Karen was without exception always very energetic and strongly focussed towards achieving a sale. She often added little touches such as bringing fresh flowers for open homes - while not expected this was greatly appreciated. Karen maintained regular, detailed and focussed updates on the sales process. We were greatly impressed with Karen’s tenacity and regular follow up with prospective buyers.
Karen Prendergast
Josh and Graeme thanks for the great job in selling our two houses in November at auction and within the price range you indicated. You both delivered timely and professional service. Ian and Wendy
Josh Nixon
I first came across Karen when I was hoping to purchase a property which I missed out on. Karen worked to try to find me something else by approaching people on her database that might have suited my requirements. When the apartment came up again Karen helped me to secure my dream place, and I then listed my property with her. I've never seen such efficiency in getting a property ready for listing in about three days, yet not one corner was taken. She then delivered the sale within seven days of the first open home, getting me a price I was really happy with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Karen for any purchaser or seller. She will treat you as much more than just another listing.
Karen Prendergast
“It is with great pleasure to have this opportunity to recommend Lorraine as a Real Estate Agent whose professionalism, skill and honesty is outstanding. For the second time we have had the benefit of Lorraine marketing a property for us. There is no doubt the successful sale of both properties was down to Lorraine. Her understanding of market conditions and needs for the property’s sale was very apparent. It was very clear to us that Lorraine was very robust regarding full disclosure to the buyer. Which clearly demonstrated a professional in all respects. We have no hesitation in recommending Lorraine to others and if the occasion should arise, Lorraine would be the first person, we would contact to sell a property for us.”
Lorraine Young
Dear Sir/Madam, Alison and I go back to 2012 when my husband and I started looking for our first home in Auckland to raise our two little boys in. I immediately struck up a good relationship with Alison due her warm smile and her sincere genuine understanding of our goals. Her excellent knowledge of the market, her expertise in negotiations for the best price, her attitude of going above and beyond in helping us find that perfect home and keeping it real made me want to seek her out again when it came to sell that same property nearly eight years later. With out her I don’t think we could have got the job done as in the end it became quite a sad and challenging property to put to the market. Her expectations were spot on and she was always there to reassure us that we were on track, her feedback and research was outstanding and we felt safe in her very capable hands. Alison worked very hard for us and bent over backwards so I can only express nothing but the highest of recommendations as she continues to help people buy and sell real estate. Sincerely, Emma Hamilton.
Alison Jackson-Mee
I first came across Karen when I was hoping to purchase a property which I missed out on. Karen worked to try to find me something else by approaching people on her database that might have suited my requirements. When the apartment came up again Karen helped me to secure my dream place, and I then listed my property with her. I've never seen such efficiency in getting a property ready for listing in about three days, yet not one corner was taken. She then delivered the sale within seven days of the first open home, getting me a price I was really happy with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Karen for any purchaser or seller. She will treat you as much more than just another listing.
Karen Prendergast
Alison is professional and easy with a delightful personality. She managed the sale of my house extremely well, with a total of 8 offers presented at the end of the deadline sale process. What could have been a very stressful time was made streamline and simple with Alison's consistency and attention to detail. Alison was happy to listen to my thoughts and requests during the process, whilst sharing her knowledge and experience with courtesy and consideration. Thanks Alison!
Alison Jackson-Mee
Dear Barry and Grant It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to you both, but I'm well aware that as a friend of Alison's it will not hold quite the value I wish it could. I entrusted Alison (and Robert) to sell our family home in Stonefields, while we were effectively half a world away in Amsterdam. And as I expected it has been the easiest and most pleasurable experience possible. I knew Alison as a real estate agent would be gentle, professional and relentless when required and she has surpassed all expectation. Alison (and Robert I suspect) went above and beyond the requirements of a real estate agent and friend by vacuuming cat hair, picking up rubbish blown into the garden, collecting the mail, feeding the cats in the weekend, covering the staging furniture to ensure the cats don't scratch it, the list is endless. I'd like to think all of the above is because of our friendship teehee, but in reality it's both that and the fact the Alison is the consummate professional. I cannot recommend her and Robert enough and please feel free to post this letter to the public in whatever medium you both wish. Thank you Barry and Grant for your part in the sale of our home. I wish you and the UP family all the best, and of course most of all the biggest thank you and appreciation to Alison and Robert for such amazing work and result.
Alison Jackson-Mee
We just want to say a huge thank-you for all your help and support in the purchase of our new home. Your professionalism and advice along the way helped us get a deal which worked for everyone. We are incredibly grateful for you making yourself available the many times we visited the property throughout the sale process – nothing was too much trouble. Your support assisted us to achieve a smooth, quick house sale/purchase transaction and we are now the proud owners of our lovely new home. We wouldn’t hesitate to use your services in the future. Kind Regards Marion & Kevin Etches
Karen Prendergast
Karen is proactive, hard working, and always ready with a solution so nothing ever seems like a problem. Despite living in another city, I felt connected to the process and well informed. I had complete trust in Karen’s professionalism.
Karen Prendergast
We cannot speak highly enough of Alison’s marketing and sale of our property. With no final inspection of renovations we carried out over 20 years ago, to say the process was complex is an understatement. All the qualities you would wish for in an agent Alison has – She is experienced and knowledgeable, honest, unflappable and true to every other adjective previous reviewer’s have used here. Alison’s advice on the approach to marketing proved spot on and saw unprecedented numbers of potential buyers view our home and ultimately, 5 bidders take part in the auction. This outcome was wholly down to Alison’s understanding of the market, her advice and her sheer hard work. Our review would be incomplete without also mentioning Alison’s husband and 2IC, Robert. His enthusiasm and positivity were a great antidote to any trepidation we were feeling and he too played a pivotal role in selling our property. Alison and Robert are a class act and, if we were in the habit of regularly buying and selling property, we would have them on speed dial. If you are selling, do yourself a favour and give Alison a call.
Alison Jackson-Mee
I’ve been meaning to email for some time, to say how much Carol and I enjoyed our interaction with you over the recent purchase of our apartment in the Bellus complex in Stonefields. As someone who works in Real Estate, you’ll know how stressful the process can sometimes be for buyers and sellers, but I have to say we were pleasantly surprised at how seamlessly the whole transaction was conducted, due in no small part to your caring and professional approach. We are thoroughly enjoying the apartment lifestyle in Bellus as well as the convenient location, which has been life changing for us. With warm regards Carol & Allen Miller, BELLUS-Stonefields
Karen Prendergast
