HomeRun x Realestate.co.nz

HomeRun x Realestate.co.nz

Welcome to Homerun, the podcast that’s all about bringing you home! We take you around the bases—passion, perseverance, and payoff—with expert tips and tricks from the industry’s best in real estate, home design, and architecture. Packed with success stories, bold strategies, and game-changing insights, Homerun inspires you to hit it out of the park and create the home and lifestyle of your dreams! Proudly sponsored by realestate.co.nz Powered by BC Studio (bcstudio.co.nz)

  1. Jun 4

    The Ultimate Property Blunder | Richard Hern (Wynn Williams)

    Welcome to Episode 8 of the HomeRun Podcast! 🏠 In this episode, we sit down with Richard Hern, Partner at Wynn Williams and a top specialist in real estate and professional indemnity disputes. Law is evolving rapidly, and the "general practitioner" model is dying out. When a real estate transaction fails, you don't just need a lawyer—you need a deep specialist who knows how to navigate the wreckage. Richard pulls back the curtain on the dark side of legal tech, explaining how "vexatious" litigants are now using AI to hallucinate sophisticated-looking, entirely fake legal arguments. We also dive deep into the strict, unforgiving world of professional ethics. Think a verbal disclosure will protect you in court? Think again. Richard breaks down exactly why withholding property issues can cost real estate agents and lawyers their licenses—or worse, land them with fraud allegations. Whether you’re an agent, a buyer, or a property professional, this episode is a masterclass in protecting yourself, your reputation, and your wallet. 📌 What We Cover: The Specialization Shift: Why the "GP" model of law is dead and why deep specialization matters when deals go south. The AI Threat: How AI is being weaponized by frivolous litigants to generate "hallucinated" case law, and why human emotional intelligence (EQ) is irreplaceable. The Golden Rule of Disclosure: Why everything must be in writing and the catastrophic legal consequences of trying to hide property defects from lenders or buyers. How to Handle Disputes: Steps to resolve conflicts internally, how to deal with the Real Estate Authority (REA), and how to act as a "peacemaker" without accidentally admitting liability. 🔗 Connect with Our Guest: Learn more about Richard Hern at Wynn Williams: https://wynnwilliams.co.nz/people/richard-hern/ ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 02:15 - The Death of the General Practitioner Lawyer 07:45 - AI in Law: Useful Tool or Weapon for Fake Litigants? 14:30 - Beware AI "Hallucinations" in Court 21:10 - The Hidden Dangers of Verbal Disclosures 29:35 - Hide a Defect, Lose Your License: Ethics & Fraud 38:00 - How to Navigate a Real Estate Dispute Like a Professional 45:20 - Final Takeaways with Richard Hern Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the realities of the real estate market! 🔔 #HomeRunPodcast #RealEstateLaw #PropTech #AIInLaw #PropertyDisputes #WynnWilliams #RealEstateEthics

    48 min
  2. May 28

    The Anti-Management Blueprint: Treating Salespeople Like Clients - Megan Jaffe & Thomas Farmer

    Think you need a brilliant exit strategy to win in real estate? Think again. In this episode of HomeRun, we sit down with Megan Jaffe and Thomas Farmer—the powerhouse leaders behind Ray White Remuera, the #1 top-performing Ray White office globally. 👇 Get ready to challenge everything you know about real estate leadership, accountability, and surviving a flat market. 👇 Megan and Thomas aren't playing by the traditional corporate playbook. Instead of planning an exit, they’ve mastered "succession for expansion"—bringing in the next generation of leaders (like Thomas himself) to scale at a global level. In this deep-dive conversation, they reveal why traditional "cookie-cutter" accountability destroys real estate teams, how they protect their people to drive sustainable growth, and the exact mindset shift required to thrive when asking prices are flat and stock is high. If you are a team leader, an ambitious agent, or someone looking to scale your business without burning out, this episode is your blueprint. What You’ll Learn: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Why Having an Exit Strategy is a Trap (Succession vs. Exit) 06:40 - The Servant Leader: Treating Your Salespeople Like Your Primary Customers 11:10 - Ditching "Cookie-Cutter" Accountability for Permission-Based Growth 15:35 - Inside the Data: Navigating a "Normal" Market with Elevated Stock 20:12 - Help vs. Support: The Distinctions That Save Stalled Careers 24:50 - Why Front-Footing Your Mistakes Saves Millions “Our job as leaders is to protect our people and navigate them safely home.” “Success in this market isn’t about waiting for conditions to change; it’s about consistently doing the work.” Connect with Megan, Thomas, and the elite team at Ray White Remuera: 🔗 https://rwremuera.co.nz/team/ Enjoyed this episode of HomeRun? 👉 SUBSCRIBE for more masterclasses with the world's best real estate minds. 💬 DROP A COMMENT: What’s your take? Should leaders treat agents as customers, or is traditional accountability better? Let’s debate below!

