Bayleys Nelson Tasman - (Be Property Group Ltd)

288 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
  •   5   (119 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 10 agents at Bayleys Nelson Tasman - (Be Property Group Ltd).

Nina James
Nina James

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (40 reviews)
About Nina
Nina consistently ranks in the top residential salespeople for Bayleys nationwide. This is an exceptional feat made possible by a high performing and professional team that supports her. She has achieved phenomenal results since entering the real estate industry in 2011 achieving the Rookie of the Year award, and throughout the years, has built an exemplary reputation and an impressive track record. Receiving the Bayleys 200 Million Dollar Award 2022 Ranking No.1 Bayleys Salesperson for Bayleys Nelson 2017/2018/2019/2020/2021 Ranking in the Top 5% of Bayleys Salespeople 2020/2021 Ranking in the Top 10% of Bayleys Salespeople 2018/2019/2022/2023/2024 Nina is known for her strong negotiation skills and for setting benchmark sale prices. She attributes her ongoing success to one essential element: Truly believing in and loving what she does. Her extensive industry knowledge, brilliant sales skills and magnetic personality are just a few of the reasons why Nina continually exceeds her clients’ high expectations. More than 90% of Nina’s business is from personal references and reputation, a testament to her hard work, dedication and client-focused approach. Nina takes pride in providing her clients with an honest, straight, transparent and highly professional service. As a residential specialist, Nina gives the same energy and enthusiasm to selling modest homes as she does to million dollar properties – her focus is always achieving excellent results for her clients no matter what. Nina and her husband live in Nelson, where she grew up, and together raised three beautiful daughters – she knows the stunning city of Nelson like the back of her hand!
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Michelle Sowman
Michelle Sowman

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (22 reviews)
About Michelle

Michelle currently has 17 active property listings and 15 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Michael Buys
Michael Buys

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (23 reviews)
About Michael
Michael isn't just another real estate agent; he's your premium partner in property. Having devoted over 17 years to mastering sales and customer service, complemented by a degree in business and accounting, Michael is adeptly poised to oversee every facet of your property's sale. Many know Michael for consistently outshining client expectations and setting new benchmarks in property sale prices. Such success isn't by chance; it’s born from a mix of sharp negotiation tactics, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to integrity. At the heart of Michael's philosophy is genuine communication. Before suggesting any strategy, he prioritises understanding your unique needs. He adopts an all-encompassing approach, relying on a handpicked team of experts to ensure your property's sale meets the highest standards. Michael is devoted to finding the ideal buyer for your home, not merely the first in line, and he promises transparent communication every step of the way. Outside of his passion for real estate, Michael cherishes moments with his wife and two young children - and making the most of getting out and enjoying the beautiful Nelson Tasman region they live in. The property market waits for no one, and opportunities can be fleeting. With Michael's track record and dedicated approach, now is the moment to seize unmatched success for your property. Don't miss out on partnering with one of the best in the business.
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Katy Kerby
Katy Kerby

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (13 reviews)
About Katy

Katy currently has 8 active property listings and 7 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Liz Woodall
Liz Woodall

