CMA Book One Leonie Riach

Bringing people and property together

Everything you need to know about selling your property with

Leonie Riach

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

I meet Leonie at an open home she was hosting for Tremains and immediately liked how she was answering prospective buyer’s questions.

Leonie’s communications continued to be first class throughout the processes of listing, marketing and selling the home we subsequently sold through her. At no time were we left wondering or worrying about what was happening because of Leonie’s considerate and open approach and I was also aware of the time and effort she put in for the buyers she was helping to find the right home.

Thank you, Leonie, for a very successful and stress-free campaign that got the results we wanted.

C AND P SNELLING

Leonie Riach

Born in Central Hawke’s Bay and educated in Havelock North, my professional journey has predominantly unfolded in Hastings/Havelock North.

I started my career in real estate with Tremains in 1998 and after several years and the birth of my daughter Hannah I changed my career focus to work as a sales representative for St John for 17 years, making my connection with the community even stronger.

My return to real estate with my daughter now on her own career path has been successful and rewarding making stronger connections in the community.

Having bought and sold property myself, I have a true understanding about how exciting and stressful the sale and buying process can be. Combined with my expert knowledge of the Hastings and Havelock North areas, a natural ability to professionally communicate and exceptional negotiating skills, I am committed to achieving the best result for my clients and customers. Empathetic and supportive by nature, and a previous successful sales career has given me a transferrable set of skills which leaves my customers with a positive experience. The Tremains standard of excellence, community values and cutting-edge marketing is what sets us apart.

Give me a call today so I can help you on your property journey.

021 208 1006

leonie.riach@tremains.co.nz

What my clients are saying

Leonie made buying a new home for my son and I, in Havelock North, so easy. Her calm and open approach made navigating tricky issues associated with the sale that much easier. She kept me informed every step of the way and followed up when she said she would. I would highly recommend Leonie to anyone looking to buy or sell in Hawke’s Bay.

J Hamilton

I found Leonie to be very friendly and informative to work with and she made sure I knew all my options as a seller. She kept me up to date on the progress concerning any buyers, especially the interested parties coming through on open days and gave me plenty of time to prepare for private viewings so my house could look presentable. I would recommend her to any potential sellers.

C White

A pleasure to work with Leonie who sold our home in record time. Her communication throughout the sale process was awesome. Would highly recommend her skills if you are buying or selling a home.

S & E Jones

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!

At Tremains, it’s a team effort

Your Napier and Taradale Sales Consultants

Nathan Abel Phil Carmine

Nicola Clark

Leon Dear Vicki Dransfield

Marie Ewens

Caroline Hughes

Nikki Humphreys Mandy Knowles

Sara Mackey

Hanlie Marnewick

Jayne Mills

Gabby Morris

Amy Phipps

Sarah PinckneyWelch

Lisa White

Maree Williamson

Kelvin Winnie

Shelly Witchalls

Leonie Riach