    1 hr
  3. May 21

    Your Council CV is a Lie: Alex Martelli Explains Why Online Appraisals Fail

    Think your Council CV or a 3-month-old agent appraisal tells you what a house is actually worth? Think again. In this episode of HomeRun, we sit down with Alex Martelli, the expert property buying force behind Martelli Buyers Agency, to expose the massive flaws in how property is bought, sold, and valued in 2026. 👇 If you’re sick of blind auctions, fake appraisals, and deals collapsing over pure ego, watch this. 👇 The 2026 property market is highly fragmented—it’s a transitional space where generalizing it as a "buyers'" or "sellers'" market is a critical mistake. While some pockets are slow, high-demand family home zones (like the North Shore and the Eastern suburbs) remain fiercely competitive.In this deep-dive, Alex Martelli pulls back the curtain on the real estate industry's biggest pitfalls. We unpack why automated pricing algorithms are completely blind to property realities (like lack of sunlight or hidden maintenance issues), why "multi-offers" are an ethical nightmare for both sides, and how sellers sabotage their own campaigns by playing hard to get with their agents.Whether you are trying to break into the $700k–$1.1M first-home buyer bracket or looking to trade up into a premium school zone, Alex reveals the unfiltered truth about finding a property's "True Price." What You’ll Learn: 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Appraisals vs. Reality: Alex Martelli Defines "True Price" 05:45 - The Algorithmic Lie: Why You Must Disregard Council CVs 09:30 - Navigating the 2026 Transitional Market (North Shore vs. The Pockets) 13:15 - The First-Home Buyer Surge in the $700k–$1.1M Range 16:40 - The Myth of Seasonality: Do Buyers Actually Hibernate? 19:50 - Why Multi-Offers are the "Worst Methodology" in Real Estate 24:15 - Don't Let $10,000 Kill Your Deal: The Cost of Entrenched Ego 28:30 - Vendor Mistakes: Why Saying "I Don't Need to Sell" Destroys Agent Motivation "An algorithm doesn't know if a house gets no sun or has a mold problem. Stop letting a computer screen dictate your property's value." — Alex Martelli "Deals don't fail over facts; they fail over foolish pride. Don't lose your dream home over a stubborn $10,000 standoff." — Alex Martelli Need an expert on your side of the negotiating table? Connect with Alex Martelli and the team: 🔗 https://www.martellibuyers.co.nz/Enjoyed this episode of HomeRun? 👉 SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered insights into the real estate market. 💬 DROP A COMMENT: Have you ever lost a property to a "blind" multi-offer process? Let’s talk about it below!

    53 min
  4. May 14

    Less Trusted Than Politicians? A Master Auctioneer's Brutal Confession - Andrew North

    Want to secure your dream home without overpaying or breaking a sweat in the auction room? In this episode of the HomeRun podcast, we sit down with the legendary Andrew North ("Northy")—one of the best auctioneers in the game and a dominant force on Auckland's North Shore. With over three decades of wielding the gavel, Andrew pulls back the curtain on the real estate industry to demystify the entire auction process for buyers and sellers alike.Whether you are terrified of your voice cracking on your first bid, wondering how to play your cards as a couple, or trying to understand if a pre-auction offer is the right move, this episode is your ultimate playbook.🔑 What You'll Learn in This Episode:The Trust Factor: Why real estate agents (and auctioneers) rank where they do, and why transparency is your best friend.The "Double Bid" Strategy: Andrew’s personal tactic for outsmarting the competition and saving money.Couples at Auction: The biggest mistake partners make on the auction floor and how to avoid the dreaded "what do we do now?" moment.Pre-Auction Offers: When to make them, when to hold back, and how they change the game.Reading the Room: Why your physical position in the auction room matters and how to spot a bluff.Market Realities: Why the transitionary market requires a new approach to appraisals and pricing.Don't let the competition intimidate you. Arm yourself with the strategies the pros use.🔗 Learn more about our guest, Andrew North:https://www.davidhibbins.co.nz/team-member/andrew-north/👇 Support the HomeRun Podcast!If you got value out of this episode, please hit that SUBSCRIBE button, smash the LIKE, and share it with a friend who is navigating the property market. Let us know in the comments: What is your biggest fear when it comes to buying at auction?

    54 min
  5. May 1

    Why the Next 30 Years Will Be New Zealand's Best Ever | Sam Stubbs

    Is the traditional New Zealand dream of property-fueled wealth coming to an end? And why is that actually a good thing for our future?In this episode of Home Run, the realestate.co.nz podcast, we sit down with Sam Stubbs, the self-professed "Westie kid taking on the establishment" and founder of Simplicity KiwiSaver. Managing over $10 billion in funds, Simplicity is disrupting everything from retirement savings to property development and home lending. Sam shares his unfiltered thoughts on the dangers of wealth inequality, the truth about the psychology of money, and his bold prediction that the next 30 years will be the absolute best in New Zealand’s history. We also dive deep into how the rising tide of KiwiSaver funds will transform NZ from a capital-starved nation to a capital-rich powerhouse, fundamentally changing how Kiwis invest, build, and live. In this episode, we cover:The Future of NZ Wealth: Why the next three decades will bring unprecedented opportunity and prosperity to New Zealand. Disrupting the Banks: How Simplicity is bypassing traditional banks to offer low-cost, variable-rate first-home mortgages directly to its members. The Property Market Shift: Why every dollar saved in KiwiSaver is a dollar moving away from property speculation and into productive economic assets. Revolutionizing Real Estate: Exploring alternative business models for real estate agents, including flat fees and the untapped potential for buyer's agents in NZ. Building a Better NZ: Inside Simplicity Living—a zero-debt, vertically integrated property developer creating long-term, high-quality rental communities. The Psychology of Money: Sam’s personal journey from the hedonistic pursuit of wealth to finding true happiness and purpose in a non-profit model. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and let us know in the comments: Do you agree with Sam's vision for the future of New Zealand real estate?#SamStubbs #SimplicityKiwiSaver #NewZealandRealEstate #HomeRunPodcast #NZProperty #InvestingNZ #WealthGap #KiwiSaver #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateDisruption

    58 min

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Welcome to Homerun, the podcast that’s all about bringing you home! We take you around the bases—passion, perseverance, and payoff—with expert tips and tricks from the industry’s best in real estate, home design, and architecture. Packed with success stories, bold strategies, and game-changing insights, Homerun inspires you to hit it out of the park and create the home and lifestyle of your dreams! Proudly sponsored by realestate.co.nz Powered by BC Studio (bcstudio.co.nz)