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‘Completely irrelevant': The one number a top agent wishes you'd stop obsessing over
Ray White’s Dean Tuffley gives us the no-nonsense advice Kiwi buyers and sellers actually need.
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Dean Tuffley of Ray White advises sellers to ignore a property's Capital Value (CV), calling it "completely irrelevant." Instead, focus on recent comparable sales for an accurate market price.
For pre-sale work, follow the "$1.50 rule"—aim for a $1.50 return on every dollar spent. Prioritize high-impact jobs like water-blasting and paint touch-ups. Buyers should proactively engage with agents to access more listings and information, while always completing their due diligence before making an offer.
Let's start with that number you check too often
If you’re working with a tight budget, focus on high-impact, low-cost jobs first.
The $1.50 rule
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