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Can the 80/20 Rule help?

Who was Pareto and how can he help us?Pareto was an Italian economist and his law as we call it was more of an observation. He observed circa 1906 that roughly 80% of land in Italy was owned by roughly 20% of the population. He looked at other countries and found the same 80/20 rule […]

Renting verses Buying a House

By Mark | Real Estate

To Rent or Buy, that is the question!It’s not as simple as it sounds. No two groups of people are the same, each has very different situations, likes and dislikes, incomes, preferences on area and street. The possibilities are endless and I would like to say up front that it is a very personal thing […]

Te Atatu Peninsula Market Update – April

By Mark | Market Update

The market at the moment is hot and can at times surprise you. Some houses I expect to sell overnight don’t, while others you don’t expect to sell quickly do. This just confirms that I can’t see the future and I don’t believe any of us can. Currently 8 out of 10 houses sell under […]

10 Steps To Make Your House Shine

By Mark | Real Estate

In thіѕ article, wе’rе gоіng to talk аbоut getting уоur house rеаdу fоr ѕаlе. “Before everything еlѕе, getting ready is thе ѕесrеt оf ѕuссеѕѕ”. A fаmоuѕ ѕауіng bу Hеnrу Fоrd, sеllіng уоur house is nо еxсерtіоn tо thіѕ secret. Sо before уоu рut it оn the market, уоu nееd tо gеt іt rеаdу.Your home will be […]

Sellers Secrets to maximise profits

By Mark | Real Estate

Selling the Dream I would like to share with you my best sellers secrets for getting the best results when it comes time to sell your home. It is so important to have you home show well as you will be in competition with other homes in your area and you need your home to out […]

What is BitGold?

By Mark | Economics , Technology

Straight up, I am a fan of BitGold and have purchased gold through them which is held in vaults around the world. BitGold gold maybe a game changer for gold allowing someone to accumulate gold, spend gold buying everyday things and be paid in gold anytime you want. If like me you have no confidence […]

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Anna Keys

10:36 31 Jul 22

Mark & Lisa were recommended to me by a friend who sang their praises. As a result of this recommendation I signed with Mark & Lisa to sell my house and am happy to say it was the right decision. I found them very professional but also easy to chat to and they made the experience very easy. Nothing was a problem and they worked hard to get the sale over the line. They answered all my questions promptly and in a way that I could understand. I would use them again without any hesitation.

John Rodger

01:18 15 Mar 22

We have both bought and sold with Lisa Nielsen and Mark Boyd and have found them impressive both times. They are strong sellers advocates and the equally strong professionalism and integrity they’ve shown also gets the best from a buyer. Highly recommend them.

Diane Griffiths

22:33 01 Feb 22

Selling my house with Mark and Lisa is one of the best decisions I made, an experience I will not forget. After 30 years in our home I was very anxious about selling and unsure who I could trust to sell the property. Choosing Mark and Lisa was easy they are people who know the area and care for what they do.A phone call a text they were always there to help reassure and guide me through all the processes. They are genuine people and the result reflects a special team I would recommend. Wish I had more houses to sel. Thank you Mark&Lisa ?

Ellen Hensman

19:55 14 Jan 22

Mark and Lisa helped us sell our house in 2021. They were great to work with and we would highly recommend them. Thanks Mark and Lisa ?

debbie primrose

01:26 22 Nov 21

Lisa and Mark made selling my home an absolute breeze and they were a pleasure to deal with. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to get a premium price for their property along with a perfect work ethic, adding some fun into it too. Thanks guys… deb

Kate Wilson

20:59 25 Oct 21

Mark and Lisa were fantastic in helping us sell our home. They were professional, personable and great communicators. We had the odd bump along the road in the selling process, however they showed their competence and experience assisting us through the issues. Our house was sold in just six days. We highly recommend Mark and Lisa. Thanks again!

Stephen Mataia

05:37 10 Sep 21

Mark and Lisa are an amazing team. Great knowledge of West Auckland and were always willing to show us through different places at short notice. So happy with our new home!

