Richard Brown

Richard Brown

Licensed Real Estate Agent at Harcourts Blackham & Co Timaru
Salesperson: 20150067
  •   5   (31 reviews)

About Richard

Richard Brown brings a unique combination of real estate expertise, marketing knowledge, and deep community connections to every property transaction. With over four years of experience in residential real estate sales, seven plus years as a new home sales consultant with a local building company, and more than 14 years as a professional real estate and property photographer, Richard offers clients a distinct advantage when it comes to presenting, marketing, and selling their homes. Since entering real estate sales, he has successfully sold more than 100 homes. His outstanding results and dedication to his clients were recognised nationally when he was awarded Rookie of the Year at the culmination of his first year in the industry. Having lived and worked in Timaru since 2008, Richard has developed an extensive understanding of the local property market and a genuine passion for the region and its people. His background in property photography has given him a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for what makes a home stand out in the marketplace, while his sales experience allows him to guide clients confidently through every stage of the buying and selling process. Richard is also widely recognised for his commitment to the local community. Over the years, he has played key roles in numerous successful community initiatives and fundraising events, including founding Movember Timaru, helping establish the Timaru Dog Park Trust, coordinating the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, and contributing to the return of the iconic Timaru Soap Box Derby. His dedication to making a positive impact was acknowledged when he received the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year – Local Hero Award. Prior to entering the real estate world, Richard successfully owned and operated the popular local hospitality business Petite Wine & Dine, further strengthening his connection to the community and local business networks. When he's not helping clients achieve their property goals, Richard enjoys spending time with his young family, exploring everything the Timaru region has to offer, and getting out and about with Winnie, the family's much-loved Newfoundland dog. Known for his honesty, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic, Richard is committed to delivering exceptional service and outstanding results. Whether you're buying, selling, or simply looking for advice, Richard's experience, local knowledge, and passion for property ensure you're in capable hands.

Richard's reviews

  5  
Richard has 31 reviewsacross 14 different locations, showing 6.
Review Richard
about 3 hours ago
Straightforward, knowledgeable and patient agent

Richard went above and beyond to help us navigate the process of buying a home. Although we had purchased overseas multiple times, the process here was quite different and he helped us feel supported every step of the way. We plan to use his services again if we ever need to leave our beautiful home.

9 days ago
Highly recommend Richard Brown, energetic, enthusiastic and gets the job done.

Richard jumped into action from the first enquiry, he hit the ground running and never stopped. Always kept us in the loop with updates, and executed the plan as discussed. He has a vast knowledge in the industry, and no issue is too big, which keeps everything calm and pleasant.

10 days ago
Richard understood what I needed and delivered!

Richard sold my house within 3 weeks, he communicated with me every step of the way. I very happy to recommend Richard to anyone in the real estate market.

11 days ago
Excellent Communication and Professional Guidance Throughout

We found Richard excellent to deal with throughout the entire process of selling our home. He provided sound advice, had a great understanding of the local market and guided us through each stage with professionalism and confidence. Communication was excellent. Richard was always happy to answer our questions and, if unavailable, would return our calls promptly. What we appreciated most was his calm and reassuring manner during what can be a stressful process. His experience, advice and guidance made a real difference, and we would happily recommend him to anyone looking to sell their property.

15 days ago
Easy as pie

Very easy to deal with. Richard helped us find a suitable property to build on, then listed and sold ours with no issues.

17 days ago
Buyer Review

Richard Brown was/is totally professional but also friendly & nothing is too much of an ask. Love dealing with Richard & highly recommend him to other potential sellers or purchasers AAA+++

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Richard's properties

Richard has 14 properties for sale and sold 28 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Deadline 2 Dec @ 1pm (Unless Sold Prior)
40 Longview Road
Sutherlands Canterbury
4
2
7
Other
For Sale
$399,000
163 Otipua Road
Watlington Canterbury
2
1
1
House
SoldNov 3, 2026
$810,217
180 Morgans Rd
Marchwiel Canterbury
4
2
4
House
For Sale
$509,000
49 Arthur Street
Seaview Canterbury
3
1
1
House
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