Countrywide Real Estate

Having started with PGG Wrightson in 2014, Moving to Countrywide in 2019 was a new challenge. Richard has a love of farming and rural living. Real estate in the rural sector is something Richard is passionate about. With his farming background and many years’ sales experience in the agricultural industry, Richard Leach has hit the ground running as a rural real estate salesperson. Based in Putaruru in the South Waikato heartland, he is well known in the area, having sold tractors and farm equipment around the Waikato and surrounding region before becoming a rural and residential real estate salesperson. Richard is a self-starter who likes to see a project through from start to finish. Real estate allows him to operate autonomously, which sits well with his values system and is the reason why he has set his compass on a new career path. Honest and reliable, he has a strong commitment to integrity, likes to do things properly and follow through on what he says, credibility is foremost in his beliefs. During his first year in real estate working under the PGG Wrightson banner Richard was awarded Rookie of the Year. The following year saw him win the prestigious New Zealand Marketing award for the top marketer in the country. Subsequent years he has consistently placed in the top 7 for New Zealand and was 2nd in the Waikato. In 2018 he was first for auctions held in the company. Setting the standard for his chosen career. Having grown up in a rural environment after leaving school Richard progressed through the farming system to 50/50 sharemilking, Richard understands farmers and knows how they think. In 2019 a new opportunity presented itself in starting up on his own in Putaruru under the Countrywide Real Estate Ltd banner. An exciting opportunity not to be missed. As a rural real estate salesperson, his aspirations are to provide outstanding service and exceed clients’ expectations. His area encompasses, Matamata through to Putaruru and down to Taupo. Married to Maria, the couple have three grown children, In his spare time, Richard likes to mountain bike and dive. He is a member of several sporting organisations and has community service interests.