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Our qualities as told by our client reviews: friendly, easy to work with, supportive, honest, responsive, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Smooth and Simple Selling Experience
6 months ago
Smooth and Simple Selling Experience

We’ve had a really positive experience working with Liam throughout the entire process. From the beginning, he was professional, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable about the market for our property. Liam was especially accommodating of our family’s needs, working around shift work and the commitments that come with having young children. He was always attentive, his communication was on point, and no question was ever too much to ask. The photos taken of our property really showcased it beautifully, and we’ve been so happy with how everything was presented, including the video and drone footage. As vendors, we also found the whole system incredibly easy to use — being able to manage everything from our mobile phones made the process simple, efficient, and easy to follow. The regular reports kept us well informed, which we really appreciated.

Liam Layland
Seller review
Look no further,,Liam Layland is your one stop shop,,he didn't stop working,,sold in 5 weeks,,magic
6 months ago
Look no further,,Liam Layland is your one stop shop,,he didn't stop working,,sold in 5 weeks,,magic

This guy really knows the market in whakatane,,, he had people on the hook from day one,,, he was negotiating with 3 prospective buyers within two weeks of having the listing,,, sold unconditional in 5 weeks,,, he knows how to move property,,, and doesn't stop working,,, he must drink a poultice of coffee,,, we live out of town, Liam tidied everything up for us,,, we didn't have to come into whakatane once,,, many thanks from us,,,😁

Liam Layland
Buyer review
A very pleasing experience.
6 months ago
A very pleasing experience.

Mel was very professional in all phases of our purchase. All emails, text messages or message bank calls were promptly attended to. Even a pre purchase inspection was handled by Mel and reported promptly with photos as requested. Would highly recommend Mel to any party seeking to sell. I know the vendors in our sale were very happy with their agent.

Mel Hayes
Seller review
Trustworthy, Reliable and Knowledgeable
6 months ago
Trustworthy, Reliable and Knowledgeable

Working with Liam was an absolute pleasure. From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive, always quick to answer any questions and provide guidance whenever I needed it. I felt completely confident in his expertise and trusted him fully throughout the entire process. His professionalism, knowledge of the market, and genuine care made what would normally be a stressful experience feel smooth and straightforward. I’ve already recommended him to friends because I know anyone working with him will be in great hands.

Liam Layland
Seller review
10/10 would recommend!
6 months ago
10/10 would recommend!

Sharnika was amazing at selling our first home! She developed a strategy and quickly made it a reality! We are so pleased with her level of professionalism and her great communication skills! We appreciate the joy and excitement she shared with us along the way! You can't go wrong with entrusting her!

Sharnika Dowthwaite
Buyer review
Exceptional service with a smile and hug!
7 months ago
Exceptional service with a smile and hug!

Mel was caring and considerate when we voiced our wants and needs in a home. She walked us through the process, ensuring we were kept well informed at each step. Our communication channel was open and clear. We were able to reach her quickly with any concerns or queries and always received a timely answer. We feel blessed working with Mel and coming away with a lovely home for our whānau. Ngā mihi nui ki a koe Mel, you are amazing!!!

Mel Hayes
Seller review
Outstanding, highly recommend, professional and reliable.
7 months ago
Outstanding, highly recommend, professional and reliable.

Mel was always available for us and explained the process in simple terms. Mel managed to close a sale on our house without compromising our expectations. Mel handled all paperwork efficiently making the process stress free, showing genuine care and support. We highly recommend Mel as a trusted real estate agent to sell your house, someone who has great market knowledge who is reliable. Happy vendors Donna & Gavin 😊

Mel Hayes
Seller review
Need an agent… Mel’s ya gal
7 months ago
Need an agent… Mel’s ya gal

From the beginning Mel made things super easy. She took her time with us and set very clear expectations, preparing us every step of the way. She always had multiple buyers lined up ready and waiting, never turning anyone away. She supported us through every anxious moment always checking in and keeping us in the loop and advising us accordingly. I absolutely, hands down would recommend Mel. The marketing was high level and made all the difference. She works hard and knows the market extremely well. Never over promised but certainly always over delivered. Worth every penny and her weight in gold.

Mel Hayes
Buyer review
Wonderful in guiding us to purchasing our first home!
7 months ago
Wonderful in guiding us to purchasing our first home!

Great communication. Very patient and knowledgeable as she walked us through the process of buying our first house. Made the process easy and smooth. Would recommend Mikaela!

Mikaela Hawk
Buyer review
Mikaela is a friendly, helpful communicator.
7 months ago
Mikaela is a friendly, helpful communicator.

We viewed a property with Mikaela but it had just gone to contract. She listened to what we wanted and told us of another property coming to market soon. She arranged for us to see and we bought it. She listened and acted positively.

Mikaela Hawk
Seller review
A for Excellent
7 months ago
A for Excellent

Amazing, great communicator, would highly recommend! Pretty much sold our place before our first open home.

Mikaela Hawk
Seller review
Wonderful experience overall start to finish
8 months ago
Wonderful experience overall start to finish

We highly recommend Sharnika to anyone looking to buy or sell a home We recently worked with Sharnika to sell our home in New Zealand while living abroad, following a recommendation from a friend. She kept us well-informed throughout the process with timely updates, focusing on what we needed to know to manage everything from a distance. Sharnika was alway available for questions, responding quickly to our calls and texts, which provided peace of mind. Selling our home while living overseas felt daunting at first, but the entire process, from start to finish, turned out to be surprisingly very easy thanks to the support of Sharnika!

Sharnika Dowthwaite
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