Avonhead
Grenadier Real Estate Ltd
Licensed Agent REAA 2008Avonhead
Christchurch, 8004
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Bruce Winder
Sales ConsultantHaving developed and built, brought and sold nearly 200 properties throughout the course of his life, Bruce certainly knows a thing or two about the Real Estate industry. Drawing on the knowledge he gained through practical experiences, Bruce has combined his staunch work ethic and his commitment to putting his vendors first to create a highly successful career in the Real Estate industry, a fact backed up by the testimonials and high volume of repeat business he attracts. In addition to his experience in the construction industry, Bruce spent over 20 years as a bank and finance manager, giving him a unique insight into the process of buying property, from start to finish. Committed and driven to succeed on his client’s behalf, Bruce credits much of his success as a Real Estate agent to his pro-active approach. “I don’t just sit back and wait for a deal to happen”, says Bruce. ”I go out there and find a buyer, and am always looking to marry purchaser’s to properties that I think will fit their needs.” It’s this philosophy that allows Bruce to maintain his high standards and live up to his promise to sell homes as quickly as possible, while achieving the most desirable outcome for his clients.
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Carol Johnston
Senior Property ConsultantCarol’s professional life has always revolved around relationship building. Prior to the commencement of her Real Estate career she worked for a large firm of solicitors, as a loan officer for the Public Service Investment Society and as a promotions officer with the Canterbury Promotion Council. Having lived her entire life in Christchurch, Carol combines her highly developed interpersonal skills with an intimate knowledge of the local region. Working as a Real Estate professional since 1987, the practical lessons gained over more than two decades, including time spent as a property manager, give her an insight into all areas of Christchurch’s property market. Carol is proud of her ability to empathise with her clients, listen to their needs, understand their circumstances and cater a plan to fit their individual requirements. The quality of Carol’s service is reflected in the large number of referrals and return clients who have been satisfied with her professional and personalised service.
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Colleen Robson
Property ConsultantUpfront and honest, Colleen Robson is passionate about people, and sees her ability to interact with individuals from all backgrounds as one of her key assets in her day to day dealings. A mother of three, Colleen’s bright, bubbly and vivacious personality is infectious, and her skill at making people feel comfortable and at ease is a huge factor in the success she has achieve to date as a Real estate professional. “One of the key dynamics in being a successful agent”, says Colleen, “is to really listen to people. I want to understand my client’s circumstances, their situation, their need to buy/sell, I want to get to know my clients, that way I can cater a marketing plan which will suit their individual requirements.” In a challenging market such as we have recently experienced, Colleen has found another great asset has been her honesty. ‘People need the absolute truth”, she says, “and my job is to deliver that to them.” While never pushy, Colleen is passionate and driven about making deals come together, and prides herself on her work ethic and commitment to her clients. Her testimonials and the large volume of repeat business she attracts are testament to these core values.
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Gary Jamieson
Sales ConsultantGary Jamieson believes that the most important element for a successful real eatate transaction is a good business relationship with his clients. His skills as a negotiator and in marketing build on the foundation of having excellent rapport with his clients both vendors and purchasers and in creating positive partnerships. By doing this he achives and exceeds his clients expectations. An open friendly manner helps smooth the way and remove the stress from the real estate process. Gary has sold over 50 million dollars worth of real estate and has over 25 years experience both as a consultant and business owner. Gary believes that top quality service combined with honesty and integrity is of paramount importance as most of this business comes from referrals - many from previously satisfied clients. Gary is a triathlete having participated in the Coast to Coast and other events. To finish in these events requires commitment, focus and high energy levels. Gary applies these attributes to his work as well as to his sport and it reflects in his results. For those who want to work with someone who is extremely experienced, is enthusiastic about what he does, and is focused on achieving a positive end result with a minimum of fuss, Gary is the right person to contact.
