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David Blackwell
Marketing Manager |
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I would like to introduce myself and give you some background on my Auction experience.
From 1999 to 2004 I was employed as a Marketing Manager and Auctioneer for a 5 office Real Estate company in Christchurch. Among a variety of tasks, I mentored new salespeople and implemented marketing campaigns, I accompanied salespeople and assisted them in procuring auctions. I was involved in the auction marketing programme from day one, helping the salesperson in setting up and running the auction campaign, having one-on-one weekly vendor meetings, writing weekly reports and conducting the auction day process.
From May 2005, I spent 16 months managing the Harcourts franchise in Fiji. The duties I carried out for that office were very similar to the work I did previously and I called a large number of successful auctions.
On my return to New Zealand, I accepted the Branch Manager position for a Real Estate office in Rangiora, which lead in my being offered the position of Business Development Officer in a multi national Corporate office.
Now as Marketing Manager/Auctioneer for Four Seasons Realty Ltd, my experience will assist you to achieve your Real Estate goals.
Over the years I have been involved in hundreds of auctions, using my expertise in this area to run an effective marketing programme for clients. I have achieved fantastic results and I find it easy to achieve a successful outcome for everyone involved, when I have an absolute belief and passion for auctions. |
Email:
david.blackwell@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:0277774416
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Don Buick
Sales Consultant |
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Don was born and raised in Christchurch. His interests are photography, skiing, tennis, and the gym. While we were enjoying a belated 2010 New Zealand summer, Don had 2 weeks great skiing at Banff, Canada; not far from the Winter Olympics at Whistler.
Don was originally a primary school teacher but left teaching to turn his passion for photography into a successful business. For the best part of 25 years he was a self-employed professional wedding and portrait photographer in Auckland and from 1990, back in Christchurch.
In 2000 Don decided on a change of direction and became involved in the marketing of investment properties, becoming the top NZ sales person for his company in 2001. During 2002, Don presented 32 investment property seminars to audiences in Wellington and Christchurch. Moving to real estate in early 2003 was a logical progression, when the Auckland based company withdrew from the Christchurch market. Don had a year with Harcourts, and moved to First National in April 2004 when the opportunity arose to both sell real estate and market investment properties. In February 2007 he made the shift to Ray White to join a friendly, customer-focused team led by Rana Ransley. In December 2007, Rana decided to re-join the Harcourts brand, so he’s gone full circle and is now back with Harcourts.
Don gets great satisfaction helping people achieve their real estate goals. You’ll find him hard working, honest, and tenacious, whether you’re buying or selling. You’ll certainly have the best photos of your home when Don is the listing agent. His ‘USM1LE’ car number plate is more than a touch of humour from his photography days – it’s an inherent part of his philosophy.
“Service to make U SM1LE.” |
Email:
don.buick@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:029 389 8197
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz
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Erin Callanan AREINZ
Sales Consultant |
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With her lively outgoing manner, Erin Callanan instantly captures people’s trust as they embark on the early stages of the real estate process.
Clients soon find that her genuine warmth for people complements sharp sector knowledge. Erin’s expertise has been developed during more than 13 years listing and selling properties for Harcourts’ clients throughout Christchurch.
“It wasn’t a love of houses that attracted me to the industry early on,” Erin says. “Instead, I am people focused – I really enjoy relating to people of all different types, finding out about their needs and then matching them with a property.”
Erin’s training and career as a teacher stand her in excellent stead during the process involved in selling or buying a property. Once she has established a rapport with her clients, she is well placed to be a guide and an advocate in a process where there are frequent obstacles or setbacks.
Erin tackles every assignment with a huge amount of energy and this commitment has brought her a lot of repeat business from satisfied clients, as well as top tier placings among Harcourts’ highest achievers.
She has enjoyed so much success in real estate that she has recently taken on the role of Sales Manager for Harcourts Four Seasons Hoon Hay. Her responsibilities include encouraging and mentoring the sales consultant team and overseeing how they achieve their goals.
Her priority, though, remains “working at the coalface.” She says her passion lies with meeting the property needs of clients, and she always adopts an optimistic approach to the challenges that arise.
Christchurch born and raised, Erin is committed to having a work/life balance so that she can spend time with her family, while still providing a top flight real estate service. She is also a talented singer, performing with Southern Opera and other music/drama groups.
Erin also makes her fitness a priority and enjoys sessions at the gym as well as walking and running. Other interests include: travel, movies and reading. |
Email:
erin.callanan@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:027-441-4273
www.erincallanan.harcourts.co.nz
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Deanne Dowding
Sales Consultant |
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Deanne's commitment is to provide an excellent service for her clients in a professional, efficient and friendly manner. Having spent many years in the hospitality industry, Deanne has highly developed skills in dealing with people and achieving results.
