Kaiapoi

Amanda Smith

Amanda is originally from the UK, from a small village on the River Thames known as Goring-on-Thames, sixty miles outside of London - the famous ‘gap’ in the Chilterns, dating back to the Doomsday Book. Amanda now lives in Fernside where she indulges in a spare moment, her favourite pass-time, her horses; affectionately known as her “paddock children.” Community involvement is another part of Amanda's character and you will see her sharing her knowledge, using her array of skills and qualifications which she acquired from the British Horse and British Driving Society, with keen riders as and when she can. A 30 acre subdivision, which Amanda completed, has added another facet to her knowledge of real estate and coupled with her experience as a landlord in the UK, she has both the knowledge and expertise to help clients no matter what their needs, from developers to investors to 'lifestylers' to residential clients, buying or selling. With a focus on delivering high quality to her clients, Amanda is also highly motivated to give you her utmost service delivered with a friendly fun-loving, professional attitude, and looks forward to helping people to achieve their own desires and aspirations. "I truly believe that a partnership is sacred regardless of its origin", says Amanda, who prides herself on following a job through from start to finish, ensuring in no matter what she is doing that the best possible results are achieved, something that is sure to hold her in good stead throughout her real estate career.

Carole Morgan

Christina Summerhayes

With a career in sales, Christina now has changed her focus to Real Estate, working with the award winning team at Harcourts Twiss Keir Realty, Kaiapoi. Christina has lived in the North Canterbury area for around 15 years and is active within several community based programmes and contributes her time to gain of the local people. Christina is passionate about real estate and knows that it is not just about buildings or numbers, it is essentially about people and their needs and helping those people to achieve a dream. Her passion for the local area means that Christina’s knowledge is up to the minute; along with her bright personality and her commitment to her clients she strives for a successful result which will benefit you whether buying or selling. Testimonials “After having our property on the market with another agent for 9 months we were over open homes. Christina said she would like to sell it for us, within the week she had it sold! She was down to earth and is an asset to Harcourts, and someone who we would deal with again for sure.” Eric and Barbara Anderson “Special thanks to Christina for all her help getting us into our new home.” E Major-Johnston and J Atkinson "We are moving out of the area, otherwise we would use Christina for any future moves and would certainly recommend her to our friends." Bruce & Pam Smith "We entrusted the sale of our property to Christina with the added pressure of a very short time frame as we were moving overseas. We found Christina to be very professional and her knowledge of the local market was much appreciated. Christina answered any queries and questions we had in a most professional manner and kept us informed frequently both verbally and in email form about how everything was progressing. The open homes were always well organised and professional. Following an open home came prompt feedback from Christina on how the open homes had progressed. We certainly would recommend you talk to Christina if you are looking to put your property on the market. Thank you, Christina" Suzanne and Neil "Christina was very informative and helped myself and my husband a lot with selling our house. She kept us informed and up to date all the time. Christina was also very helpful as to us selling our house in Australia. She gave us some very helpful advice. Thankx Christina!" Trish & Nigel "Christina was excellent and really looked after me. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Christina." Wayne

Christine Watton

Prior to Real Estate, Christine was involved in the teaching profession, working mainly at the Intermediate School level while residing in Auckland and Hamilton. After moving to Blenheim, and subsequently Christchurch, her dual focus was the raising of her children, Jamie, Nathaniel and Jessica and being Personal Assistant to Ralph, her husband, in his Real Estate career. From there it was a natural progression for her to gain her Salespersons qualifications, utilise the experience she already had, and become involved in all facets of Real Estate. Since those early days, Christine has built up a reputation as a professional in the industry. Her pleasant manner, empathetic nature, and commitment, are but a few skills which she utilises in her day to day dealings with people. Any client of Christine’s can expect the utmost commitment and dedication to achieving the most desirable results for them.

Garry Cattermole

Garry has many years of working in the field of real estate. Over the years he has experienced many different markets and has learnt that what works today, may not work tomorrow. Garry believes the sale of a home takes place in a dynamic market where conditions are constantly changing. His strength is in keeping in touch with his clients and ensuring that they are always aware of the current market situation. Garry is very much a Kaiapoi person and has huge affection for the area. He can point to a lifetime of business and community involvement in the area as proof of this. He enjoys promoting Kaiapoi to people considering making their homes there, because he is very proud of the "Rivertown".

Geoff Barclay AREINZ

In the course of Geoff’s life he has always been going places. Initially because he co-owned and ran one of Christchurch’s main retail travel agencies, but lately its because he’s a member of Harcourts Twiss Keir Belfast office, bringing to it his significant communication and people skills, forged through many years of delivering exceptional service and commitment. Geoff has over eight years proven sales experience and more than 30m in settled sales with Harcourts Group. In addition to that he is a qualified real estate professional with REINZ (Associate of the Real Estate Institute of NZ), and has a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (Real Estate), from Massey University. Geoff has high business and personal ethics, and you can be assured you will always receive honest, reliable advice on buying or selling property. He prides himself on being trustworthy and with a high degree of integrity, which is why the majority of his business is from referrals and past clients. Combine his excellent communication, marketing and negotiation skills and Geoff will ensure that all your property requirements are not only met, but exceeded and that you too will feel that you are definitely going places.

