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Steve Hood“Doing the business”

“Do it once, do it right.” That’s the motto that has driven Steve Hood to become one of the most successful and well known salespeople in the area. His positive reputation along with over 14 years experience selling property in the Meadowbank, Remuera & Ellerslie areas makes him a highly regarded member of the Barfoot & Thompson Remuera branch. In this industry where referrals are the backbone to success, Steve’s ability to connect with people and deliver on their needs is the key to his outstanding career achievements. He also has the winning combination of a hard working attitude and easy going personality. When it comes to getting insight on the local property market, knowing what your home is worth and what properties are available that suit your needs, Steve has plenty of insider knowledge. He’s not only worked and lived locally for many years, but has also renovated and developed a number of his own properties. Despite his career successes, Steve says that balancing his career while being there for his family is his biggest life achievement. He is a true family man who brings his integrity and values to his real estate business as well as his local community where he is actively involved in fundraising initiatives for the local kindergarten and primary school, as such he is the real estate salesperson of choice for many people. Steve is skilled, experienced and has the results to prove he is the perfect choice for your next real estate move. Reliable, genuine and a proven performer, if you want the benefit of Steve’s expertise then talk to him today.

Steve Hoods.hood@barfoot.co.nz

MOB: 021 911 606PH: 09 524 0149

DDI: 09 520 3601

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Testimonials

"We regularly make reference to friends and contacts of Steve’s service and performance. We now have a great relationship and friend from selling both ours and our parents homes through Steve and we would not hesitate to have Steve assist us again with any real estate matter. Steve operates with integrity and complete transparency.

Selling and buying a home is a very stressful experience. Steve made this process for us (almost) a pleasure! He guided us with humour and a professional manner from listing to ensuring the money made our bank. Nothing was ever a problem.

We can not thank Steve enough for his commitment and we are now happily settled in our new home.” David Craig and Kirsty Nixon

"Before I listed my property with Steve he had already put a plan together for me, this was very encouraging. Steve also liaised with me frequently throughout the process. The infor-mation and advice given was thorough and really helpful. Steve has great people skills and his approach was professional but personal.

I felt like I was the only person Steve was working for. I got updates within 30mins of the open homes closing. Amazing. At auction time he was there giving me support.

Steve turned what I expected to be a nightmare into a good experience and I would use him again, and recommend him highly.

Thanks for everything Steve."

Lynette Jacobs

Top Salesperson at Remuera

Branch 2013/2014

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CONTENTS

Properties Marketed and Sold by Steve HoodListings

page 6 Family living at its best - 20 Waiatarua Road, Remuera

page 14 More than you would imagine - 4/118 Ladies Mile, Remuera

page 20 Sun-drenched single level living - 1/23 Komaru Street, Remuera

page 24 Cedar, sunny and central - 26A Temple Street, Meadowbank

page 30 Character at 30 Boyd Avenue, Royal Oak

Denise Tuson, Publisher. denise@movemags.com

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welcome to MOVE MagazineWelcome to Steve’s first issue of MOVE, NZ’s finest digital magazine specialising in real estate. Steve showcases a selection of his properties and we have published some hints and tips to assist you with preparing your home for sale. Enjoy!

page 30 Just Sold at Auction 10 Puroto Street, Meadowbank

Stories

page 30 photography | tips to think about before your photographer arrives

page 48 finance tips | stop the money leaks around your home

page 52 Cool Stuff from SMEG

page 54 stage your home | homestaging tips

Disclaimer:Whilst care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole of any part thereof and interested persons are advised to make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves in all respects.

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Family Living At Its Best!

Beautiful 1920’s character bungalow

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20 Waiatarua Road, Remuera

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The heart of the home captures the afternoon and evening sun with open plankitchen, dining and second living flowing out to your louvered deck with tranquilvalley views towards the city and overlooking your beautifully landscaped garden.

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This is a home to be proud of for many reasons. Firstly the feel; with three living areas including a charming formal lounge perfect for those cosy winter nights in front of the fire and those special dinner parties.

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The lower level has a large media room opening to the garden along with your second bathroom and fourth bedroom ideal for teenagers and guests.

This is an outstanding home which has been much loved and tastefully modernised.

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It is located in a popular pocket of Remuera and close to sought after MeadowbankPrimary. This is a highly desirable home well worth your consideration!

