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11 November 2025
Karen Jackson
What Buyers Check During a Pre-Purchase ...

When buyers book a pre-purchase inspection, they’re taking a close look at your home’s condition. Knowing what they check can help you make sure your property leaves the right impression.

What Buyers Check During a Pre-Purchase Inspection
15 October 2025
Karen Jackson
How to Make the Most of Your Open House

Few marketing tools in real estate deliver results quite like a well-executed open house. Hosting an open house is one of the most powerful ways to bring a property to life.

How to Make the Most of Your Open House
22 September 2025
Karen Jackson
The House That Just Won’t Sell: Tips for Agents

A stale listing doesn’t have to stay that way. If you’ve got a listing that just won’t move, it doesn’t mean it’s unsellable, it means it’s time for a new approach.

The House That Just Won’t Sell: Tips for Agents
16 December 2019
Renovation Finance
Karen Jackson
Six home interior trends for 2020

Are any of your vendors looking to give their home a revamp in the new year? Here’s a sneak peek at six up-and-coming trends.

Six home interior trends for 2020
26 November 2019
Real Estate Marketing
Karen Jackson
Six summer-flavoured home staging tips

The sun is up, days are longer and warmer… and these summer-flavoured tips can help bring the “wow” factor into your vendors’ properties.

Six summer-flavoured home staging tips
Karen Jackson
24 August 2021

Renovations: When to DIY and when to call a professional

Karen Jackson
24 August 2021
Renovations: When to DIY and when to call a professional

Here are some key things to think about when renovating to sell, according to the experts.

Karen Jackson
1 July 2021

Repairing or upgrading? Pre-sale makeover tips

Karen Jackson
1 July 2021
Repairing or upgrading? Pre-sale makeover tips

Would you like to help your vendors identify what areas to focus on? Here are some expert tips for them.

Karen Jackson
1 June 2021

Creative real estate marketing ideas to make a lasting impression

Karen Jackson
1 June 2021
Creative real estate marketing ideas to make a lasting impression

Like to raise brand awareness while also maximising your vendors’ opportunities? Here are some online and offline marketing ideas to inspire you.

Karen Jackson
30 April 2021

Heating tips for home renovations

Karen Jackson
30 April 2021
Heating tips for home renovations

Are your vendors planning to sell this winter? Here are some heating tips for a winter home renovation, to help boost the appeal and value of the property.

Karen Jackson
22 March 2021

How to capture the attention of returning Kiwis

Karen Jackson
22 March 2021
How to capture the attention of returning Kiwis

Many ex-pat Kiwis are planning to return and call New Zealand ‘home’ again. Here are some tips to make your vendors’ property stand out to them.

Karen Jackson
23 February 2021

Choosing the right builder for a renovation project

Karen Jackson
23 February 2021
Choosing the right builder for a renovation project

Are your vendors considering giving their home a spruce up? Here are some expert tips to help them choose a trustworthy, experienced builder who can get the job done.

Karen Jackson
20 January 2021

Value-adding renovation ideas for $5k, $10k, $20k or $50k

Karen Jackson
20 January 2021
Value-adding renovation ideas for $5k, $10k, $20k or $50k

Depending on your vendors’ budget, here are some projects that are likely to deliver a good return-on-investment.

Karen Jackson
22 December 2020

2020 in a snapshot: Silver linings for real estate agents

Karen Jackson
22 December 2020
2020 in a snapshot: Silver linings for real estate agents

Looking back at the past few months, there have been silver linings in the storyline of 2020, including the unexpected strength of our property market. Here are our key takeaways.

Karen Jackson
23 November 2020

Selling a bach? Seven tips to maximise value

Karen Jackson
23 November 2020
Selling a bach? Seven tips to maximise value

Are your vendors looking at putting their bach up for sale? Here are some expert tips for boosting a coastal property’s appeal in a competitive market.

Karen Jackson
22 October 2020

Top curb appeal boosters for Spring and Summer

Karen Jackson
22 October 2020
Top curb appeal boosters for Spring and Summer

First impressions are essential. Here’s how your vendors can boost their property’s curb appeal and potential returns, according to experts.

Karen Jackson
5 October 2020

Five common real estate marketing mistakes to avoid

Karen Jackson
5 October 2020
Five common real estate marketing mistakes to avoid

Like to make the most of the season and help your vendors achieve a great selling price? Here are some common real estate marketing mistakes to avoid, according to the experts.

Karen Jackson
27 August 2020

Healthy home, healthy rental income

Karen Jackson
27 August 2020
Healthy home, healthy rental income

Is your rental home compliant with the new Healthy Homes rules? Here’s how you can get your property up to standard (with a little help from Lifestyle Finance).

Karen Jackson
27 July 2020

Not-so-obvious home staging mistakes to avoid

Karen Jackson
27 July 2020
Not-so-obvious home staging mistakes to avoid

De-clutter, de-personalise, banish pet odours… granted, all of these tips are well-known. But what about the less-obvious ones? Here are some home-staging mistakes that can sabotage a profitable sale, according to experts.

Karen Jackson
7 July 2020
Real Estate Marketing

Tried-and-true real estate marketing strategies

Karen Jackson
7 July 2020
Real Estate Marketing
Tried-and-true real estate marketing strategies

Making sure your real estate marketing is on point (and aligned with your target buyer audience) can give you the extra edge you need to stand out.

Karen Jackson
1 July 2020

How Covid-19 is affecting housing ‘needs’ and ‘wants’

Karen Jackson
1 July 2020
How Covid-19 is affecting housing ‘needs’ and ‘wants’

Here’s some good food for thought for vendors who are looking to win the hearts of buyers with well-planned, on-trend renovations.

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