Craig Cummings

Craig and his family have lived in the Waikato area for over 30 years now, and selling Real Estate since 2001.

Initially coming from Hamilton, they loved the idea of moving to the small village like persona that Cambridge has, he says, and viewed Cambridge as a safe environment to raise their children, with all the advantages of being 30 minutes away from New Zealand's largest inland city, Hamilton.

Although Craig's children are now at an age where they are finding their own way in life, Craig now supports his grandchildren in their early development, through a wide array of sporting and social clubs that Cambridge has to offer.

As Craig says "we both felt it important to encourage and support them in their choices, and appreciate the effort of those involved".

Katrina, as well as being married to Craig now works as his Personal Assistant too. Having been a property buyer and seller in her own right, as well as a previously being a licensed salesperson, she understands intimately the stresses that property buying and selling brings from both sides of the transaction.

With a previous career in local government you can be assured of confidentiality, professionalism and an eagle eye for detail and numbers. Katrina understands buying and selling can be an overwhelming exercise for some and will support and guide you to ensure the whole process is as stress-free as possible.

"I take great pride and satisfaction in the work I do to assist Craig, his buyers, and his sellers fulfill their real estate dreams. With a love of property and a passion for people the real estate industry allows me to combine both."

1. Employ an agent.They do full time what your about to do part time. That’s why they are more successful at it.
2. Due diligence. Educate yourself on who’s qualified to work in your best interest, so you can make informed decisions when the time comes. Your home is likely to be the biggest asset you own. Treat it as such.
3. Look for innovation and professionalism in the agent you employ. Recommendations are king.
4. Be prepared to meet the market. You’re not going to lose what you never had.
5. Take a fresh look at your property. Take care of any outstanding maintenance issues.
6. Accommodate the buyers where you can. The whole deal will go smoother by showing flexibility at the start. Don’t confuse weakness with being smart.
7. Make your home inviting. Warmth, light and smells all attack the senses. These will be the buying triggers.
8. A want and a need are quite different things. Recognising the difference will dictate if you sell or not
9. Marketing. Be prepared to invest. Your competition probably will.
10. Don’t take advice on selling from those who have nothing invested in the deal.