Guiding you in uncertain times: Ray White Rangiora
Homebuyers and sellers are understandably concerned by some very real issues: higher interest rates, the rising cost of living, and falling property prices.
The team at Ray White Rangiora is there to help navigate through tricky times and uncertain markets.
“Our job is to provide buyers and sellers with all the information they need to take the next step,” explains Marijke Sheppard. She and daughter Amy Sheppard say it is not unusual to advise sellers not to sell, and reschedule at a later date. 
“Being upfront and honest is very important to us. Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest decisions we will possibly make in our lives.” Marijke says the key for both buyers and sellers in an uncertain market is have access to factual information on market activity, can put this into context, and in a manner that ensures understanding.
Team Sheppard prides itself on being leaders in this field. Property decisions are usually long-term, life-changing decisions, not “get rich quick, time the market” decisions, hence short-term market fluctuations can almost be irrelevant, she adds.
“We don’t forecast, we don’t predict, we only play what’s in front of us.” She adds that with so many variables in flux in the housing market now, the best thing an agent can do with a buyer or seller is keep them ‘super-informed’.
“We believe it’s about being constant, and honest, not rushing clients but making people feel empowered in a situation beyond their control, by managing them day-to-day and guiding them thorough the process.
“A skilled agent is the difference between being sold or sitting on the market; being in the real estate game for many years now, Team Sheppard know things will always improve.”
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