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James' qualities as told by our client reviews: well-prepared, calm, friendly, supportive, responsive, local expert, clear communication.
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My mortgage broker recommended James for his honesty and professionalism and was spot on.
about 1 month ago
My mortgage broker recommended James for his honesty and professionalism and was spot on.

James is caring, approachable and genuinely committed to achieving the best outcome for me. He exceeded expectations throughout the process, advising me on how best to prepare my home for sale. At short notice, his excellent network of maintenance professionals handled repairs, cleaning, painting, appliance installation, the presale building inspection, plumbing, water blasting, carpet cleaning, and staging. James kept me informed at every stage, from the appraisal and listing through the marketing campaign, auction, and sale and provided sound advice throughout. He marketed my property effectively, giving a wide range of buyers the opportunity to decide whether it suited them. The entire process felt professional and relatively stress-free, selling my property was an exceptional experience, and I am deeply grateful to James and his team who every time I visited Bower Papamoa, made me feel welcome. I am extremely grateful for James's support and would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dedicated real estate agent.

Seller review
Great to deal with.
5 months ago
Great to deal with.

James was very professional, communicated well, listened to all our concerns and took them on board. Worked very hard to get the results we all wanted. Would happily work with him again if needed to.

Seller review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding and stress-free experience
5 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding and stress-free experience

James was incredibly professional in every aspect of the sale. He delivered on all of his promises, resolved any issues that popped up along the way, and took complete control of the situation. He was never pushy and always kept us fully informed with timely updates after each open home. Highly recommended!

Seller review
Outstanding dedication to the result
6 months ago
Outstanding dedication to the result

We're so impressed with James. He was wholeheartedly determined to get a result for us. He conducts himself so well and with integrity. We would have absolutely no hesitation to list with him in the future, or to buy a property he has listed. He's honest, hardworking and reliable - all we could ask for!

Seller review
Supportive, knowledgeable and excellent communication
7 months ago
Supportive, knowledgeable and excellent communication

We had an excellent experience working with James to sell our home. From the outset, he was warm, approachable, and genuinely invested in achieving the best outcome for us. His knowledge of the market was evident and it gave us a great deal of confidence that we were in capable hands. He communicated clearly, kept us informed throughout the process, and provided thoughtful, honest advice. Selling a home can be stressful, but his professionalism and calm, considered approach made the entire experience feel smooth and well-managed.

Seller review
Professional and Knowledgeable.
7 months ago
Professional and Knowledgeable.

We had a great experience working with our agent. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and highly professional throughout the entire process. Their guidance and communication gave us confidence every step of the way. Our house sold at auction with a fantastic result, and we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!

Seller review
Trust worthy and Reliable
8 months ago
Trust worthy and Reliable

James was very professional and communicative. Always update us whenever there is new information. We left our keys with him and entrusted him with the sale of our house while we went away and he delivered!

Seller review
Cool, calm and knowledgeable
9 months ago
Cool, calm and knowledgeable

Working with James was an absolute pleasure! He would arrive with a smile, fill me in on all the details so I always knew what was going on and how things would roll out. When I needed advice, James would provide a balanced view with pros and cons to help me make the best decisions for my situation. All of this with a smile and a sense of calm. Better still, my house was sold within three weeks, and I was ready to move into my next chapter. Highly recommend James.

Seller review
Excellent
10 months ago
Excellent

Fantastic service received by James and Sadie regarding the sale of our much loved home, always highly professional and great communication throughout the whole process. Highly recommend Bowers Papamoa and this dynamic duo. Lisa and Kevin Mitchell

Seller review
Smooth Sale
10 months ago
Smooth Sale

Cool, calm and collected throughout the entire process, James offered sound advice based on knowledge, experience and belief in the market. He moved swiftly and got results immediately with a viewing the same day we went live. We had multiple offers after the first open home resulting in an accepted offer in just over a week. As first time sellers, we never felt lost as James always took the time to explain the fine print and respond to our queries. He presented the offers with an honest, realistic approach taking into account our wishes which we appreciated. We would definitely recommend James to anyone looking for a smooth sale. Superb mahi James, thank you.

Seller review
Excellent and easy
11 months ago
Excellent and easy

James was recommended to me. On meeting him I immediately liked his manner of speaking and addressing me. He liked the presentation of my home its location and assured me he thought it would sell quickly. His knowledge of marketing and information was in depth. I was very impressed with the marketing package he provided and by his reassurance at every step. He was professional and punctual at all open homes and when bringing clients through to view the property. He kept me informed by phone and after every viewing. My home sold at auction for more than expected in the time frame he predicted. At all times James was very reassuring and I found the whole selling of my property much easier than I had expected. I would not hesitate to recommend James to my friends and family as I have already done.

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