Tall Poppy Real Estate - Southland

Tall Poppy Invercargill
  •   5   (318 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Tall Poppy Real Estate - Southland has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

26
Reviews
20
Properties for sale
31
Sold properties
$200k
Average sale price
$6.2m
Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) where the agent was a part of the transaction and published on ratemyagent.co.nz. It may not be complete and can exclude off-market, private sales and undisclosed pricing and sold dates. Contact agent for full sales history.

Our customer service awards

See what RateMyAgent awards Tall Poppy Real Estate - Southland has won

  • 4x Region Top 5Southland - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
  • 3x National Top 100New Zealand - 2023, 2021, 2020

Meet the team

Get to know the 4 agents at Tall Poppy Real Estate - Southland.

Monica Cairns
Monica Cairns

Sales Consultant / Business Partner

  5   (253 reviews)
About Monica
Specialising in real estate with a strong foundation in advertising and marketing, I understand the importance of presenting your property in its best light. My strategic partnerships with talented local businesses enable me to offer targeted marketing solutions that highlight your property's unique attributes. As the new owner of the Invercargill franchise, I'm dedicated to enhancing Tall Poppy's impact in the region by focusing on exceptional customer service and achieving outstanding results. My passion for real estate and commitment to excellence are the driving forces behind my approach. If you're considering selling your property, let's connect and discuss how we can turn your real estate goals into reality.
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Tawhiti McPherson
Tawhiti McPherson

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (69 reviews)
About Tawhiti
Tawhiti loves a challenge and isn’t setting out to be a run-of-the-mill agent. He’s determined to change peoples’ perceptions on Real Estate, armed with technology, industry knowledge and enthusiasm. This combined with Tall Poppy's fairer fees, #1 free marketing package and customer centric business model, Tawhiti will deliver the best result for you!
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Lisa Given
Lisa Given

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Sales Consultant

  5   (10 reviews)
About Lisa
Outside of my work, I am actively involved in the local community, spending time coaching netball and capturing moments through my love of photography. I am known for my approachable nature and commitment to helping people succeed.
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Abigail Carpenter
Abigail Carpenter

Sales Consultant

About Abigail
Thinking of buying or selling in Invercargill or southland? Lets talk! Located in Invercargill, I love being part of the Southland community and getting to know the people and places that make it special. As a young real estate agent, I bring fresh perspective and energy to the industry. Coming from a background in customer service, I’ve developed a genuine passion for working with others, understanding their needs, and creating a positive, supportive experience from start to finish. I am driven, motivated, and committed to continuously improving, ensuring I can deliver the best possible service and results for my clients. I understand that buying or selling property can feel overwhelming, which is why I focus on clear communication, honesty, and being there for my clients every step of the way. I take pride in building strong, lasting relationships based on trust, care, and reliability. I’m naturally curious and love learning about people’s stories, it helps me to connect with every client, feel free to reach out to me to have a talk at anytime!
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About us

In 2012, we established Tall Poppy, a home grown Kiwi business with a fresh take on Real Estate. We offer award winning customer service, and our sales consultants are specially trained in managing offers to guarantee they sell their vendors properties for the very best price. We do this by investing in people, not infrastructure and embracing technology, not the status quo. Our heritage is built on the foundation of fairness. Fairness in the way fees are charged, fairness in the exceptional service we provide our customers and fairness in the way we treat our people. Thinking of selling? Let’s talk!

Our reviews

  5  
324 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: well-prepared, easy to work with, supportive, responsive, friendly, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Communication & commitment!
4 days ago
Communication & commitment!

From start to finish, Lisa has been fantastic to deal with. Her communication and commitment throughout the process have been greatly appreciated. She has always been approachable, helpful and willing to go the extra mile to achieve the best possible outcome. This is the second property we’ve sold through Lisa, and we’ve really appreciated having her alongside us for both sales. We’re particularly grateful for her support throughout our most recent sale as we prepare to start a new chapter in a new place. We wish Lisa all the very best with Tall Poppy and look forward to seeing her continued success!

Lisa Given

Lisa Given

  5   (10 reviews)
Buyer review
Friendly, helpful and easy to deal with
9 days ago
Friendly, helpful and easy to deal with

We first contacted Monica about another property some time before buying 112 Oreti Street. She was friendly and approachable from the start, which left a positive impression. When we viewed Oreti Street, she provided a written list of work and repairs the owner had completed, along with what was still outstanding. We appreciated having this information to better understand the property. Monica also helped pass our questions and requests on to the owner on several occasions. The online signing process was convenient too—there was no need to print, scan and email documents back and forth. As first-home buyers, we really appreciated Monica’s help and guidance throughout the process. Thank you, Monica, for helping us buy our first home.

Monica Cairns

Monica Cairns

  5   (253 reviews)
Seller review
Incredibly helpful and wanted what was best for us!
9 days ago
Incredibly helpful and wanted what was best for us!

Super professional and always responded in a timely manner. Made the experience of selling our seamless and answered all of our questions, never making us feel dumb for not understanding how the process worked as first time sellers. Q

Monica Cairns

Monica Cairns

  5   (253 reviews)
Seller review
Sold my house in 4 days! Fantastic communication, stress free experience. Highly recommend
17 days ago
Sold my house in 4 days! Fantastic communication, stress free experience. Highly recommend

I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from my real estate agent! They managed to sell my house within just 4 days, which was an amazing result. Throughout the entire process, they kept me well informed, provided regular updates, and made sure I knew exactly what was happening every step of the way. Picked up their phone on first ring and promptly handled my queries. Having the house stage made a tremendous amount of difference and they dealt directly with the delivery. Their communication, professionalism, and dedication made what can be a stressful experience feel smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. Thank you for making the whole process such a positive experience!

Monica Cairns

Monica Cairns

  5   (253 reviews)
Seller review
Wonderful service. Great communicator and really goes the extra mile to get the sale.
about 1 month ago
Wonderful service. Great communicator and really goes the extra mile to get the sale.

Monica was very helpful and has a great knowledge of the market. She helped us navigate the sale of our home whilst dealing with a number of timewasters and inexperienced buyers with new home expectations. We provided a challenge with trying to sell during winter in Invercargill but she always kept us up to date and provided sound professional advice throughout.

Monica Cairns

Monica Cairns

  5   (253 reviews)
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Our properties

Tall Poppy Real Estate - Southland has 20 properties for sale and sold 31 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Enquiries Over $115,000
164B Birchwood Road
Ohai Southland
Land
SoldOct 30, 2026
Price not available
84 Dipton Street
Kingswell Southland
3
1
1
House
SoldOct 29, 2026
Price not available
125 Roxburgh St
Heriot Otago
3
1
2
Acreage Semi-Rural
For Sale
Enquiries Over $745,000
143 Gimblett Street
Waikiwi Southland
4
2
2
House
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