Bedrooms 4, Bathrooms 2, 2 off-street car parks

Steve Hoods.hood@barfoot.co.nzMOB: 021 911 606PH: 09 524 0149DDI: 09 520 3601

Open Homes: Saturday and Sunday 2-2.30pm Tuesday 5.30 – 6.00pm

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Way More than you Would Imagine! Way More than you Would Imagine!

Privacy & peacefulness centrally located close to the thriving

Ellerslie village

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This is an outstanding property for multiple reasons, including single level living and large easy care grounds, durable building materials, location and value for your money!

4/118 Ladies Mile, Ellerslie

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Constructed in the 1970’s from attractive vertical weather-board this is a low maintenance home ideal for all types of buyers from first home owners, small families through to those looking to downsize. It has a lovely open plan feel and excellent flow to an expansive north facing, sun-soaked deck and generous lawn area. In addition there is a second deck for catching the last of the sun and provides multiple choices for relaxing and entertaining.

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This unique property is private and quiet. It is centrally located and within walking distance to Ellerslie School, the train station and Ellerslie’s thriving village with its vast array of cafes, bars and restaurants, hence the desire to live in this popular suburb.

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Build in durable materials, a superb location with great outdoor living, makes this home great value for your money.

Bed 3, Bathrooms 2, Carport 1, Car parking 1

P.S Check out the video on line!

Auction: 6th August (unless sold prior)

Open homes: Sat/Sun 1-1.30pm andTues 12-12.30pmwww.barfoot.co.nz/525327

Steve Hoods.hood@barfoot.co.nz

MOB: 021 911 606PH: 09 524 0149

DDI: 09 520 3601

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Sun-drenched Single Level Living!

This warm, 1980s home built out of durable low-maintenance materials sits on a level, easy-care section and is located in one of the best pockets of Remuera. With huge ap-peal to empty-nesters looking to down-size, professionals seeking this fantastic address and small families wanting an affordable double Grammar Zone property.

211/23 KOMARU ST, REMUERA

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Private, safe and secure, the design is excellent with generous living, dining and a well-proportioned kitchen. It is a real sun-trap with great flow and feel.

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Steve Hoods.hood@barfoot.co.nzMOB: 021 911 606PH: 09 524 0149DDI: 09 520 3601

For sale by negotiation Bed 3, Bath 1, Carport, 1 Carpark 1

This home has been well-maintained over the years and has huge potential for the next owner to modernize to their taste. Here is an outstanding opportunity for you to bring your creative flair and turn this very special property into an even more desirable home.

It will tick so many of your boxes. Call to view or come along to the open homes.

This home is a MUST SEE! You are going to love it!

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Cedar, Sunny and Central!

26A TEMPLE STREET, MEADOWBANK

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If you love the sun, privacy and the Meadowbank location, here is a home for you!

The design of this home is extremely well thought out. It is not too often you come across four bedrooms with an equal split - two bedrooms on the ground floor and two on the second.It also boasts an ensuite for Mum and Dad.

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The location is great with Meadowbank Mall at the top of Temple Street. Buses whisk you into Newmarket and the CBD or you have the option of jumping on a train at Meadowbank Station. The added bonus is you are zoned for sought after Meadowbank Primary and Remuera Intermediate Schools.

Living areas are of generous proportions with two sets of French doors opening out to the deck from the dining room and lounge.

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Steve Hoods.hood@barfoot.co.nzMOB: 021 911 606PH: 09 524 0149DDI: 09 520 3601

www.barfoot.co.nz/525568

This is an excellent home and is in a great price bracket with loads of potential to further enhance and splash your own personality throughout!

The easy care garden is big enough for the kids to play and plenty of room for swings and the trampoline.

Bed 4 Bath 2 Garage 2 Carpark 2

Open Home Sat/Sun 3-3.30pm

Auction: 13th August 2014 (USP)

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36 Boyd Avenue, Royal Oak

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This attractive 1930’s Stucco and concrete tiled home boasts ornate ceilings, stained glass windows, polished timber flooring and great indoor outdoor flow. The kitchen flows directly to the dining area and lounge with two sets of french doors opening to the sunny patio and garden.

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The north facing flat 701m² section is fully fenced with automatic gates for added security.

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Upstairs comprises of two double bedrooms and one single currently utilised as a lovely sunroom.The master bedroom and ensuite along with the fifth bedroom and study are located in the newer wing. The double garage also has office and storage space, along with a studio above with it’s own w/c and shower, ideal for extended families and teenagers.

