

Trista Townsend
Licensee | Licensed Real Estate Agent
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Seller of 50 Magdala Street, Tainui
Outstanding professionalism, empathy and results We are incredibly grateful to Trista Townsend of LJ Hooker Dunedin for the way she guided us through the sale of our former family home following the passing of my former husband and the father of my children after his long battle with cancer. As executor of the estate, with my sons as beneficiaries, the sale was complex for a number of reasons and was understandably an emotional and bittersweet process for our family. Trista handled every aspect with exceptional professionalism, efficiency and, most importantly, genuine empathy and understanding. Over the three months we worked closely with Trista and her team, she kept us informed at every stage. Her communication was consistently timely, clear, helpful and informative, and we always felt that we were in capable and caring hands. Despite the complexities involved, Trista worked tirelessly to achieve an excellent result, securing several successful offers and ultimately enabling us to accept an offer that we were very happy with. The sale has allowed my sons to take an important step towards investing in homes of their own. While it is a wonderful opportunity for them, the source of that financial windfall inevitably makes the achievement bittersweet. Trista understood that distinction and treated our family and our circumstances with considerable sensitivity throughout. We could not have asked for a better agent. Trista combined outstanding knowledge and efficiency with warmth, compassion and integrity, and she went above and beyond to make a difficult process as smooth as possible. We sincerely thank Trista and her team for their care, professionalism and dedication. We would recommend Trista without hesitation to anyone looking for an exceptional real estate professional who genuinely cares about her clients and the outcome she achieves for them. Thank you Trista, Debbe, Sean and Flynn Berkett
Seller of 63 Magdala St, Tainui
We had an excellent experience working with Trista Townsend. From start to finish Trista was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in getting the best outcome for us. Her market knowledge and clear communication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We always felt informed and the result exceeded our expectations. This is the 4th time we have dealt with Trista (once buying and 3x selling) and we highly recommend to anyone buying or selling.


Amelia Hermens
Licensee | Licensed Real Estate Agent
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Buyer of 47 Spottiswoode St, Tainui
Amelia provided friendly and efficient service through all stages of the buying process. She kept us well informed and we appreciated her willingness to follow up on queries with the owner - including after the sales agreement had been concluded.
Seller of 47 Spottiswoode St, Tainui
Very happy with the decision to list with Amelia. Not a fault throughout the end to end process, her communication style was effective - providing just the right amount of information without drowning us in detail. She proactively resolved any issues, was willing to put extra effort in when required. I really valued her knowledge and openness. Would recommend highly and would happily trust her with a sale again.
Seller of 18 Magdala Street, Tainui
Amelia was fantastic. I couldn't have asked for a better selling experience. Her knowledge of the area and the sales process put me at ease and she answered all of the questions I had in a timely and knowledgeable manner. She also listened to my needs and responded accordingly, which meant that I felt in control of the process every step of the way. Amelia got an outstanding result for my property and I wouldn't hesitate to use her again.


Andrew Berryman
Licensed Real Estate Agent | Property Consultant | Principal
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Buyer of 48 Norman St, Tainui
Andrew was great to work with. He has good communication and if you couldn't make a viewing or meeting he had a good team behind him to step up. Every request and question was promptly answered. If Andrew and his team are helping you on your property journey then you are in good hands.
Seller of 35 Gresham Street, Tainui
This whole process has been both exciting and exhausting, and I want to thank you sincerely for walking alongside me. Your confidence, positivity, and constant encouragement have provided great reassurance. I truly appreciate everything, Andrew.
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Lee Smith
Licensed Real Estate Agent
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Seller of 14 Magdala Street, Tainui
We've had the pleasure of working with Lee Smith throughout the process of selling our home, Lee demonstrated a high level of professionalism, market knowledge, and dedication. He was always responsive, providing clear and concise communication and always went above and beyond. He also showed a genuine commitment to our best interests, offering valuable advice and guidance every step of the way. We highly recommend Lee to anyone looking for a reliable and effective agent! Kean and Ata Lodge.
Buyer of 14 Magdala Street, Tainui
As a first home buyer, the experience can be daunting and stressful, no matter how far along the track you may be. From the moment you went into the open home, Lee was approachable, knowledgeable, and above all, honest and genuine throughout the entire process. I enjoyed Lee's support, with prompt replies to messages and simple phone conversations. Lee went out of his way for anything and provided a fantastic first home-buying experience that I won't forget. Definitely couldn't recommend Lee and the team at Bayleys enough for buying and selling.