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Kaye Wienk
Ray White Pukekohe (Southern Corridor Realty Ltd)
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8 Totara Vw Wellsford
I recommend Kara without reservation and with genuine enthusiasm. In what has been widely acknowledged as one of the toughest markets for vendors in recent memory, she succeeded where many agents would have struggled — finding a buyer for my property and seeing the sale through to completion with skill, determination, and unwavering positivity. From the outset, Kara was refreshingly honest about the challenges we faced, while never allowing difficult conditions to dampen her drive or my confidence. Her proactive approach, deep market knowledge, and tireless commitment meant I always felt I was in capable hands. At a time when many vendors were left waiting and disheartened, Kara kept things moving — and kept my spirits up in the process. Where she truly excelled was in the negotiations. The buyer wasn't exactly straightforward to deal with, and I have no doubt a less experienced agent would have lost the sale entirely. Kara navigated every obstacle with remarkable patience, strategic clarity, and calm authority. She advocated firmly for my interests while keeping communication constructive — a genuinely difficult balance that she made look effortless. Beyond her professional expertise, what I valued most was Kara's warmth and genuine care. She was always available, always responsive, and always honest. Selling a property is one of life's most significant transactions, and having Kara guide me through it made the experience not only successful but genuinely positive. I would engage her again without hesitation and recommend her to any vendor who wants an agent that truly delivers.
28 Eyre Street Henderson
Kara, we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible support and dedication you showed throughout the sale of our parents home. From the very beginning, you guided us every step of the way, making what could have been an overwhelming process feel clear, simple, and easy to understand. Your communication was outstanding — you were always available to answer our questions, no matter how big or small, and you made sure we felt confident and informed at every stage. That level of care and commitment truly made a difference to not only us but our parents too. What stood out most was how you handled challenges along the way. When issues arose, you didn’t hesitate to step in and advocate for us wholeheartedly. Knowing you were in our corner, fighting to achieve the best possible outcome, gave us so much reassurance. Thank you for your professionalism, your dedication, and for genuinely caring about getting us the best result. We feel incredibly lucky to have had you by our side and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking to sell their home! Best choice to go with you! Truly appreciated, Kush and Jono!
From 38 reviews overall

Ian Buchanan
Bayleys Real Estate Ltd (Pukekohe)

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30 Westside Road Port Waikato
I had a great experience working with Ian and his team. Selling in a challenging area and market is never easy, but they handled it with professionalism and consistency throughout. Communication was always prompt, and I was kept well informed with regular, honest feedback. Ian and his team worked hard to engage buyers and never lost momentum, even when the market was tough. What really stood out was Ian’s willingness to go above and beyond. He personally took care of tasks at the property that most agents wouldn’t, which made a real difference. I'm very grateful for the effort and care they put in, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ian and his team to anyone looking to sell.
780 Island Block Rd Island Block
We recently purchased a property Ian was selling and the experience was a very positive one through top communication and professional friendly manner. Any questions we had Ian was able to answer for us. Any phone call, text or email was answered quickly with the information needed. Ian is very professional, dedicated to both his sellers and buyers, knowledgeable real estate and the homes and areas he's selling in. We highly recommend Ian, a great choice to sell your lifestyle property.
1715 Miranda Road Mangatangi
Ian had been recommended by one of his clients in the Mangatangi community. We had 3 agents pitch to us and Ian was positive, organized and had a lot of info at his fingertips. Clearly he knew rural real estate. Everyone knew ours was a niche property and we were naive on our sale price, as shown by the final price achieved very much in Ian's estimation from the start. Special mention to his team. The photographs and video I think are very superior. The photographer was also open to a couple of our ideas for some angles as we know the property. Ian's support staff were professional prompt and really friendly and organized. As noted ours was a niche property interest was not strong, Ian was always positive talked us through the issues and he did get an early offer which we did not run with which certainly in hindsight ...?? Ian did not blink came up with a plan after 12 months on the market. We trusted him,more photos new ideas and the rest is history. The negotiation process was made as simple as possible by Ian but believe me the final stages are not straight forward and it's all about the $$. Ian made quite a difference in this stage of the process. Communication was always prompt. In summary a long and difficult campaign was made much less stressful by Ian especially and supported by a great team.
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