Tall Poppy Real Estate - Southland - Verified Reviews & Real Estate For Sale

Our sales performance at a glance

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

Reviews

Properties for sale

Sold properties

$295k

Average sale price

$9.4m

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.

Meet the team

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

Monica Cairns

Sales Consultant / Business Partner

(245 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

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(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

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Sales Consultant

(8 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

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!

Buyer review

8 days ago

Excellent community and well-informed about the property. Very friendly and flexible.

Monica was great to deal with. She was incredibly communicative, friendly and helped throughout each step to becoming a first homeowner. I particularly appreciated her being able for me to view the property on short-notice and to help give people access to the property so that my offer could do unconditional. She was very informative and transparent and helped to make the process progress smoothly. I would definitely recommend Monica to anyone. Thank you so much.

Monica Cairns

(245 reviews)

Seller review

23 days ago

Totally Appreciative!!

Thank you Monica! From the very first phone call to the end, you have made the whole process relaxed and easy. You were professional, positive, informative, and fun! The regular updates and feedback felt honest and encouraging - you made it personal and appreciated the story! Thank you both, Monica and Abbie - you both are true gems!!

Monica Cairns

(245 reviews)

Buyer review

29 days ago

Works hard for both Vendors and Purchasers

Working with Monica was an excellent experience from start to finish. Monica was always professional, responsive, and genuinely had our best interests at heart. She kept us informed every step of the way, answered all of our questions promptly, and went above and beyond to ensure everything stayed on track. We truly appreciated her knowledge, dedication, and attention to detail. We couldn't be happier with our new property and are so grateful for all of Monica's hard work. We highly recommend Monica to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.

Monica Cairns

(245 reviews)

Seller review

3 months ago

Making selling easy

Working with Monica was incredibly easy from start to finish. The appraisal was thorough, onboarding was seamless, and everything was handled digitally. Updates after open homes and the My Tall Poppy portal made it easy to track progress. Monica is proactive, thoughtful, and an absolute gem to work with—I highly recommend her.

Monica Cairns

(245 reviews)