Bishopdale

Cheryl Wright

Cheryl has proven herself as a very successful sales consultant, being recently awarded "No 1 Salesperson" and top "Auction Lister" for Vision Real Estate 2011/2012, and awarded "30th in Canterbury" for 2011/2012 and "No 9 in Canterbury" for the 3rd quarter of 2011. She was "No 2 Salesperson" for Vision Real Estate Ltd 2010/2011, and was "No 1 Salesperson" for Vision Real Estate Ltd 2009/2010 and also obtained the "Client Service Award" that year. Cheryl has very strong values, honesty, integrity and trustworthiness. Add to that strong marketing and negotiating skills and you have a true professional. Cheryl is totally committed, very patient and listens to her client’s needs. She is persistent without being pushy and constantly keeps in touch. She has a never give up attitude. You can be assured of an enthusiastic and motivated real estate professional that is looking after your total needs when you work with Cheryl. She understands making a real estate decision can be one of the most important decisions you can make in your life time and also the importance of knowing the history behind the person you chose as your real estate professional. Cheryl is very proud to have spent many years being involved in the sales and service industry working in banking. This has given her a foundation of quality customer service.

Claire Reid

She is honest She has empathy She is passionate about 'doing' the best for her clients and is unrelenting with her negotiating skills. Claire Reid’s six plus years in real estate has given her the necessary experience to listen and advise buyers and sellers of the options available to them. She has the ingredients of a caring real estate agent. The personal side of her life involves family, friends, travel, gardening and reading. Meet her and you will notice ‘the difference.’

Debbie Gordon

Ask Debbie Gordon what is important to her as a top salesperson and she doesn’t even pause - “Being honest and listening to my client’s needs,” is her reply. “I love matching people with houses, there’s such satisfaction in that for me”, says Debbie. And it doesn’t stop there. The ongoing support after a deal is done is an important part of my service. There are many questions when making a real estate transaction and I am there to help anytime of the day or night. Market trends change constantly and as part of my business I provide as much information on the current facts and figures. “I am now in my 16th year of Real Estate and the number of referrals and clients who keep coming back is a testament to my success”.

Debbie Johnstone AREINZ

Debbie is an integral part of the inspirational and motivating force behind the Vision Team. Her goal is to ensure the expectations of every Vision client are realised. Always one to lead by example, she practices the Vision philosophy of 'professionalism without compromising the personal touch.' Debbie manages Visions' team of highly skilled and talented sales consultants and administration staff.

Gloria Laird

Gloria Laird is vivacious and works for her clients with a friendly, outgoing manner, where professionalism and confidence are always to the fore. She is unrelenting in her wish to make their dreams become a reality, and conscientiously strives to achieve the best results for her clients – this is reflected in the success she has gained. Gloria has worked in real estate since 1987 - with particular interest in the North Christchurch area. She joined Harcourts because of their systems, and the technology in place to benefit her clients. Her interests are focused on family, friends, music and healthy living. She organises her time to balance these with her position as a Harcourts team member. Gloria is enthusiastic, hard-working and gets results. She is an obvious choice to help clients achieve their goals.

John Milne

With a background in the New Zealand Police and the business world, John Milne brings a full skill package to Harcourts Vision. He began his working career with the police including some years in the CIB, which called on his investigative skills and honed his careful attention to detail and documentation. Then came a career in the business world where he created a successful marketing company, which worked with many corporates including prominent national advertising agencies. John has been involved in sales most of his life and worked part time for several years as a tutor in sales and marketing with the New Zealand Institute of Management, experiences which further strengthened his networking, negotiation and public relations skills. Highly motivated and results driven, he has a high level of integrity. John will listen carefully and then act in the best interests of his clients. His problem-solving abilities bring about successful conclusions. John has been to the forefront of many major fundraising events over the years, showing the same passion and commitment he does for his own career. He is a member of the Papanui Rotary Club and enjoys sport, having recently rekindled his passion for road cycling. John’s favourite quote: “A man’s word is his bond and you cannot buy integrity.” Give John a call today, you will be pleasantly pleased you did!

John Stack

JOHN is University educated with a B.A. from Canterbury University. Originally from the West Coast with which he still retains strong ties, John has been successfully selling real estate since 1988. He has been a team member at Harcourts Vision since the doors first opened in 1989, and has consistently been among it’s top achievers - his numerous performance awards attest to this. The ability to creatively list and market your home so that it is presented in its best possible light to an increasingly ‘choosy’ buyers market comes naturally to this real estate professional. He is also an expert negotiator. Getting a written offer on your property is one thing - negotiating with buyer and seller to a point where both parties are happy to sign on the dotted line is another - John gets to this point smoothly and constructively. His business is largely repeat business - only satisfied customers come back for more! REAL estate is a ‘people’ business and John is a ‘people’ person - the perfect combination!

