WHITEFOX Real Estate – Queenstown (WHITEFOX Real Estate - Queenstown)

Meet the team

Get to know the 5 agents at WHITEFOX Real Estate – Queenstown (WHITEFOX Real Estate - Queenstown).

Licensed Real Estate Agent

About Kate

Kate entered real estate in 2016, a pivotal time as the industry transitioned from traditional to digital, and her timing couldn’t have been better. With fresh tertiary knowledge and natural selling instincts, she has built a dynamic career specializing in off-the-plan sales and creating a bold, polished brand with WHITEFOX in New Zealand. Her early exposure to property through family, surrounded by construction and architects, gave her a unique ability to market homes beyond their potential. Under Kate’s leadership, WHITEFOX has grown into a powerhouse in the South Island, opening a stunning waterfront office in Wanaka and becoming the agency of choice for homeowners and developers. In Queenstown, she has guided her team to exceptional success, personally achieving record sales, including a standout transaction at Arthur’s Point within the Canyon Ridge development. Her dedication to excellence has cemented WHITEFOX’s reputation and established Kate as one of the most respected voices in the industry. For Kate, the art of The Deal lies in the craftsmanship of the campaign – representing each home in its best light. Dedicated, diligent, and direct, she earns the respect of her clients for her honesty and attention to detail. In an industry where actions speak louder than words, Kate’s consistent follow-through and results keep her team and clients loyal.

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Matt Sampson

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(18 reviews)

About Matt

All about the presentation, Matthew’s eye for perfect composition was trained by selling luxury furniture and design — a career that naturally evolved into real estate. Decisive yet adaptable, he thrives when connecting the dots that complete the dotted line. It’s presence meets professional acumen. For Matthew, joining WHITEFOX left no room for second-guessing. Aligned in traditional values and progressive industry vision, his drive accelerates Queenstown’s property trajectory. Because ultimately, tenacity commands energy — and both are qualities that Matthew has in spades.

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Michelle McCormack

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(11 reviews)

About Michelle

From navigating the intricacies of investment banking to building five years’ experience across residential and commercial property markets, Michelle has consistently excelled in high-pressure roles. She approaches every campaign with discipline, clear communication and an appetite for continuous improvement. Michelle’s ability to build genuine, lasting relationships with buyers and sellers is central to the way she works. Across Queenstown, her local knowledge helps clients make informed decisions with confidence. She has also achieved consistently strong results using the Deadline Sale process, combining considered strategy, regular feedback and focused follow-up to create competition and maintain momentum. Frequently spotted running or hiking Queenstown’s trails Michelle brings that same energy and resilience to her work. When the going gets tough, she remains steady, communicative and focused, ensuring her clients feel supported from the first conversation through to the final result. Vendor quotes: “What really stood out was how much they genuinely cared. We never felt like just another listing” “Positive attitude, honest feedback and practical advice. We always felt they were working hard behind the scenes and genuinely had our best interests at heart.” “Everything felt smooth, well-managed, and genuinely supportive. It’s clear they do business differently, and it shows.”

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Sara Cleugh

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(7 reviews)

About Sara

With a career spanning luxury residential sales, property development and high-end construction, Sara Cleugh brings a depth of experience that extends well beyond traditional real estate. Her background across architectural homes, boutique developments and custom builds throughout Wānaka gives her a unique understanding of what creates lasting value, from the earliest stages of design through to the final sale. Known for her strategic approach and considered negotiation, Sara has established herself as a trusted advisor in Wānaka's luxury property market. Since joining WHITEFOX, she has transacted more than $45 million in off-the-plan residential sales, with an average sale price exceeding $3.7 million, delivering exceptional outcomes for both private homeowners and developers. Backed by generations of family ties to the region, she pairs genuine local knowledge with an understanding of the buyers and lifestyle that continue to shape Wānaka's evolving market. As Associate Director at WHITEFOX Wānaka, Sara translates this perspective into a clear, considered sales process. Through tailored marketing, thoughtful preparation and open communication, she gives clients confidence at every stage while ensuring each property is positioned with purpose and presented to its full potential.

