Queenstown

Carl Johnston

As any couple knows, all great marriages are based on give and take, and Vanessa and Carl’s is no exception – She gives him the listings she’s secured and he takes them off and sells them, simple! And their results speak for themselves which, in truth they have to because Carl and Vanessa don’t go in for a lot of self-publicity. Neither do they believe in calling a spade an earth-inverting implement – they tell it like it is, delivering vendors the no-nonsense facts as they stand, good or bad, and they’ve discovered from long experience that’s a popular and effective way to do business. It’s something they’ve learned from their own involvement in property and investment over the years – silk purses out of sows’ ears, wolves in sheeps’ clothing, mutton dressed as lamb and a whole variety of other hackneyed animal metaphors don’t cut the mustard, bring home the bacon or keep the wolf from the door. And like the man who can’t pronounce his ‘F’, ‘S’ or ‘Th’ sounds, you can’t say fairer than that.

Damian Petre

Damian has a strong sales and marketing background having been employed in marketing and business development in Auckland and the UK. In recent times he has gained award winning recognition for his achievements, this success he attributes to the development of superior systems, market knowledge and strong brand support. Damian has joined forces with his father John Petre to offer a team approach further satisfying the needs of their growing client base. Damian’s marketing background will compliment John’s 16 years of industry experience allowing them to cater for the increasingly sophisticated expectations of the modern day property buyers and sellers. Visit Damian's website at: www.damianpetre.harcourts.co.nz

Deni Bevin

Born and raised in the magical Queenstown valley I have a passion for the area that is more than skin-deep, this place is in my blood! After representing New Zealand at an international sporting level for over a decade, I now focus my abundant energy on the marketing and sale of Queenstown property. Currently in my fifth year of real estate I draw on my extensive local knowledge, diverse client base, communication & negotiation skills, providing my clients with the personal & professional service they would expect from their chosen Real Estate Agent. I pride myself on being an honest, happy & hard working individual who is committed to providing the highest level of service.

Dwayne Turnbull

Like most Otago people Dwayne’s loved Queenstown from an early age so choosing to move here from his native Dunedin’s been something of a long-held ambition. Since those childhood holidays he’s been busy earning a Bachelor of Commerce with a marketing major, and travelling the world as a cricketer, an English teacher and in construction, building residential apartments and townhouses. It’s a great grounding for a property career and his qualifiactions and experience, coupled with a zest for working with people and a warm outgoing personality makes Dwayne the perfect addition to the Harcourts Queenstown team.

Harcourts Queenstowns Real Estate Ltd

Kirsty Sinclair

Recognised by Harcourts as being amongst the top agents across the country, Kirsty Sinclair has a proven track record as an award-winning agent, and a reputation for focusing on your needs. She’ll make real estate easy for you! If you’re looking for a top-performer in Queenstown real estate then look no further. Kirsty can deliver you actual results through her superior systems and service. Her success has been achieved through a thorough understanding of the Queenstown property market and an emphasis on delivering unsurpassed service to each and every one of her clients. Kirsty says “A great real estate experience is actually very easy. You should always work with an agent who has your best interests at heart. They must have the skills and experience to bring you a successful result. Each client I work with has different needs, and they all deserve individual attention from me, personally. I’d love to assist you with any real estate requirements – whether you’re buying or selling”. Kirsty keeps delivering results. And the best part? Her clients are happy! Have a look for yourself - see what Kirsty's clients say about her on the ‘Testimonials’ page on her website www.kirstysinclair.co.nz “You deserve the very best service and results, so ask a proven performer to achieve that.” Kirsty’s Awards: Top 3 Harcourts Central Otago Region 2009 Top 100 Harcourts New Zealand 2009

Lauren Warwick

Lauren Warwick has been a highly successful property consultant at Harcourts in Queenstown, continuously achieving outstanding results. She previously worked at the frontline of the travel and airline industry and is adept at caring for and understanding her clients' needs. Lauren understands that a home is more than cladding and that her client's real estate experience must be comfortable, as well as achieving the desired result.

Michelle McElrea (Stalker)

Michelle brings a fresh approach to Real Estate with her committed, enthusiastic and friendly attitude. Her in depth knowledge of modern day technology helps bring a new generation into the property market, keeping things simple, yet professional. She first came to work in Queenstown in 1997 and joined Harcourts Queenstown Real Estate over 4 years ago. Michelle enjoys dealing with people and takes pride in fulfilling Buyers and Sellers needs. In her spare time Michelle enjoys a variety of recreational sports including netball for the Harcourts Queenstown team. She is a great advocate for Queenstown and loves talking to her clients about what a wonderful place Queenstown is to live.

