[{"id":55,"status":"active","firstName":"Blair","lastName":"Watson","displayName":"Blair Watson","email":"blair@kellands.co.nz","agentStatus":"active","jobTitle":"Sales","phone":"+64 9 300 4001","mobile":"+64 21 502 930","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCity Fringe Specialist\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlair Watson brings over 26 years of experience across multiple market cycles, along with more than 1,500 successful property transactions throughout Auckland\u0026rsquo;s city fringe.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver that time, he has built a strong reputation for delivering consistent results across Freemans Bay, Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Kingsland, Newton and Eden Terrace, working across a wide range of apartments, townhouses and homes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience and approach\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHis experience spans many of the key developments and streets throughout these areas, from established homes through to modern apartment buildings and townhouse complexes. This breadth of exposure allows him to approach each property on its own merits, understanding how it fits within the wider market and how best to position it for sale.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving worked with a broad range of buyers and sellers over many years, Blair takes a practical and considered approach to each campaign, with a focus on clear communication, realistic pricing and ensuring each property is positioned to attract the right buyer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA significant part of his business comes from repeat clients and referrals, along with buyers who have been actively searching within these suburbs. This creates a well-established network of engaged purchasers and allows for a more targeted and efficient sales process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding the market\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBuyers in the city fringe are often very considered in their decision-making, with factors such as layout, sun, parking, access and proximity to key amenities all playing a part.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlair\u0026rsquo;s experience across a wide range of developments; including well-known complexes such as Beaumont Quarter, along with many others throughout the surrounding suburbs - allows him to recognise what matters most for each property and address those factors early in the process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Blair\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBlair lives locally with his wife Jackie and their two daughters, Ivy (14) and Lyla (11). Outside of work, most of his time is spent with family, catching up with friends, and getting out for a round at Maungakiekie Golf Club, where he is a member, with somewhat mixed results.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTestimonials\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair and Phil are professional, pleasant and diligent operators. We were selling in a particularly\u0026nbsp;depressed market but this didn't dampen their enthusiasm or focus on the end goal. They showed up weekend after weekend, were tenacious\u0026nbsp;with their process and continued unwavering until\u0026nbsp;the job was done. Communication was always prompt and clear.\u0026nbsp;Blair was an adept negotiator and did a good\u0026nbsp;job of keeping the parties at the table despite an initial gulf that made a deal look improbable. I consider\u0026nbsp;that\u0026nbsp;Blair's (unparalleled)\u0026nbsp;knowledge of the Beaumont Quarter\u0026nbsp;complex\u0026nbsp;was also an asset to both the marketing and negotiation. \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - Beaumont Quarter\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt was an absolute pleasure to work with Blair who listed my city apartment for sale.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe marketing for my home was very impressive and attracted buyers, plus I received many compliments.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI found Blair incredibly professional, honest, reliable and he gave very good advice as I was anxious regarding selling my home of several years.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair kept me updated on viewings, potential buyer interest, feedback and always arrived early to open homes.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy apartment sold in a short period of time thanks to Blair.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 1/11 Whitaker Place, Auckland Central\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWell, here we are, with another property sold by Blair and Phil. Superb service from start to finish yet again. 11 years and multiple sales and purchases later, we are still in awe at just how smooth the process has been and how they keep delivering great result in a short period of time. The record speaks for itself, the go-to team will always be Blair and Phil and we can't recommend them highly enough.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors - 61 Fisher-Point Drive, Freemans Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair and Phil did a fantastic job selling our apartment and we would not hesitate to work with them again in the future. They came up with excellent solutions helping us to sell in a tough market and were great to deal with throughout the entire process.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 508/70 Daldy Street, Wynyard Quarter\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe chose Phil and Blair because we have watched them sell other properties in our complex and have always been impressed with how they apply themselves to their work \u0026ndash; their professionalism and their diligence.\u0026nbsp; We know they work hard for their clients, rain or shine.\u0026nbsp; We also chose them because they know the Beaumont Quarter better than any other agency and this was important to us.\u0026nbsp; They can talk knowledgeably about the properties here - about the history of the site, about the construction and design of the various dwellings, and about the daily operations of the complex.\u0026nbsp; They are familiar faces here at the Beaumont Quarter and are trusted by those that know them.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen it came to listing the property Blair made it easy for us, talking us through the various options and guiding our decision making.\u0026nbsp; The open homes went smoothly and a sale was made within 3-4 weeks of listing (in a very constrained market).\u0026nbsp; Throughout the process we felt confident knowing that Blair and Phil were running things.\u0026nbsp; We knew that if they couldn\u0026rsquo;t sell our place, nobody could.\u0026nbsp; We would definitely recommend them to anyone thinking about selling.