Beckenham

Alison Aldridge

Alison thrives on a challenge and has the energy, enthusiasm and expertise to make sales happen. It is this focus, dedication and sheer hard work that has seen Alison, already a successful business woman prior to joining Harcourts, quickly become one of the company’s top performers. Along with providing exceptional service, Alison is committed to achieving impressive results for her clients. She derives immense satisfaction knowing that a huge percentage of her business comes from repeat business and referrals from past clients’ families and friends. Alison is AREINZ accredited, holding the National Diploma of Real Estate. On the home front, Alison is dedicated to her family and justifiably proud of husband Bruce, and sons/daughters in law Scott, Carrie, Tim and Michelle. She enjoys walking in Hagley Park and has a keen interest in trotting, including driving in the inaugural Lady Drivers’ Race at Addington Raceway. Working from one of Harcourts most successful franchises, Grenadier, Alison has access to full coverage of the entire city of Christchurch through the operation of their eight offices – Avonhead, City, Beckenham, Avonside, Ferrymead, Barrington, Lyttelton, and Sumner. Alison acknowledges part of her winning formula is due to the unsurpassed back up of the country’s strongest real estate group – HARCOURTS. Alison believes the company’s resources, advanced technology and real estate systems are the best available in New Zealand. HARCOURTS Christchurch is consistently holding around 60% market share.

Andrew Thiele

I have been selling Real Estate in New Zealand and the United Kingdon for a total of 13 years. 10 of those years experience was here in Canterbury, working for some well known companies in Christchurch and the Bays. Between 1990 and 1999 my sales amounted to $15 million. In London for the years 2004-2006 sales of £3 million. You could say that my negotiating skills are International, they certainly have covered many and varied situations and my ability to read the client and get the best out of any situation is an ability to communicate on all levels I have learned through this business and my flight attendant career that also spanned 16 years. “My promise to you is my winning formula” Honest, informed and direct negotiating. Ensuring that all my clients, will get the best service, commitment and communication throughout the process of selling and buying property. It's great to be back and although the world offers much, in the words of Dorothy, “There is no place like home”

Bronwyn Johnstone

In real estate 4 years. Previously worked as a Banking Consultant. Is in business partnership with husband Murray and have 4 grown children. Interests include sports, the outdoors and meeting people.

David Levestam

David brings to you and your real estate needs the two requirements that are essential in achieving the best result -People Skills -Negotiating skills With a successful career in arguably one of the most competitive markets in the UK direct selling industry, a wealth of knowledge and skill is at your disposal. David maintains, whether you wish to sell or purchase a property, ultimately, it’s all about negotiating. It’s all about selling and choosing an agent who can win for you.

Dawn Sheard

Dawn Sheard began her real estate career in 1982 and in 1984 started with Harcourts. She soon became among the Top 20 Property Consultants for Harcourts in Canterbury. Dawn is a high achiever and soon moved into management. Her management style is both supportive and dynamic. Dawn believes in giving her staff and clients 110%

Debbie Pettigrew

Debbie thrives on challenge. A successful businesswoman she understands the need for hard work and determination to make whatever you choose to do in life a success. She also believes that you need to enjoy what you do and show that enjoyment to your clients. Property and finance have been an enduring interest for Debbie. She loves the idea that as a sales consultant for real estate you are helping people to find not just a house but a home. She appreciates that a person’s home is their single most precious possession and that they need to trust the person they select as their sales consultant. Working from one of Harcourts most successful franchises, Grenadier, Debbie has the support of a strong sales team and access to their eight offices in Avonhead, City, Beckenham, Avonside, Ferrymead, Barrington, Lyttelton, and Sumner. Debbie has lived all her life in Christchurch and is a true Cantabrian! She believes that Christchurch, and Canterbury, are a wonderful place to live, work and enjoy the good things in life. She has also travelled extensively world wide – this has deepened her appreciation of what this great city offers in quality of life style. On the home front Debbie has a wonderful husband, Warren, and is proud of her daughters/sons/daughter in law and son in law achievements, the most important of which is their ability to care about others.