Karon Miller

With a strong background in sales prior to entering real estate, Karon continues to have an enormous focus on results and achievements, so it was no surprise that in her first year alone she achieved Top Salesperson for the months of June, July, October and November. Karon has the skill of being a good communicator with a direct and honest approach and this has enabled her to make the buying and selling process as stress free as possible. She acknowledges that no two properties or clients needs are alike. With her high level of motivation and enthusiasm Karon has built good relationships and her repeated referrals from satisfied clients is living proof of her ability to help clients achieve their goals - results every time.

Malcolm Cameron

Malcolm Cameron is a breath of fresh air to the Real Estate industry. His unassuming manner and keen sense of humour are two characteristics you will enjoy while doing buisiness with him. His achievements as Harcourts Canterbury Rookie of the year for 2007/8 is a testament to his hard work and dedication to achieving results. With over 5 years experience in the industry and over 100 sales transactions, he feels he has the skills to deal with most issues that arise. Malcolm has a strong foundation base of business and people skills which aid his success; he prides himself on good old fashioned listening skills and therefore is able to understand his client's property goals. You can feel confident in using Malcolm to get results whether you are buying or selling... call him today!

Mary-Ann Windle

Having recently returned to Christchurch after three years away, Mary-Ann has joined the team at Harcourts Vision. With determination, exceptional service and a passion for real estate Mary-Ann Windle is committed to achieve the best result for her clients. This combined with thirteen years of experience in the industry makes her the perfect choice when it comes to buying or selling property. Friendly, motivated and a proven achiever Mary-Ann is able to relate to people from all backgrounds. She is a great communicator who listens closely to understand what each individual client wants to achieve. After a successful sales career in Australia and New Zealand Mary-Ann is again thriving in real estate’s variety and challenge. Mary-Ann is down to earth, hard working and professional to deal with. Her sense of humour and perseverance are real strengths when it comes to building trust and achieving real estate sales success.

Read Woolman

Since becoming involved in the Real Estate Industry in 1985, Read Woolman has enjoyed outstanding success in transacting the sales of properties all over the city. Over the years he has featured in the Harcourts top 20 salespeople, a sure sign of hard work and professionalism. Renowned for his honesty and integrity, Read has an unwavering commitment and loyalty to his clients. This is demonstrated by the fact that the majority of his business is generated from old clients returning or referring friends, an acknowledgement of their total satisfaction. To commit your property to Read is a sure way of knowing that a true professional who knows the industry well is about to embark on a path which will see your home successfully marketed and sold.

Sandy Sladen

A history of success has accompanied Sandy to Harcourts Vision Real Estate. Having previously owned and operated her own successful business for 21 years she brought with her a wealth of experience in marketing and sales. Passionate about what she does reflects in her personal real estate experiences she shares with her husband Jon, having over the years built, designed, renovated and redecorated their properties extensively. Sandy has a strong focus on results and in the 7 years she has been with the Vision team she has sold over $50 million of Real Estate. She regularly features in the Top Agent awards not only in her office but has also achieved recognition in the top 50 in the Canterbury region and nationally in the Top 100 agents for Harcourts New Zealand. She also has recently been appointed Auction Focus Co-Ordinator for the Vision office, a role she has embraced. It is true dedication, exceptional customer service and focusing on clients needs and wants that has contributed to Sandy's success in such a short time. With her endless energy, enthusiasm and sense of fun you can be assured of a Top Quality Experience.

Sharron Comber AREINZ

When Sharron joined Harcourts’s 6 years ago, along with 10 years previous experience in real estate she was already a most successful agent. Building up a very strong and loyal client base there is nothing more satisfying to her than working together to achieve your goals. Sharron enjoys making changing homes as stress-free as possible for her clients. It’s about caring for people, finding out what they want to achieve, the time frame involved, where they want to go and how she can get them there. Sharron believes a good real estate agent needs to have empathy with clients and display openness, honesty and integrity. Not surprisingly, clients say she is a good listener and guides them in their decision making. Continuous referrals from satisfied clients are testimony to her abilities, attitude and communication skills which in turn relates to outstanding results. Sharron’s commitment to real estate has seen her complete management papers to gain her Associate Membership of the Real Estate Institute (AREINZ) status along with Property Management Accreditation. When the time comes to sell your house Sharron recommends you approach someone with the necessary skills to attract top dollar for your property.