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; 10 The Boardwalk, Freemans Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt was a pleasure working with Blair to sell my property. \u0026nbsp;He gave me sensible and practical advice and took the time to really understand my situation. \u0026nbsp;He was flexible and willing to work to my timelines and preference not to actively market the property. He helped steer me through the unfamiliar process involving a unit title sale and the AML requirements. His knowledge of Beaumont Quarter and his potential buyer network is unrivalled and I ultimately received a good offer that has enabled me to move forward on my terms. If you are looking for an agent who will give you good advice, someone that you can trust and who will go the extra mile for you then I can highly recommend Blair to sell your property too.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; 96 Fisher Point Drive, Freemans Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI used Blair Watson of Kellands to sell two adjacent properties that I owned and was very happy with the service he provided. Blairs advice on all aspects of process: photographs, staging, open homes and the type of sale all proved invaluable.\u0026nbsp; The selling process was conducted in a depressed market but the professionalism shown by Blair and other Kellands salespeople meant that I am very happy with the prices achieved.\u0026nbsp; I recommend anybody to use Blair Watson of Kellands.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 1 \u0026amp; 2 The Boardwalk, Freemans Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair Watson of Kellands has been helpful and effective during the entire sales process from listing to bringing us multiple offers. He was in regular contact, providing updates of Open Homes and private viewings despite us being overseas. We were pleased with his level of engagement and professionalism.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; 2a/4 Fisher Point Drive, Freemans Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur first encounter with Blair goes back to 2013 as purchasers. Since then we've exclusively dealt with Blair and Phil, both as vendors or purchasers, on a good number of occasions (four purchases, four sales). We couldn't have asked for a better team to help us along the way.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs vendors we were taken care of in the most exceptional way. Every step, from initial contact through to developing and implementing the marketing strategy and on to finalising the sale, the process was smooth and easy. Communications were clear and, most importantly, pro-active. There was never any doubt over where exactly things were at. We are delighted to say that on three of our sales Blair and Phil managed to achieve record prices.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs purchasers, and it's interesting to be on the other side of the sale process, Blair and Phil afforded us the same top-level treatment we received as vendors. Their approach is personal, balanced and fair. An in-depth knowledge of the market and a real desire to achieve the best possible outcome for all parties involved, has been what made us \"come back for more\".\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntegrity and honesty, coupled with flair and a very personal touch - it's all there with Blair and Phil.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWould we use another team to buy or sell through? We very much doubt it. Why move away from a team that delivers time and time again...! \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 time Vendors and Purchasers Debbie \u0026amp; Ulf\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair and Phil gave exceptional service throughout the whole\u0026nbsp; process. It was a pleasure working with them both, even though selling my apartment took longer than l thought\u0026nbsp; it would. Thank you for the opportunity to say the service was exceptional, professional and at all times they were extremely helpful and caring.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 320/28 College Hill\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe were delighted with the result regarding the marketing and sale of our unit, our daughter had excellent results with Phillip and Blair so we went with them and received a wonderful result. Get the guys to sell your property and you won't be sorry.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors - 4D/22 Beresford Square\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy first encounter with Blair was as a buyer, and in that role I found his market knowledge, professionalism, communication skills, and directness extremely refreshing. Six years on, as a seller, it was important to me to know that prospective buyers would be engaged, and confident in the selling agent, like I had been. With a pandemic lockdown thrown into the mix halfway through our auction campaign, Blair\u0026rsquo;s calmness became another much valued attribute. Both Blair and Phil went above and beyond throughout the sale process, helping achieve a result that exceeded my expectations. I recommend Blair and his team very highly. \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 1B/10 Fisher-Point Drive\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe really appreciated Blair's advice and guidance in putting our property on the market. The marketing campaign was excellent and benefitted from the Kelland's teams experience both with other properties in our building and adjacent suburbs. The advice and progressive reporting was always extremely professional and gave us confidence throughout the marketing and sale process. The results at the auction exceeded expectations for an excellent result. We would have no hesitation in recommending Blair and Phillip of Kellands to handle the sale and marketing of their property. We trust that these heartfelt comments may be of assistance and we would pleased to endorse our support by direct, personal recommendations to future potential clients of Kellands if required at any time in future.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 4L/80 Richmond Road\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe have greatly appreciated Blair and Phillip's input over the time we have owned properties in the Beaumont Quarter.\u0026nbsp; They have done a great job of managing tenancies for us.\u0026nbsp; They were prompt, thorough and helpful in dealing with all tenancy matters and we appreciated the way in which it made our role as landlord hassle free. When it came time to sell our apartment, Blair gave us good advice about the best method of sale and achieved great results for us.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 1b/4 Fisher-Point Drive\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair and Phillip are the perfect team to sell your Auckland city fringe property. I have worked with them to achieve both \u0026lsquo;off plan\u0026rsquo; sales of a boutique townhouse project as well as completed homes. They have always offered knowledgeable, genuine, and timely advice as well as providing professional, confident, and competent support in all aspects of selling residential property - including maintenance, marketing, and staging.\u0026nbsp; They make what can be a stressful time, seem almost good fun!