Eamonn Stockman

Eamonn comes from a background as a self employed painter and decorator. After 15 years of being self employed, Eamonn was ready for a new career, and with his committment to client satisfaction, he chose a move to real estate sales. Eamonn is delighted to be part of Harcourts Four Seasons Realty Ltd with the support of the whole team, and the other 395 sales consultants at Harcourts city wide. After graduating from "The Academy" having learnt all the latest marketing and negotiating skills, Eamonn found the move to real estate very rewarding. With 20 years in the painting industry and applying over 90,000 litres of paint and hanging about 5,000 rolls of wallpaper, Eamonn was ready for a career move.

Glenn Slaughter

Glenn has been successfully selling real estate since 1985. His total sales are in excess of $100 million. Glenn is an Associate member of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (AREINZ), having passed his examination in 1990, and he is also an affiliate of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. His achievements over this period indicate Glenn’s commitment and dedication to his work. His previous awards include top branch salesperson in 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999 in real estate. He attributes his success in real estate to his enthusiasm, hard work, going the extra mile, common sense, and being available for his clients whenever necessary. Glenn offers a very efficient and personal service to his clients, he keeps in regular contact and because of his wealth of industry knowledge is able to advise his clients on many aspects of the real estate market in which they may not be conversant with. His sales philosophy reads; “real estate, whether buying or selling should be a pleasant, friendly, and thoroughly professional experience”. “Glenn was very motivated about selling our property and had great faith. I felt he kept us up to date with everything that was going on and I would like to say a big thank you to Glenn for selling our property in such a short space of time – especially when it had gone nowhere when listed with another agent. I would recommend Glenn to anyone – he is the best” -Gareth & Francesca Young – 39 Redgrave Street, Hoon Hay

Jackie Huo

Hi, my name is Jackie Huo, your local Harcourts real estate representative. I would welcome the opportunity to visit you in your home to discuss any real estate needs you may have and to provide you with current property information and market updates. I am also available to just call in and meet you for an informal chat over a cup of tea or coffee if you so wish. I look forward to being of assistance to you.

Keith MacDonald

I love dealing with people, it's my favourite thing about being a real estate agent. With over $125 million in sales, and 20 years in the industry, I measure my success in terms of clients' satisfaction and the fact that they keep coming back! Communication is paramount in the home buying and selling process, and I ensure I am always available to answer my clients calls and keep them in the loop.

Louise McLeavey

Offering a 28 year career in sales, marketing and customer service, Louise is committed to providing a first class client experience. Louise has always been at the top of every field that she has challenged including the extremely tough and competitive industries of motor vehicle sales and insurance. Louise's entry into real estate has been with no exception. Having won the highly contested "Harcourts Canterbury Rookie of the Year 2010/2011" and writing over 10 Million dollars' worth of business for her Vendors. With a passion for property and the real estate industry Louise prides herself on treating everyone she meets as equal. She has the ability to engage in any situation and always focuses on the positives in life. Based at the Beckenham Office, Louise works throughout Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. Born and bred in Christchurch, New Zealand many people would know Louise’s father who is an icon in the veterinary field having owned and operated Lincoln Road Veterinary Clinic for the past 40 years. When not working Louise likes to spend time relaxing with her partner where they both enjoy holidaying and cruising to unusual destinations.

Margaret Shepard

Margaret is an experienced sales consultant who has been in the business of selling real estate since 1980. For the first 20 years she worked for Giera Real Estate. She was Branch Manager in the Beckenham Office for approximately 10 years and has also held her own real estate licence for a number of years. In the year 2000 Margaret moved to Harcourts Four Seasons in Barrington Street. Margaret has lived in the Somerfield/Lower Cashmere area for approximately 40 years. She has a strong interest in Horticulture, and for relaxation enjoys swimming, cycling and sailing on the family yacht. She is happy to bring you the benefits of her personal experience and integrity, and the back up and marketing expertise of Canterbury's leading Real Estate company.

