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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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Ray White agent Dean Tuffley advises sellers to ignore a property's Capital Value (CV), calling it "irrelevant." Instead, focus on recent comparable sales for a true market indication.
For pre-sale improvements, follow the "$1.50 rule"—aim for a $1.50 return on every dollar spent. Prioritise high-impact, low-cost jobs like water-blasting and paint touch-ups.
Buyers should engage proactively with agents for early access to listings but must always complete their due diligence.
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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