| 37 Russell Fredric Professionalism key at Harcourts The winning team at Harcourts Invercargill. Southland: Harcourts - Invercargill REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Your one stop shop for.... Wood & Multi Fuel Burners | Pellet Fires | ULEB Flue Cleaning | Servicing & Repairs | Installations For expert advice contact us today 96 Kelvin Street, Invercargill | Ph 03 218 8802 Invercargill@hotspotinstalls.co.nz | www.hotspotinstallations.co.nz NZHHA New Zealand Home Heating Association Inc 7ZHHG 6W 32 %R[ ,QYHUFDUJLOO 3K MRKQ#JREOHEXLOGHUV Q] MR In-depth market knowledge and professionalism are crucial to any real estate transaction in today’s highly regulated and fluid property market, Harcourts Invercargill manager Wayne Ellis says. “Whilst the proud legacy of Harcourts goes way back to 1888, our focus is firmly on the future and continuing to offer our clients with the highest levels of personal and professional service, while achieving the best possible results,” Wayne says. “When buying or selling real estate, renting or if we are managing your investments, we will provide you with all the expertise you need, and more.” Harcourts Invercargill provide a full range of real estate services including residential, lifestyle, rural sales and commercial sales and leasing in addition to property management for all residential rental needs and currently manage portfolio in excess of 500 residential rental properties. “We offer a hands-on management style to our owners and tenants, looking after our clients’ properties as if they were our own. We understand the market and we know how to achieve the best return on your property. “Our team are specialists in tenancy contracts with vast knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and its amendments. We take an objective approach when dealing with tenant issues, inspections, and arrears, making for easier resolutions and more stable tenancies.” Harcourts Invercargill complete comprehensive tenant background checks from sources readily available to licensed real estate agents, have a zero-tolerance policy for rental income arrears and are recognised as industry leaders in this area. The shift in the economy, coupled with the increase in mortgage interest rates, has resulted in a noticeable change in house sales, with the fear of missing out (FOMO) which previously drove the market morphing into the fear of over-paying (FOOP), Wayne says. “There are more properties on the market than 12 months ago, stock levels are up approximately 30% which means buyers have more choice and can be more selective.” This is resulting in the median days on the market stretching out. Buyers are well educated and, given the market conditions have more choice and time to act. There are different methods of sale, with a price or no price and an auction may be a great option as this process effectively finds the price as opposed to setting it, while also “There are more properties on the market than 12 months ago, stock levels are up approximately 30% which means buyers have more choice and can be more selective.” identifying a cash buyer in the market. “Understanding your options are key, as no one size fits all.” Harcourts have been an active part of the Invercargill real estate landscape for over 30 years, operating in all markets and economic cycles, and is committed to the community it is part of. “Our business isn’t just about property, it’s about people that’s why we are always looking at ways to give back to the communities that support us.” Harcourts Invercargill achieve this in a variety of ways, from sponsorships to donations, including delivering weekly Meal on Wheels, to sponsoring many clubs and the ever successful Fight for Kidz, Tour of Southland and the annual Harcourts Southland Foodbank Drive. “We are a dynamic company that constantly looks to improve the way we deliver our services to our clients and community. “Thank you, Southland, for your support.”
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