Creating happiness: Joe Laing Mike Pero Real Estate
“There are two things in particular that I enjoy about having a career in real estate,” says Joe Laing, sales consultant and franchise owner with Mike Pero Real Estate. “That’s the diversity of the job – every day is different – and meeting and developing strong relationships with people. I really like seeing […]
Moving with the times: Total Realty
For 10 years, Total Realty has helped Cantabrians buy and sell property by “cutting costs, without cutting corners”. Celebrating the company’s anniversary recently, founder Rachael Cone reflected on how vast changes in the real estate market inspired this new business model. With a strong belief that industry commission rates were unjustified, Total Realty […]
Classic Country Masterpiece: Harcourts
“It’s truly an honour to be entrusted with the sale of such a standout property.”, real estate specialist Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts is referring to the unique and magnificent property on West Coast Road, Yaldhust that she is currently marketing and which goes to auction on Wednesday 14 November. “The 760 square metre house […]
The best move you can make: Grassam Real Estate
Selling your home is a personal business and the tight-knit team at Grassam Real Estate understands that. “We’re all about the individual touch, and with a combined 70 plus years’ experience, we focus on working for you to get the best deal that we can,” owner Juline Grassam says. “We are a boutique business for […]
On top of the world: We chat to the number one Harcourts sales consultant in the world who just happens to be Christchurch’s very own Cameron Bailey
Cameron Bailey has been awarded the number one Harcourts sales consultant in the world and is also thrilled that the company he is part owner in has had its Papanui office announced as the top office for Harcourts out of over 800 offices globally. Metropol talks to Cameron about the 15 years of dedication behind […]
Forging his own path: Q&A with real estate whizz Aaron Pero
It can be a hard road growing up in the shadow of a big name, but Aaron Pero has stepped up to the commercial party and forged a career path all of his own. Metropol talks to the real estate whizz about his new career. Can you tell us a bit about your foray into […]
Marketing your property: Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts Holmwood on what to think about when selling your home or investment
Long established as a top-flight professional real estate agent in Christchurch, Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts Holmwood Real Estate Merivale says there are several things to know when putting property on the market. An absolutely key element is to ensure an agent has a signed listing authority before they bring buyers through, Cindy says. Your agent […]
Property prowess: How Red Hot Real Estate is making a name for themselves as a friendly honest firm
Canterbury’s Red Hot Real Estate is owned and operated by a down-to-earth family man. Fraser Moore has been simmering along building the marketing side of the business during the company’s inaugural year – but now he’s full steam ahead selling homes. The company name is striking. It stands out – just like these guys. “You […]
Tricks of the trade: We talk to Marijke of Ray White Rangiora on how to do well at selling your home
Just as no two homes are identical, real estate agents also come in their own unique package. “We’re all different, because we have different backgrounds and choosing a perfectly suited agent is a tactical step,” says Marijke Sheppard of Ray White Rangiora. Marijke, a former teacher, believes in dealing with facts and believes this, coupled […]
Community driven success: Twiss Keir Realty gives credit for achievements to the support they get from locals
The growth of the Twiss Keir Realty team is impressive. Established more than 30 years ago, it recently boasted five branches – Hanmer, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Belfast and The Palms. With the recent purchase of Four Seasons Realty – with offices in Hornby and Rolleston – there are now seven offices, 91 salespeople, 33 staff and […]