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Royal Oak shops, buses and Beautiful One Tree Hill are all within walking distance! Bedrooms 5/6, bathrooms 3, study 2, garage 2, off street parking 2Open homes Sat/Sun 12-12.30pm

Steve Hoods.hood@barfoot.co.nzMOB: 021 911 606PH: 09 524 0149DDI: 09 520 3601

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SOLD AT AUCTION!

10 Puroto Street, Meadowbank

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SOLD AT AUCTION!

Photo taken from Meadowbank Walkway10 Puroto Street, Meadowbank

As expected, there was a fantastic turn-out at the auction for this two level, ex-state home.

We had six qualified buyers on the day, four actively bidding.

The property sold under the hammer for $965,000. An excellent result for our vendors. The buyers are looking forward to owning this home that has so much potential and stunning views!

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Home staging combines the ability to ‘stage’ your home so that it is visually and aesthetically appealing to a home buyer. If you are in the process, or thinking of sell-ing your home, there are several staging tricks that professionals use. It is a proven fact that homes that are staged will sell quicker than those that are not. Follow these ten home staging tricks and get confident that your home will sell in no time at all!

1) Create curb appeal

Before buyers set foot in your home, they will

first see the exterior of your home. Keep the

lawn, landscaping, driveway and walkways

neatly manicured.

Ensure the front entry and front door are

inviting, and consider placing flowers and a fresh

door mat to welcome in perspective

buyers. Hire a help while your home is on the

market to keep it looking great at all times.

Home Staging 10 Tricks to Help Your Home Sell More Quickly

By Debra Gould

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2) Purge

If you don’t immediately need it then throw it

away, donate, sell or pack it up.

Your home needs to have the minimum amount

of furnishings and belongings as possible, but still

look livable. Since you are moving in the near

future, how about starting to pack up boxes and

place them in the garage or storage unit?

3) Clean

When you have out-of-town guests come to stay

with you, do you clean beyond normal clean?

I hope so! This is the amount of clean needed in

your home on a regular basis. If you know you

will have a showing of your home, clean the day

before.

The cleaning odors will be gone by the

following day. Don’t give a buyer a reason to

think your home is dirty.

4) Bring in light

Open all windows treatments and makes sure

windows are clean. Swap out heavier drapery

for lighter weight fabrics. For rooms that are too

bright, use sheers that will diffuse light and cast

a glow into your space.

5) Unify your home with colour

As you walk through your home, take note of the

colour schemes as you transition from room to

room. If the living room is blue, and the

bedrooms are pink and green, you’re visually

chopping up the house. This will make it feel

smaller and less unified.

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Opt for more neutral tones are maybe a less

saturated version of the blue, pink and green.

If you’re unsure on colours use warm camel,

beiges, grays and warm whites to unify and

enlarge the rooms.

6) Appeal to their senses

Home buying is an emotional process, so

appeal to their senses when staging your home.

Soft music playing when perspective buyers

enter your home is inviting and welcomed. The

smell of fresh baked cookies (make the night

before and pop in microwave quickly before

guests arrive).

7) Leave the house ready for an offer

Every time you walk out the door, make sure it

looks like a buyer would want to make an offer

on it, that day. Teach older kids about picking up

after themselves during your home being on the

market. Each member of the family will have to

do less each day, if everyone helps keep it tidy

and clean.

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8) Remove personalised belongings

Let your perspective buyers picture themselves

in your home. To do this, your personal family

photographs, children’s artwork on the

refrigerator, and collections should be removed.

Don’t give the buyer a chance to form an opinion

of your home based on your taste and

personalised belongings. Let them savor your

home for its characteristics and not your stuff!

9) Be ready for evening showings of your home

With busy schedules, often times Realtors will

show your home in the evening. This means

lighting needs to be inviting in each area of your

home. Walk through your home in the evening

and see if there are dark, unlit spaces and

address them with a table lamp, sconce, or

overhead light source.

10) Be positive:

This is a trick because with all the doom and

gloom news about the housing market there is

still a bright side. The bright side is the housing

market is showing improvement and you are

going to shine above the competition with your

staging tricks. Your confidence will show in your

home and an offer will come sooner than you

expect.Home staging can be done by a professional

or by you and your family. Whichever you

choose, believe that this is a worthwhile

investment of time, energy and/or money to

sell your home.

Steve Hood and Judith Barr

Selling in your neighbourHOOD and raising the BARR