CMA Book 1: Ash Thomas

Bringing people and property together

Everything you need to know about selling your property with me

Ash is awesome to work with!

Ash always did what he said he’d do and then some. He went the extra mile for us and gave us great advice. Ash’s friendly and helpful character made the whole process of selling our home an easy one. We would highly recommend Ash Thomas as the agent you should have if you want someone who works hard on your behalf.

Thanks Ash, you’ve been great to have on our team!

LOUISE AND NIGEL KERNAHAN

Extraordinary Results, Exceptional Reach

After years of being involved in the property industry in the Wairarapa, Ash Thomas knows there are a few key factors that people look for when choosing their real estate sales consultant.

The number one factor is trust - you need to be able to explicitly trust your sales consultant and be 100% confident they are working for you, and have your best interests at heart. When you work with Ash, you’ll quickly learn that this high level of trust is a cornerstone of his business and is integral to how he operates day to day.

Ash’s level of dedication to helping you in your property sale or purchase is one of the main reasons why more and more people are choosing to work with him as their sales consultant of choice.

So if you’re looking for a sales consultant that provides…

• 100% dedication from beginning to end

• Superior marketing resources and negotiation skills

• Communication throughout the whole process

• Brilliant customer service

Contact Ash Thomas today.

021 527 312

ash.thomas@tremains.co.nz

We are your local experts

With more than 50 years in business, Tremains is known for our friendly, professional sales consultants and proven results.

We work alongside New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty and Colliers International teams to ensure you will get the best result for your property.

At Tremains, we only want the best for you

Our aim is for you to enjoy the best of service and to that end we are always available to discuss any aspect of your selling and marketing process.

To be successful we need to get results. For you, that means getting your ‘For Sale’ sign changed to a ‘SOLD’ in the shortest timeframe.

I stand behind the entire Tremains team and I take pride in personally endorsing their efforts. When you choose to work with us, you tap into a wealth of experience that will help you achieve the best possible price for your property.

We work as a united team which means we bring an extensive network of buyers for our vendors.

At Tremains, we are here for you.

I am happy to discuss your real estate questions. Please contact me directly at: simon.tremain@tremains.co.nz

What my clients are saying

Works over and above! Ash was so helpful when selling our home. He was professional but also treated us like his family. He did what was best for us and had the best communication for our sale. He also helped us find our forever home. We were so happy with everything Ash did and we couldn’t have asked for a better agent. Thank you again Ash for all you did for our family.

Baden Grey

Always ready to go above and beyond the call of duty. Throughout the process Ash Thomas was exceptional. His friendly approach and simplified explanations helped us navigate this big step in our lives, taking our kids into consideration when organising meetings etc. And taking care of tasks on the ground, as we have since left the town the property was located in, it was a challenge for us. But Ash managed that project with military precision. Very impressive...and a top bloke.

Christine Leuteritz and Conrad Witten

Everything you want in a real estate agent and more. Exceptional service! From start to finish Ash provided a flawless, stress free service! His hard work, dedication and professionalism meant he was efficient, honest, kept us well informed and really knows his stuff. The offers he got for our house blew me away, and his honest advice meant a pleasing result for us!

If you want a real estate agent that will work for you, choose Ash. He receives my highest recommendation.

You saw our vision. We created a magical home for our family, and when the time came to sell, we were so glad to meet with Ash, who saw our vision, and supported us to bring this home to market. Ash was professional, respectful, enthusiastic and supportive throughout the process. Thank you for the considerable care and clear communication, and thank you for finding this home’s new owners to continue our vision!

Chloe Renshaw

Gayle and Sean Snyders

First impressions count, especially in the real estate business. That’s why it is important to thoroughly prepare your property for sale.

Present your property in the best light with these tips

Kitchen

Many home buyers consider the kitchen to be the most important room of the house. When they look at your kitchen, they’ll pay attention to the cleanliness, layout and storage capacity. Make sure all appliances are spotless, fix dripping taps, tighten loose cabinet hardware, and change outdated light fittings.

Storage

Remove half of what’s in the wardrobes and storage areas to make them look bigger. This might be a good time to throw out, donate or sell things you no longer need. Remove excess furniture, even if it’s only temporarily, to make rooms seem spacious. Garages often end up as a dumping ground so make sure they are well organised and give prospective clients the impression that there’s plenty of room for their belongings.

Outside

Your buyers will make their initial assessment of your property as soon as they see it. Mow the lawns, weed the gardens, trim back overgrown trees and sweep up leaves. A neat and tidy entrance also creates a positive first impression.

Walls and Ceilings

Repair any cracks in the walls or ceilings and repaint if necessary. Clean finger marks off high-traffic areas and get rid of cobwebs. Consider replacing outdated wallpaper.

Windows

Clean windows inside and out. Replace cracked glass, broken sashes and cords. When your home is being shown, open curtains to let in as much light as possible.

