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  5  
24 reviewsacross 9 different locations, showing 12.
4 months ago
Thanks Carl!!!

When we finally found the home we were looking for after years of looking, Carl worked hard to get us in there. He was always quick with responses so made the process easy.

Carl Watkins

Carl Watkins

  4.9   (11 reviews)
6 months ago
a dedicated deal maker.

we purchased through carl in dec 25 a new build townhouse. carl's enthusiasm for the job is evident and he seems to balance vendor and purchaser needs/outcomes well. we are happy with the outcome.

Carl Watkins

Carl Watkins

  4.9   (11 reviews)
6 months ago
Professional, dedicated, realistic, detailed, knowledgeable & his communication was superb.

James MacDonald was a delight to work with. James was professional throughout the selling process; he communicated well with me and various related parties. He was proactive, adaptable, and organized. His client's goals guided James, and they were also balanced with the reality of the market at the time, which he conveyed to me. James is a client-focused professional agent who is personable and confident. I could not have asked for a better agent.

James MacDonald

James MacDonald

  5   (8 reviews)
7 months ago
Great Result

Carl’s knowledge, specifically of the apartment market was immediately evident and his expertise guiding the sale/ auction process invaluable.. A great result all round, thanks Carl.

Carl Watkins

Carl Watkins

  4.9   (11 reviews)
7 months ago
Professional and dedicated - Got the job done!

From start to finish, Carl was professional, easy to deal with, and genuinely committed to getting us the best outcome. He gave us sound advice to help us market our apartment, and got the job done drawing on his own network of contacts. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Carl.

Carl Watkins

Carl Watkins

  4.9   (11 reviews)
7 months ago
Smooth Sailing!

James made the whole process a breeze and completely stress-free - can't recommend highly enough!

James MacDonald

James MacDonald

  5   (8 reviews)
8 months ago
A Complete Professional

I'm delighted to have recently worked with Carl to buy an apartment for a client of mine, based in Tokyo. Carl was the consumate professional throughout and represented his vendor's best interests without exception. Very highly recommended.

Carl Watkins

Carl Watkins

  4.9   (11 reviews)
9 months ago
James made the whole process so easy!

I would recommend James to anyone. He was very helpful, knowledgeable and had great communication. He was excellent at keeping the process moving for both sides which we really appreciated. Although I am sure he had many properties to sell at the same time, he made us feel like we were his sole client. Very impressed and appreciative.

James MacDonald

James MacDonald

  5   (8 reviews)
10 months ago
An extremely positive exerience

James was charming as well as thoroughly professional in his interactions with us as we visited, negotiated over, and eventually purchased this property. He was clear in his communications: he knew the property and the vendor well, and answered our questions about it very clearly. He understood and discussed our requirements in a positive way. He was realistic in his assessment of local market conditions. Thank you, James!

James MacDonald

James MacDonald

  5   (8 reviews)
10 months ago
Genuine, Energetic & Exceptionally Effective!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with James to sell our family home of 14 years, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better agent. From start to finish, he was professional, reliable, and always kept it real. James also brought a refreshing energetic attitude to the process, which made the whole experience feel less stressful and more enjoyable. His well-executed marketing strategy drove strong interest and busy open homes. Thanks to his efforts we achieved a fantastic result at auction. Throughout the process, we always felt informed, supported, and confident. James genuinely cares about his clients and goes above and beyond to get the best outcome. We’re incredibly grateful to have had him on our side and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell.

James MacDonald

James MacDonald

  5   (8 reviews)
12 months ago
Carl's a gun...

He’s a straight shooter—a genuine, prompt communicator, knowledgeable, and responsive - without being pushy. If you're house-hunting and want someone who makes the process pretty stress-free, with a few laughs along the way, look no further.

Carl Watkins

Carl Watkins

  4.9   (11 reviews)
12 months ago
Above and beyond service from day one!

James MacDonald provided absolutely outstanding service selling our Waitakere Ranges property at 10 Tawari Road. Despite the challenging current market, his dedication and expertise delivered exactly what we hoped for - a quick sale at an excellent price with multiple interested buyers. James's communication was fantastic throughout the entire process. Even with our remote Henderson Valley location, he went above and beyond arranging private viewings at short notice and provided invaluable advice on how to best prepare our property for sale. His commitment to open homes and private showings was exceptional. What truly set James apart was his masterful negotiation skills during the auction process - it was clear we had an experienced professional working on our behalf who understood the Auckland property market inside and out. His dedication to achieving our goals of a fast sale and great price was unmatched. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend James to anyone selling in the Waitakere area or wider Auckland region. His combination of market knowledge, communication skills, and genuine commitment to his clients' success makes him stand out from the crowd. 10/10 - couldn't be happier with the result!

James MacDonald

James MacDonald

  5   (8 reviews)
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