Masterton

Andrew McMurdo

Born in Canada in 1987 was the start of my journey in this world, this ongoing journey has taken me many places around this world. Having lived in such places like Scotland, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Dubai (to name a few) and travelled everywhere in between. In 2003 I returned to the shores of New Zealand (having lived in Dunedin and Dargaville in the past) but this time it was Christchurch's time to have me. As I found out, Christchurch is the Mecca for rock climbing in New Zealand and I fell in love with the sport, it taught me many things about myself. The last 4 years that I was in Christchurch I was a qualified Abseil ropetech doing building repairs and general building maintenance. After the earthquakes, needless to say the job got a little more interesting (loved the added challenge though.) Property was always an interest of mine and when my property goals in Christchurch got shaken apart, the opportunity to join Prue Hamill and her amazing team at Harcourts arose and I couldn't turn it down. Having been to Masterton before (as my parents live here) I knew how beautiful the area was and my fiancee Laura and I jumped at the chance to get here! So that's the edited story of Andrew McMurdo. I can't wait to hear your story and help you reach your goals and property dreams! Contact me for a free appraisal: E: andrew.mcmurdo@harcourts.co.nz M: txt or call me on 021 0295 4866 P: call me on 0508 4 ANDREW

Ann McMurdo

Heather Pullar

Heather Pullar has come to Harcourts from a long career in client centered situations – from administration, to PA, to client centered therapy, to adult teaching, to property sales. She prides herself on her professional approach to her work, on being conscientious, and having integrity. A love affair with the Wairarapa lifestyle of - work in town, live in the country, play at the coast - is the basis of her enthusiasm for assisting others to to achieve their own lifestyle wish-list. Heather has honed her listening skills to a very high level, and knows that listening, clarifying, planning, deciding then acting, is the process that leads to results. Let Heather work this magic formula for you to assist with achieving your own lifestyle love affair, beginning with the perfect place to live. “Client centered – Results focused”

Ian Kiernan

Nihil Timendum Est (Fear Nothing) It took seven years from the first time I started looking until I managed to purchse my first property so apprectiate how hard it is to get your first home. With seven years' experience buying, renovating and renting out property I have gained investment experience and have now decided to make real estate a career. One of my favourite mottos is Nihil Timendum Est which means "fear nothing" and is a motto I wear with pride. I believe you can try and fail and learn but id you don't try you will never learn and never move forward. With a strong and supportive Tuhoe wife and four children under the age of six plus two stepdaughters I'm not lacking in motivation or strength to achieve results. More comfortable doing deals on the street than in an office let me bring my office to you and deal with you where you're comfortable. I need properties to sell so if you're looking to sell give me a yell and if you're looking to buy give me a try.

Karina Rosemergy

Karina Rosemergy is one of the highest performing sales consultants in Harcourts, regularly amongst the top achievers in her multi-office franchise and at regional and national level too. Based in Harcourts Masterton office, which is operated by Hamill Realty Ltd, Karina has achieved over $30,000,000.00 in settled sales during her real estate career to date and earned an excellent reputation in Masterton where she specialises in residential and lifestyle real estate marketing and sales. In real estate since April 2007, Karina is a highly-motivated and customer-focused real estate professional who is passionate about assisting her clients to achieve their property goals. With extensive experience and an impressive track record of success in the industry, outstanding market knowledge and superb communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills - all underpinned by the Harcourts brand, systems and support. Karina derives enormous satisfaction from the many referrals and recommendations from past clients and enjoys a very high percentage of repeat business. Key awards/achievements to date include: * New Zealand Top 100, October 2009 (Sales) * New Zealand Top 100, January 2010 (Sales) * New Zealand Top 100, December 2010 (Sales) * New Zealand Top 100, July 2011 (Sales) * New Zealand Top 100, August 2011 (Sales) * Top Twenty Sales Award-10th in Wellington Region July-September 2011 * Top Twenty Sales Award - 20th in Wellington Region October-December 2011 * Top Twenty Sales Consultant - 19th in Wellington Region 2011/2012 * Top Rural Consultant November 2012 in Wellington Region ´Listening to her clients´ needs, creating solutions, and achieving outstanding results are the entire focus of being a truly dedicated and passionate Consultant.´ Karina believes in ´going the extra mile´ to ensure her clients are satisfied. “Turning Dreams into Reality” BETTER IN BLUE...OPENING DOORS FOR YOU.

