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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.

Sam Warlow
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Top agent Dean Tuffley advises sellers to ignore a property's Capital Value (CV), calling it "irrelevant." Instead, focus on recent comparable sales to gauge market worth.

When preparing your home, follow the "$1.50 rule"—aim for a $1.50 return for every dollar spent on high-impact jobs like water-blasting and fresh paint.

For buyers, proactively engaging with agents can provide early access to listings and key updates, but always complete your own 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

Effective home staging can make a big difference.

Buyers, this one's for you

So, can you still get top dollar?

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