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (7 reviews)
About Liz

Liz currently has 12 active property listings and 12 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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About Bruce
Bruce Farquhar - AREINZ, Auctioneer A born salesman, Bruce has been bringing house buyers and sellers together by any means necessary since 1996, including making yearly pilgrimages to the UK to promote local properties on the global stage on behalf of the company he created during the Global Financial Crisis to help overseas buyers move to Nelson – so he could sell them a house. That effort was rewarded with many happy sellers during tough financial times. What does that mean for his clients you ask? Bottom line is that he is in a unique position to obtain premium prices for his vendors – which he believes is the core principle of being a real estate agent. The search to uncover motivated and cashed-up buyers continues unrelentingly. “The traditional model in business is to think of the buyer right in front of you, but technology has given us a global backyard, and those who don’t realise that are going to miss a wealth of opportunities.” He points out that simply having a property for sale on the internet is not global thinking – that is simply an electronic version of a signboard or newspaper advertisement. “Technology is great for sure, but if that was sufficient on its own, I would be out of a job! The best agents in this business realise that technology is simply a time-saving tool, a part of that job. A successful agent still has to be able to talk to people – face to face or on the phone - to uncover objections, answer questions, and ultimately to put a deal in place.” If there’s one thing that symbolises Bruce’s work ethos, and helps fuel his passion for the job, it is setting records. Since the early 2000’s, he has time and again set new sale price records in Richmond, Stoke and Nelson, and since 2007 has consistently sat in the company’s New Zealand top 40. Negotiation so often requires innovation – seeing the barriers that are being put in place and finding new and diverse solutions for them so that both buyer and seller are the winners on the day. He recalls an example – “I managed to complete a sale between a British buyer and a local seller, where the entire transaction was completed in UK Pounds Sterling. It was an unconventional arrangement that suited both parties and increased the buyer’s comfort in paying a little more” His buyer database spans the globe and he is in contact with them regularly, making sure that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of the perfect buyer for a property.
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About us

Bayleys Nelson offers expert real estate services across a diverse region situated at the top of the South Island. Our office has an experienced highly rated sales team to help you achieve your real estate goals. Our well respected specialists cover Residential, Lifestyle, Commercial, Industrial, Tourism, Business, Waterfront and Rural properties. Visit our website and you will find out what sets us apart and makes Bayleys New Zealand’s the favoured option when it comes to purchasing and selling property and business.

Our reviews

  5  
123 reviewsacross 26 different locations, showing 6.
3 days ago
Excellent sales representative

Katy was a very good agent with us plenty of knowledge in making it so easy and stress free in selling always quick to respond to questions very friendly,nothing was a problem. Would recommend her to sell your property.

Katy Kerby

Katy Kerby

  4.9   (13 reviews)
about 1 month ago
Excellent Service

After a hiatus of 7 years since our last dealings with Michael, when it came to the recent sale of our house we had no hesitation in approaching him to undertake the sale for us. A very wise and successful decision. Michael is very professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of selling. He is very enthusiastic, trustworthy and hard working. Very respectful of our needs and situation. Maintained regular and informative communication around all aspects of the sale. Thank you Michael.

Michael Buys

Michael Buys

  5   (23 reviews)
about 2 months ago
Halifax dream home

Michelle was excellent from the first private viewing of the house to when the sold sticker was put up! She is a great communicator and professional, we highly recommend Michelle ❤️ Thank you! Malin and Sean

Michelle Sowman

Michelle Sowman

  5   (22 reviews)
2 months ago
Professional and enthusiastic and a great listener

We had previously met Michelle at open homes and had remembered how helpful and focussed she had been. Michelle listened to us and gave us excellent advice from her market knowledge. She is calm but full of energy and has a great understanding of people. Michelle has great skill in negotiating in a potentially stressful environment. Her communication and guidance through the process was exceptional. We highly recommend Michelle and will ask her to work with us when we need her again. Thanks Michelle👏

Michelle Sowman

Michelle Sowman

  5   (22 reviews)
2 months ago
Professional, diligent and a great communicator

We brought the house through Liz and when it came time to sell she was the only agent we considered due to our past experience with her. Lead us through the process and suggested a marketing plan that got us the right result

Liz Woodall

Liz Woodall

  5   (7 reviews)
3 months ago
Professional and efficient agent

Michelle made selling our house easy and stressfree. She is efficient and professional, and while getting us the best price she was understanding of our situation and the communication was efficient. I would recommend Michelle wholeheartedly.

Michelle Sowman

Michelle Sowman

  5   (22 reviews)
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Our properties

Bayleys Nelson Tasman - (Be Property Group Ltd) has 104 properties for sale and sold 131 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Asking Price $1,299,000
50 Hoult Cres
Monaco Nelson
3
3
2
House
SoldMay 5, 2026
Price not available
26 Jenner Rd
Toi Toi Nelson
3
1
House
For Sale
Auction
32 Brougham Street
Nelson South Nelson
3
1
3
House
For Sale
Auction
23 Cheshire Pl
Stoke Nelson
4
3
2
House
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