Janet Turner

04:03 10 May 21

We enlisted Mark Boyd and Lisa Nielsen to sell our family home. They were wonderful to deal with during the whole process. Their approach was relaxed and friendly - with a sense of humour when appropriate ! They kept us fully informed the whole way and clearly worked hard to get us a good outcome. Our family highly recommend them. .

Clare Stanton

22:52 12 Apr 21

Mark Boyd & Lisa Nielsen were absolutely amazing to deal with when selling our house recently. Great communication, always prompt & efficient and understood trying to sell & keep a house tidy with two small kids during L3 & L2 lock down was a little trying at points. Also loved how many interested parties they found by using the whole Barfoots network. We had a strong response on Auction day, giving us an amazing result. They aren't too many agents who are willing to give you an accurate estimated range they expect you to sell for, and publicly post the details whether it's good, great or under. It's this knowledge of the local market that made us feel great to sell through them. Strongly recommend to others.

Steven Blok

21:18 21 Mar 21

I have recently successfully sold my property on Te Atatu peninsula,I enlisted the help of Lisa Nielson,and Mark Boyd .I found them to be professional and conscientious .they gave me invaluable advice on how to present my property in its best possible light.they did a fantastic job getting people through and the end result showed that!!.they made to whole process easy and would not hesitate to recommend them to help sell your property . Steve Blok

Rochelle Doyle

01:32 23 Feb 21

Highly recommended! Mark and Lisa were very professional and extremely good communicators throughout the process of selling our property. They gave exceptional detail through every step - from discussing sale and rental options, giving us presentation tips, ensuring the best photos, coordinating viewings and right through to settling the new owners in. Having never sold via auction, they took the time to explain and answer all our questions. Their thorough, non-rushed, attentive, personable and communicative style made them a pleasure to deal with. Mark and Lisa know the real estate business extremely well and ensured great results for us. Mark's extensive knowledge of market trends and his wide promotional reach was an added advantage too. Thank you to you both.

Natalie Dixon

09:48 29 Sep 20

Mark and Lisa were an absolute pleasure to deal with. They kept us informed at every stage of the process and explained everything. Due to health issues we had some challenges, but Mark and Lisa happily worked with us to find viable workarounds. Our home sold very quickly and we are thrilled with the outcome.

Jennifer Insley

00:42 24 Sep 20

We couldnt be happier about our decision to have Mark & Lisa sell our property. From the get go the communication was always prompt and it seemed no question was ever a hassle. We also liked the knowledge / expertise they shared of the local property market. We really enjoyed the calm, personable yet professional manner in which Mark & Lisa carried out their job - even when working through the challenges of a pandemic! The whole process felt very comfortable and stress-free. The ‘extra’ help, such as finding a new home for some outdoor furniture after the sale, was very helpful and much appreciated. And testament to all of the above - our sale price was considerably above what we expected! Thank you Mark & Lisa for a wonderful result.

James MC

07:20 17 Jun 20

Mark and Lisa represented the vendor of the house I purchased. They were excellent to deal with - lovely people, very friendly and helpful, and right from the start they stood out from other agents I had dealt with. After viewing another house which I wasn't interested in, Mark was proactive in contacting me to show me the house I ultimately purchased. He and Lisa were also very responsive throughout both the negotiations and purchase, and they gave me a very kind and thoughtful gift after settlement. I'd certainly recommend them.

Marco Creemers

05:51 15 Jun 20

Outstanding results from a very professional and communicative team. We enjoyed working with Mark Boyd and Lisa Neilson in selling our home. They were very professional, friendly and efficient in dealing with all matters of the process. All avenues were well covered in the marketing of the property and it resulted in good attendance at the open homes and the auction, which ultimately reflected in a great sale price. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to sell or buy a home.

MIchelle Kelly

06:36 21 Feb 20

Mark and Lisa were helpful and friendly. They know Te Atatu Peninsula well and were always quick with communication, open and honest. Thank you!

Rebecca Grindle

01:20 12 Feb 20

Mark and Lisa sold our home with support, respect and care. They were there through auctions, multi offers and the final calls. They handled the process with professionalism, laughter and support. Thank you Mark and Lisa for your endless work and kind nature towards me and my boys throughout the process. Recommend you guys over and over again.

