Bayleys Sumner (Whalan and Partners Ltd)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Bayleys Sumner (Whalan and Partners Ltd) has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

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Properties for sale

Sold properties

$957k

Average sale price

$24.9m

Total sales value

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Meet the team

Get to know the 6 agents at Bayleys Sumner (Whalan and Partners Ltd).

Adam Whitelock

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(22 reviews)

About Adam

With a background in elite sport and a track record of success in real estate, Adam Whitelock brings discipline, focus, and a high-performance mindset to every property transaction. A former professional rugby player for Canterbury, the Crusaders, and the New Zealand Sevens, Adam knows how to perform under pressure — a skill that now sets him apart in the real estate world. He made an immediate impact, winning the REINZ Rising Star Award in his first year and quickly building a strong reputation. Now specialising in Christchurch residential property, Adam is known for his strategic approach, tireless work ethic, and honest communication. His clients value his market insight, strong negotiation skills, and commitment to achieving results. I’m proud to have been recognised as the top-performing agent in the Bayleys Sumner office for the 2024/25 year. While Sumner and the surrounding coastal suburbs are my home base, I sell property right across Christchurch and Canterbury – so if you’re thinking of making a move, wherever you are, I’d love to help. Backed by a powerful local network and genuine passion for helping others, Adam delivers a smooth and successful experience every time. Trusted. Driven. Proven. That’s Adam Whitelock.

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Sara Ashcroft

Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.9

(7 reviews)

About Sara

When you meet Sara, she inspires you with her energy, passion, and professionalism. Her approach to real estate is simple - she finds out what you want, what your needs and expectations are and then sets about delivering them. Sara has an intimate knowledge of the Christchurch market, a passion for the business and a deep understanding of the real estate industry. This combined with sheer hard work have given her an exceptional reputation for achieving positive and consistent results for her clients. Sara began her real estate career in 1995, having previously run her own successful garden design business and prior to that working as a registered nurse. She soon became well known as a highly respected sales consultant selling throughout the city, with the majority of her business being in Fendalton, Merivale and Scarborough. Sara has sold well over $300 million worth of property and has been recognised both locally and nationally for her achievements, in particular her marketing and auction expertise. She has a deep seated sense of loyalty and duty of care for her clients. She believes that a successful campaign requires sound targeted advice and that the process should not be hurried unnecessarily. Her appreciation of current market trends, innovative and effective marketing, absolute attention to detail along with her energy and knowledge certainly give her clients an advantage. Sara derives huge satisfaction from working with her clients and consequently receives many referrals and recommendations from them.

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Marilyn Still

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(6 reviews)

About Marilyn

Since the beginning of her real estate career in 1997 Marilyn has consistently achieved an impressive record of sales successes. Her continual No. 1 salesperson status is due to her total commitment to delivering the very best results. Whether working on a two hundred thousand dollar property or a two million dollar property Marilyn gives each her full attention from the beginning of the marketing, through the negotiation process to the after sales service making her vendors and purchasers clients for life. As well as working citywide Marilyn is well regarded in the Sumner area. Living locally, she is a specialist with excellent local knowledge. No one will market your home with more enthusiasm and commitment than Marilyn. It is essential that buyers and sellers of real estate are able to rely on the judgement and advice of a proven specialist, utilizing comprehensive up-to-date information and resources Marilyn will welcome any enquiries.

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Rosie Petronelli

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(6 reviews)

About Rosie

Rosie has a long association with the Real Estate industry, watching, listening and learning from her mother, top-selling agent Marilyn Still. This has led Rosie to follow her example and she has now joined Marilyn as a member of her sales and marketing team. Having grown up in Sumner, she knows the local area well. Previously a travel agent, Rosie has experience understanding clients' individual needs and working as hard, and smart, as she can to produce the outcomes they are looking for. Rosie values upfront, clear communication and is able to connect with people from all walks of life. She will go the extra mile to make sure you get the best results possible. Rosie has a wide network of connections in many different community groups including volunteer work at both committee and coaching levels. Over the years Rosie has had many sporting achievements including representative Basketball and Rowing - a true team player. A keen surfer and skier, she enjoys good health and fitness, with a can do attitude always giving her best and achieving her goals. Always ready for a challenge and demonstrating her passion to reach the top, Rosie achieved a significant personal milestone when she summited Mt Kilimanjaro. She brings that same determination to excel in her work in the real estate industry. A true professional.

