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New real estate brand opens Pt Wells office Point Wells has joined the meteoric rise of the Mike Pero Real Estate brand in NZ with the opening of an office there on December 8. Adjoining the Point Wells Store, the office will be the base for agents Andrew Steens, Angela Wain, Jeff Montrose and Debra Fokkema, and PA Rachel Rodden. Their franchise area covers Warkworth, Snells Beach, Omaha, Matakana and Leigh. Mike Pero Real Estate is the first major nationally recognised brand to reduce the cost of selling real estate. The savings are as much as 25 percent in some cases by bringing the commission rate down to only 2.95 percent for the first $390,000 and 1.95 percent thereafter. The administration fee, which is charged by most agencies, has been reduced from typically $500 to $395. Since launching in March, 35 franchises have been set-up. Celebrating the opening of the Mike Pero Real Estate office at Point Wells are, Christchurch-based managing director from left, Linda Columbus, Mike Pero, Ray Columbus and Ross Harvey. More Mike Pero told guests at the opening photos at www.localmatters.co.nz that when he received the enquiry The company’s regional sales manager He says in terms of length and duration, about a franchise in Matakana, his for Auckland, Ross Harvey, said the the last three years were three times first thought was ‘where the hell is office had been set a target to list 50 worse than anything the industry had Matakana?” properties in its first three months, ever before had to contend with. “I have to admit this is my first visit which they had well exceeded. “However, what that means is there is a here,” he said. “But, what a lovely As the former owner of Harveys lot of pent-up demand. People who want place it is.” Real Estate, which he sold in 2004, to sell and move on with their lives will He said since opening in August, Ross has 40 years experience in the only hold back so long. The impact this the Matakana franchise was out- business. He believes sale volumes will will have on prices will vary, depending on where the property is located.” performing Canterbury and Auckland. move ahead “gradually” next year.
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Breaking new ground Mangawhai glass specialist North Glass has moved from Mangawhai Heads Road to a new location at 194 Molesworth Drive. Owner Adrian Clark says the new premises puts the company amongst other trade businesses, where there is greater road frontage exposure. It will also allow trucks to load and unload under cover. The business, which is run by Adrian and two staff, opened in 2006 and services the greater Mangawhai area. As well as all home glass services, they do vehicle glass including chip repairs, and architectural/designer glass.
Ray White support Ray White Warkworth/Snells Beach has partnered with Ronald McDonald Houses, providing vital annual cash contributions as well as fundraising and volunteerism from team members. Ronald McDonald chief executive Wayne Howett says the generous combined support of so many Ray White branches around the country is making a powerful difference to the amount of help going to families when they need it most. “At a time when nothing is more important than being close to your child, while they receive serious medical treatment, a Ronald McDonald House becomes a home for tens of thousands of kiwis each year,” he said.
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Merry Christmas from the Team at Mike Pero on the Matakana Coast and Warkworth. Thank you for your business during 2011. We’re sure you’ll be just as welcoming to our new team members Debra Fokkema and Rachel Rodden.
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