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Geoff Cropper
Property ConsultantCombining an in-depth expertise of the local market with a career history revolving around customer service and relationship building, Geoff Cropper prides himself on the incredible amount of referral and repeat business he experiences. Having spent the bulk of his life in Christchurch, Geoff has an intimate knowledge of the local region, and since entering the Real Estate profession in 1994 he has achieved success selling homes city-wide. Considering himself very much a ‘people person’, Geoff approaches all clients with an aim to make them ‘clients for life’. Trust, honesty and integrity are the key factors Geoff attributes to his capacity to build rapport with a broad range of people, and his ability to genuinely listen to people’s needs gives him the insight necessary to achieve the results his clients are searching for. “At the end of the day I am working for the client” says Geoff, “so making sure they are looked after, kept well informed and feel like they are part of the process is my key concern. Listening to their needs and responding to them is my first priority.” Geoff sets high standards for himself, and prides himself on his ability to deliver a service which consistently achieves great results.
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Giles Simons
Property ConsultantHaving specialised in the Akaroa and Banks Peninsula region since 1990, there simply is no other agent with the wealth of local knowledge and the intimate understanding of the market conditions affecting that area than Giles Simons. One of New Zealand’s most beautiful and pristine locations, Akaroa attracts buyers from around New Zealand and across the globe, and Giles, with his ability to interact with a broad range of people, is adept at dealing with them all. Property is an industry where market conditions change frequently, trends come and go, and the tools and resources available to agents adapt and move forward rapidly. The one constant you can look for in an agent amongst all this change is honesty and integrity – something Giles Simons has in abundance. His ability to interact and create meaningful relationships with his clients is reflected in the huge amount of repeat and referral business he attracts, testament to the results he achieves and the service he delivers. Always eager to go the extra mile for his clients, Giles is able to offer advice on anything from subdivision and building consents to property investment and holiday home management, and shares his knowledge openly and willingly. If you’re looking at buying or selling in the Akaroa / Banks Peninsula area, there simply is no-one better to help you through the process than Giles Simons.
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Juliette Fisher
Sales ConsultantJuliette's professional background is physiotherapy , and she also has personal experience in property investment, and rental management. Juliette’s passion is for trending in property and land , and she matches this with a desire to align people’s lifestyle, investment needs and personal wish list with a property. Eighteen years of experience working with clients and in an emotional and outcome-focused environment has provided the hothouse for Juliette to develop skills conducive to negotiating, mediating and problem-solving. She has a needs-based approach to ease the process of buying and selling for people, and her innovative thinking can help maintain a moving current for the market promotion and ownership transition of a client’s property. Juliette gets the greatest satisfaction from helping others achieve their goals and realizing desired outcomes for them, and is able to apply this to home and property acquisition. “My belief is that ethics and professionalism should underpin every relationship and undertaking in the process of property transaction. I endeavour to continually communicate to understand, re-evaluate to stay on track, and think laterally, to achieve the goals of my clients. I acheive success for my clients with my passion and attention to detail."
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Lin Ma
Property ConsultantLin Ma has an impressive record of selling real estate in New Zealand and China, and a strong reputation for impeccable client services. Her negotiation skills combined with her high level communication, commitment, patience, energy and focus are the key factors in Lin’s ongoing success. Lin’s dedication and drive has produced consistent results which have been achieved by understanding her clients’ expectations when marketing one of their most valuable assets and persisting until the desired results in achieved. With 11 years of Real Estate marketing and development experience in China and New Zealand, Lin’s wealth of knowledge, offers you a valuable edge. Being bi – lingual gives Lin an advantage of speaking both fluent Chinese, as well as having an excellent level of English, which adds enormous value and services with Asian clients.
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Nicky Brownlee
Property ConsultantI am married with two daughters, my eldest daughter attends Burnside High School while my youngest is at St Patricks School in Bryndwr. My personal experience in real estate is a vast one, having now lived in house number 15 in our 15 years of marriage. So you see, I understand first hand the mixed emotions of buying and selling real estate: exhilaration, exhaustion, anxiety, confusion, the list goes on. All we wanted when we were buying and selling from our consultant was commitment, communication, honesty and someone who cares for our needs, not theirs. This is my promise to you….. “The loyalty and trust I gain of other people generates the co-operation necessary for achieving goals”. I have achieved to a high standard in my real estate career and one of my main goals is to continually achieve excellent results for my vendors and buyers.