Sonia Stott AREINZ

Sonia Stott loves what she does. You will see it in her professionalism, her warmth and enthusiasm, and her commitment to always achieve the best for her clients. A natural talent for clear communication combined with keen organisational skills, Sonia enjoys working with people from all walks of life. She is highly motivated, creative in finding solutions, and as her many clients have found she will do what it takes to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible. She appreciates that for many people property is their single greatest asset and that its purchase or sale must always be handled in a professional and skilled manner. You will benefit from Sonia’s marketing expertise and sound knowledge of the property market. And you will know what is happening every step of the way. She has a strong focus on results and is consistently amoung the top performers in her office. Sonia’s commitment to her real estate career has seen her undertake tertiary study over and above her salespersons’ qualifications. In 2004 she completed her real estate management papers through Massey University and has attained Associate Membership of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (AREINZ). She also has a sound knowledge of the home building and renovating process, property as an investment, and draws on 13 years’ experience with Harcourts Group in corporate communications, marketing, and conference management. Your needs and aspirations will always be Sonia’s priority and she will guide you through the buying and selling process in a professional, friendly and relaxed manner. Her energy and sense of humour will also help make your real estate experience a celebration of achieving your property goals.

Sue Barrell

With over 8 years in the Real Estate Industry, Sue has gained extensive knowledge for both the buying and selling process. Her consistent achievements see her ranked amongst the Top Agents within her office. This year succeeding at No 3 for 2011/2012 for Harcourts Vision. Sue understands and highly values the trust and care required with looking after your "Most Valued and Loved Asset" and treats the process with utmost care and attention to detail. Sue's strong relationship with her clients is at the very heart and core of her business, her nurturing abilities insure that her clients come back time and time again with the feeling that they and their interests have been well catered for and looked after. Successfully buying and selling real estate is mostly about fulfilling people’s needs, dreams and aspirations. Sue’s ability to “follow through” and help bring those dreams to reality is consistently demonstrated. Trust, honesty and integrity remain Sue’s personal hallmarks, as she brings excellence to her clients in all aspects of the selling process. Sue is highly motivated and 100% committed to client satisfaction and results. One of Sue’s main strengths is her ability to enhance the visual presentation of your home, resulting in more money for you! Sue has the capacity to make small changes for a big impact. With an eagle eye for detail and a flair for interior design and layout, Sue has advised and helped many of her clients with helpful practical tips and ideas adding value to the presentation of their homes. She is well aware you have “one chance to make a first impression”.

Sue Norriss

In these days of busy, fast-paced lifestyles, Sue has one aim in mind - to make buying or selling your home as stress-free as possible. Successful real estate is based upon building excellent working relationships, and achieving excellent results for clients, and that is her strong focus. She listens to her clients, gets to know them, identifies the things that are important to them, and then does her very best to fulfil them. Her service is based on old-fashioned values - courtesy, honesty, integrity and hard work. Sue ensures her clients are kept fully informed along the way, and her personal attributes of being a good listener, communicator and having a strong focus on client satisfaction make Sue the ideal person to work with to help you achieve your goals.

Graham Johnstone

Graham had over 30 years experience in many aspects of the daily running of our national airline including dealing with the public, liaising with other carriers and the various interests involved at the airport. This gives him an insight into dealing with both our tenants and property investors and achieving the best for both parties and leaving them wiht the feeling that they have been professionally treated. Graham successfully ran his own property maintenance business and now brings that expertise as well into property management to help owners and tenants. He can easily advise owners of the requirements of maintenance being requested and also repair any small tasks while carrying out the routine inspections. Graham enjoys sport and is still actively competing in interclub athletics while still finding the time to watch family play rugby and cricket.

Tracey Cooper

Tracey has experience in Office Administration and Personal Assistant roles for both large and small firms, including a family run acoustics company. Tracey joined Harcourts in March 2008 as part time Personal Assistant to a top sales consultant. It was the need to increase her hours working that led to the move to Property Management in October 2010 within the same Harcourts office in Bishopdale. Tracey is a valued member of the team, providing personal assistance to the property managers. Our systems and procedures form the core of our property managment operation and Tracey has a superior understanding of our systems, service and organisation. She ensures the whole team provides excellent service to our clients and is always able to be contacted when the property managers are out of the office.

Janice Dawson

Jenni Hague

Pauline Tangney

Shirlea Schembri