Marie Di Somma

Real Estate is my enduring passion, and has been my full time career since 1991. I had always worked in a “ people orientated” environment, and this gave me a good grounding to take on the new challenge of becoming a sales consultant. I have embraced many wonderful opportunities and have grown immensely on a personal basis. I am dedicated, hard working, professional and very committed to delivering service. To this end, I can proudly say that every year, since its inception in 2001, I have received the Client Service Award for our Beckenham/Barrington offices. I have a straight-forward manner, and can give informed and knowledgeable advice when required. Honesty and integrity are absolutely paramount at all times, and are “non-negotiable”. Ongoing training, and education, is important to me. I make it a priority to participate in Training Sessions and attend Conference annually. Good health and fitness are also important to me, to ensure that I can achieve both my own, and your objectives, in the Real Estate field. Outside of Real Estate, I enjoy a wide range of activities including reading, gardening, scrapbooking, photography, walking, entertaining and travel. I’m known to have a “wild” side and have engaged in “dare devil” activities such as skydiving, paragliding, rock climbing and the Krypton Challenge. I have been married to Paul for 28 years. Paul has now joined me in business, on a part time basis, thus ensuring that I always have “back-up” available, and a Team approach to Open Homes. I am an active member of my local Church and have served on various committees.

Michelle Ward

With over ten years experience behind her at Harcourts, Michelle has an excellent track record for producing outstanding results. Consistent repeat business and referrals add to a strong client list and are testament to her impeccable reputation. Her market knowledge is second to none and is an invaluable asset to her clients. This innate understanding of the local market provides a solid basis for her already finely tuned negotiation skills. Key to Michelle’s success is her commitment to limiting the number of properties that she handles at any one time. She believes strongly that both vendors and buyers should receive the undivided attention they deserve. As a result, she enjoys a strong clearance rate, consistently growing her market share year on year. A highly respected and top performer of the Harcourts team, she has an honest approach and is totally professional. Extremely enthusiastic and focused, it’s not unusual for Michelle to deliver results far greater than anticipated.

Murray Johnstone

My farming career started on the Molesworth Station and turned into 22 years of farming in Hawkes Bay. In business partnership with wife Bronie, has been in Real Estate for 12 years specialising in Rural and Residential properties. My interests include family (grown children) and ALL sports!

Paul Morrison

FAMILY MAN I am happily married with two children and a dog. So I understand the emotion that can be involved in selling a property. FARMER Long hours at work on a dairy farm have given me a strength of character to finish a job, no matter how difficult or how long it takes. In this market, strength of character is vital to my vendors receiving the best results. ADMINISTRATOR 20 years with NZ Army, primarily in senior administration roles, has ensured I keep on top of the paperwork, dot the i’s and cross the t’s! Which means a hassle free and secure transaction for you. NEGOTIATOR Army life has also given me discipline, stick-ability, leadership qualities and negotiation skills which are a boon when it comes to the business end of negotiating your sale and obtaining the best possible result in today’s market. TRAVELLER As New Zealand becomes more culturally diverse, it is imperative to be able to relate to a variety of cultures. I have lived in Asia for four years, and therefore am sensitive to the needs of sellers and buyers from other countries. REAL ESTATE ICON I’ve been in the real estate business since 1997, and achieved many real estate goals and acknowledgements from industry leaders.