Floors

Carpeting has a major impact on the look of a home. Vacuum thoroughly or have it professionally cleaned. If it is badly worn, or stained, consider having it replaced. Check if wooden floors need to be refurbished. Clean tile floors, and repair or replace cracked tiles.

Paint

Take a good look at the paint on the inside and outside of your home, is it cracking, peeling or chipping? If it is, a fresh coat of paint for your exterior may cost you a bit of time and money, but may elevate your home from “fixer-upper” to “move in and enjoy.” If it does need painting, choose colours that are appropriate to the style of the house and that blend in well with the neighbourhood.

Roof

Buyers will pay close attention to its condition. Paint corrugated iron or clean tiles, fix leaky corroded downpipes and gutters. Clean or repair watermarked ceilings as this is a sign to buyers that the roof has leaked, even if it has been fixed.

Open homes

To put buyers at ease, we recommend you and your pets are absent during open homes. If you do stay, please let your sales consultant do the talking.

My goal is to make sure your property is present on every platform to achieve the best result

Be seen in the right places at the right time

Online

The internet is an essential tool when marketing your property as many buyers do their research online. When you list with Tremains, your property will be listed on all the right real estate websites to make sure your property is seen by active buyers.

Print

Our in-house marketing team will produce a full colour brochure and window display to be used in our sales offices, at open homes and given out to prospective buyers. We will also hand deliver free ‘just listed’ cards into your local neighbourhood.

Signage

Our customer service team will ensure that a high quality ‘For Sale’ sign is erected at your property the day your listing goes live. This 24/7 visual sales tool is an important component of showcasing your property.

Publications

Your property will feature in our digital property publication which is released fortnightly to our extensive company database. For print, all of our property listings are included in the local Real Estate publication which is distributed around the region

Social Media

At Tremains, we embrace the power of social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to market properties. We use digital strategies such as customised audience demographics and geo targeting, with the single goal of creating awareness to both active and passive buyers.

Photo and Video

To present your property in the best possible light, we recommend investing in professional photography and videography. The images will be used in all marketing materials; print and digital. Photography and video is usually the first impression people get of your property, so let’s make it a good one.

Come along on your real estate journey with me

01 Choose Tremains

So, you’ve made the decision to sell and want to get the best possible price. You’ve called Tremains - great start!

02 Working together

Once you’ve found your perfect Tremains sales consultant, an initial meeting will be arranged to discuss your property and your goals. A free, no obligation market appraisal will follow including an in-depth discussion around your marketing options. This is a vital step in making you feel comfortable, confident and ready for the exciting sales process.

03 You’re on the market!

Together we’ve decided on the best way to market your home and agreed on the sales method and price. You’ve signed a Listing Agreement with us, so now let us get on with selling your home!

04 Getting noticed

The Tremains ‘for sale’ sign goes up. Photos are taken and the advertisements are written and placed in our property magazines. Window cards go up in the appropriate Tremains office. Flyers are produced by our marketing team and your property is listed on prominent property websites. Now you’ll get noticed.

05 Power up the network

Arrangements are made for our team of sales consultants to visit so they can get a good feel for your home. They may already have buyers looking for a property just like yours, so this kind of networking is invaluable.

06 Here come the buyers

Your property will be discussed at weekly sales meetings and any one of our sales consultants can bring potential buyers through your property. We recommend having regular open homes too.

07 An offer is made

When an offer is made this will be brought to you in writing for your consideration. Now the negotiations start. Having had weekly reports and regular discussion with your sales consultant, you’re in a great position to negotiate with a buyer.

08 You accept the offer

Both parties reach an agreement and signed contracts go to the solicitors. While still marketing your property (just in case this contract doesn’t complete), your sales consultant will be co-ordinating with the buyer regarding any conditions on the contract until it goes unconditional.

09 The sold sticker

The terms and conditions on the signed contract have been met - your property is sold!

10 Settlement day

This is the day you’ve been waiting for. Once the solicitors have completed the money exchange, your solicitor will release the keys to the new owners. As a general rule of thumb, you’ll move out in the morning and the buyer moves in that afternoon.

Celebrate!

Invite your friends and family over, pop the champagne and celebrate!

Simon Tremain Managing Partner

Gabrielle Ellett Central Region CEO Your Wairarapa Sales Consultants

Rob Slater Regional Manager Wairarapa

Bevan Saywell

Ksenia Ptilidi

Anna Keen Sales Consultant to Bevan Saywell

Gina Collings

Ash

Thomas Eva Wintle Sales Consultant to Jaime Slater

Steel Sales Consultant to Bevan Saywell

Kiki Abel Sales and Operations Manager

Shari

Joy Smith Jaime Slater Senior Sales Consultant

We take pride in being your local company that is here for all your real estate needs.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to give me a call.