Mary McGuinness

Mary is a Real Estate Salesperson with Harcourts Hamill Realty Ltd MREINZ. Her goal is to assist people with the on selling of Coastal Property at Flat Point. After 29 years of living, farming and bringing up a family at Flat Point on the Wairarapa Coast, Mary is well informed and passionate about Wairarapa Coastal Property.

Prue Hamill AREINZ

Born and educated in Masterton Prue was the third generation to attend St Matthew’s Collegiate School. Her entire thirteen years of schooling was at St Matthews and so it was of no surprise that her daughters followed the family tradition .On leaving school she left the area and joined the New Zealand Army and became a commissioned Officer. “ The services had a huge impact on my life. We underwent continual training and worked together as a team, caring for one another as a large family. We were challenged and took personal responsibility knowing what was expected of us.” After resigning from the services Prue had various catering types of businesses and returned home to Masterton in 1984, as she wanted her children to enjoy extended family living and the environment within which she knew. “My grandmother was a very important part of my life. She was a very strong woman with wonderful values and I loved and respected her immensely.” Prue is very proud of the beauty and lifestyle Wairarapa offers. She considers herself very fortunate to have been born here. Prue is married to Paul who is a Director of Accord Plastics. They live a very busy lifestyle enjoying travel and sport. Prue sponsors many sports including the Harcourts Premier Netball team. She has four daughters, two step daughters and seven grandchildren, six of which are living locally. “ All my daughters have lived outside the Wairarapa so having them all return home has been absolutely wonderful.” Prue has always worked and her career paths have varied. Upon selling “Tellers Restaurant” in 1989 she decided to sell real estate and within the first year of sales Prue achieved national top 5% recognition. She became a Business Partner of another Brand and then in 1997 she purchased the Harcourts Wairarapa Franchise from Pat Mahony. Prue had huge respect for Pat and appreciated his behind the scene support until he tragically died in 1999. Pat had set up the first Harcourts Franchised office. There are now in excess of 640 offices and 180 nationally. In her 16th year of ownership she has a strong passion for the industry and believes in high standards with a personal hands on attitude. She has experienced all sorts of market conditions and has learnt to adapt. “ I work continually on how best we can provide our clients with better means of achieving top results.” High standards and strategic thinking is second nature to her. “Goal setting and business planning has us striving for exceptional results. Our clients come first and our values are based around doing the right thing! What is right for the client, will be right for the company, and in turn will be right for the salespeople. We are proud to be in a company where people come first. The Harcourts slogan GLOBAL . NATIONAL . LOCAL . YOU speaks for itself.” Harcourts is a strong and trusted Brand. “We are proud of our Brand and the difference we can make to the real estate transaction. The standards we set are high. For us it is the minimum standards being part of the Harcourts Promise. Getting out and improving on our standards, finding new challenges is exciting and enjoyable. Our business is all about people.” Prue has been a Licensed Auctioneer for the past 14 years. She has called in excess of 800 property auctions. In 2000 she was awarded Harcourts Wellington Region Auctioneer Champion 1999/2000. As an experienced auctioneer she advises all Harcourts clients before and during the auction process. Working alongside her consultants, Prue completes the package, providing that extra resource to compliment the consultants’ expertise, understanding theirs and most importantly the clients’ needs. She also has worked within the community calling Charity Auctions to raise funds for local groups and organizations. Prue is involved within the Community and has chaired school PTAs and Board of Trustees. She was part of the steering committee that established the local Army Cadet Unit and was then appointed the first Commanding Officer of that unit. She has served as the area representative of the Real Estate Institute and resided over various REINZ dispute hearings. She joined the Masterton Rotary Club in 1992 and was Club President in 2006/2007. The Company has sponsored numerous individuals, groups and organizations. Today they are pleased to support the Harcourts Foundation. Prue’s team know their job, “It’s all about people…giving excellent service, qualifying people’s needs, communicating by keeping people informed…..being great marketesr with top negotiation skills… and finally knowing the market and being honest.”