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David Archibald

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(3 reviews)

About David

David currently has 2 active property listings and 4 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Frank Brookes

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(1 review)

About Frank

Frank currently has 3 active property listings.

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About us

Christchurch’s coastal properties are special. The seaside and hill suburbs of Sumner, Redcliffs, Clifton Hill, Mount Pleasant, and Heathcote are sought after for their beauty and lifestyle. Our team are Sumner real estate specialists and know the ins and outs of property in Sumner and along the Christchurch coast. We’ll help you tap into the massive power of the Bayleys network to maximise the value of your real estate assets. Backed by New Zealand’s largest full service real estate agency, our national and international reach is unmatched, and we are experts at creating genuine competition for your property. We’re also deeply committed to the local community, supporting organisations such as the Crusaders and Matatū, the Christchurch City Mission, Surfing for Farmers, and the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. We also support local legends such schools, sports teams, and other not-for-profit organisations such as the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust across Sumner and the surrounding areas. Check out the range of properties that our team has for sale across Sumner and the surrounding areas at our local office or get in touch to list your property with us today.

Buyer review

26 days ago

Rosie was very friendly and we felt totally at ease talking with her.

Upon our first contact with Rosie we were able to view the property quickly and return soon after with our family. Her knowledge of the property was excellent. Discussing our requirements she really listenedcand understood our position. Her skill at negotiating our purchase was alot of effort by her, excellent communication and we very much appreciate her efforts on our behalf. Her professionalism was exceptional. We would recommend hereto others with no hesitation.

Petronelli and Still

(6 reviews)

Seller review

26 days ago

Genuine and super communicative - highly recommend

Adam Whitelock was just lovely to deal with all-round in selling our home. He is super hard-working, communicative and will go out of his way to try achieve the best result for you whilst keeping you well-informed along the way. Adam has such a genuine and calm personality, he makes you feel instantly comfortable and builds great rapport with potential buyers, which is no small feat in this role. From start to finish, everything was so seamless and we felt incredibly looked after with Adam and the Bayleys team. We were absolutely stoked with the result of selling at auction. Highly recommend - thank you so much Adam!

Adam Whitelock

(22 reviews)

Seller review

30 days ago

Proactive, great communication and advice

Adam was proactive, knowledgeable and went the extra mile to get a good outcome for us. He took the time to understand what we wanted and provided solid advice and expectations. His experience and connections were helpful to arrange everything we needed right through the sale process, which we valued due to no longer living local and making the whole process smooth. We would highly recommend him to anyone selling or considering selling.

Adam Whitelock

(22 reviews)

Buyer review

about 1 month ago

Driven to sell.

Helped us with private viewing and details about the property. Ince he knew that we are interested, kept chasing us till we bought. Cheers All the best to you and your team.

Adam Whitelock

(22 reviews)

Seller review

about 1 month ago

Excellent communicator who gives 100% to achieving the very best out come

Adam is honest, reliable and hard working with great communication skills, market knowledge and very professional. He has a lovely manner and we would highly recommend him.

Adam Whitelock

(22 reviews)

Buyer review

about 1 month ago

Adam was responsive, genuine, and supportive throughout our first home journey. Great to work with

From our first conversation through to settlement, Adam was outstanding to work with. He was always incredibly responsive, taking the time to answer our questions and keeping us informed every step of the way. As first-home buyers, we appreciated how clearly he explained the process and helped us to understand what to expect, this made the experience far less stressful. What stood out most was his honesty and transparency. Adam was upfront, genuine and always gave us balanced advice which helped us make informed decisions. We never felt pressured into doing anything a certain way and his professionalism made the whole journey a positive one. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thanks Adam!

Adam Whitelock

(22 reviews)

Our properties

Bayleys Sumner (Whalan and Partners Ltd) has 13 properties for sale and sold 26 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

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