My family has been involved with real estate and land for several generations. My great grandparents had a farm in East Tamaki called ‘Low Bank’ - I believe the original homestead is still there today.
As soon as I could read, my grandfather would have me read aloud the ads from the “Houses & Land For Sale’ column in the New Zealand Herald, and the Stock Market.
At the tender age of 17, I made my first ‘sale’ to my Chemistry Teacher. (I introduced him to our home), which was a lovely old bungalow on the slopes of Mt Albert, and subsequently he bought it for the princely sum of $18,000.
My formal introduction to selling property began some time later. Armed with some experience and knowledge from several personal dealings in real estate led me to attain my professional industry qualifications and I commenced work as a residential real estate salesperson in 1996.
Years on I enjoy a rapport with a wide range of clientele and the success that stems from the adage that I was brought up with - ‘serve others and always tell the truth’.
In between sales, I studied and gained my Diploma of Business Studies (Massey University). This qualification also provided me with Branch Manager and Licensee Agent status. And hence ‘Associate of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’ (AREINZ).
I derive immense satisfaction from a significant amount of repeat referral business and I operate an extensive database to keep in contact with past, present and future clients.
You can safely say I’m ‘old school’. I listen to what my clients say and will go out of my way to cater to their needs. As my history shows, I’m not in it for the short haul.
I have a strong creative side (I enjoy painting in my spare time) which helps me think laterally in the sales and negotiations process, but also in my interactions with others.
My upbringing taught me to accept that there are so many valid ‘life values’, philosophies and view points. Hence being flexible and adaptable comes naturally which is so important when guiding clients through the real estate process of selling or buying property.
My Promise To You...
After decades in the business I know one thing is for sure. It’s more about people, than it is property. My strength lies in reading the room and truly getting to know my clients. I take pride in my ability to intuitively assess situations, and I excel in tackling challenges, and solving problems. Your trust is my utmost priority - I give you my complete assurance that I’ll always have your best interests at heart.