At EVES, accessible from EVES.co.nz, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by EVES and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in EVES. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.

EVES acknowledges and complies with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993 and its amendments. In particular EVES policy covers the following specific points relevant to this topic and this website: 

Any client information you provide to EVES will be used only for the purpose for which it is given and will not be passed on to any third party without your specific consent. 

In the main, this will be to facilitate company communication with you in order to better meet your real estate objectives and expectations. 

Information provided by you will remain confidential to EVES. This particularly applies to your reasons for selling which we regard and treat as a personal and private matter. 

Any information divulged by you to any other website linked to the EVES website is given at your discretion alone, and EVES takes no responsibility for any disclosures that might result. 

Information provided on this website is copyrighted to EVES and may be accessed, downloaded and used for personal use only. The material must not be modified, copied or reproduced for gain or commercial use without the consent in writing of EVES. 

Disclaimer

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Storage

• Clean out garages and sheds to show how much storage space is available
• In the kitchen, clean out the pantry and clear appliances off the bench top to create a feeling of more space
• In the bedrooms, clearing out wardrobes creates the perception of abundant storage space
• Buyers will open your cupboards and closets, so make sure these are immaculate. Folding linen and clothing will make storage spaces appear large

Depersonalise

It is important to depersonalise your home before sale, as buyers tend to have a hard time seeing past personal effects. You want them to start to imagine their own items and photos filling the home.

• Remove personal photos and items
• Remove magnets or notices from the fridge
• We recommend staging your home or using a stylist to help your property appeal to a wide range of buyers
• Think about painting over bold colours and dated wallpaper
• Head to local open homes to get a feel for what works well and what does not

Property maintenance

It may not be necessary to conduct expensive work before selling your home however, small maintenance upgrades can make a huge difference to your home. 

• Repair leaking taps
• Replace faulty light fittings
• Adjust sticking doors and/or loose door handles
• Plaster over any small cracks or holes in the walls and re-touch paint
• Bathrooms should be gleaming, repair broken tiles and ensure seals are in place
• Consider getting your carpet professionally cleaned

Space and light

• Create the impression of space by removing unnecessary furniture and ornaments
• Open all blinds, clean the windows and surrounding sills
• Trim any branches that may be overhanging in the garden
• Add a mirror to smaller rooms to create a feeling of space
• Install 100 watt light bulbs to brighten dark rooms
• Consider hiring a storage unit to house unnecessary objects

Before every open home

• Remove pet feeding bowls and if possible remove pets from the property during open
• Turn on lights in darker rooms
• Remove valuable items from sight
• Leave doors open so that buyers can explore the feeling of space
• Make sure the temperature inside the property is comfortable
• Highlight special features such as open fires or architectural quirks with the property