Julie-Ann Brownlee

If you are looking for someone that is a good communicator, with a high level of integrity and trust who is guaranteed to provide exceptional personalised service, then look no further than Julie-Ann Brownlee. Julie-Ann is happily married to Paul and they have two sons, Sean 15 and Hamish 9. Julie-Ann has worked in the public service for over 20 years, both here in Christchurch and in Wellington. In 2010 Julie-Ann and Paul relocated back to Kaiapoi after an 18 year absence and bought a property in Moorcroft. During her time in the public service Julie-Ann developed her natural affinity with people, worked extensively with the public as a case officer and with corporate people as a Team Manager in a Head Office. She demonstrated a high level of integrity and trust and gained a reputation for getting things done. Not one to sit on her laurels, Julie-Ann studied to achieve her National Sales Certificate and attended the Harcourts Training Academy. Now as a licensed real estate sales consultant, Julie-Ann is fast becoming a property expert in the Kaiapoi North area. Julie-Ann’s smile and her ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life is something that really makes her stand out from the rest. The benefits for Julie-Ann’s clients and customers are the provision of high quality services including: (1) Provision of quality marketing and advertising programmes. (2) Provision of a high level of accountability. (3) Provision of a high level of integrity and trust. (4) A high level of focus to provide the “best possible price in the market” for the client. (5) Maintenance of a high level of communication with the client throughout the entire business transaction from start to finish. (6) Ensuring a strong, quality after sales service. (7) Adding value to the real estate transaction. Julie-Ann aims to provide exceptional customer service throughout the sale and purchase processes, so call her today she would love to meet you.

Mark Fuller

If you are considering selling or buying property, Mark would love to assist you. Mark will work for you to obtain the very best result in the current market. With over 16 years experience as a real estate professional Mark has a wealth of experience to call on and an in depth knowledge of the Kaiapoi market and the surrounding areas. Mark has consistently been placed in the top bracket of performing agents throughout his career. Mark sets high standards for himself, always trying to achieve the best possible results for all of his clients and his desire to achieve these results has never wavered. The desire to succeed, commitment, passion and reliability to get the job done are some of the skills Mark has learnt with his high achievements in rugby league, along with a combination of owning businesses and work experiences throughout his working life. Mark’s love of meeting and dealing with people from all walks of life, while being able to adapt a marketing plan to suit individual client needs, makes him an obvious choice when it comes to selling your home. Having worked with many repeat and referred clients over many years and having achieved over $75 million in sales, Mark feels nothing is more rewarding than the pleasure of seeing a buyer’s excitement or a client’s smile, having been advised that their sale has been successful.

Robyn Gauld

Robyn is in her sixrteenth year as a Real Estate professional with Twiss Keir Realty and can truly identify with her diverse clientele. Robyn is renowned for her extra efforts whether it’s before, during or after a real estate transaction. Her excellent knowledge of the market and her ability to negotiate at all levels has seen her business strengthen over the years with many clients referring friends and family. A dedicated professional with a high degree of integrity and many success stories for her clients, Robyn is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a Real Estate experience that is both professional and can deliver a result. When looking for an agent to work with, rest assured Robyn Gauld is a confident choice.

Christina Summerhayes

With a career in sales, Christina now has changed her focus to Real Estate, working with the award winning team at Harcourts Twiss Keir Realty, Kaiapoi. Christina has lived in the North Canterbury area for around 15 years and is active within several community based programmes and contributes her time to gain of the local people. Christina is passionate about real estate and knows that it is not just about buildings or numbers, it is essentially about people and their needs and helping those people to achieve a dream. Her passion for the local area means that Christina’s knowledge is up to the minute; along with her bright personality and her commitment to her clients she strives for a successful result which will benefit you whether buying or selling. Testimonials “After having our property on the market with another agent for 9 months we were over open homes. Christina said she would like to sell it for us, within the week she had it sold! She was down to earth and is an asset to Harcourts, and someone who we would deal with again for sure.” Eric and Barbara Anderson “Special thanks to Christina for all her help getting us into our new home.” E Major-Johnston and J Atkinson "We are moving out of the area, otherwise we would use Christina for any future moves and would certainly recommend her to our friends." Bruce & Pam Smith "We entrusted the sale of our property to Christina with the added pressure of a very short time frame as we were moving overseas. We found Christina to be very professional and her knowledge of the local market was much appreciated. Christina answered any queries and questions we had in a most professional manner and kept us informed frequently both verbally and in email form about how everything was progressing. The open homes were always well organised and professional. Following an open home came prompt feedback from Christina on how the open homes had progressed. We certainly would recommend you talk to Christina if you are looking to put your property on the market. Thank you, Christina" Suzanne and Neil "Christina was very informative and helped myself and my husband a lot with selling our house. She kept us informed and up to date all the time. Christina was also very helpful as to us selling our house in Australia. She gave us some very helpful advice. Thankx Christina!" Trish & Nigel "Christina was excellent and really looked after me. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Christina." Wayne

Courtney Nelson