Ian Williams

03:19 01 Oct 19

Mark and Lisa helped us navigate our way through what became a lengthy process with tact, wit and professionalism. Their attention to the detail and challenge of the process allowed us to always be on the same page as them. Ultimately their task of convincing us to ‘meet the market’ was helped in no small measure by their confidence and sensitivity. We concluded the transactions with trust still intact and that surely is a “Win-Win”. God Bless guys!

Zoe Baker

08:52 28 Aug 19

Mark and Lisa were great to work with: honest, straight-talking, communicative and motivated to help, and they made the whole process really easy! I really appreciated their expert advice, knowledge of the area, wisdom and guidance. Would definitely recommend Mark and Lisa to anyone.

Kerry Rowlands

01:27 24 Jun 19

Lisa and Mark were a pleasure to work with regarding the recent sale of our property in Te Atatu Peninsula. Both presented as experienced, professional and genuine Real Estate Agents and made the process very streamlined and pain free. We found them extremely responsive, easy to deal with and that their service represented good value for money. As a result we would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone else considering listing their property or to engage again should the opportunity arise.

Emma Ball

00:44 24 Apr 19

Lisa and Mark were fantastic in helping us purchase our first home. They were always happy to help with any queries and always made themselves available when we needed to access the property prior to the sale going through. Lisa and Mark are very friendly people and were even helpful in choosing our wall paint colour :-) Thank you both.

Claire Hackett

10:03 15 Feb 19

We recently sold our home through Mark and Lisa at Barfoot & Thompson Te Atatu. How do I even begin to describe how lovely and genuine they are! Very professional yet very friendly. Would 100% recommend them to anyone wanting to sell their home. They made us feel comfortable and at ease every step of the way. Great communication skills, always easy to get in contact with and they just work absolutely amazing as a team! Thank you both very much for everything :-)

Jason Vandenberg

00:22 12 Feb 19

We recently sold a property through Mark and Lisa. We had a relationship with a bunch of local agents, but they got the nod as we believed they were right for our property. We enjoyed that they were genuine, honest and trustworthy. One thing that set them apart from the rest was their commitment. They never missed an open home even though the listing was over the Xmas / NY period. Other agents suspended their weekly open homes, or moved to 'by appointment only', but Mark and Lisa kept these going throughout this time. We appreciated the effort they put in.

Jesse Crooks

10:15 11 Feb 19

We chose Mark and Lisa to market the sale of our home in Te Atatu Peninsula. From the outset we found them both to be very professional, organised and great communicators. They made the often daunting experience of selling a home more relaxing. We would have no hesitation engaging Mark and Lisa to sell property for us in the future.

E Smith

08:23 11 Feb 19

We recently bought a place through Mark and Lisa and found them to be great to work with. As first home buyers we needed a bit of guidance and they were always available to help, and answered our questions along the buying process. A super team! We recommend!

Ellen Williams

22:57 10 Feb 19

We recently bought our new home through Mark and Lisa at Barfoot & Thompson Te Atatu. We had an excellent experience from beginning to end. They were both professional, genuine and great to deal with - we never once felt pressured or hurried and we're delighted with our new home.

Daniel Smith

00:59 05 Jul 18

Mark is a friendly and professional real estate agent. We found the entire process of selling through him to be stress free and straight forward which is a credit to his time in the industry. He provided us with plenty of expert insight into the local market and you could tell that he had done his research. He met with us numerous times and was always accommodating of our work schedules, often driving out to see us. He ultimately removed the worry and uncertainty we had with selling our house. Everything was explained to us clearly right from the start and there were constant updates over the open home period to let us know how things were progressing. He followed up on all potential buyers to keep interest high and also ensured they were finding the right house that suited them as well. We ended up with a great result and we're just really happy we were able to get Mark on board to help us sell our house. All round a top bloke.