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Brehan Cairns

Licensed Real Estate Agent

About Brehan

Cycling taught him discipline, focus, and how to perform under pressure, foundations he carried into the workforce. He entered the motor trade at 18, progressing from new car sales into leadership roles and later training as Ford Sales Manager across Southland and the Southern Lakes. Those years sharpened his commercial awareness and ability to guide people through significant decisions, a natural transition into real estate. After gaining his license, he spent nearly three years building a strong base in his hometown before joining WHITEFOX. Decisive, balanced, and dependable, he brings a direct, transparent approach to the way he works. His clients get clarity, consistency, and a standard that doesn’t waver, he communicates with purpose, offers measured guidance, and follows through with the diligence needed to achieve the best result. Now based in Queenstown, an area his family has long been connected to, Brehan brings genuine local insight and a strong understanding of how the Southland and Queenstown Lakes markets work together. In his Associate Director role, he draws on a high-performance foundation shaped by elite sport, senior sales leadership, and proven real estate results. As an experienced auctioneer, he offers vendors a genuine advantage: sharper buyer engagement, real-time negotiation instincts, and presence that elevates the entire campaign. Driven, disciplined, and grounded, Brehan represents the next chapter of WHITEFOX Queenstown, bringing a standard shaped by work ethic, resilience, and a genuine commitment to the people who trust him with their biggest moves

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2 months ago

Excellent communication and responses

Matt and Michelle sold our house within two weeks. Their communication, and their expectations of us as vendors, were always very clear. We knew every step of the way what was happening with the open homes and potential buyers. We never had to request information; it was always shared immediately.

WHITEFOX Queenstown

(36 reviews)

3 months ago

Great communication

Both Matt and Michelle responded quickly to our questions.

WHITEFOX Queenstown

(36 reviews)

3 months ago

If you're selling your home, you want Matt, Michelle and the team at Whitefox on your side!

From the moment we met Matt and Michelle at an open home, we knew they were the people we wanted to sell our house. They were friendly, approachable and happy to answer all of our questions, with no pressure at all. We walked away saying, "when we sell our home, they're who we'll use" and we're so glad we did. Selling your home is a big deal. You're trusting someone with one of your biggest assets, so having agents you genuinely like and trust is so important. Matt and Michelle made us feel comfortable and confident from day one. Their communication throughout the whole process was fantastic. We were always kept up to date, they were quick to answer any questions, and their advice was honest and practical. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble. What really stood out was how much they genuinely cared. We never felt like just another listing. They worked incredibly hard for us, and their level of service was outstanding. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better team to guide us through the sale. Thank you, Matt and Michelle, for making the whole experience such a positive one. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone thinking about buying or selling a home.

WHITEFOX Queenstown

(36 reviews)

3 months ago

Excellent Communication!

We recently sold our property through Matt & Michelle, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From day one they were fully committed to getting us a result. They kept us up to date at every step of the process, clearly explaining what was happening and what to expect next, which really helped us feel informed and in control. The market was challenging, but they consistently kept our spirits high with their positive attitude, honest feedback and practical advice. We always felt they were working hard behind the scenes and genuinely had our best interests at heart. In the end, their persistence and professionalism paid off with a great result. We’re very grateful for their support and would happily recommend them to anyone looking to sell.

WHITEFOX Queenstown

(36 reviews)

3 months ago

Outstanding communication and a great experience all around

This was our second dealing with Kate and once again it was excellent. As out of town sellers Kate went above and beyond to make the process as easy as possible for us. Her communication was prompt and clear. We were given excellent advice and were in capable hands. We are very happy with the end result and can highly recommend Kate and Whitefox.

WHITEFOX Queenstown

(36 reviews)

3 months ago

Great Communication

Really happy with the service Sara and Kate provided. Communication was excellent and always felt as though they were on the ball, working hard for us in the background. Ended up with a great result thanks to their hard work and perseverance. Thanks Girls!

WHITEFOX Wanaka

(16 reviews)

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WHITEFOX Real Estate – Queenstown (WHITEFOX Real Estate - Queenstown) has 9 properties for sale and sold 37 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity