Selwyn Times: February 01, 2023

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[Edition datE] 29
Confident at Auctions
Looking confident may be all you need to be the last
bidder standing when the hammer goes down.
Does your blood pressure go sky-high at
the sight of an auction room? Chances are
some of your fellow bidders are doing all
in their power to psych you out and win
the bidding.
Securing a property isn’t just about
having the most money. Sometimes the
winning bidder is the one with the most
confidence.
They use psychology to convince
opposing bidders to give up, hoping to
make everyone else think they’ve got more
to spend than anyone else in the room.
Too often buyers have preconceived
ideas about how the auction will unfold
and have their confidence knocked when it
doesn’t go their way.
Two can play at that game. You just need
to get your strategy right.
Looking confident may be all you need
to be the last bidder standing when the
hammer goes down.
To be that person you need to do some
preparation. Make sure you go to a few
auctions first to get used to them.
Come bidding day, park yourself on
the side at the front so that you can
see everyone in the room and, more
importantly, they can see you whether
they’re at the back of the front.
It gives you a vantage point and shows
the opposition you are bidding confidently
against them.
You are hoping that the other buyers
have a plan in place.
Often that’s to start low. So if you come
in with a relatively high first bid, you may
rattle them.
“The lower the open bid the more people
can afford to bid. So you could knock out
some of the opposition before they even
place a bid if you choose the right opener.
Don’t start at $500,000 for a house you
know is going to go for at least $800,000.
Put an opening bid of $785,000.
Immediately your opposition is going to
think it will go incredibly high and might
be unnerved.
Call each bid out confidently. “It shows
you are comfortable and in control.
The more confident you seem the more
people will think you have done it before.
It’s a really good idea to vary your
bidding increments.. If it’s going up by
$2000 bids and it’s below your limit don’t
be afraid to put a $10,000 bid in..
Your competition is always thinking
about that next $2000 bid and if you
change the rhythm from $2000 to $10,000
you show you have the money and it
changes where their next bid has to be.
Instead of $4000 more it is $12,000 more.
Finally, if you’re a couple, make sure
you’ve discussed every aspect of the
auction before you get there. As soon
as you start looking at each other or
conferring, the opposition will think
you’re weak.
Her house!
Lincoln 5 Poulter Road
3 2 2
Life is short and when you meet that special someone, you just have to go for it! So, when our
owners made the brave decision to combine their families into one new family home they also
made the firm decision that both of their existing properties must sell. Check out “His house”
listing as well!
Surrounded by easy-care gardens this home offers the perfect combination for an active
retirement or busy executive living.
Privacy, space and storage are three highlights of this property and the light filled bedrooms
create an environment which is perfect for either homework or hobbies. The master with walkin-robe
and expansive ensuite opens onto the sunny patio as does the generous open plan
kitchen/living and study nook! Many a warm day have been enjoyed right here with the sliding
doors open and sitting out on the sheltered patio areas, enjoying the colourful garden.
Motivated owner is providing a LIM, Title and Building inspection.
Download now from www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/BE194100
Auction Thursday 9 February 2023 from 11.00am
Harcourts Grenadier, 98 Moorhouse Avenue (Unless Sold Prior)
View Wednesday and Sunday 12.00-12.30pm
Louise McLeavey
M: 021 820 610
E: louise.mcleavey@harcourts.co.nz
Grenadier Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008
GRENADIER Beckenham
His house!
Lincoln 48 Cassidy Avenue
3 2 2
Life is short and when you meet that special someone, you just have to go for it! So, when our
owners made the brave decision to combine their families onto one new family home, they also
made the firm decision that both of their existing properties must sell. Check out “Her house”
listing as well! If you have been looking in and around Lincoln you will be familiar with all the
company spec builds available. 48 Cassidy Ave doesn’t fit that mould. It was originally built
by an owner/occupier and you can truly feel the warm, inviting homely difference from the
moment you walk through the door.
It is a very detailed build, packed with features that makes great use of the 207sqm foot print. It
was also very carefully positioned on the site to maximise all-day sun. From the appealing street
presence right through to the oversized tiled shower this home just stands out from the crowd!
A combination of quality and functionality that you just won’t find elsewhere.
Motivated owner is providing a LIM, Title and Building inspection.
Download now from www.propertyfiles.co.nz/property/BE194102
Auction Thursday 9 February 2023 from 11.00am
Harcourts Grenadier 98 Moorhouse Avenue (Unless Sold Prior)
View Wednesday and Sunday 12.45-1.15pm
Louise McLeavey
M: 021 820 610
E: louise.mcleavey@harcourts.co.nz
Grenadier Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008
GRENADIER Beckenham