Bayleys Real Estate Remuera

Meet the team

Get to know the 51 agents at Bayleys Real Estate Remuera.

Licensee / Sales Executive

4.9

About Steve

Steve Koerber loves Remuera. His name often comes to mind when people buy and sell in Remuera’s dynamic real estate market. Steve’s love of the area in which his family lives, learns, and works is genuine and passionate. With the knowledge and experience that comes with more than 1500 local sales for a combined value over 1.5 billion dollars, Steve’s reputation has been hard-earned, performing at the highest levels since 1998. As a result, his local market knowledge is literally second to none – and he’s never too busy to help you. Throughout his career he has supported the local community through close personal connections with local schools and small business owners. Steve works daily with his wife and sales associate Nila. Together they have seven children and employ three dedicated team members, Charlotte, Sophie and Chester, who expertly assist with marketing and administration. Steve & Nila have an innate ability to connect and communicate with their customers and clients to create winning solutions again and again. The most important question however is “what can Steve & Nila do for you?” The answer is clear. Should you choose to work with them, they are in a unique position to add significant value to your next Remuera real estate transaction.

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Banson Chong

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(137 reviews)

About Banson

Banson brings a broad range of experience to the real estate industry, combining expertise in large-scale residential developments, commercial property and high end residential. He has built a reputation for delivering strategic marketing campaigns and tailored sales solutions that help vendors achieve outstanding results. Banson’s approach to real estate is underpinned by a Bachelor of Economics and Finance and Masters of Economics from the University of Hong Kong. He was previously a government economist, financial spokesperson and policy author, giving him a deep understanding of his real estate clients’ financial goals and the strategies required to reach them. Having entered the real estate industry in 2015 and now a Licensed Agent, Banson has developed a strong understanding of Auckland’s property market and the factors that drive successful sales outcomes. With a people-focused approach, he understands that selling a home is one of the most important financial decisions many people will make and works closely with clients to ensure they feel informed and supported throughout the process. By taking the time to understand each vendor’s goals he is able to tailor his strategy and create customised campaigns to position properties effectively, maximise exposure and generate strong competition among buyers to achieve the best possible price. Clients also benefit from the strength of the Bayleys network. Through the company’s extensive national and international reach, Banson is able to connect properties with a wider pool of potential purchasers, increasing visibility and creating more opportunities for a successful sale. Outside of work, Banson, a proud father of two children, enjoys spending quality time with family, listening to music, reading and fishing. Passionate about property and helping people achieve their goals, Team Banson Chong, which also includes Lonny Tian and Lilian Kong, specialises in selling a range of significant residential projects and commercial sites across Auckland as well as high-end residential properties. They are dedicated to delivering the highest level of service to clients, providing expert guidance, integrity and commitment throughout every stage of the property journey.

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Josh Nixon

Licensee

(118 reviews)

About Josh

Referral is the ultimate sign of a job well done and it’s testament to Josh’s highly successful approach that clients recommend him to family and friends, regularly commenting they feel listened to and cared for. Words such as patient, caring, considerate and diligent are often used by clients and his discretion and integrity have seen high profile vendors trust him without hesitation. Josh offers a bespoke experience, recognising that each property and vendor’s requirements are different. This tailored approach has seen him successfully sell a wide range of property ranging from hundreds of thousands to over $10m. Josh considers it a great privilege and honour to be entrusted with the sale of a client’s home and he enjoys chatting to people about what they are wanting to achieve next on their property journey. Born and raised in Auckland's Eastern Suburbs and educated at Saint Kentigern College, Josh developed his strong work ethic through competitive sailing at international level. His career prior to real estate saw Josh work in FMCG selling premium New Zealand products. The skills learned transferred incredibly well to property and see Josh highly focused on delivering a great result for each client. Josh has a young family, is involved in his local community, enjoys fishing, wing foiling and surfing. When he is not on the water or selling homes, he enjoys renovating and improving his own home. Outcomes By Design

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Jo Darbyshire

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(63 reviews)

About Jo

As an outstanding real estate professional Jo Darbyshire’s recipe for success is simple: experience, professionalism and a ‘can do’ attitude. Jo has worked across the gamut of real estate over her international career including selling off-plan and inner city property. She has worked in some of Auckland’s most exclusive suburbs and her clients have ranged from first homebuyers to those seeking property at the highest end of the market.

