Sotheby's International Realty NZ Manawatu (New Zealand Manawatu Licensed (REAA 2008))

Kristen is a valued real estate professional who John and Michelle van Lienen are proud to have as part of their team. Kristen began her real estate career with JVL Prestige Realty as Sales Support in 2011. After spending two years working in real estate in London, Kristen returned to her hometown of Palmerston North in 2015 to join the team as Sales Associate to John and Michelle van Lienen. Behind the wheels of a successful team lies an incredible workload between four complementary team members and their roles and responsibilities. Kristen holds a full real estate licence and plays an important role across all aspects of the team, including sales. You may receive a call from her talking over the little things that really make a difference to the service, which is what makes the team's relationship with clients mean so much. You will enjoy Kristen and her fresh, calm, warm and friendly character to complement an all-round professional team service. Unrivalled in their experience, John and Michelle, together with their dedicated team, bring together the expertise, local knowledge and commitment that deliver unrivalled results to their clients.

Michelle van Lienen began her impressive real estate career at 19, quickly rising to the top in residential sales at a national level at that time. Her deep ties to the Manawatu region - her home turf - have been pivotal in her success alongside her husband, John. Their combined experience, energetic approach, and steadfast dedication to client satisfaction have set them apart. Michelle's client-centred approach and John's renowned industry reputation offer a powerful blend of strategy and integrity. Together, they're a dynamic duo, bolstered by a skilled team, ensuring a smooth property transaction process. With an unrivalled depth of experience and understanding of the Manawatū property market, Michelle and John have been involved in more than 6,500 property sales to date. Their extensive experience, local knowledge and commitment to their clients underpin a proven approach focused on achieving the best possible outcome for those they represent. Known for navigating market shifts and providing reliable advice, Michelle and John’s partnership stands out for its innovation and expertise in the property sphere. Michelle prides herself on the attention to detail for all clients, which is a rare quality in the real estate profession. She protects clients throughout their property transactions by ensuring all contractual documentation, including legal contracts, are correct. This provides confidence to the purchaser or vendor before signing such important documents. One of the many valuable skills Michelle offers her clients is her flair and advice in preparing and staging a home for sale. This regularly makes a significant difference to the saleability and value of a home, helping it sell more quickly. For real estate service that combines a personal and determined touch with professional excellence, connect with Michelle van Lienen - a name synonymous with trust and standout results.