Westgate

Carolynn Fay James

It’s all about the plan and the execution of the plan. Although many salespeople simply seek a “listing” of a property, Carolynn likes to look further ahead and talk about how we reach the target - that being the best price for what is likely to be your most valuable asset - not simply securing the “listing” and hoping for the best. When dealing with Carolynn you will always have choices involving the various methods of marketing your home or indeed a combination of these to achieve the ultimate result. Once the plan is agreed, then the activity and constant communication begins until you receive an offer that is acceptable to you. Carolynn’s years of experience will ensure that buyers are encouraged to maximize their offers in order to secure their new home and in doing so provide an excellent result for her vendors. Within Harcourts, New Zealand’s largest Real Estate company, awards don’t come easy given the large number of salespeople within the organization, but Carolynn continues to collect awards and accolades for her work and commitment as her career progresses. With Carolynn’s experience and marketing expertise she can adapt to work in any economic climate and refuses to blame “The Market” as an excuse for non-performance. An initial consultation with Carolynn can only open your mind as to the options available to you as a prospective vendor - some valuable advice at no cost.

Graeme Kerridge

Graeme is a member of the sales team at Harcourts Westgate and is a licensed residential sales consultant. Over the last 30 years Graeme has been involved in the management and marketing of various businesses in New Zealand. Graeme started as an Account Manager in 1975 for Arthur Ellis & Co. before being appointed to the position of Sales & Marketing Manager for an upholstery manufacturer. Here, amongst other successful marketing activities, he was part of the team that produced and planned a television advertising campaign, with stunning results, boosting unit sales by almost 600 units. After some 4 years Graeme decided to set up a successful company in the manufacture of lounge suites, which entailed design, planning and manufacturing. In 1986 he joined the AMP Society as an advisor on investment, insurance and superannuation. After the experience in the insurance and finance market, Graeme saw an opportunity to start one of the early mortgage brokerages dealing with most of the lending institutions. For the past 18 years Graeme has been coaching and consulting with the business to assist them to perform at higher levels of efficiency and improving cash flow and profitability. This in turn helped to make the business easier to manage and to maintain its level of competitiveness. Graeme has a keen interest in most sports, and currently enjoys golf at the age group level. He says Golf has a tremendous challenge to it, in being able to improve, even at this stage in life. “I have enjoyed success and compare this with many other parts of life.”

Peter Webb

Peter has been in the Real Estate industry since June 1996. Before entering Real Estate Peter was self employed running his own butchery business for 25 years where he learnt the skill of satisfying clients wants and needs. Peter works with his wife Diane, with over 40 years married life behind them. You have one stable individual who can provide honest, professional advice and service for his clients. Peter and Diane live in Massey and have been in the same home for 30 years. Peter has completed his National diploma in Real Estate business, has ARENZ status and is a licensed Real Estate consultant REAA 2008.

Pia Saxton

When you are looking for a consultant to market your property, what is it you need? Someone that we can relate to, someone that we can be comfortable with, someone that has experience and someone we can trust. Pia believes she is in the people business, not just selling bricks and mortar. With her ability to relate to people, her innate people skills and easy accommodating nature, mixed with a solid business acumen and that natural affinity with the property market, makes her perfectly placed to achieve those premium prices for our vendors. These same skills have made her an accomplished coach for Riding for the Disabled, achieving the most prestigious SPARKS coaching award as Coach of the Year. Pia is a consistent high achiever, having achieved the following awards numerous times, top auction lister, top exclusive lister, top salesperson and this year achieving top quarterly salesperson for Westgate branch. “ You are in good hands with Pia Saxton”

Shalery Raynes

First starting in Real Estate in 1988, Shalery has a wealth of experience in the industry. Shalery prefers face to face old fashioned Real Estate and is always in contact with her clients, keeping both her purchaser’s and vendors updated with the latest listings and feedback. Shalery’s main goal is to always get the top price for her vendors and she never hesitates to go that extra mile to ensure her vendor’s get top dollar. Having always lived in West Auckland, Shalery’s knowledge of this area is second to none and she is always up to date on what is happening in the marketplace.

