Harcourts Bream Bay (Optimize Realty Ltd)

Unit 2, 30 Rauiri Drive, Marsden Cove
  •   4.9   (29 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 3 agents at Harcourts Bream Bay (Optimize Realty Ltd).

Ian Kitchen
Ian Kitchen

Sales Consultant

  5   (30 reviews)
About Ian
Ian and Cheryl Kitchen have been working together in the Northland real estate industry since 2003. Together they’re a great team that provide a seamless real estate service for anyone who is buying, selling, upsizing, downsizing, considering an investment property or looking at a development opportunity. Their unique skill set and experience in property development, sales, marketing and administration gives them an edge that many agents don’t have. Ian and Cheryl’s many industry accolades show that when you work with Ian and Cheryl you can expect nothing but the best in exceptional service and fantastic results. And importantly, when you work with them you know you’re working with true “straight talking” Northlanders. Both Ian and Cheryl grew up in the greater Whangarei district and have lived, raised a family and worked here for many years. They have been heavily involved in the community as both active members and committee members of numerous sporting clubs. What makes them unique as a real estate team is their local work experience outside of the industry. Early on Ian worked as an engineer and company manager and Cheryl worked in marketing and promotions. They have also developed coastal properties and successfully taken those developments to market. With many repeat clients, Ian and Cheryl’s friendly, authentic and high-integrity performance helps fellow New Zealanders to find success each year and they’re always a real estate team you can rely on.
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Lynda Peni
Lynda Peni

Sales & Marketing Consultant

  4.3   (3 reviews)
About Lynda

Lynda currently has 7 active property listings.

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Cheryl  Kitchen
Cheryl Kitchen

Sales Consultant

  5   (2 reviews)

About us

Harcourts Bream Bay is your local real estate hub in Bream Bay and is part of the Harcourts Optimize Group, which includes Harcourts Whangarei and Harcourts Just Rentals Property Management. We are proud to be one of Northland's most esteemed real estate and property services agencies.

Our reviews

  4.9  
29 reviewsacross 7 different locations, showing 6.
2 months ago
Against the odds

This was a difficult property to sell but Ian achieved it

Ian Kitchen

Ian Kitchen

  5   (30 reviews)
9 months ago
Very helpful & professional

Ian was a good communicator, friendly and professional. He was forthcoming with information and when we asked for more details about the property he went back to the vendors for the answers. A pleasure to deal with.

Ian Kitchen

Ian Kitchen

  5   (30 reviews)
12 months ago
Worked tirelessly for us and achieved the results we wanted.

We cannot thank Ian enough for selling our property. Given that the market had slowed down, we were selling remotely and we had a fair bit of work to complete to bring property to market, we were very lucky to have Ian working for us. We have worked with Ian as both purchaser and vendor over the years and found him to be honest and patient. His guidance is extremely valuable. Thank you, Ian, for selling our property and achieving the results we wanted.

Ian Kitchen

Ian Kitchen

  5   (30 reviews)
about 1 year ago
Exceptional

Ian has been exceptional in marketing and selling our rental property! He is an excellent communicator with intergrity! With his invaluable market experience and patience we are again very grateful!

Ian Kitchen

Ian Kitchen

  5   (30 reviews)
about 1 year ago
Our top Agent!

We have bought and sold a number of properties through Ian, and he always makes what can be a stressful occasion, into a straight forward and simple procedure. This starts with accepting the advice of Ian and Cheryl about what needs to be done to the property to optimise its saleability. It was so worth it putting in some TLC to present the property well. Ian has the local knowledge and contacts to make for a quick sale, and the negotiating skills to get a pleasing price. Only a week on the market and it was sold. And besides this, he is scrupulously honest and fair. Thank you once again Ian. It is always a pleasure to work with you.

Ian Kitchen

Ian Kitchen

  5   (30 reviews)
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Our properties

Harcourts Bream Bay (Optimize Realty Ltd) has 25 properties for sale and sold 16 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldApr 15, 2026
Price not available
71 Tamure Place
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4
2
2
House
For Sale
Price by negotiation
35 Boundary Road
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3
1
2
Other
For Sale
By Negotiation
50 Waionehu Road
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4
2
8
House
SoldMar 5, 2026
Price not available
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3
2
2
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