Ray White Barrington Next Step

Meet the team

Get to know the 15 agents at Ray White Barrington Next Step .

Licensed Real Estate Agent

About Corey

What truly sets Corey apart is his genuine love for the work he does and the people he meets along the way. While he serves the entire wider Christchurch area, he has a special love for the communities of Somerfield, Hoon Hay, Spreydon, and Barrington. Corey brings a solid ten-year background in sales and marketing. His journey, which began by selling furniture and then cars, has given him a hands-on lesson in connecting with people and problem-solving. Corey believes the real estate journey should be an enjoyable one. He takes on the stress so you don't have to, while his commitment to getting you the best result is absolute. He knows that clear communication is key to a smooth process, ensuring your needs are not just met, but exceeded.

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Mark Fountaine

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(18 reviews)

About Mark

As a dedicated Licensee Salesperson with Ray White Next Step Barrington in Christchurch, I bring a unique and extensive background to every property transaction. My career is defined by a commitment to exceeding expectations, whether on the world stage as an elite athlete or in the competitive local Christchurch real estate market. I am here to ensure you reach and surpass your own property goals, combining global experience with local expertise. Why Work with Mark? Global Property Perspective: My experience includes owning a property and investment company in the UK and significant experience buying and selling property in Australia. This international insight allows me to strategically position your home for a diverse range of buyers. Diverse Professional Experience: Beyond sport, my background as a High School Teacher and National Sales Management means I excel at clear communication, strategic planning, and managing complex situations. All critical skills for a smooth and successful sale or purchase. A History of High Performance: As a former professional Rugby Union player and a World Championship Gold and Bronze Medalist in Indoor Rowing, I approach real estate with the discipline, drive, and negotiation skills of an elite competitor. You get an agent who is committed to a winning result.

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Vinnie Sharma

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(8 reviews)

About Vinnie

"The Best Investment on earth, is Earth" Vinnie Sharma. Originally from Fiji, Vinnie has called New Zealand home for over 20 years. Having bought and sold many properties, and coupled with her vast experience in sales and customer service, Vinnie’s passion is real estate. She has gained a reputation for providing an outstanding client experience. Being a skilled negotiator, she always has her clients’ best interests at heart. Vinnie believes strongly that it is not only her duty to respect her clients, but also to educate and guide them throughout the marketing and sale process so that her clients feel confident in making the best decisions possible. Vinnie has a strong devotion to her faith and family. A true nature lover and traveller, Vinnie escapes to the mountains in the winter to enjoy hiking and just being in the outdoors. In summer, Vinnie enjoys travelling to lakes, rivers and the sea to camp with friends and family and cook up a storm! Five words you can count on from Vinnie Sharma: love, integrity, commitment, passion and fun!

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Hyde Posthuma

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(5 reviews)

About Hyde

Growing up in the diversity of New Zealand has given Hyde a great appreciation for people. She has always loved working with people and have found it rewarding to build relationships with others which is how she found herself in real estate. It excites her to have the opportunity to help match people with their ideal homes. Hyde spent twelve years as a professional dancer and dance teacher, she is naturally driven, disciplined, and competitive. She continues to strive to achieve the best for her clients while being empathetic to individual needs. Hyde prides herself on being a team player who works effectively with others. Hyde is fluent in both English and Cantonese and genuinely believes that any relationship is based on clear communication, as well as trust, respect and honesty. She is passionate about helping all people with their homes and will endeavour to ensure all her clients have a positive real estate experience. Outside of real estate, Hyde loves being a mum to her 2 beautiful children, wife to her husband, and dog mum to her Shiba Inu X Japanese Spitz dog. Awards: 3rd Top Salesperson - Ray White Barrington - October 2023 1st Top Salesperson - Ray White Barrington - August 2022 4th Top Salesperson - Ray White Next Step Group - August 2022 3rd Top Salesperson - Ray White Cashmere - September 2021 3rd Top Salesperson - Ray White Cashmere - July 2021

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Angus Moot

Licensed Real Estate Agent

About Angus

Angus currently has 5 active property listings and 9 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Daniel Latimer

Licensed Real Estate Agent

About Daniel

Daniel currently has 1 active property listings and 4 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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2 days ago

From initial meeting from a internet search to the final unconditional purchase absolutely perfect.

Cory is the most patient, professional, courteous, respectful, polite and understanding agent I/we have ever dealt with. He had no qualms with my brother and sister ringing or emailing with questions. He is always understanding when dealing with my elderly parents and explaining any and all processes. His marketing was spot on and resulted in the highest amount of offers for a single property. The cleaners that he arranged for were also first class and professional. I wish they could do my house permanently! He kept us informed every step of the way. Even the presentation of the offers went smoothly. I am more than happy to recommend his service to any and all. If/when I have to move I would definitely contact Corey. We we also very impressed with the staging. In fact if I could have afforded to buy the property I would have stipulated keep the staging!!!

Corey Ellis

(27 reviews)

4 days ago

Went Above and Beyond!

We had a fantastic experience working with Corey. He was very accommodating with extra viewings and communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and we always felt well informed and supported while buying our home. Highly recommend!

Corey Ellis

(27 reviews)

about 1 month ago

Very supportive to a nervous seller

I was very nervous about the whole process of selling - Mark made it all very easy, and was happy to work at my pace.

Mark Fountaine

(18 reviews)

2 months ago

Mark demonstrated a high level of professionalism, market knowledge, and dedication.

Given the fact that we are overseas, Mark's communication was consistent, transparent, and reassuring, which made a potentially stressful experience much smoother. We especially appreciated their responsiveness and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure everything progressed efficiently.

Mark Fountaine

(18 reviews)

2 months ago

Excellent communication & super helpful

Mark was selling on behalf of an overseas couple & was very helpful the whole way through - from negotiating the actual sale to being available whenever needed for building inspections & keeping us in the loop throughout. A pleasure to deal with - thanks Mark!

Mark Fountaine

(18 reviews)

2 months ago

Committed and Reliable

Our second time dealing with Corey and I can't make any complaints, unfortunately the market wasn't on our side this time around, but Corey was able to able to keep the ball rolling and come up with ideas which ultimately gave us the sale. Will be using Corey again in the future

Corey Ellis

(27 reviews)

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