EP: 2091•1 Jun 2025

We tested if selling your house at auction ACTUALLY makes you more money⎥Ep. 2091

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss whether auctions really get sellers a better price … or if it’s all just hype from real estate agents.

We reveal:

What the actual data shows about whether auctions sell for more than other methods (like negotiation or deadline sale)

Why some houses do better at auction, while others flop

How long it takes to sell your property using each method

Plus, we share the unexpected truth about how real estate agents treat selling their own homes … and what it means when they’re selling yours

.👉 If you’re getting ready to sell, check out this free guide on how to sell a house in NZ to help you get the best price possible.

Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.

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