Richard Brown

Richard Brown

Licensed Real Estate Agent at Harcourts Blackham & Co Timaru
Salesperson: 20150067
  •   5   (16 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 16 reviewsacross 11 different locations, showing 6.
Review Richard
about 7 hours ago
Richard was very easy to get on with and got a great result..

Richard had a good knowledge of the market around the property, it was a bit hard as the property had never been on the market before. He marketed it well and got results after the first open home. Would definitely use him again for marketing a property.

3 days ago
Ease of purchase through personal catered touch of Richard.

Buying a house is a daunting experience. Buying a house in a new country is even more terrifying.. We were extremely fortunate to have Richard guide us through the process with his wealth of experience and knowledge in the industry. He also brings a personal touch and never feels you left without information. He was always upfront with vendors expectations but never felt he was not in our corner as well. We looked at 14 homes before choosing our forever home and could not be more grateful for how painless the process was with Richard. Would definitely recommend Richard to the best of friends!

14 days ago
Another happy customer!

Richard was wonderful to deal with. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and helpful to get me everything I wanted. I would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone!

15 days ago
Excellent communication with great care

We can’t thank Richard enough for all the hard work and dedication he put into selling our property. He worked with us for 18 months and never once lost interest or gave up on getting the right result for us. What really stood out was that even when the house wasn’t listed, Richard would still check in with us to see how things were progressing, whether we had found another property we wanted to pursue, and if there was anything he could do to help. That level of communication and commitment really showed that he genuinely cared about helping us, rather than simply making a sale. Throughout the whole process, Richard was professional, approachable, honest and incredibly persistent. Selling a property can be stressful, but having someone who was willing to stick with us for the long haul made a huge difference. We would highly recommend Richard to anyone looking for a real estate agent who genuinely goes above and beyond for his clients. Thanks again, Richard, for everything you did over those 18 months!

17 days ago
Fantastic Communicator

Richard was fantastic to deal with when we brought our property. Always followed up to check how things were going and if we needed help with anything.

18 days ago
Great communication and went above and beyond to help us buy our first home.

He did a great job with communication with the Vendor, and went above and beyond to ensure there was no delay on either side, especially after our first contrast on a different property fell through. Really appreciated his time and effort, and will use him again when it’s our time to sell as he knows our house well.

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Richard's properties

Richard has 12 properties for sale and sold 26 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Deadline 22 Oct @12pm (Unless Sold Prior)
101 Church St
Seaview Canterbury
3
1
1
House
For Sale
Price by Negotiation
7 Waimataitai Street
Waimataitai Canterbury
4
2
2
House
SoldSep 24, 2026
Price not available
33 Park View Terrace
Maori Hill Canterbury
3
1
2
House
For Sale
Deadline 1 Oct @12pm (unless sold prior)
180 Morgans Rd
Marchwiel Canterbury
4
2
4
House
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