CMA Book 1 Jan Mackie

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Everything you need to know about selling your property with me

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

Jan, as always, has been a pleasure to work with in selling our home. We are grateful for the smooth running of an excellent sales campaign which resulted in a very quick sale. Jan’s experience, knowledge of the locality and current trends was invaluable in helping make informed decisions. Jan is an excellent communicator. She kept us well informed and was quick to respond to questions. As the result of our experience with Jan over this and past sales, we have no hesitation in recommending her as your agent.

PAM & ANNE

Jan’s extensive real estate career has spanned more than two decades - with an impressive list of accolades throughout. Having previously worked with son Elliot for the better part of 9 years as The Mackies, Jan’s awards in the industry are truly remarkable. With 16 years in the top 10 of Hawke’s Bay agents at her previous company – 3 of those at #1 and another 4 years at #2 and #3 – the results speak for themselves. You know you’re in exceptional hands when you work with Jan Mackie.

Specialising in the Hastings and Havelock North area since 1998, Jan has been a consistent friendly face in these communities and has built and developed long-standing relationships throughout her time in real estate. Teaming up with her Personal Assistant Diane Takiwa over 4 years ago now, the duo have established a slick and well-oiled way of working to provide their clients with the upmost premium service.

Honesty, hard work and loyalty are just some of the many qualities that Jan possesses and prides herself on. A consistent high achiever with sound knowledge of the area and current real estate requirements, she works tirelessly for the client to ensure the sale of their property – as well as following through the entire process until settlement with the keys changing hands. Jan will also see you through any future real estate requirements that you, your friends or family need.

A self-confessed crazy dog lady (with a cat to balance her out), Jan is a doting Grandma to her 5 grandchildren and the forever supportive mum to her 3 adult children. Travel is another passion of Jan’s, and she enjoys learning about other cultures and ways of life.

Nothing succeeds like success – if you want the best results for you and your biggest assets, contact Jan Mackie at Tremains Hastings today.

027 220 4581

jan.mackie@tremains.co.nz

janmackie.co.nz

Diane Takiwa

Tremains are delighted to welcome Diane Takiwa to the Hastings team as a Personal Assistant to Jan Mackie.

Joining us from one of New Zealand’s largest real estate companies, Diane has been working in various administration roles for most of her working career from behind the scenes, to first point of contact and now mainly behind the scenes again for Jan.

Diane enjoys working with people and doing the groundwork, she’s renowned for her hands-on nature and getting stuck in - no matter what the task. Her strong background in design (as a presentation design manager for a large corporate in another life), a keen eye for detail and a natural ability to recognise what works visually for impact – has made her a crucial part of Jan Mackie’s team. Diane has a can-do, willing-to-help attitude, and the ability to build great relationships.

Diane & her husband Stephen made the move from Auckland in 2017 - in Stephen’s case it was moving home. They are both heavily involved in Martial Arts which takes them all over the country and abroad (more often than they’d like to admit). They have two gorgeous daughters with 11 amazing grandchildren between them, who have their Nanny & Papa wrapped around their little fingers!

“Attitude is Gratitude” is Diane’s favourite quote, and is a motto she lives & breathes each day. Contact Diane or Jan today for all your real estate needs.

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diane.takiwa@tremains.co.nz

Kind words from my clients

I recently had the privilege of working with Jan Mackie to sell my home, and I could not be more thrilled with the results. Jan expertly navigated me through the process and provided invaluable guidance every step of the way.

Her marketing strategies and attention to detail led to multiple offers, and she closed the sale in record time. Jan is not only knowledgeable and professional, but also extremely personable and made the experience enjoyable. I highly recommend Jan to anyone looking for a top-notch real estate agent who will get the job done.

Brad

A huge thanks to Jan for a job very well done! When chosing an agent to list my elderly parents’ home, your professionalism made you the obvious choice. Your knowledge of the market and your preparation in researching information pertinent to the property before your first visit was exceptional. You had really done your homework which got us off to a flying start. Selling the family home, which had been built by our Dad, was a very emotional time. You showed great sensitivity in this regard and with care and experience helped my parents through the process. I live out of Hastings, but you kept me totally in the picture with texts, emails and phone calls. Nothing was too much trouble.

You had some great ideas for the open homes to promote the house in a unique way, and all that effort paid off. To get 28 offers was absolutely amazing and the subsequent contract was a fantastic result. Your approach to the sale has been a great help in assisting Mum and Dad adjust to their new life away from their home of 63 years. I would recommend you as the standout agent of Hastings!

Cheryl

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