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Our qualities as told by our client reviews: well-prepared, honest, friendly, responsive, supportive, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Highly recommended
over 3 years ago
Highly recommended

I met Jamie while viewing one of the properties he was marketing. I liked the way he presented that home and so asked for an appraisal of mine. Jamie is a people person – a great communicator, a good listener and has an eye for detail helping people understand the little things that make a difference. He combines these with his professionalism and market knowledge to get the best outcome. In a climate where the media was all doom and gloom about the housing market, the sale was surprisingly quick. I certainly appreciated the detailed weekly marketing reports and frequent updates. Thank you, Jamie, for making the daunting task of selling a beloved home somewhat less stressful. I really enjoyed working with you.

Jamie Barakat
Seller review
Andrew Townsend Ratemyagent
over 3 years ago
Andrew Townsend Ratemyagent

Just a big thank you to you both Andrew and Corey for there extremely helpful and positive approach to the marketing and eventual selling of our home. They were especially helpful with the electronic transactions involved, and have already recommended them both to our friends who are thinking of selling. Andrew and Corey made the process simple and easy to understand for us, we appreciate your patience and expertise. Thank you Kind regards Ross and Judy Miller 1654 Te Rahu Road, Te Awamutu

Andrew Townsend
Seller review
Spot on service and expertise
over 3 years ago
Spot on service and expertise

Andrew did a great job at marketing the property and was spot on with his pricing in a very uncertain market. We had a contract within days of the ad going live and were very impressed with his professionalism and service. Would highly recommend Andrew if you're looking to sell your property.

Andrew Townsend
Seller review
Unflagging optimism
over 3 years ago
Unflagging optimism

We placed our family home of 48 years on the property market during a "rough" patch in the NZ economy. Jamie guided us professionally through this, ensured we were well prepared, kept our expectations focused and realistic and was unfailingly kind, communicative and optimistic. He is very approachable with an engaging character and this made working with him easy for everyone involved. We achieved a result that we are very happy with thanks to Jamie and the Lugtons team. We engaged him as our real estate agent because he was highly recommended to us by trusted friends. We now can return that favour by also recommending him to you.

Jamie Barakat
Seller review
So grateful
over 3 years ago
So grateful

Jamie has been amazing! His knowledge and expertise about the area, home and how I could lift it a little were so valuable. The communication and support through the whole process left me feeling at ease and I am so grateful. Thank you 😊

Jamie Barakat
Seller review
Best team for the job 😊
almost 4 years ago
Best team for the job 😊

I chose Jamie because he has a good reputation very professional and and easy to deal with I respected his honest opinions and knew that he was going to be the best person to sell my first home,Jamie and team Barakat have been really good and easy to deal with,I really appreciated his wealth of knowledge and his strategy’s moving forward he sold my house quickly and got above the rv in a challenging market.thanks for all the hard work you and the team have put into selling my home! Will always recommend to others and definitely will go through team Barakat again in the future.

Jamie Barakat
Seller review
Genuine Honesty
almost 4 years ago
Genuine Honesty

Excellent dealings with Andrew. In such a sharp downturn with selling homes, Andrews knowledge and his honest and genuine approach was great. We have no hesitation in recommendation Andrew to anyone who is looking to sell their home.

Andrew Townsend
Seller review
Sale of 39 Canaandale Drive Flagstaff
almost 4 years ago
Sale of 39 Canaandale Drive Flagstaff

We chose Jamie to sell our home after a previous experience with him selling another property. We appreciated the high levels of communication right from the beginning. Gentle, realistic but honest evaluation of our property and any issues that might arise during the marketing of the house - both positive and negative. His appraisal of the property took into account our wishes and concerns. He walked us through all aspects of the marketing process and what would be involved. We felt no pressure to engage in marketing in a way that we would not be comfortable with. We valued his appraisals and feedback on all offers on our property, He listened to our feedback and we felt as though we were part of the team which resulted in a successful outcome of a sale. We would unhesitatingly recommend Jamie to market any property because of his commitment to work with us as vendors to achieve a sale.

Jamie Barakat
Buyer review
Very professional
almost 4 years ago
Very professional

Jamie was very helpful throughout the process of purchasing our house. His communication is second to none. We appreciate him making the experience so smooth.

Jamie Barakat
Seller review
Great Results and Genuine
almost 4 years ago
Great Results and Genuine

Worked both with Andrew and Corey. Really great genuine guys and out to get the best money for your house. Worked together to make a great strategy and had good communication throughout the sale. In a pretty volatile Market at present, they got a really good result. Extremely competitive rates being a fixed price, Tall Poppy is definitely recommended.

Andrew Townsend
Seller review
The sale took longer than normal due to Covid and financial restrictions imposed.
almost 4 years ago
The sale took longer than normal due to Covid and financial restrictions imposed.

Andrew and Cory were very diligent and professional from the initial stage until the the house was sold. It has been a period of frustration firstly by the Covid health requirements then people became cautious when the Govt imposed financial restrictions. Andrew and Cory responded very well and kept Gay an myself fully informed during the selling period. We would recommend both Andrew and Cory to anyone wishing to sell their houses or property.

Andrew Townsend
Buyer review
Highly Recommend!
almost 4 years ago
Highly Recommend!

We are grateful for the help that Jamie gave us to secure a quick turn around purchase. Jamie has great communication skills and is very professional. We would highly recommend him if you need an agent.

Jamie Barakat
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