Sue Cook

With over 20 years sales and marketing experience, Sue has a wealth of experience plus knowledge from many years residence in Nor-West Auckland. See her website for more details and client testimonials. www.suecook.harcourts.co.nz

Warrick Bailey

12 years proven sales success 100’s of local homes sold Professional reputation second to none Vendor focused Supported by NZ’s largest realtor Since first joining Harcourts in 1999 after a career in the NZ Police, people appreciate Warrick’s genuine manner and easy effective style. Longevity in real estate with the same company and office is a rarity requiring real commitment and loyalty, values that underline Warrick’s approach to real estate. Working closely with Vendors to provide great personal service has past clients and their referrals forming the bulk of his business. People feel confident and place trust in Warrick's ability to achieve the best outcome for them. Being part of a top performing team frequently recognized nationally within the Harcourts Group emphasises the additional support you will receive when listing your property with him. Local Knowledge Warrick having grown up and worked in the West Auckland area for the greater part of his life is a wealth of local knowledge and able to emphasis the features of your locality.

Grace O'Neill

Helen Dong

Jenny-Lee Thomson

Jenny-Lee joined the Hobsonville Realty team in 2004 as Saturday Administrator for the Hobsonville office. She spent one year travelling in Asia and studying in Japan from mid 2007 to mid 2008. Upon returning to New Zealand, Jenny-Lee rejoined Hobsonville Realty as Hobsonville Saturday Administrator again, until November 2009 when she began as the full time Office Administrator for the new Westgate office (Opened May 2010). Jenny-Lee studied Japanese language, Asian business & culture, and language studies at Unitec Institute of Technology for 4 years and graduated early 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts degree (Japanese Language major). After studying for 4 years and living in Japan, Jenny-Lee is fluent in Japanese and has many interests relating to Japanese business and culture. Jenny-Lee is responsible for answering incoming phone calls and greeting incoming clients at the Westgate office and she always does so in a professional and welcoming manner. She is also responsible for assisting manager Steve Hay and Westgate Sales consultants administratively. Being employed in a frontline office position with Hobsonville Realty since 2006, Jenny-Lee has dealt with a wide range of clientele and Real Estate personnel, and manages the huge variety of incoming enquiries from the front desk. She has consequently developed excellent customer service skills and a detailed knowledge of Real Estate. Her organization and attention to detail teamed with her knowledge of database management, and skills in desktop publishing, makes her ideal for her position and adds great strength to the Westgate team. Jenny-Lee feels privileged to be a part of Hobsonville Realty and looks forward with enthusiasm to lots of success for the Harcourts Westgate office.

Peter Webb

Peter has been in the Real Estate industry since June 1996. Before entering Real Estate Peter was self employed running his own butchery business for 25 years where he learnt the skill of satisfying clients wants and needs. Peter works with his wife Diane, with over 40 years married life behind them. You have one stable individual who can provide honest, professional advice and service for his clients. Peter and Diane live in Massey and have been in the same home for 30 years. Peter has completed his National diploma in Real Estate business, has ARENZ status and is a licensed Real Estate consultant REAA 2008.

Pia Saxton

When you are looking for a consultant to market your property, what is it you need? Someone that we can relate to, someone that we can be comfortable with, someone that has experience and someone we can trust. Pia believes she is in the people business, not just selling bricks and mortar. With her ability to relate to people, her innate people skills and easy accommodating nature, mixed with a solid business acumen and that natural affinity with the property market, makes her perfectly placed to achieve those premium prices for our vendors. These same skills have made her an accomplished coach for Riding for the Disabled, achieving the most prestigious SPARKS coaching award as Coach of the Year. Pia is a consistent high achiever, having achieved the following awards numerous times, top auction lister, top exclusive lister, top salesperson and this year achieving top quarterly salesperson for Westgate branch. “ You are in good hands with Pia Saxton”

Tim Luo