Melissa is the definition of professional, the process of selling was made easy with her knowledge and expertise. Melissa provided excellent advice and was always contactable - nothing was too much trouble resulting the the property being sold in days. Highly recommend Melissa for anyone buying or selling their property.
Melissa Beresford
Emily was excellent to deal with, in the sale of our home. She is approachable, attentive and professional. Thanks Emily!
Emily TeKani
Emily had great communication throughout - always keeping us up to date openly and honestly. She had great advice for us and helped us on our selling journey. She always had a high level of professionalism but is always just friendly and cheery even when out in the community. We would not hesitate to ask Emily to sell our next property. She was amazing!
Emily TeKani
We recently sold our property through Emily and were very happy with the service we received. From start to finish, Emily was professional, knowledgeable and easy to deal with. Her knowledge of the local market was excellent, and she provided honest and practical advice throughout the selling process. Communication was also a real strength. We were kept informed regularly and always felt that our questions were answered promptly and clearly. Nothing ever seemed like a problem, and we felt confident that our property was being well represented. Selling a property can be stressful, particularly in a slower market, but her professionalism and approach made the process much easier for us. We would have no hesitation in recommending Emily TeKani to anyone looking for a professional, knowledgeable and approachable real estate agent.
Emily TeKani
Mel provided excellent advice throughout a somewhat complicated sale process. She was always very quick to respond, with a clear understanding of the market. We can't speak too highly of her professionalism and her kindness when we struggled with the process!
Melissa Beresford
Selling my home has been a real journey in the current market. As my selling agent, I have really appreciated Emily with her support, perseverance and professionalism, which she demonstrated throughout the entire process. Emily was always open to adapting the marketing strategy when circumstances called for it, and handled any hurdles that arose with calmness, persistence and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. Emily made the process feel like a partnership — she listened, communicated openly and worked collaboratively with me rather than simply taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Her persistence and positive attitude never wavered. I felt supported throughout the journey and very much appreciated the effort Emily and her team put in to achieving the final result. Many thanks to Emily and her team for their professionalism, commitment and for navigating the sale to such a positive conclusion. I would happily recommend Emily to anyone looking for an agent who genuinely cares about her clients and is prepared to go the extra mile. Thank you very much, Emily!
Emily TeKani
Mel has been an absolute blessing throughout our home‑buying journey. With our complex family needs, including finding a home suitable for our son with disability‑related requirements, she never once gave up on us. Her support was unwavering from start to finish. She was incredibly accommodating, kind‑hearted, and always took the time to truly listen. Mel provided thoughtful guidance, stayed positive even when our criteria were challenging, and checked in with us regularly so we always felt supported and reassured. Thanks to her dedication, we found the right home for our family. We are deeply grateful for everything she has done and whether you are a seller or buyer, we highly recommend her to anyone wanting an agent who genuinely cares.
Melissa Beresford
Melissa was fantastic throughout the whole process! Her communication was always timely and excellent, and she was incredibly accommodating. She combines professionalism with such a warm and approachable personality, which made everything feel much easier. I’d happily recommend Melissa to anyone looking for a great real estate agent!
Melissa Beresford
I recently sold my property at 8A Domain Street, Waiuku, through Paul Gardiner of Barfoot & Thompson Waiuku, and I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent service Paul provided throughout the entire process. What made this sale particularly challenging was that I was living in Australia while the property was being sold in New Zealand. I therefore needed an agent I could trust to be my eyes and ears on the ground, communicate clearly and deal promptly with issues as they arose. Paul did exactly that. From preparing and marketing the property, conducting open homes and dealing with prospective purchasers, through to negotiating the successful sale, Paul was professional, approachable and extremely helpful. He kept me informed throughout and provided practical advice without unnecessary pressure. Paul's assistance became even more valuable once we had a purchaser and moved through the conditional and pre-settlement stages. Various matters arose from inspections and needed to be resolved while I was coordinating everything remotely. Paul helped keep communication flowing and the transaction moving towards settlement. The property successfully settled on 4 September 2026. After owning the home for many years, this was an important milestone for my family. Selling a property from another country could have been stressful, but Paul's local knowledge, communication and professionalism made a tremendous difference. Thank you, Paul, for your hard work, patience and support. I would happily recommend Paul Gardiner to anyone buying or selling property in Waiuku and the wider Franklin area.
Paul Gardiner
From the moment I decided to list our house, Emily was extremely professional, honest and understanding as after 24 hours of listing I changed my mind as the timing wasn’t right to sell. Emily was supportive and understanding and advised me when you’re ready I’ll have things waiting to proceed. When the time was right Emily got everything ready for us to go to market, to say their wasn’t afew hiccups along the way (builders report) would be an understatement but we got an unconditional sale 3 weeks after going to market and during that time from listing to sale I can honestly say Emily was amazing, supportive, positive and loyal throughout the whole process, I would have absolutely no hesitation to recommending Emily to sell your house 🏠 she is amazing 🤩
Emily TeKani
We were impressed with Emily from the outset, she has great communication skills and demonstrated a clear depth of local market knowledge readily to hand in our first meeting. From there, Emily marketed our property superbly and her suggestions helped us to present our property as well as we could. While the selling experience was a little rough at times due to the market in general (no reflection on Emily), we were always kept informed during the campaign, and Emily's constant positivity was really appreciated. Emily was always accommodating with her time and super quick to get back to us if we had any questions or needed an update on anything at all. We were getting pretty close to withdrawing from the market due to our own time constraints, but her suggestions of a final marketing tweak and a random open home managed to seal the deal for us! We would highly recommend Emily to anyone thinking of selling in Waiuku, and we wish her every success going forward.
Emily TeKani
Having purchased two homes through Emily in the past year and also entrusted her with the sale of one of my properties, I can confidently and wholeheartedly recommend her as an exceptional Real Estate Agent. Emily consistently demonstrates a rare combination of professionalism, integrity, and genuine care that makes one of life’s most stressful processes feel seamless and well‑supported. Throughout every transaction, Emily has shown an unwavering commitment to clear communication and respectful interactions with all parties involved. She handles negotiations, queries, and unexpected challenges with calm confidence and a solutions‑focused approach. When issues arise, as they inevitably do in real estate, Emily works diligently and proactively to resolve them, keeping you informed at every step and ensuring nothing is left to chance. I have always felt completely comfortable placing my full trust in Emily. She is honest, trustworthy, hardworking, and deeply invested in achieving the best possible outcome for her clients. Her work ethic and dedication speak for themselves, and the results she delivers reflect that. If you are looking for an agent who will guide you with integrity, advocate for you, and make the entire process as smooth as possible, you simply cannot go past Emily. She is outstanding in every respect.
Emily TeKani
Barfoot & Thompson - Waiuku