Phil Cooper

Not all real estate salespeople or real estate companies offer the same service and I am well aware of how difficult it can be to choose someone to guide you through what is probably one of the biggest decisions of your life. It is very important to me to treat my customers and their homes with the respect they deserve. ‘Meet as a client, leave as a friend’ is the philosophy that has created the cornerstone of my real estate business. I have hundreds of satisfied friends around Canterbury and enjoy a constant referral business. I have compiled a distinguished real estate career having achieved top twenty status in New Zealand for First National Real Estate, ranked second in Canterbury in 2006. In 2007 I finished up as the number one agent for Remax Real Estate in the South Island and twenty fourth nationwide out of over six hundred agents. Now with Harcourts since mid 2008 I have been consistently recognized as one of the top 10% of agents within Canterbury. With Harcourts 400 plus other agents having access to your property when it goes into the system and with my success you can be assured of a great result. I pride myself on continuing the standard of excellence that I created for myself fifteen years ago upon entering the real estate business. If integrity, consistency and initiative are important to you, your best choice is to call me today.

Rob White

REAL ESTATE AGENTS WITH HEART Helping Sellers & Buyers "City Wide" Selling or buying real estate is an exciting time. You can see the future wide open, a world teeming with possibility. It’s a time for making fresh connections, for finding a rewarding new path in life. With each and every relationship we make in this business we get to experience much the same feeling. It’s why we love what we do… and why we wouldn’t trade it for anything. Real estate, first and foremost, is about the client. It’s a mindset encapsulated in our personal vision statement " It’s not about us, it’s about you ” This approach is backed by how we get work, which is mostly by referral. We don’t door-knock and we don’t believe in the excesses of self- promotion. Quite simply ,people believe in us and are more than willing to recommend and re-use our skills and experience. These skills are greatly enhanced by our ability to work off each other’s strengths. Nobody can be everything to everyone. However, with the combination of a vivacious, outgoing woman and an empathetic, grounded man, you can get the best of both worlds. This bond is a reason why we connect with people from all walks of life — and why we enjoy it so much. When we’re not working our favourite pastime is catching up with friends and family. Quite simply, we spend our time on people… and the rewards are huge. we get to connect with them during a sometimes — stressful time and provide a dependable, professional service. Then we get to watch as their dreams take flight. There are many different ways to achieve results in real estate. You can be flashy and dazzle people with elaborate jargon. You can wheel and deal with intricate complexity. Or you can excel on an innate enjoyment for helping others — you can work on a passion for achieving the dreams of your clients. That’s how we do it. For you.

Robert Down

Originally from Auckland, Robert has lived in Christchurch since 1999 and resides in Somerfield. Robert has had a vast array of work experience: banking, zoo-keeping, horse training, concrete laying and freezing working being just some of his achievements. His personal interests include rugby league, where he is on the Junior Committee for Sydenham Swans Rugby League, reading, church, cycling with his son, horse racing (he has been an owner and trainer), walks in the park with his grand-daughter and spending time with family and friends. Robert has been in real estate for two and a half years, starting with First National in Beckenham where he was consistently top seller for the two years he was there. He recently joined the Harcourts Barrington office, where he believes he can provide the best possible personal service, combined with the best administrative and technological backing. Robert is passionate about real estate and has long held an interest in it: having bought and sold property since purchasing his first home at 22 years of age. Just some of the attributes he brings to his field are honesty and a caring nature, along with the ability to relate well to all sorts of people. He is a good listener and communicator and a driven negotiator. His job is to market your property to find the buyers who will pay the most and with his combination of experience, skill and energy, this is a task he is extremely worthy of.

