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An amazing experience
about 1 year ago
An amazing experience

John and Vaughan made the whole experience, from an initial meeting to the settlement day, incredibly easy. They both have that wonderful knack of being friendly and very approachable while also being very professional. Vaughan and John both have a great depth of knowledge on the selling process and market trends. They arrived very well prepared for the initial meeting with information about themselves and Sothebys, the selling campaign and also valuable information on the current market in my area. I was impressed by the way Vaughan and John listened to me and we worked closely together in deciding to auction the house and in developing an effective marketing plan. I appreciated the advice given in preparing the house ready for sale and the personalised calendar setting out important dates was really helpful. The team kept me well informed both before and after private viewings and contacted me straight after each open home with numbers of visitors and a summary of comments made. The regular Thursday report gave me information on marketing success as well as visitor numbers , and we had face-to-face meetings most weeks. It was great to sit back and let John and Vaughan handle the marketing and selling my house. I had every confidence in what was going on because the communication was so good. The final stage was the auction itself. We met the day prior the auction and talked about the process and expected levels of interest- again I had a very clear idea of what would happen ‘on the day’ . Auction Day was remarkably relaxed. It started for me with a meeting with the auctioneer who explained how the auction would run and who was happy to answer any questions. Again, Vaughan and John were on hand to inform and support. It was all over fairly quickly with a great outcome for all involved. Thanks John and Vaughan and thanks Sothebys

Seller review
Excellent experience
about 1 year ago
Excellent experience

We used Vaughan and John recently to help us sell our home due to relocation. They were always helpful and their whole team were quick to respond if we had any questions. They made us feel part of the family and did a great job finding a buyer in a tricky market.

Buyer review
Excellent, professional and personal experience
about 1 year ago
Excellent, professional and personal experience

From the moment we met John we felt comfortable he would provide all the knowledge we needed. He knew the history of both the home and the area. He made himself available for any queries and always answered promptly. John you made the process of buying our home so smooth, thank you!

Buyer review
Excellent support and service from Vaughan and the team at Sotheby's, helped us buy our dream home.
about 1 year ago
Excellent support and service from Vaughan and the team at Sotheby's, helped us buy our dream home.

We were very impressed with the level of support provided by Vaughan who guided us through the purchase process. He provided a service that was not rushed or pushy, was knowledgeable about the property and its custom features and was efficient in getting responses from the Vendors. We also had the benefit of Vaughan and John working as a team, John provided coverage when Vaughan was unavailable. Overall we were very impressed and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to sell or purchase a property.

Seller review
Unstoppable Agents
over 1 year ago
Unstoppable Agents

Vaughan and John went the extra mile to get our property sold in a really hard market. They got the job done. Both showed great positivity and communications were impeccable. Their support staff were also very timely and accurate. Thanks team!

Seller review
Professional, caring, and knowledgeble
over 1 year ago
Professional, caring, and knowledgeble

We really enjoyed working with Vaughan and John - they were really easy to deal with, professional and had great market knowledge that helped both with the sale of our home and the purchase of our new home. We can't thank them enough for their care and calmness during the sale process. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes, which resulted in multi-offers and a great outcome. We would 100% recommend Vaughan and John - they are really lovely people and highly accomplished agents.

Buyer review
Patience is a Virtue!
over 1 year ago
Patience is a Virtue!

Being new to the market as an sole buyer, I was extremely grateful to have had John's support. He was very patient with me, answering any question I may have had. He always greeted me, and my family, with a smile at the open homes or private viewings - and there were a few! He understood the reason for why we were looking, and was really gently with our elderly mother, who was resistant to change. He made a stressful time much easier and spent time ensuring we made the best purchase for our needs. An awesome person, and a knowledgeable agent. Ngā mihi nui, John. I only met Vaughan once, but he was really open and they make a great team.

Buyer review
Vaughan Wilson, agent
over 1 year ago
Vaughan Wilson, agent

I found Vaughan really lovely & would consider him if I had a house to sell in the future

Seller review
Outstanding performance - beyond vendor expectations
over 1 year ago
Outstanding performance - beyond vendor expectations

Both Vaughan & John had to deal with a family of three parties, as the vendor’s property was held in a trust. Trustees were not living in Napier area. Consequently their communications by phone & whats app was superb. Builder’s reports highlighted major problems they had to supervise the repair of on our behalf. They suggested contractors for us to deal directly with . Show home furniture for open days was planned. There were three offers received over 10 weeks - not consequently. Two offers were obtained when the house was emptied of furniture. Given that the my sister had been relocated to a retirement village in Christchurch, and her equity was tied up in her house, we were positive sellers..However , their negotiating skills on obtainable the best price , above the opening offer, was positive and reassuring .. signing offers was easily done electronically on line. Very grateful for their profession approach and personal contact skills. Highly recommend Vaughan & John as a great professional & knowledgable team and very friendly to work with.. would use them again if the occasion arose .

Seller review
John & Vaughan were excellent to work with. Supporting us every step of the way.
over 1 year ago
John & Vaughan were excellent to work with. Supporting us every step of the way.

The decision to sell ones beautiful home is not an easy one. John and Vaughan were great to work with. Their energy and communication of processes and explanation of things we wanted clarified was excellent. We always felt confident they were working with our best interests at heart. Added to these attributes - they were great fun to work with.

Buyer review
Professional, Knowledgeable, and Caring - 5 Stars for Ms. Amelia!
over 1 year ago
Professional, Knowledgeable, and Caring - 5 Stars for Ms. Amelia!

I would highly recommend Ms. Amelia to anyone looking for a reliable and professional real estate agent in New Zealand. As a newcomer to the country, my partner and I were unfamiliar with the home buying process, but Ms. Amelia guided us through every step with clarity and patience. Her expertise and knowledge of the local market were invaluable in helping us navigate the process. Ms. Amelia's professionalism and negotiation skills were impressive, and she worked tirelessly to ensure that our concerns were addressed and our needs were met. Her dedication and commitment to her clients are truly exceptional. Throughout the entire process, Ms. Amelia was responsive, communicative, and always available to answer our questions. Her warm and friendly demeanor made us feel at ease, even during the most stressful moments of the transaction. We are thrilled with our new home, and we couldn't have done it without Ms. Amelia's expertise and support. If you're looking for a trustworthy and skilled real estate agent, look no further than Ms. Amelia. We can't recommend her highly enough!

Seller review
THE A TEAM
over 1 year ago
THE A TEAM

Working with Vaughan and John this time around for my mum was fantastic. They both updated us throughout the process and did so well to seal the deal within a short time. They both were very patient and understanding with all our questions and needs. We are very grateful to them both. Thanks

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