Ian,myself and his team knew we had an exceptional site in Whitford...just needed a family to appreciate its unique aspects. Well, guess what...Ian found them and we are looking forward to having our new neighbours building their dream home next to us.
Ian and the 003 Team went above and beyond to sell our property. They provided honest, direct feedback throughout the process and never promised what they couldn’t deliver. Their deep knowledge of the area is unmatched—these are the only agents we’d use !
We both bought and sold using 003 - we were incredibly impressed with their service from start to finish. We essentially got five agents for the price of one. Never pushy, always helpful, whether it be in negotiations, staging advice, tradie recommendations or the level of feedback. They don't lure you in with an unrealistic price estimate so we had realistic expectations for a tough market - selling quickly so we could move on to our next home in time for Christmas. Thanks Ian, Nicolette, Jenny, Claire and Courtney!
Both Ian and Nicolette were knowledgeable on the market and keen to make sure the process was as easy as possible. My house sold super fast and I was very happy with the outcome and felt confident with them.
Ian spent the time to get to know us and understand our goals. We live a couple of hours from our chosen location, so it made a huge difference to know that each visit would be productive and help shape our plans. We were initially looking to buy a house but, in the end, we took the leap into buying land and will now build our dream home. We wouldn't have done this without Ian finding us the perfect block of land and helping us secure this prior to tender. Ian is a great communicator and wants the best for his clients - finding the right match is very important - he's not just trying to make a sale. His team are lovely too - always helpful and supportive. It's been a delightful experience, and we are very grateful for Ian's authenticity, guidance and expertise.
Ian and his team were informative & professional whilst communicating to us the steps to take for a positive sale, thank you.
I owned a property which I could only live in for limited periods, and which I needed to sell, and I also wanted a property I could live in for an extended period. Ian helped me to understand the market for both selling and buying here in NZ for which I am very grateful. In particular Ian drew my attention to certain facts about properties of a certain date which might require additional investment to address certain structural problems, which I was unaware of. In combination with Jenny Chandler and other members of the Barfoot team I was able to navigate the sometimes tricky market factors unique to NZ. We have finally come very close to achieving the two goals I started with, for which I am very grateful.
Best result ever...... Fast working and great advice The whole team are fantastic, professional & knowledgeable
Easy, clear communication; sensitive and accommodating to our needs and circumstances; organised, efficient, committed to our best interests. Thank you Ian and Team 003
Ian and the Team of 003 Special Agents have been nothing less than professional and accommodating in all respects. I could not recommend them enough. Great communication and we have been delighted with the service that Ian and the Team provided.
We had the house valued by a number of agents over the last couple of years, we love our house, but have known for a while that it is a little large for us and no longer met our needs. It was a difficult decision to sell, but when we finally made the decision, we specifically sought out Ian. Over the past couple of years we noted that Ian has always been fair and professional regarding colleagues in the housing market - something we respected. He was knowledgeable, approachable, friendly and always made time for questions even before we put the house on the market, again something we acknowledged and respected. We didn’t get the heavy sell with barfoots, whilst this was nice, I do wonder whether a little more avid follow up (phone call as well as email after a valuation, and potentially another quick call a few months later may get them a few more listings as all the others did this.) We were pleasantly surprised at the package deal, - the lower cost of the advertising package and the free walk round from the house consultant were some of the features that would have easily sung the decision had we been on the fence, but we were not aware of until we just about signed on the dotted line. With regards to the agent - amazing. Ian went over and above to make the process more comfortable, easier, less stressful and streamlined. Always at the end of the phone, always friendly, nothing was too much trouble. We have already strongly recommended him to friends who are starting to consider moving. Thank you for everything!
I found Ian and his team excellent to work with their knowledge of the market at the time of selling was bang on
