

Terry Milton
Sales & Marketing Consultant
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Seller of 81 Iwa Street, Mapua
Gio and Terry have been very supportive. We appreciated their politeness. Their apoearance and attitude was professional and smart. It was lovely to deal with people who didn’t joke all the time. They have huge experience and local knowledge. It has been a pleasure to deal with them.
Seller of 24 Janszoon Lane, Tasman
Selling a home in a difficult market is incredibly stressful, but Terry Milton turned it into a massive success. His strategic approach and accurate pricing from day one made all the difference. Terry's clever strategy and deep local knowledge brought serious buyers through the door immediately. He gave us honest, data-driven advice, kept us informed every step of the way, and ultimately secured a good sale price despite the tough conditions. If you want an agent who knows how to navigate a challenging market and deliver solid results, we cannot recommend Terry highly enough!
Buyer of 5 Korepo Rd, Ruby Bay
Terry was a pleasure to deal with through the purchase. He was responsive, available and demonstrated a good knowledge of the property. His communication and actions through the offer and acceptance were professional, with full and accurate information provided promptly.
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Tasman2026Suburb Winner
Redwood Valley2026

Scott Gearry
Sales Consultant
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Seller of 27 Idesia Grove, Richmond
We had an excellent experience working with Scott and the Tall Poppy team. Scott provided outstanding service throughout the entire process. He was professional, efficient, supportive, and kept us well informed every step of the way. His communication was always clear, prompt, and honest, which made what can be a stressful process feel straightforward and manageable. We were also incredibly grateful for the support of Loretta, who helped everything run smoothly behind the scenes. Together, they made a fantastic team and ensured that every detail was taken care of. We are very happy with the result and would highly recommend Scott and Tall Poppy Real Estate to anyone looking to sell their home. Thank you both for making the experience such a positive one.
Seller of 3 Marionberry Lane, Richmond (Nelson)
I first met Scott buying a house around 2018. He was open, honest and gave me great perspective from his experience having been a builder in the past. After the purchase, there were no surprises. I got what I paid for and ended up really happy. When coming to sell a house, I did my due diligence, but Scott still stood out among the other agencies. As it was when I was a buyer, Scott walked me through every step, gave me so much support and advice. It felt like a partnership to find the right buyer. There are ups and downs in all negotiations, but Scott's warmth, calm demeanor and transparent communication on the various options in front of me gave me peace of mind. Based on my experiences, I fully recommend Scott and his team at Tall Poppy Real Estate.
Buyer of 3 Ambrosia Street, Appleby
We can't recommend Scott Geary highly enough. From the very first conversation, it was clear we were working with someone who genuinely knew the market and had our best interests at heart, not just a sales pitch. What stood out most was how fast everything moved. We'd braced ourselves for the usual drawn-out house-hunting process, but Scott was on top of new listings the moment they hit the market, got us in for viewings quickly, and never let paperwork or scheduling become a bottleneck. Offers, counteroffers, inspections, financing coordination — he kept every piece moving without us ever feeling rushed or pressured. Buying a home is stressful by nature, and this was our first time going through it. Scott made a real point of explaining each step clearly before it happened, so we always knew what to expect next. Whenever we had questions (and we had a lot), he answered them patiently and honestly, even when the honest answer wasn't necessarily what we wanted to hear. That kind of straightforwardness built real trust fast. On top of all that, Scott was just easy and pleasant to work with. Calls and texts were returned quickly, he was upfront about timelines, and he had a calm, reassuring presence that made a genuinely nerve-wracking process feel manageable. There were a few bumps along the way, as there always are with real estate, but Scott handled each one calmly and competently, and kept us informed the whole time. Thanks to him, we closed on our house faster than we ever expected, at a price we felt good about, and with far less stress than we'd anticipated. If you're looking for a real estate agent who is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely on your side, we can't recommend Scott Geary enough. He turned what could have been an overwhelming experience into one we actually look back on positively. We'll absolutely be calling him again for any future real estate needs, and we've already started recommending him to friends and family.


Brian Sangster
Licensed Real Estate Agent
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Seller of 284 Harley Road, Tasman
We first met Brian at an open home and were impressed by his friendly manner and the seemingly genuine interest he showed in our situation. His follow-up was proactive without being pushy and it soon became apparent that he is the type of person we could easily work with. During the process of listing our property, Brian gave sound advice as to what work would be beneficial and what would be superfluous. He gave a realistic appraisal of the worth of our property in the current market and had local examples available for comparison. Brian focused on key features of our property that gave it a point of difference and the advertising package he collated appealed to prospective buyers so that open homes were well attended. He also facilitated many private viewings. The sale of our property was achieved after little more than a month on the market and the successful purchaser's offer was one of several presented. During the time on the market, Brian maintained timely communication with us so that we were always well informed. His practical approach and connections with local building professionals enabled him to answer questions posed by prospective buyers and were also advantageous as we progressed on to purchasing our next property. From the perspective of a buyer, Brian ensured that he made us aware of any properties coming onto the market that might suit our needs without wasting time on those that would be unsuitable. He also proved to be an effective negotiator by being honest, realistic and an effective communicator throughout the process. Although we worked mainly with Brian, he and Emma proved to be a very effective team who worked well together and whose skills complemented each other. Emma's superb efficiency and depth of knowledge of the local market were invaluable. In summary, I would not hesitate to recommend Team Emma and Brian to anyone considering entering the property market in the Nelson region and I thank them for the work completed on our behalf.
Seller of 383 Lower Queen Street, Richmond
I was really happy with the service I had from Emma, she helped me to get a fast sale for my home. I would recommend her to anyone, she is a pleasure to work with. Emma was so helpful, getting the sale of my property sorted quickly. She keep me up to date throughout the process, I am very happy with the result - Thanks Emma.


Dylan Monopoli
Sales Consultant
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Seller of 0 Catherine Cove, Rangitoto Ki Te Tonga/D'urville Island
I would have absolutely no hesitation recommending Dylan to any buyer or seller and are more than happy to be a reference for Dylan should anyone wish to email me.