Team Twizel

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Team Twizel has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

Reviews

Properties for sale

Sold properties

$607k

Average sale price

$47.4m

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 3 agents at Team Twizel.

Karan MacDiarmid

Sales Consultant

4.9

(403 reviews)

About Karan

Karan MacDiarmid is a trusted and respected name in real estate across Twizel, Lake Ohau, Omarama, and the wider Mackenzie & Waitaki District. With over 30 years of experience in real estate and sales, Karan offers unmatched local knowledge, genuine community connections, and a warm, approachable style that puts clients at ease. Her dedication to delivering outstanding service and honest, professional advice has earned Karan the Trusted Agent and Price Expert badges on RateMyAgent, a reflection of the strong relationships she builds and the excellent results she consistently achieves for her clients. Born into a family business immersed in property, Karan has seen Twizel evolve over the decades, giving her an in-depth understanding of the area’s market, people, and lifestyle. Whether you’re buying or selling, local or from further afield, Karan’s excellent communication, impressive problem-solving skills, and genuine care ensure the entire process is seamless and stress-free. Her hard work has also been recognised with national awards through the LJ Hooker Group, though she credits her success to the wonderful clients she’s had the privilege of working with. When you work with Karan, you’re not just getting an experienced real estate agent; you’re gaining a passionate, community-minded professional who genuinely cares about helping you achieve your property goals.

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Jess Mackay

Sales Consultant

4.9

(99 reviews)

About Jess

I know buying and selling a house is among the largest financial decisions you will ever make, so you can rest assured I don't take this transaction lightly and will go above and beyond to ensure the best results possible. I am dedicated to generating the best result for you by: • Constantly updating my market knowledge • Unparalleled dedication to my Vendors – listening to your needs and working with you – for you • Communication, communication, communication! You will never be left wondering what’s going on during your campaign. • An in depth understanding of marketing campaigns – creating customised programmes to ensure maximum targeted exposure. I have a unique combination of business know-how, life experience and an unsurpassed commitment to excellence, alongside the backing of the multi-award winning LJ Hooker Dunedin team, you can be confident that you will receive nothing but top quality service and the best results possible. I am passionate about real estate and as the 2018 Best New-comer of the Year (LJ Hooker Dunedin), I have proven that my total focus is what is best for you and how I can negotiate the best results for your property sale or purchase.

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Libby Cassie

Sales Consultant

4.9

(26 reviews)

About Libby

Based in Twizel and serving the wider Mackenzie District, Libby Cassie is a hardworking and passionate real estate professional who takes pride in helping clients achieve their property goals. She brings energy, local expertise, and a personalised approach to every interaction, taking the time to understand what truly matters to each client. For Libby, real estate is about more than transactions — it’s about building lasting relationships, creating positive experiences, and guiding clients every step of the way. Whether in Twizel, Fairlie, or across the district, Libby is a trusted partner who genuinely cares about your property, your goals, and your community.

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Seller review

2 days ago

Karan kept persisting despite it being a difficult sake

Excellent market knowledge communication and professionalism. Negotiation wasn’t required as we got the price we wanted

Seller review

13 days ago

Excellent experience with great promotion of our property for sale and an outstanding outcome

From the first appraisal by Karan to the sale of our house, the experience was excellent. We were kept informed at all times, the electronic updates of open homes and viewings were extremely helpful. We were also well looked after in Karan's absence by Jess and Soffe. The team were all a pleasure to deal with. The whole sales process was made so easy for us. Both the sales result and the level of service we received exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend Karan and the Team.

Buyer review

13 days ago

Karan and the LJ Hooker team made buying our first home in Twizel the best stress free experience!

Buying our first home felt like a huge milestone and Karan and the team at LJ Hooker made the whole experience so much easier than we expected. From the very beginning, Karan was super friendly, approachable and always happy to answer our questions. As first home buyers, there was a lot we didn't know, but she guided us through every step with patience, honesty, and great communication. We never felt pressured and she genuinely wanted to help us find the right home. The whole LJ Hooker team was professional, responsive and made the process smooth and stress free. Thanks to their support, we're now the proud owners of our first home in Twizel and we couldn't be happier. A huge thank you to Karan and everyone at LJ Hooker. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Mackenzie region!

Buyer review

26 days ago

Great agent, highly recommend

Jess worked well with us to purchase this property as we are out of town purchases. Always responded to our emails and great communication. We would use her as an agent if we sell in the future. Thanks Jess and Soffe

Seller review

about 1 month ago

Karen was all good did her job well very professional happy customer

Karen sold us the section so we new her abilities and were pleased with her style,communication and service

Seller review

about 1 month ago

Great communicator who gets the job done efficiently.

Karan had brilliant market knowledge and was a great communicator and kept us in the loop at all times. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Karan and her team.

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