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Phil Rotherham
Property ConsultantExperience – with over 30 years as a Real Estate professional, Phil Rotherham has a wealth of experience to call on, and an in-depth knowledge of the Canterbury property market which is second to none. Achievements – Phil has consistently placed in Canterbury’s Annual Top 20 performing agents, and has received nationwide acclaim throughout his career. Why? Because he sets high standards for himself. He strives to achieve the best possible results for all his clients, and his desire to attain these results has never wavered. Motivation – Phil’s energy and drive comes from a combination of being passionate about the property industry, and his love for meeting and dealing with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. His ability to move with the times and adapt a marketing plan to suit individual client needs makes Phil the obvious choice when it comes time to sell your home. I’ve enjoyed a lot of success over the years, and of course the accolades are satisfying, but nothing is more rewarding than the smile on a new purchaser’s face, or helping a client achieve the sale of their home.
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Rhonda Tapp
Licensed Sales ConsultantRhonda is extremely committed to providing her clients with a positive and satisfying experience and will go to great lengths to maintain honesty, integrity and trust in her relationships with clients. Rhonda's own motto 'I Get Results' is a testament to her determination and her belief in a step-by-step approach whereby her client is fully informed, listened to and supported in every way. Being a wife and mother, her compassionate and intuitive nature helps her to fully understand each client's needs. Rhonda is a competitive and successful squash player and accomplished singer/song writer. Her passion and motivation is evident in all aspects of her life. If you would like to work with an agent who has a fantastic sense of humour, a very high level of professionalism and always has your best interests at heart, then Rhonda is the agent for you. TAPP INTO RHONDA'S REAL ESTATE WORLD TODAY!
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Tim Sprott
Sales ConsultantSince embarking on a career in Real Estate in 1994, Tim has forged a reputation as one of the cities most respected and well-performing agents. With an in-depth knowledge of the local area, coupled with his understanding of the market Tim is adept at bringing buyers and sellers together – a skill which results in a flood of referrals and repeat business. Energy, enthusiasm and an unbridled passion for helping his clients achieve their goals are the core values Tim attributes to his success. “Selling your home can be a stressful experience”, says Tim, “but if you employ the right person, it certainly doesn’t have to be that way.” By listening to, and constantly communicating with his clients, Tim is able to cater a marketing plan which fits the specific needs and lifestyle requirements of the individual. He prides himself on delivering a superior service, and utilises all of Harcourts’ cutting edge tools and resources to get the job done. “At the end of the day it’s about helping families buy and sell property, and I’m prepared to go the extra mile to make that happen.”
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Andy Freeman
Business Partner Avonhead & FerrymeadAndy Freeman began his career in Real Estate in 1993, where he achieved early success, and consistently rated amongst Canterbury’s Top 20 performing agents. As his passion and enthusiasm for the industry continued to grow he moved into Management, and is now a business owner of Harcourts Grenadier offices in Avonhead & Ferrymead. A driven and motivated individual in his own right, Andy is passionate about helping new agents forge successful careers in the Real Estate industry. His ability to teach and mentor is reflected in the accolades and acclaim his stable of agents have received, including Canterbury Rookie of the year, Canterbury and New Zealand top 20 rankings as well the No.1 Lifestyle/Rural salesperson in NZ, to mention just a few. Andy spends his time at the Avonhead office coaching and guiding his agents, and is proud of the regular awards they win for Harcourts, both within Canterbury and New Zealand wide. Amongst the elite of the company, the Avonhead office stands out, and the team’s success has them recognized by the best of the best. The Avonhead office has a real buzz in the atmosphere that is often commented on by visitors. This reflects the feeling of a great working environment where agents work alongside each other to achieve great results for themselves and their clients. With an onus on education, growth and building successful careers, there simply is no better place to start your exciting new Real Estate career than Grenadier Avonhead.
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