Peter Bennetts

Peter is a 3rd generation local having attended school here in Queenstown. He then completed his building apprenticeship and qualified as a carpenter before taking on the roll of Mountain Manager for both Coronet Peak and Remarkables Ski Areas where he remained for 16 years. With over four years experience in the real estate industry, his local knowledge, carpentry background and residential and commercial real estate experience serve as a platform to help people achieve the best result for the sale and or purchase of their property. Peter is a keen outdoor sportsman having completed 7 Coast-to-Coasts, 4 Southern Traverse and various other multi-sport events.He is father to four beautiful daughters and currently lives in Belfast Terrace with his wife Keren and two young daughters Zoe and Polly

Richard Stringer

Richard moved from Auckland to Queenstown in 2001, and brings with him an extensive background in sales and marketing. Educated through AIT and Auckland University, Richard is qualified in engineering and marketing and has held sales and marketing positions with high profile companies such as Lion Nathan and NZ Safety. Real estate offers the opportunity to combine his people skills with his marketing skills to deliver results to his clients.

Rob Henderson

I started selling real estate in 1999. Thanks to my clients both past and present, I have enjoyed a successful career as a real estate consultant. From first time buyers purchasing their first property, to buying and selling some of the nicest properties in the district. I believe that most of my clients have had a positive experience with my services. I also believe that we are a team and everyone has to work and communicate together. Referrals have been a large part of my continued success, without the help of you, and your continued support in sending me your friends and families, my career would not flourish. As my past clients know I am enthusiastic about my career, I believe that to be good at what you do, you must have a strong sense of self belief, along with enduring commitment.

Shaun Casey

After ten years as a Tour Guide and an Expedition Leader throughout New Zealand, Europe, The Middle East and Africa Shaun has decided to settle in the Wakatipu. Spending four years in Queenstown with his passion for the mountains and love of the outdoors, Shaun believes The Southern Lakes is one of the most enticing places to live in the world. His success and easy transfer to tourism came from a background in the commercial and retail sales. Using his product knowledge and ability to openly communicate with clients, he is able to ensure that their specific needs and expectations are met to the highest standards.

Simon Hayes

Simon, his wife Ngaire and their three children have lived in Queenstown for 22 years, 14 years of which Simon has been involved in selling real estate in Queenstown. Simon is well known in town for his tireless support of community projects. He has spent two terms on Council, including three years as Deputy Mayor and a Committee Chairman. Also he has been the past President of the Lions, Chair of the Parish Council and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Queenstown Primary School. Today Simon is just as involved chairing both Abbeyfield House in Frankton & the Dalefield Water Supply Scheme. Ask Simon where he gets this energy from and he will tell you he is driven by helping people. So for local knowledge, expertise and help in real estate contact Simon.

Vanessa Sharp

Born and bred in London, Vanessa attained a degree from London University before starting her career in IT recruitment and head hunting. Vanessa moved to New Zealand in 1999 with now husband Carl Johnston. On arrival in Queenstown she worked in radio, television and print advertising in the fields of sales and copywriting then followed her dream and started an equestrian centre on their rural property in Gibbston Valley. Since the arrival of daughter Zoe, Vanessa finally realized she didn’t bounce as well as she once did and retired from the breaking in and training of young horses. The addition of Zoe to the family has definitely helped hone her already great skills in negotiation and deal making. Her straight talking and punctuality are attributes she lives by.

Warwick Osborne

From the first year of joining Harcourts Queenstown Warwick and Marie Osborne took out The Rookie of The Year Awards for Harcourts New Zealand and were Number One in the Harcourts Southern Region. The Osbornes provide a service level second to none and a very focused approach to their clients real estate requirements. The approach is very structured and based on meeting clients property objectives. In mid 2004 Megan Osborne joined the team giving The Osbornes the power of three and ensuring we had good support for our buying base. Our strong focus has been based on over 15 years of senior management experience in high profile companies in finance, marketing and sales throughout Asia Pacific and also a number of roles in retail. The Osbornes education includes a degree in Horticulture, post graduate in Commerce and qualifications in Accounting & Business. Their continued success saw them ranked in the Top 10 for Harcourts New Zealand for 06/07. When you engage The Osbornes you will get an extremely focused service level from a team with a wide skill base. Let us find you the property that is right for you or successfully market your property. We have the power of three to focus on your property objectives. Visit our website at: www.queenstown4sale.co.nz The Osbornes “We Move Property”