Bayleys Nelson Tasman - (Be Property Group Ltd)

288 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
  •   5   (130 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   (23 reviews)
About Michelle

Michelle currently has 16 active property listings and 13 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   (15 reviews)
About Katy

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

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Liz Woodall
Liz Woodall

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (9 reviews)
About Liz

Liz currently has 14 active property listings and 11 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  
130 reviewsacross 27 different locations, showing 6.
6 days ago
Masterclass in display

Bruce's knowledge of the property, the local market, and the neighbourhood was evident from the moment we first met him. As buyers from out of town, we really appreciated his willingness to accommodate remote requests and the valuable insights he shared about the area. Communication was always prompt and responsive, even while he was travelling overseas. We also appreciated his honest and upfront guidance on pricing from the outset, which helped set clear expectations and contributed to a smooth, stress-free negotiation process. Throughout the entire experience, Bruce demonstrated outstanding professionalism, integrity, and genuine care.

Bruce Farquhar

Bruce Farquhar

  5   (7 reviews)
14 days ago
Excellent service & result!

Very professional and personal in handling of the sale, kept us well informed on each prospective buyer and their feedback and interest level. Would definitely reccommend and use again.

Bruce Farquhar

Bruce Farquhar

  5   (7 reviews)
17 days ago
Absolute best agent

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better person than Katy to guide us through the sale of our house. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond in every way possible making what could have been a stressful experience feel so much easier. There were a number of hurdles along the way, but Katy was always there with a smile, patience, and a genuine willingness to help. Nothing was ever too much trouble. She kept us informed, reassured us when things felt overwhelming, and worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everything stayed on track. What stood out most was not only her professionalism and expertise but also her kindness and care. We truly felt that she had our best interests at heart and was just as invested in achieving a great outcome as we were. We are so grateful for all the hard work, support, and dedication Katy showed throughout the entire process. Thanks to her we achieved a wonderful result and we will always appreciate everything she did for us. We would absolutely recommend Katy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home you won’t find a more genuine hardworking and caring real estate agent.

Katy Kerby

Katy Kerby

  4.9   (15 reviews)
17 days ago
Friendly and very helpful.

Katy has been great, very accommodating with viewings, and forthcoming with information about the property. We highly recommend her.

Katy Kerby

Katy Kerby

  4.9   (15 reviews)
19 days ago
We found Liz to be competent, genuine and highly recommend her.

We were referred to Liz by a neighbour and after five minutes of meeting her we felt total confidence in asking Liz to be our agent. Due to a medical situation we were unable to be in New Zealand for the entire sales period but constant communication with Liz meant we felt completely involved. In 50 years of buying and selling real estate in Australia and New Zealand we have never experienced the level of trust and confidence as we have had with Liz. You can probably can assess from the above statements that we highly recommend Liz Woodall Thankyou Liz Linda and Vincent Beagley

Liz Woodall

Liz Woodall

  5   (9 reviews)
about 1 month ago
Hard working and sound level of communication

Michelle assisted me as an overseas-based vendor in preparing an investment property for sale, by organizing multiple repairs and improvements to present the investment property in the best light. This helped to generate significant buyer interest and a sale was achieved within 5 weeks of listing.

Michelle Sowman

Michelle Sowman

  5   (23 reviews)
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Our properties

Bayleys Nelson Tasman - (Be Property Group Ltd) has 99 properties for sale and sold 123 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Deadline Sale
7 Ashdonleigh Grove
Stoke Nelson
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2
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For Sale
Asking Price $820,000
6 Norwich Street
Stoke Nelson
3
2
2
House
For Sale
$870,000 +
97 Point Road
Monaco Nelson
3
2
1
House
For Sale
Price by Negotiation
31 High Street
Motueka Tasman
1
1
1
House
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