Cory came very highly recommended by my property manager, he had excellent communication skills and met with us on a few occasions to explain movements in the market etc. Provided us with a comprehensive overview of what to expect and the competition involved.. Cory had excellent negotiation skills! And as a result we had a smooth and stress free experience
My journey wasn't exactly simple due to a few unforeseen hurdles. This team all worked together to ensure we got a good result in the end. The marketing was excellent and the photos and video looked awesome. They were professional, and provided relevant advice. A fun group to work with as well! Overall I am really happy with the result and recommend them to anyone buying or selling.
Cory and Jamie made a great team in selling our property. They communicated with us every step of the way and made sure we weren't just another listing. If you want a team that is honest, hardworking and gets results, Cory and Jamie are the ones to call.
Cory and Jamie both communicated very well and kept me up to date every step along the process. Cory explained the marketing options and his advice was invaluable and 'spot on'. They both went the extra mile in helping keep the property in excellent marketing condition as I don't live in Hamilton. AND obtained a sale price well above my expectations. Thank you both.
Cory was the agent of the vendor, and we bought the house. Cory was very knowledgeable about the rural property and he was very available and helpful. Always answered his phone and answered any questions promptly - e.g. sending us maps of storm water drainage. Sometimes we've been to other open homes and the agents there haven't known a lot about the actual property - and had to refer to a piece of paper when asked basic information. His communication while we were making the offer was really good too. He made the process really easy. Thanks Cory!
We are pleased that we engaged Andrew and Cory to sell our lifestyle property. Communication was effective throughout the entire process and we were kept informed of progress through weekly updates and periodic meetings. We do however feel that the initial AML process is not fit for purpose, again Andrew and Cory helped us navigate this painful process. We would have no hesitation in using Andrew and Cory again if the need arose.
We have had an awesome experience with Team Barakat and would absolutely recommend them to our friends and family! Cory helped us to search for a house for a good few months before we eventually found our place. He found listings, arranged viewings, shared knowledge and insight, and was there for us constantly - we were messaging almost daily at some points and he was always responsive and helpful. Honestly don't know if we would have found our place without his help as his insight into pricing, suburbs, building materials and the market was invaluable. On top of that he was friendly, professional and so easy to deal with throughout it all. When we eventually found the house we bought, Jamie was looped in. Both Cory and Jamie were incredibly responsive, helpful and knowledgeable and made us feel supported. The process involved price negotiation and they kept us updated throughout. We really couldn't have asked for better! The house is beautiful and was represented really well by the team. We couldn't be happier with our new slice of paradise. Thank you so much guys!
Cory helped us secure our dream home. He was professional, timely and was able to help us communicate our thoughts to the vendor. This made the process stress free and got us the result we wanted. Thankyou for helping us secure our dream home, your ability to relate to us and provide us with the Info we needed allowed this process to be stress free and work out besy for us
Very professional but understanding of my specific needs around selling at this time. Gave me guidance when I asked for it but supported me in my decisions even when they weren't quite that same as they had suggested. Willing to work with me to complete the sale even at a time when I was overseas with patchy wifi access. I will always be grateful for your help and support - Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou :)
Cory had played football with my nephews & both my sister and I thought it would be refreshing to give a younger agent an opportunity to sell our mums home. And we are so glad we did as Cory and team did not disappoint. Cory was open, easy to deal with, knowledgeable, up front & caring. And he answered all our questions in a good natured way!! He was patient as we had to move our mum out first and then get the house ready for sale. We took his advice but he also was supportive of the changes we made to make the house more presentable and give it a new lease of life without spending megabucks. We enjoyed working with Cory and got the result we were hoping for. We would have no hesitation in recommending Cory and the team. Ngā mihi nui, thanks so much.
We had a really great experience purchasing our new house with Team Barakat, we mainly dealt with Andrew. He made the whole process happen smoothly with no problems at all. We highly recommend Team Barakat to anyone looking to buy a new house.
We recently had the pleasure of working with Cory Townsend from Lugtons Real Estate, and we were thoroughly impressed by his professionalism, dedication, and proactive approach throughout the process. Although Cory was representing the vendor, he consistently went above and beyond to ensure transparent communication and smooth coordination between all parties. Cory took the time to listen to our concerns, conveyed them thoughtfully to the vendor, and always kept us updated. His willingness to take calls and respond promptly, even beyond regular office hours, demonstrated his strong commitment to service. His positive outlook, professionalism, and excellent communication skills made the experience seamless and stress-free. We would also like to acknowledge Jamie Barakat, who, although not directly involved with us, engaged with the vendor and supported the process behind the scenes. His efforts contributed greatly to maintaining clarity and progress throughout. Both Cory and Jamie displayed genuine integrity, teamwork, and client-focused values—qualities that make Lugtons Real Estate truly stand out. We highly recommend them to anyone seeking a trustworthy and professional real estate team.
