a result. Open home visitors are welcomed on arrival and must exit through the same door they came in. If you have items of particular concern e.g. artwork or antiques, place these in storage prior to your home going on the market. It is of course simple common sense to remove jewellery, keys and other valuables. Now, the strategy. To achieve the best price, we need to attract as many buyers as possible to encourage competition. As well as the highly motivated, active buyers, open homes attract passive buyers i.e. neighbours or people not serious about buying but who, on impulse,
[email protected] | www.realestatewestauckland.com | 1-3 Rhone Ave, Te Atatu Peninsula
stop by and may fall in love with what turns out to be their dream home, the perfect investment or ideal accommodation for a family member.
Real Estate Market Trends Apr-14
Feb-15
Mar-15
Apr-15
550,000 620,000 642,500
633,500
West Auckland
Passive buyers only have one home in mind—yours. They will compete ardently and often stretch price boundaries higher than active buyers (who may have a backup option) in order to achieve their dream.
Median $
Digital and print media does not attract passive buyers. Open homes do.
West Auckland Avg $ Rent Per Week 1 bdrm
270
290
280
255
Multiple interested parties at an open home also fuels momentum. FOMO (the fear of missing out) motivates people to act quickly.
2 bdrm
345
380
365
370
3 bdrm
435
460
455
450
4 bdrm
525
555
540
525
26
25
28
29
Interest
6.25%
6.74%
6.75%
6.74%
57 Helleur Road, Massey Marketed & sold by Joe
Source: REINZ
Quote: “A bad attitude is like a flat tyre; you can’t go anywhere until you change it.”—Zig Ziglar
10 Hinerau Street, Henderson Marketed & sold by Joe
What people are saying about Joe…
Just for a Laugh
A noted biologist studying little green frogs in a swamp was stumped. The frog population, despite efforts at predator control, was declining at an alarming rate. A chemist at a nearby college came up with a solution. The frogs, due to a chemical change in the swamp water, simply couldn’t stay coupled long enough to reproduce successfully. The chemist then brewed up a new adhesive to assist the frogs’ togetherness, which included one part sodium. It seems the little green frogs just needed some monosodium glue to mate. 3 4 2 9 6 8 1 5 7
1 8 6 3 5 7 4 2 9
5 7 9 2 1 4 8 3 6
Sudoku Challenge
2 3 8 1 9 5 7 6 4
9 5 3
9 5 4 7 3 6 2 1 8
7 4 6 2 9
6 1 7 8 4 2 5 9 3
Recipe courtesy www.foodbox.co.nz
370
4 9 3 5 7 1 6 8 2
Place topside in crockpot with onion and beefstock. Cook on med-high 8-12 hours. 1-2 hours before serving, add your favourite vegetables (diced) and red wine. Just before serving, pour the liquid into a saucepan. Mix the cornflour with a little water and stir into the pot. Bring the liquid to a boil until sauce thickens. Pour back through the casserole. Serve with roast potatoes and green vegetables.
523
1 5 8 7 2 6
6 5 7 1 7 6 5 3 1 6 8 3 6 7 1 4 8 6 5 5 2 3 8 9 2
1 4 3 6
Joe was just amazing made everything so stress free kept us updated every week. Our property was a rental property so it wasn't made easy for Joe with our very difficult tenant.
Sudoku Solution
1 beef topside roast 2 diced onions 2 cups beefstock Veges e.g. carrots, swede or celery Thyme, bay leaf 1 glass of red wine 2 tsp cornflour
358
7 2 5 6 8 3 9 4 1
Red Wine Topside Casserole
327
Median days
8 6 1 4 2 9 3 7 5
So yes, open homes are an important strategy for achieving the best result. If you’d like to know what other marketing strategies will help you achieve top dollar, please call me anytime. I’d be delighted to help with free, no obligation advice.
No. sales
He was just fantastic and we certainly would be talking to Joe should we decide to sell our home. Karen and Dave
Enter the Draw to WIN Events Movie Money (value $60.00)
What is it time to get ready for? (see page 1.) Phone, txt or email your answer to 021 949 448 or [email protected]. Include your name, address and best contact number. Closes 8 June 2015 Congratulations to last month’s winner: Barbara Nash
Selling? Call Joe Voordouw today.
M 021 949 448 DDI 09 834 2855 Articles © 2015 Downright Brilliant
Buy West Realty Ltd MREINZ Licensed (REAA 2008)
