5 months ago
Great communication
Great communication and keeping us up to date. Easy to work with. Good knowledge of the market.
Bruce Farquhar
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123 reviewsacross 26 different locations, showing 12.
5 months ago
Professional in all matters, while well in-tune with my needs as a first-time solo buyer.
If I was ever to sell this home in The Wood that I've just made my own, through Michelle Sowman, I would ask her to be my sales agent. While real estate agents are, of course, working to get the best price for vendors, I found Michelle was sensitive to my personal situation and the hopes and plans I had, as someone buying 'solo' for the first time. I quickly fell for this wee corner of the city, and, to my delight, I've found myself surrounded by the good, old-fashioned care of great neighbours. Michelle certainly did her job, securing a price for these vendors that was well above the expected estimate. So, while I stretched my budget, the past three or four weeks here have shown me it has all been worth it. The Wood is Good - and Michelle's knowledge of this neighbourhood is excellent! Very happy!
Michelle Sowman
5 months ago
A Down-to-Earth Kiwi Gal
We'd planned to 'interview' several agents when my mother decided to put her house on the market, including one that I thought my mother would eventually be best to go with. Then a friend suggested we talk to Michelle as well. We were instantly very impressed and decided she was the best. From the beginning, Michelle's down-to-earth tactful honesty, friendly approachability and professionalism made the selection of a marketing package, a sales strategy and how to best present the property, very straightforward and even logical. Then, when the house had only been on the market a short time and we got a very good offer, Michelle advised us on the how to negotiate a "best" price. Finally, she also made it easy to decide on dates for settlement and possession along with small details like what to do with the fridge and which potplants the buyer wanted (etc). In short, from beginning to end, Michelle made what could otherwise have been a very stressful experience into a straightforward almost rewarding challenge that both we as the vendors and also the buyers ultimately benefitted from.
Michelle Sowman
5 months ago
Responsiveness and professionalism
I am sure Michelle had more than just us buying one of her listings, but it felt as we were the only one. As first home buyers we asked many questions, and never it felt that it ‘took too long’ to get an answer. Communication was clear, to the point and helpful. Michelle was flexible and accommodating. I will go as far to say that if we ever are to sell she will be my first contact to make.
Michelle Sowman
5 months ago
Outstanding Agent
Michelle was very approachable from the out-set and we were comfortable with the way she handled any queries we presented to her prior to an offer being made; and at the critical time from pre-settlement viewing until settlement. We could work with her again on any future purchases, or sales.
Michelle Sowman
5 months ago
Smooth communications, professional experience - highly recommend.
We first met Nina at an open home and were immediately drawn to her warm, friendly nature and the easy, genuine way she connected with us. She’s energetic, approachable, and informative - the kind of person you instantly feel comfortable working with. Throughout the process, Nina guided us with experience, confidence and positivity. Achieving our full asking price - no easy feat in the current market - is testament to her skill and dedication. We also want to acknowledge David with his excellent communications and the wider Bayleys team, whose support was also greatly appreciated. The marketing materials, especially the photos and video, were outstanding and really showcased our home beautifully. We are very happy with the result - many thanks!
Nina James
6 months ago
Nina is the best agent we have experienced.
We reached out to Nina James to sell our house again, having experienced her expertise a few years prior. Once again, she was amazing from start to finish and made it a positive, stress free experience. She went the extra mile to be helpful and we were confident that her warm personality, clear communication style, honesty and extensive knowledge would get the job done - which it did, with a great result. We are happy with choosing Nina and would absolutely recommend her for your real estate needs.
Nina James
6 months ago
A Genuine Agent, who goes above and beyond
We can’t speak highly enough of Michelle. She was absolutely amazing to work with and handled the sale of our large family home in a fairly niche area of the market with professionalism and genuine care. She’s not your stereotypical real estate agent — she worked hard for us while also being fair and considerate to the buyer, which made the whole process smooth and positive for everyone involved. We’re very happy with the outcome she achieved and will definitely be using her again when we sell our next home in 2026. Highly recommended!
Michelle Sowman
6 months ago
Best Outcome
We are thrilled with the service Michelle provided. Her knowledge is outstanding, and she guided us through the entire process with such professionalism and ease. Michelle kept in touch regularly—providing a comprehensive vendor report and updates after Open Homes. Michelle truly made the sales process as stress-free as possible for us. We would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a property.
Michelle Sowman
6 months ago
Thanks Michelle
Michelle had been recommended to us and she responded promptly to our initial enquiry. We found her friendly, courteous and professional. The marketing campaign progressed generously, thanks to Michelle. She kept in touch regularly, especially after Open Homes and the vendor reports were comprehensive. Michelle made the sales process as stress free as possible for us and we are very happy to recommend her to others.
Michelle Sowman
6 months ago
Team James - a winning combo 👏
Nina was recommended to us as ‘an agent who worked hard for her clients to get them the best price’ and although we did not, at that stage, know her, we were absolutely delighted with the whole house selling experience. From the very first meeting Nina listened to us as we explained our expectations. Her husband David, was exceptional in answering any queries we had relating to the technicalities of the selling process both promptly and accurately. We were fortunate we managed to sell our property very quickly and Nina managed to negotiate a fair selling price for us, given the shaky economic climate. Would we recommend Nina and David - absolutely - in a heart beat!! Thank you Team James for your professionalism, empathy and your friendly approach throughout the whole process ❤️
Nina James
6 months ago
A smooth and easy process
Michelle's market knowledge was exceptional. It was an easy process from start to finish. Michelle was very approachable and helpful. I highly recommend Michelle to any prospective buyer.
Michelle Sowman
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