Rebecca Mellon

I was lucky enough to have been born and raised in Masterton, Wairarapa. I am the youngest of three girls. My mother (Prue) has distilled many attributes in me and all to this day show, passion, honesty, determination, setting personal high standards and achieving them (only to name a few). I have a wonderful step-father (Paul) who I have learnt that if I put my mind to something and believe in it then it will happen. My father (George) taught me the meaning of humour and to always look on the brighter side of life and that the glass is always half full! My family is extremely close-knit and mean the world to me. I was schooled at St Patrick’s primary school and went on to St Matthew’s Colligate. Right through my schooling I was involved in a wide variety of sports but had a love for athletics and netball. From a young age I was part of the Harcourts team, I started cleaning the offices after school and then went onto being an administrator in the weekend. After I finished school I lived in Wellington for a year and studied at Sir George Seymour College of Travel and Tourism. I graduated from there with distinction in Advanced Business, Travel and Tourism. I moved back to Masterton and was fortunate enough that a position was available as an administrator at Harcourts so grabbed the opportunity with two hands and started full time in 2007. Come end of 2008 my love of travel and wanting to reach out in the great unknown came into play and I decided (much to my families surprise) to have a year abroad and move to Bossey, France, a little village on the fringe of Geneva, Switzerland. I went over and was a full time, live in au pair (nanny) to Sebastian (3 years old) and Oscar (6 months). Mid 2009 I was given a great job opportunity working at the International Labour Organisation (a UN specialised agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights). My contract ended, end of 2009, and by this time I was ready to come home. I have a family who work in the industry and are passionate about real estate and I believe… “Real estate is in my blood!”

Sarah Brooking

Sarah has had wonderful success and has achieved many awards in the real estate industry since she started in real estate over ten years ago. High standards in client service and impeccable communication skills have enabled Sarah to benefit from a high percentage of repeat and referral business from both buyers and sellers. With extensive market knowledge and a keen understanding of the real estate market, Sarah is well respected by her clients and peers. Having lived in the Wairarapa for most of her life and with a long family history here, Sarah is a passionate advocate for the area and all it has to offer “We have everything we need right here in the Wairarapa, an unrivalled lifestyle, great schooling, beautiful countryside to enjoy, beaches closeby and we are right on Wellington’s doorstep but feel a world away from the city bustle”. When not selling property, Sarah loves to play and watch a variety of sports and has a passion for travel.

Steve Ogg

Steve has been a mainstay and a much respected member of the Harcourts team for the past 20 years. After a total of 39 years in customer service, Steve’s expertise at providing a professional, honest approach is obvious. Steve knows almost every home in Masterton and roadway throughout the Wairarapa, and his unfailing desire to make his clients happy is seen in the continuous referrals he receives. A passionate fisherman and duck shooter, Steve has a real passion for the Wairarapa and lives locally with his wife and two children.

Jolene Newbery

Julie Paine

Rebecca Mellon

I was lucky enough to have been born and raised in Masterton, Wairarapa. I am the youngest of three girls. My mother (Prue) has distilled many attributes in me and all to this day show, passion, honesty, determination, setting personal high standards and achieving them (only to name a few). I have a wonderful step-father (Paul) who I have learnt that if I put my mind to something and believe in it then it will happen. My father (George) taught me the meaning of humour and to always look on the brighter side of life and that the glass is always half full! My family is extremely close-knit and mean the world to me. I was schooled at St Patrick’s primary school and went on to St Matthew’s Colligate. Right through my schooling I was involved in a wide variety of sports but had a love for athletics and netball. From a young age I was part of the Harcourts team, I started cleaning the offices after school and then went onto being an administrator in the weekend. After I finished school I lived in Wellington for a year and studied at Sir George Seymour College of Travel and Tourism. I graduated from there with distinction in Advanced Business, Travel and Tourism. I moved back to Masterton and was fortunate enough that a position was available as an administrator at Harcourts so grabbed the opportunity with two hands and started full time in 2007. Come end of 2008 my love of travel and wanting to reach out in the great unknown came into play and I decided (much to my families surprise) to have a year abroad and move to Bossey, France, a little village on the fringe of Geneva, Switzerland. I went over and was a full time, live in au pair (nanny) to Sebastian (3 years old) and Oscar (6 months). Mid 2009 I was given a great job opportunity working at the International Labour Organisation (a UN specialised agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights). My contract ended, end of 2009, and by this time I was ready to come home. I have a family who work in the industry and are passionate about real estate and I believe… “Real estate is in my blood!”