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Karen Prendergast

Licensee

(67 reviews)

About Karen

Positive, outgoing and forthright, Karen's no-nonsense, grounded approach to life and people is refreshing. High on common sense and big on humour, Karen has a focused, tenacious approach to everything she does. Warm, passionate and pragmatic, Karen is also compassionate on a very human level. These attributes have seen her succeed with satisfied clients using phrases that include "incredibly responsive and accommodating". "Karen's positive personality was extremely reassuring" "great service, nothing too much trouble" "extremely knowledgeable, personable and professional" "she will treat you as much more than just another listing" "I've never seen such efficiency in getting a property ready for listing in about three days, yet not one corner was cut". Karen was born in Wellington, and educated in Whanganui, with qualifications from the Graduate School of New South Wales with a logistics management degree plus an Auckland University post-grad diploma in entrepreneurship. She has lived and worked overseas in Australia, France and Malaysia before returning to Auckland's beautiful Eastern suburbs in 2000. Karen's commercial background has been most often leading teams or undertaking the "too-hard" projects for companies that needed creative thinking, a different approach, strong negotiation and problem-solving to find that way that was deemed to be impossible. When she's not working, you'll find her improving her skiing techniques, hiking up a mountain, sailing a yacht, or camping by a beach/river on a quick overnight getaway.

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Alison Jackson-Mee

Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.9

(47 reviews)

About Alison

Specialist in Glendowie but selling throughout the Bays as well as Remuera and Meadowbank.

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about 3 hours ago

Excellent and easy communication

We had a great experience working with Lonny and Banson throughout the purchase of our property at 1A Burwood Crescent, Remuera. Both were professional, responsive, and easy to deal with. They communicated clearly, kept us well informed throughout the process, and made everything straightforward from start to finish. We really appreciated their help and attention to detail, and would happily recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in Auckland. Thanks again for all your hard work!

Lonny Tian

(15 reviews)

about 17 hours ago

Banson is the best agent in Remuera

market knowledge and communication skill

Banson Chong

(137 reviews)

about 17 hours ago

Prompt, professional, great to work with

Banson and his team are extremely responsive, good communicators. They work hard to help push the sale through in a timely fashion, and make stressful moments a lot easier. Banson managed a complex sale process on multiple units very well, and made it much easier for us as buyers to move through the process to complete the sale.

Banson Chong

(137 reviews)

1 day ago

Calm, strategic and incredibly hardworking

We first met Lorraine at an open home when we were just browsing, and were so impressed with her manner, knowledge and follow up. Months later, when it came time to sell our own home, choosing Lorraine was an easy decision. She worked alongside us well before we went to market, offering advice and guidance to help us prepare the house for sale. Her attention to detail heading into the campaign was exceptional, and she made sure every aspect was ready to achieve the best possible result. What really stood out was that Lorraine never took a "set and forget" approach. She was constantly reviewing and refining our marketing strategy, making adjustments to ensure we were reaching the right buyers. Throughout the entire process, Lorraine was calm, professional and an exceptional communicator. She kept us informed every step of the way, was incredibly diligent, and always made us feel like we were her top priority. Lorraine is well respected in the industry, and it's easy to see why. She works incredibly hard, delivers an outstanding level of service, and really knows her stuff.

Lorraine Young

(45 reviews)

2 days ago

Fantastic Purchasing Experience

After more than 30 years in real estate, Wei Wei has developed not only exceptional market knowledge, but also strong relationships, sound judgement and an excellent understanding of what it takes to achieve the best possible result for her clients. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Wei Wei to anyone looking for an experienced, trustworthy and highly committed real estate professional. Her integrity, dedication and three decades of experience make her someone I would confidently recommend to family, friends and anyone looking to achieve an outstanding result in real estate.

Wei Wei Elder

(55 reviews)

3 days ago

Exceptional local knowledge, experience & service!

We had an excellent experience working with our real estate agent Steve and Nila and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to see in Remuera! Their insight into property values, market timing, and buyer expectations was extremely valuable throughout the entire selling process. They gave us confidence in every decision and worked hard to help us achieve the best possible result and the price we were hoping for. We are happy with the service we received and would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone considering selling their property.

Steve Koerber

4.9

(190 reviews)

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