After building, renovating and selling many of her own homes, Deanne has acquired a wide knowledge of many aspects of the industry and likes nothing better than to share her knowledge and experience with her clients in regard to their real estate needs.
Deanne is married with two school age children and enjoys the challenge and organisation required to make her family and career commitments work together. |
Email:
deanne.dowding@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:0274 510243
www.deannedowding.harcourts.co.nz
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Jennie McLeod
Sales Consultant |
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Jenny is experienced in all aspects of real estate having entered the profession initially 5 years ago.
She will work with you and for you offering:
Honesty
Integrity
Professionalism
She would be delighted to discuss any real estate needs that you may have now or in the future.
For a confidential appraisal on your home, please contact her. She looks forward to hearing from you. |
Email:
jennie.mcleod@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:027 434 0267
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz
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Eben Olivier
Sales Consultant |
Eben began working in the Real Estate market in 2002 and has built a successful and high profile business in an extremely competitive area. His formidable negotiation skills, ability to match the needs of buyers with the wants of sellers, and his highly professional and straightforward approach consistently keeps the best interests of his clients at heart. After relocating to Christchurch with his young family, Eben has discovered a love and passion for the Garden City and it’s great diversity of people. Along with his down to earth personality and strong business ethics Eben is guaranteed to go the extra mile for buyers and sellers alike. After joining forces with New Zealand’s market leaders in Real Estate, Harcourts, Eben now not only has the support but drive and ability to deliver the services which you, the client deserve. The key to building a successful Real Estate career is the ability to build fruitful relationships with clients that have had a worry free and memorable experience in the sale or purchaser of many families biggest assets. When employing a Real Estate professional to act in your best interests you should ensure that you are employing honesty, integrity and hands on support right from the first step. Make Eben you’re “HOUSE SOLD NAME” today.
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Email:
eben.olivier@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:0211528679
www.ebenolivier.harcourts.co.nz
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Matthew Percy
Sales Consultant |
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Born and raised in North Canterbury, Matthew is a true Cantabrian in every regard. He is a hard worker, with a passion for working with people and a keen interest in property. He relates to a wide range of people and he can offer practical advice for his clients as well as guidance through the real estate process in a way that sets the minds of his clients at ease.
He has been a business owner for a number of years, so he appreciates how important it is to deal with one of your most important assets – your property. He has been involved in the re-structuring, development and building of his own family home and he prides himself on the knowledge that he has gained in the practical issues as well as the legal requirements in the industry and most importantly – excellent customer service.
Fishing, hunting and camping are favourite leisure activities for Matthew when he is not putting all his efforts into marketing and selling your property or helping you find your new home.
Matthew works throughout Christchurch and the rural regions of Canterbury, but he has based himself amongst the energetic and supportive team at Harcourts Four Seasons, where he values the ongoing training, Management and office support as well as the friendly team. He travels far and wide to meet up with his clients.
For commitment, professionalism and a positive experience when buying or selling – whether it’s citywide or rural, contact Matthew Percy. |
Email:
matthew.percy@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:0274334067
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Gwen Sluiter
Sales Consultant |
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To say Gwen is passionate about property is an understatement! With a professional interior design background, Gwen delights in providing optimal presentation advice to her clients making your home more appealing to the market. This is just one of the many benefits of working with Gwen. Her commitment to fulfilling her clients desires is inherent. Years of experience as a ski instructor and flight attendant, where service with a smile, confidence in abilities and tireless motivation is a prerequisite, give Gwen the edge in her real estate career.
It takes a certain kind of gumption to pack up a life, a son and a stubborn little dog and move across the world. But Gwen, in typical fashion, has taken this challenge in her stride and is loving every minute of it. She has been working for Harcourts Four Seasons Realty since she arrived. New Zealand has become home. The remarkable lifestyle in Christchurch is an everyday reminder of how lucky she is to be an adopted Cantabrian. Prior to leaving the Netherlands Gwen studied Real Estate and was awarded her Dutch Real Estate License. Now Gwen brings her international experience to you.
A relaxing, friendly nature makes her fun to work with, but her persistent drive to achieve the very best results makes Gwen a must to work with! |
Email:
gwen.sluiter@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:0274274045
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Linda Veitch
Sales Consultant |
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Linda is very much a “people person”. Having run her own business with 20 staff and being a mother of three, she really enjoys the people she works with.
If you want to work with an agent that is 100% honest, totally committed to marketing your property and meeting your needs, reliable, hard working and supportive – you don’t need to look any further. Linda is committed to working for you and she is sure you won’t be disappointed with the result.
Through Linda’s honest approach and genuine concern for your needs, she offers service quality that is unquestionable. |
Email:
linda.veitch@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:027 512 9261
www.lindaveitch.harcourts.co.nz
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Marshall Wang
Sales Consultant |
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Whether you are considering purchasing, or wish to sell now or in the future, Marshall would like the opportunity to earn your confidence and trust, so that he can work together in all your Real Estate requirements. You can be assured of a discreet, prompt and professional service as a professional businessman.
