Karen's Blog
I think real estate commissions are so large they've become silly
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Monday 3rd November 2025
I like the quote that’s attributed to Henry Ford - If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.
Our First Weka Off-Shoot!
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Tuesday 16th September 2025
I'm so excited that Erika Olsen, an experienced property and family lawyer, is going to be Weka's first off-shoot.
Why selling real estate is a lot like fishing
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
I've cracked the "50 houses sold" milestone now. Along the way, I've learnt a lot about selling real estate.
Perseverance
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Tuesday 27th August 2024
Business is about winning or persevering. And that's not always easy to do.
How do we make real estate sales more efficient, and therefore, cheaper?
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Saturday 17th August 2024
If you’ve sold a house recently, you’ve probably been a bit gobsmacked by what your real estate agent charged.
3 reasons why you should out-source your haggle to Weka
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Monday 5th August 2024
Haggling, bargaining, horse trading. It's a process that makes a lot of Kiwis feel a bit queasy. Let us handle your haggle!
Don't Buy A $9,500 Video Recorder
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Friday 12th January 2024
Lawyers aren't generally accused of being too cheap. I am, although I prefer to be called "good value for money".
Why other lawyers don't (but should) sell real estate
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Tuesday 21st November 2023
I’m unusual in the legal world. I’m a property and family lawyer, and as part of my legal practice, my team and I sell real estate for my clients.