Karen Spires AREINZ

Karen Spires is the first to declare that success in today’s property industry requires passion and a dedicated commitment to making the most of every opportunity.

Particularly when it comes to securing new property listings, she says you need to demonstrate a track record of excellence.

Karen is known as the figure behind some of the Western Bays’ most remarkable property sales, from villas and luxury apartments, to do-ups and family homes.

As one of Bayleys top-performing agents, Karen’s reputation in her stomping ground, which extends from Auckland’s CBD through to Herne Bay, Ponsonby, St Mary’s Bay and beyond, is one of tenacity, huge personality and knowledge of her market and of her customers.

Karen joined Bayleys early in 2002 armed with experience gleaned from four years spent selling residential property in Ponsonby and committed to performing at peak levels.

While Karen agrees that hard work pays off (she works seven days a week and confesses that she can’t have a weekend off without skimming the paper to see what’s happening to Auckland real estate), she believes that personality and passion are as important in equal doses. “I think my passion for the job shows through”, she says. “I pride myself on getting the very best out of every sale.”

So what are Karen’s five secrets to success, for getting the best price for your home in today’s market?

1. Get as many prospective buyers through the property as possible.

2. Going under the hammer – it’s virtually a must to ensure you get the most from the market.

3. Always do everything you say you will do and follow up with all interested buyers.

4. A well targeted marketing campaign.

5 A local agent with a reputation for success.

AWARDS:

2005 Achievement Award for accumulating $50 million dollars worth of settled sales.

2006 Best personal Profile Award

2008 Achievement Award for accumulating $100 million dollars worth of settled sales.

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TESTIMONIALS:

17 EMILY PLACE, AUCKLAND

I can confirm that I was very happy with the way that Karen handled the sale of 17 Emily Place. I thought that she acted professionally and efficiently at all times. I was given initially a very clear and detailed proposal with various marketing alternatives set out from which I was easily able to make a decision. She gave sound advice on furnishing the property and arranged all that efficiently. The open home was handled up to my expectations and the negotiation of a very early sale proceeded completely without drama with, from my point of view, a very satisfactory outcome.

Regards,

Jim Farmer

41A HACKETT STREET, ST MARYS BAY

What Linda and I look for when entrusting the sale of our property are two key things: Firstly, the caliber and experience of the people who will be entrusted with representing our investment and secondly the company behind these people.

Our experience with Karen was that she delivered the investment result we were seeking – she has a key attribute of adding “calmness” to the mix when the pressure mounts. This attribute is critical when making investment decisions – both selling and buying. This is her unique point of difference that we experienced.

We came to appreciate very early on in the S&M campaign that Bayleys, the company, provide the most professional people for each critical task in the auction process.

Mark & Linda Turney

30 ARGYLE STREET, HERNE BAY

Karen Spires provided an excellent service. We found her to be approachable and friendly, yet she also maintained a high level of professionalism in the interactions. She was enthusiastic, organized and committed, which resulted in the very satisfactory sale of our property.

The auction went very well and the venue was well appointed. The experience was a rollercoaster ride at times but expertly handled by accomplished auctioneer Phil Hayes.

We highly recommend Bayleys Real Estate – particularly Karen and would not hesitate to use her again in the future.

Linda Pirimona & Family

52 MARINE PARADE, HERNE BAY

I bought a new house so I really needed to sell my old one – motivated. Karen advised me to present the house to its best advantage. In particular we found a firm to furnish the house in order to maximize the buyer appeal. The advertising started during the week and Karen did the first open home at the weekend. I was pretty astonished to be contacted on the Saturday with several offers in writing. I sat down with Karen and went through the different offers and it was clear from this I had received a very good offer price, which I accepted the next day.

The overall experience was quick and effective. In particular I was very pleased with the price compared with the CV and the help to make the house the most saleable. The place looked unrecognizable - like something out of a film.

I would strongly suggest using Karen’s services to get the best possible price in the least possible time.

Dr Jeremy Klinger

43 WESTEND ROAD, WESTMERE

Thanks so much to you and Patrick for seeing through the sale of our property at Westend Road. I am sure it was more work than you had, perhaps, anticipated, and for your extra efforts we are extremely grateful. Andy and I are really happy with the deal, and with the service you provided. If any of our friends are buying or selling in the area, we will definitely encourage them to contact you first.

Once again, many thanks.

Jacinta and Andy Sutton

Auckland Central

Karen Spires AREINZ

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