Sandy White

REAL ESTATE AGENTS WITH HEART Helping Sellers & Buyers "City Wide" Selling or buying real estate is an exciting time. You can see the future wide open, a world teeming with possibility. It’s a time for making fresh connections, for finding a rewarding new path in life. With each and every relationship we make in this business we get to experience much the same feeling. It’s why we love what we do… and why we wouldn’t trade it for anything. Real estate, first and foremost, is about the client. It’s a mindset encapsulated in our personal vision statement " It’s not about us, it’s about you ” This approach is backed by how we get work, which is mostly by referral. We don’t door-knock and we don’t believe in the excesses of self- promotion. Quite simply ,people believe in us and are more than willing to recommend and re-use our skills and experience. These skills are greatly enhanced by our ability to work off each other’s strengths. Nobody can be everything to everyone. However, with the combination of a vivacious, outgoing woman and an empathetic, grounded man, you can get the best of both worlds. This bond is a reason why we connect with people from all walks of life — and why we enjoy it so much. When we’re not working our favourite pastime is catching up with friends and family. Quite simply, we spend our time on people… and the rewards are huge. we get to connect with them during a sometimes — stressful time and provide a dependable, professional service. Then we get to watch as their dreams take flight. There are many different ways to achieve results in real estate. You can be flashy and dazzle people with elaborate jargon. You can wheel and deal with intricate complexity. Or you can excel on an innate enjoyment for helping others — you can work on a passion for achieving the dreams of your clients. That’s how we do it. For you.

Sharon Wilson

I generally specialise in residential sales Christchurch wide. I have 15 years of experience in Real Estate, starting at Harcourts in Nelson. I have achieved my Branch Managers Certificate in Real Estate and have achieved $75M in sales. I was also No. 1 top sales person for Harcourts Beckenham for 12 years and was the first Sales consultant inducted into it’s "Hall of Fame". My greatest strength is to market and negotiate contracts making my clients feel relaxed and comfortable and excited with great results. I play tennis, love walks, reading and overseas travel. I also like shows, musicals and entertaining, dancing, fishing, gardening, scrap booking and spending time with my family. I am the very proud Nonna to 6 beautiful grandchildren – 4 girls and 2 boys.

Shaun Stockman

Shaun has sold all sectors of real estate in Christchurch for the last 10 years. It won't take you long to detect his passion for people and property. Shaun has ranked in Harcourts New Zealand Top 50 and Canterbury Top 20 in recent years, and was ranked Rookie in the first year of his real estate career. Shaun works in partnership with his brother Eamonn. Shaun and Eamonn handle all types of real estate and pride themselves on attention to detail in every transaction. Versatile in all aspects of real estate.

Tekla & Bill Kridle

Wayne Schist

“Buying or selling property can be one of the biggest things we do in our lives. It can be an exciting, emotional and sometimes stressful time while people are waiting for all the pieces to fall into place. I see my role as putting the pieces together smoothly and ensuring the process is as stress free as possible." A born and bred Cantabrian, Wayne comes into the Real Estate industry after almost 30 years as an automotive refinisher. “Dealing with a wide range of clients in the past has given me a great insight into how to provide the best possible customer service and I’ve learned a great deal about individual needs and expectations.” With a high level of honesty and integrity, Wayne’s main focus is to provide his customers with outstanding service and to keep them informed every step of the way. His philosophy is simple: Preparation + Attention to Detail = The Perfect Finish

Wendy Coster

"Providing individual property solutions with knowledge and respect." Wendy Coster In The Pursuit of Excellence Wendy manages all vendor relationships personally and uses her creativity and marketing experience to profile properties like they’ve never been seen before, match this with a friendly, honest, trusting manner and wonderful communication skills. Wendy will endeavour to take the pain out of the buying process by holding our buyers hands from start to finish, offering quality and personal service. Also offering as much information and support as she possibly can, for FREE. Together with the Harcourts team providing expert advice all designed to simplify the process for you. Wendy makes sure that in everything she does for you, she places herself in YOUR shoes, rather than making her commission cheque her priority. Whether you buy or sell through Wendy, you will fee that you have received tangible benefits throughout the whole process. “Wendy was outstanding, specifically her sincerity, her friendliness and her desire to make the best of the situation both for her vendor and the purchaser. It was and remains a pleasure to deal with her. After three months of dealing with another firm, she was the best by far. "We will recommend her and when, if need be, we will come back to her for future business”. Dave Ford

Winton Royds

How many agents do you know who have been selling real estate in Christchurch for 43 years as Winton Royds has done. He sells a wide range of property and locations. His many clients trust his implicitly and know he is energetic and results orientated.