Marshall’s upbeat attitude, honesty and obvious enthusiasm for the task, are a potent mix which produce excellent results for vendors and purchasers. He offers support and encouragement through the phases of the buying or selling process and will go that “extra mile”, always acting with integrity and the upmost professionalism.
Marshall’s goal is to achieve the best results for both vendors and purchasers, together with a strong reputation for diligent client service.
He is aware of the importance of finding the right property to suit the needs of not only families, but individual people young or older alike, knowing that satisfying your needs will fulfill the professional standards that Marshall has set for himself.
Talk to Marshall about how he can help you to achieve your real estate goal. |
Email:
marshall.wang@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:0276688307
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Tony Whalley
Sales Consultant |
Tony Whalley has built a successful career on making sales. Twenty years working in this area have given him vast experience at dealing with people in all kinds of situations. Clients relate well to his genial, easy-going approach. They soon realise that he is also a hard worker – determined to do his utmost to ensure both vendors and buyers emerge satisfied from the process of buying and selling. After eight years in the capital, he has returned to his home patch and is relishing the opportunities that are already coming his way in real estate. While selling across the city, he is especially familiar with Halswell, having lived in the area for more than 15 years. His children went to the local school and he has coached and served on committees at the local soccer and softball clubs. Nowadays he’s a keen boatie and fisherman, an “average” golfer and like most Kiwi men “an armchair critic of all sports.” So if you’re looking for an easy-going, professional sales consultant, contact him now at the Harcourts Four Seasons Hoon Hay office.
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Email:
tony.whalley@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:027 448 2625
www.tonywhalley.harcourts.co.nz
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Helen Whitby
BuyersConsultant |
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As a fluent Chinese speaking real estate agent Helen in the past has been working in Real Estate sales in China since 1993, and brings over 10 years of experience to our beautiful country of New Zealand.
She understands it is not easy for people to sell their biggest asset and brings a wealth of knowledge and know-how in guiding people through the buying and selling process. Helen can provide useful information on the current market and works with people to find them the right property to suite their lifestyle and needs, she knows how to negotiate with purchasers and vendors to achieve a win-win situation and gaining satisfactory result for both parties.
Her trust and faith is the first priority for everything she does, and being genuine, considerate, and responsible is her standard for life and business.
Anytime you are thinking of buying or selling a house or just wanting information regarding what’s involved in the whole process and want to talk to an agent who is professional, patient and sincere, then please feel free to give her a call. |
Email:
helen.whitby@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:033350271
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Hazel Michel-Smith
Buyers Agent & Assistant to Erin Callanan |
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Hazel Michel-Smith's role is Buyers' Agent and Assistant to Sales Manager, Erin Callanan. She assists in all aspects of business to ensure that Erin's vendors and purchasers are provided with excellent service and communication at all times. Hazel's role is to perform all administration functions, and prepare and plan advertising and open homes. Hazel also deals with email queries, telephone enquiries and viewings on an appointment basis.
Hazel is a licensed Real Estate salesperson with 3 years experience in the industry.
"Exceptional Service. Erin was a pleasure to deal with and had a relaxed but professional manner which suited us. We also felt that her PA, Hazel was very efficient and helpful." Vendor Kennedys Bush Road, Halswell |
Email:
hazel.michelsmith@gmail.com
Phone:03 335 0271
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Trudi Morris
PA |
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With over 15 years Real Estate experience Trudi has had a vast role in working with and training sales people as well as selling. Her role as sales manager at Harcourts Hoon Hay is an exciting role with a great team of friendly and professional people. It’s a wonderful industry to be in and Trudi invites anyone whom thinks they may be interested in a rewarding career in Real Estate to give her a call. |
Email:
trudi.morris@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:03 335 0271
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Serena Mckay
Auction Co-Ordinator |
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Serena McKay has worked at Four Seasons since 2004. She takes part in ongoing training to update her administration and computer skills, which ensures that she is able to support Management and the Sales Team in a calm and efficient manner. She finds the variety of work interesting and enjoys being part of enthusiastic team who strive to work to the highest standard. She is friendly, helpful, capable and approachable - and a valued member of her team. |
Email:
serena.mckay@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:03 335 0271
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz
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Dee Mitchell
Office Administrator |
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Dee has been with Four Seasons for 2 ½ years, starting off as part time office administrator for all of our Four Season offices, she is now working full-time as office administrator for the HoonHay office. Dee is very friendly and helpful and always willing to assist and help her co-workers. She enjoys her work and being part of an enthusiastic and dynamic team. And ensuring the smooth running of the office. |
Email:
hoonhay@harcourts.co.nz
Phone:03 335 0271
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