My real estate journey truly began when I met John, the hero of this story. John wanted to achieve the highest possible price for his home due to personal family circumstances he could no longer manage — a situation many vendors face. Every client has a unique story: some are upsizing, downsizing, relocating, or navigating major life changes, often under financial pressure. The problem for John was that he didn’t know which agent to trust. He had no understanding of marketing, didn’t know which changes to make in his home for the best return, and had no idea who could negotiate the highest possible price. He didn’t know how real estate works — from open homes to auctions, setting reserves, negotiating offers, and understanding vendor feedback — all the small but critical steps that make the difference in achieving top results. That’s where I come in. I understand the stress and pressure of selling a home — something I’ve experienced personally while helping my sister navigate the sale of her properties. With my expertise, I guided her through every step: from evaluating offers and negotiating the best price to making strategic property improvements. Seeing the peace of mind and results this brought her made me realize that countless homeowners face the same challenges every day. When I meet my clients, I feel their stress, confusion, and pressure. Just as I guided my sister, I aim to bring peace of mind and achieve the maximum price possible for every homeowner I work with.
The three-step plan I implemented with John began with completing an appraisal together, discussing pricing and marketing strategy to reach all types of buyers, selecting the right method of sale, and walking him through the timeline of selling his property and showing him how I negotiate with buyers. The second step was executing that strategy with clear communication and expert negotiation throughout the campaign. The third step was achieving the result on auction day — John secured a premium price, far exceeding his expectations, and gained the financial flexibility he needed to address his personal challenges.
If John had chosen a different agent — someone without the right strategy, marketing knowledge, or negotiation skills — he could have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars and faced unnecessary stress. By working with me, he sold his home for a great price, far exceeding expectations, with peace of mind and confidence. This is the result I want to deliver for every homeowner I work with.
If you are struggling with knowing how to sell your home for top dollar and don’t know what to do, booking an obligation free market opinion and choosing me as your agent is the right choice — so you can move forward with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.
Data from Real Estate Institute of New Zealand