h cameron

07:31 20 Jun 18

"As overseas vendors we knew that honest communication and top notch service from Lisa and Mark would be important. From our first conference call, we knew that Lisa and Mark were on the same page. We weren’t desperate to sell, and Lisa was open about the vagaries of the current Auckland market. Lisa kept us updated, often daily, as the open homes were often rained out by horrific storms. When the fence blew down just before auction, Lisa had a fencer out and a quote to us by the next business day. Mark could put us in touch with the professionals required for various reports needed by potential purchasers. Due to subsequent feedback from viewers, we decided to give the place a facelift. Mark was ‘on call’ for 4 hours’ with the power company who required someone to meet them onsite, with 15 minutes notice, during that timeframe! Lisa and Mark also regularly met and provided access to the tradesmen. Not once did they just leave the place unlocked. Before one open home, Lisa and Mark filled 3 vacuum cleaner bags, vacuuming the mess left from the carpet layers! Due to a change in personal circumstances, we decided not to sell, and to move an elderly relative into the house. Lisa and Mark were incredibly understanding, and still met with the bathroom renovator and roofer so that we could finish the place before she moved in. For them to help us out like that - knowing full well that they wouldn’t be completing the sale – well that is what I call platinum service!” Hudson & Vanessa

Camille Khouri

21:25 22 Feb 18

We worked with Mark and Lisa to sell our house in Te Atatu South. They were very friendly and down-to-earth, which we appreciated - when you are going to be having someone coming to your home many times over the coming weeks for open homes, etc, it pays to enjoy being in their company! They also did a fantastic job of selling the house, finding us a buyer within three weeks and in a difficult time for real estate, just heading into Christmas. I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell.

Terry Zhang

10:10 22 Feb 18

We just moved to our first home with great support from Mark and Lisa. They are very friendly, caring and can think from our view. Will recommend to my friends who want to sell or get a property.

Courtney Seward

20:34 06 Nov 17

We worked with Mark and Lisa to sell our house on Matipo Road on the Peninsula. We met with one other agent but settled on Mark and Lisa as we felt like they really wanted our business and we weren't just another number. We found them both to be very professional and motivated throughout the campaign. They worked hard to get as many genuine purchasers to our auction and we managed to get a fantastic price for our property come auction day. We wouldn't hesitate in using them in the future or recommending them to anyone looking for a real estate agent. Thanks!

Rhys Parker

05:15 25 Sep 17

We recently sold our house and bought a new one with Marks help. He has a very relaxed style which we found working really well both on the seller and buyer side. If you are planning on selling your house I recommend you give Mark a call.

Mark Boyd

18:39 25 Oct 16

It's me and I'm awesome. I would have to say that though.

Andrea Calvin

20:29 24 Aug 16

Mark is a man of integrity who is kind and funny. I have known him for over 20 years and always found him to be completely trustworthy.

Jenny Jeffries

20:08 24 Aug 16

I have known Mark Boyd for nearly 20 years. He has always been an honest, caring neighbor, motivated and enthusiastic worker (we've worked on various projects in the past), and he has that rare ability to brighten other's spirits. It's rare to get all of that in one person.

Joe Streat

23:26 06 Aug 16

I have known Mark and his whanau for decades. He is a dyed in the wool Westie, straight as a gun barrel, with enormous energy,integrity and humour. Awesome bloke from an awesome family.

Megan Ede

03:13 25 Jul 16

I've known Mark for 35 years personally, and more recently in a professional capacity. I've always known him to be confident, honest and friendly - all traits that will serve him and his clients well. His professional manner and enthusiasm for what he does builds a confidence in you that he not only knows what he's talking about, but will take care of you and your interests. Mark has a great sense of community and is in touch with what's going on in the area, making efforts to network and be engaged with what's happening. I have no hesitation in recommending Mark as someone who will take a genuine interest in you as a client should you be seeking professional help with your real estate options.

Scott Henderson

03:15 22 Jul 16

Mark is really honest and hardworking and would strive to achieve the best results for his clients. He also knows where all the good coffee places are!

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About the Author

Can the 80/20 Rule help?

Renting verses Buying a House

Te Atatu Peninsula Market Update – April

10 Steps To Make Your House Shine

Sellers Secrets to maximise profits

What is BitGold?