While the services of a real estate agent mightn't be needed in twelve months or even ten years' time, life has nevertheless taught me our needs change as time passes and our circumstances can change with little more than a heartbeat's notice.
So when the time comes to find a larger home for a growing family or downsize to a smaller more practical one, it would be a privilege to help.
I'm proud to say I come from a working-class background, the son of Greek migrants who came to this country for a better life in the earlier part of the twentieth century.
My father was employed as a process worker at a local motor vehicle componentry factory in the eastern suburbs while my mother was the home-maker for our family.
The work ethic I inherited from my parents combined with my experience in sales and advertising at Television New Zealand will provide confidence in working with me.
I've had the responsibility of marketing a wide range of properties across many price bands, with career achievements extending to multiple awards for customer satisfaction.
Outside of real-estate, part of my spare time is spent in volunteer work for the Samaritans organisation supporting their 24/7 helpline, 0800 726 666.
Samples of unprompted customer feedback: - “I must say I am impressed Stan, with your clear, direct answer. I have been writing with a similar information request to some other agents including those managing properties that are to be auctioned shortly. None have yet given an answer, let alone a transparent answer. Congrats to you.” - “Once again Stan, we are so grateful for your chauffeuring and your contacts.” - “Very professional and very helpful." - “We owe you a big thanks.” - “… no pressure, great advice.” - “… you have been very honest and helpful.” - “Given how supportive of me you have been in the search for the right place …” - “… we will use you because we trust you.” - “… you are a straight shooter with an ethical outlook.” - “Hi Stan. Thanks for the update. And thank you, thank you, thank you for your amazing support. I don’t know how we would get through this without it.”
Samples of prompted customer feedback:
- “He went the extra mile, kept me well informed, and got me a good price.”
- “Stan's calm and friendly manner helped ease the stressful house buying process and always was available to answer questions.”
- “Stan made the whole process very easy and was very accommodating. He even went above and beyond and helped facilitate a sale of the vendor's dishwasher and clothes dryer to us.”
- “Stan was great to deal with, took charge of most of the logistics and made selling the property easy. His price expectation was on point too.”
- “Highly attentive and went the extra mile.”
- “He was honest, approachable and actively helped us in our pre-purchase research.”
- “Because Stan was fantastic - calm and professional. He also went the extra mile. He really cared about selling our house for a good price, and it came through in everything he did.”
- “We had tried to engage Wellington agents as new buyers to this market - no one was prepared to give us their time - except Stan! He was great - kept in touch, answered all our questions and supported us through the processes. Thanks so much Stan!”
- “Slick marketing and great people skills.”
- “Stan was prepared to absolutely go above and beyond in terms of both communication and service.”
With Wellington property prices up 8.2% year-on-year to March 2018, this sound 1960's three-bedroom family in Ngaio is simply perfect for getting a foot on the property ladder .. ideal as a first home, for a growing family needing more space, or as an investment property .. the options are there. Westerly facing for fantastic afternoon and early evening sun with expansive views, 7 Rosalind Street also boasts: * generous open plan living and dining leading out to a sunny and sheltered deck perfect for BBQs * study nook, or office area to work from home * two w/c's, two showers and bath * heat pump, wood burner, heat transfer system * water filtration system supplying the entire house * low maintenance garden * an easy 5-minute walk to the Awarua Street train station for access into the city While this property offers its next owners the scope to stamp their own personality with some simple cosmetic changes, it more signficantly presents a commercially astute purchaser the opportunity to increase capital value through the conversion of a spare room (not shown in the photos) to either a fourth-bedroom or rumpus room.
With so much on offer if you can find a three-bedroom home providing superior value at the BEO price of $595,000 in Ngaio buy it. Wonderful family memories are born from homes like this. Private viewing welcome.