McRae & Knowler

Meet the team

Get to know the 7 agents at McRae & Knowler.

Licensed Real Estate Agent

About Tanya

Having firmly established herself as a trusted local expert in Selwyn’s real estate market, Tanya understands that buying or selling a home isn’t just a transaction—it’s a journey. With over eight years of experience and over $100 million in real estate sales, she brings passion, expertise, and meticulous attention to detail to every client and customer she works with. Tanya’s top priority is always her clients. She takes the time to listen, understand their needs, and tailor her approach to ensure the best possible outcome. “One-size-fits-all” Real Estate is not an ethos she believes in. Her goal is to make the process smooth, stress-free, and even enjoyable. What truly sets Tanya apart is her commitment to delivering exceptional service beyond just the sale. In a fast-paced and ever-changing property market, Tanya stays ahead by continuously refining her strategies and adapting to new challenges. She leverages cutting-edge tools, market insights, and innovative techniques to give her clients a competitive edge. Before real estate, Tanya spent over 16 years excelling in corporate finance, administration, and office management. Her strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and client-focused mindset have been key to her continued success—just ask her happy clients. Beyond real estate, Tanya is a dedicated member of the Selwyn community. As a proud mother, she loves supporting her kids in their rugby and other sporting pursuits, often found on the sidelines cheering them on. She is also passionate about giving back through community work and fundraising, ensuring Selwyn remains a vibrant and supportive place for families to thrive.

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Tiaan Kilian

(12 reviews)

About Tiaan

Tiaans journey into real estate began from the ground up. Whilst working as an industrial electrician for 12 years, he developed a passion for property through his own hands-on projects such as, an award winning renovation, the completion of a townhouse development and multiple spec builds, further fuelling his drive for all things property. Now, Tiaan brings the same energy, discipline, and passion he has put into his own projects to his clients. Offering a practical, knowledgeable, and straight-talking approach to buying and selling real estate. Young, driven, and focused, he understands real estate from both sides of the deal. Whether you’re buying or selling your home he will guide you with confidence, insight, and integrity. A true-people person, Tiaan prides himself on his ability to connect with people of all ages and from all walks of life. Tiaan was born in South Africa and moved to the Selwyn region which he believes is an excellent place to live with so much opportunity and growth ahead. Outside of real estate, Tiaan values family time with his wife Kelsey and daughter Novalie. When not working, he enjoys playing golf with his mates, getting out on the lake with the boat, and making the most of his downtime with friends and family.

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Holly Siddons

(9 reviews)

About Holly

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

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Cameron McRae

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(2 reviews)

About Cameron

Cameron currently has 14 active property listings and 2 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Courtney Gosney

About Courtney

Courtney currently has 2 active property listings and 3 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Sandy Butterick

About Sandy

Sandy currently has 2 active property listings.

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1 day ago

Excellent communication and extremely professional Tanya was very respectful at all times

Excellent market knowledge and kept me up to date with all aspects of the process I would recommend Tanya to anyone who wants a top agent I would definitely contact her in the future if I require assistance with Real Estate

Tanya Marillier

(22 reviews)

20 days ago

Took care of everything when it mattered most

Before putting our parents’ house on the market, we decided to have Tiaan act as our agent after he came highly recommended. From the outset, Tiaan exceeded our expectations. He was highly motivated, positive, organised, professional, and extremely knowledgeable throughout the entire process. When our father passed away during the sale process, Tiaan went above and beyond, taking care of everything related to the property and keeping us informed every step of the way. During a very difficult time for our family, his support, communication, and attention to detail gave us great peace of mind. We are incredibly grateful for all of Tiaan’s hard work and would not hesitate to use his services again or recommend him to anyone looking to sell their property.

Tiaan Kilian

(12 reviews)

about 1 month ago

Great communication. A pleasure to deal with.

Very responsive. A easy smooth buying experience.

Tanya Marillier

(22 reviews)

about 1 month ago

Professional, Calm under Pressure, Delivering outstanding Results

We knew from the beginning that Tanya was the right realtor to sell our property. When we encountered some unexpected circumstances with our initial buyers, her professionalism truly stood out. Tanya remained calm, proactive, and incredibly knowledgeable throughout the process, while her honest and consistent communication gave us complete confidence every step of the way. Thanks to her strong understanding of the market and dedication, she secured a new buyer within just one day and achieved an outstanding result for us. Thanks Tanya, you made what would have otherwise been an incredibly stressful experience an absolute breeze.

Tanya Marillier

(22 reviews)

about 2 months ago

Great for buyer or seller, we did both thru Tanya

We bought our new home thru Tanya, then used her to sell our previous home. A true professional. We have encountered many agents over the years, and Tanya stands out. Knowledgeable but not pushy. With great attention to detail, she tells it like it actually is.

Tanya Marillier

(22 reviews)

about 2 months ago

I would recommend Holly to anyone! She is a fantastic agent!

Holly was amazing to work with—friendly, professional, and so helpful. She made the whole process easy and stress-free, from start to finish! Nothing was an issue and she communicated through every part of the process. Thank you for doing such an amazing job for us, going above and beyond to make sure we were all set in our new home. I would recommend Holly to anyone selling and buying! Thanks Holly.

Holly Siddons

(9 reviews)

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