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LJ Hooker is Australasia's strongest real estate brand, and with more than 90 years experience we’ve been successfully selling New Zealand real estate for generations. We’re your dedicated selling partner, ready to work with you to sell your property today. We have an extensive library of articles, checklists, eBooks and online tools to help you find answers to all of your questions

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Selling by Auction - What to Expect on the Day
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 6 mins
Selling by Auction - What to Expect on the Day
We’ve all seen the drama of an auction on TV - the auctioneer with their quick-fire speech, waving hands and pointing fingers.
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14 Ways to Prepare the Outside of Your Home to Sell
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
14 Ways to Prepare the Outside of Your Home to Sell
We all know the importance of good curb appeal. It draws people in off the street and can make your home a bright star in your neighbourhood.
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Day Before Inspection Day - What to Do
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Day Before Inspection Day - What to Do
Your property is open for inspection tomorrow, so it is time to do some last minute jobs to help create the all-important WOW factor!
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Furnished vs Unfurnished Rental
Invest Rent
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Furnished vs Unfurnished Rental
We are often asked by our investors whether they should lease their property out furnished or unfurnished.
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Preparing Your Home to Maximise Photo Potential
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Your Home to Maximise Photo Potential
Great photos are a vital element of a successful sales campaign. Most people’s first impression of your property will not be up close and personal, it will be through the photographs presented in the online listing.
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How to Attract High-Quality Tenants for Your Property
Invest Rent
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Attract High-Quality Tenants for Your Property
An investment property can be a huge asset. Naturally, landlords want high-quality tenants to make the venture as profitable and stress free as possible.
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Money Saving Tips to Moving Into a New Home in Winter
Buy Rent
| Lyall Russell | 2 mins
Money Saving Tips to Moving Into a New Home in Winter
Moving into a new home sure is an exciting prospect. Unless, of course, you are moving into a freezer, not literally. If you are buying a property in winter, it is essential that you make sure everything is warm as can be from the get go.
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Tips on How to Research the Real Estate Market
Buy
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Tips on How to Research the Real Estate Market
Whether you are looking to buy a new home or your next investment property, doing your research is critical, but knowing where to start can be tricky. Here is a look at some of the resources you have available at your fingertips and others that you can explore on foot.
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Hot Tips to Prep Your Property for an Autumn Sale
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Hot Tips to Prep Your Property for an Autumn Sale
Autumn is a great time to sell. Buyers have well and truly settled into the year, most people are back at work, kids are in their school routine and those who have made a new year’s resolution to buy a new home, are eager and ready to home hunt.
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The Value of a Local Agent and Questions to Ask
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
The Value of a Local Agent and Questions to Ask
Finding the right agent to sell your property is a big decision. Your home is probably the most valuable asset, then for you choosing the right agent will have a direct impact on how quickly you sell, how much you sell for and how many potential buyers are interested in your property and how much you sell for.
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