\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 1 Foundries Lane\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair\u0026rsquo;s service was fantastic as always. Great communication throughout and achieved a prompt sale in line with the higher end of his appraisal.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 82 Fisher-Point Drive\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI want to thank Blair and Phillip for all of their time and effort in helping me to get my apartment sold. They have made this whole process much easier than it could have been.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything went smoothly, and now here we are, settled already.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eLook forward to having more opportunities in the future to work together :)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 2e/80 Richmond Road\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair Watson and Phillip Haeder - what a dream team. In terms of dealing with Blair, what drew us in was his years of experience in real estate, and his 'reaction' to our newly renovated townhouse (which Blair and Phil sold to us over 7 years ago). \u0026nbsp;What we also loved was his ability to look past any pre conceived thoughts around previous sales in our complex, meaning there was nothing holding us back from smashing the record in the area (which we did) :)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith Phil it was his eye for the marketing side of things (I got to see him in action showing his artistic flair directing the photographer re: lighting, angle etc), but also his encouragement and confidence around delivering a great outcome.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey both showed huge excitement and genuine appreciation for the hard work we had put into the renovation which meant a lot to us.\u0026nbsp; Between this dream duo, this is what we enjoyed through the sales experience/campaign -\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalm and confident demeanour through out\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh level of communication\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eExceeded our expectations in terms of delivering on sale price\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePersonal touch with face to face weekly update meetings\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eDepth of knowledge around right strategy/approach\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery focused in delivering on Auction day\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat I personally really liked was the ethical approach this Kellands team showed not just from a sellers perspective, but also from a buyers perspective which is really important to us.\u0026nbsp; Open, honest communication both ways - the result in this case was both a very happy vendor and buyers that were also very happy - what a great outcome.\u0026nbsp; I recommend this team highly and simply wouldn't consider using anyone else in future. \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 84 Fisher-Point Drive\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are really happy with the result we got by selling through Kellands. The marketing campaign was slick \u0026amp; professional \u0026amp; the comms throughout the process was detailed \u0026amp; considered. We\u0026rsquo;d highly recommend Phil \u0026amp; Blair to anyone looking to sell \u0026amp; wouldn\u0026rsquo;t hesitate to engage their services in the future.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 2e/10 Beaumont Street\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI would like to thank Blair Watson for the professional service in which he dealt with our property at 20G Fisher-Point Drive. When I first intimated to him I was going to sell, he took time out to discuss the best approach and made his contacts available with regards to our renovations. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs we now live in Matakana he liaised with said contractors and went above and beyond to assist in getting our property to market.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe were always kept fully informed regarding open homes, and were given expert advise on the day regarding the impending auction and potential sale. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eHis knowledge of the area, and his feedback, enabled us to have a very successful auction to which we were very happy with the outcome. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe would not hesitate to recommend Blair and his team to potential vendors, that require honesty, integrity and skills to achieve the best results possible, and a win win situation.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 20G Fisher-Point Drive\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI feel obliged to write a reference for Blair Watson of Kellands real estate. I have dealt with Blair six times, over three purchases and as the vendor over three properties. From both sides of the transaction Blair is consistent in his approach, an approach of fairness, pragmatic and genuine transparency I can only recommend him if you are a purchaser or a seller.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrdinarily I don't give such open references,\u0026nbsp;however the standard of service over approximately nine years dealing with Blair has been consistent,\u0026nbsp;his advice has been genuine and selfless, his communications are always timely and his always available even on his day off!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eRarely do you find an agent which is such a strong ethical background as well as genuine customer service and as stated I am more than happy to recommend him to anybody. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat work Blair, a pleasure to deal with you over the years. \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026amp; Purchaser - Stephen Timperley\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","showProfile":true,"imageName":"Blair Watson Cropped.jpg","storageKey":"Blair Watson Cropped.jpg","position":0},{"id":5,"status":"active","firstName":"Martin","lastName":"Dobson","displayName":"Martin Dobson","email":"martin@kellands.co.nz","agentStatus":"active","jobTitle":"Sales","phone":"+64 9 300 4001","mobile":"+64 21 376 952","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMartin's constant level of commitment, integrity and professionalism that he brings to the real estate business has led to consistently achieving successful sales. His honest, reliable and informed approach, give his clients absolute confidence and Martin is continually committed to present all his properties in the best possible light for the maximum result.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMartin started his real estate career with Kellands around\u0026nbsp;22\u0026nbsp;years ago, after 21 years with BNZ Finance specialising in property finance. Martin's role gave him a strong background in negotiation coupled with astute financial skills and an extensive client base of\u0026nbsp;high net worth individuals, Investors and\u0026nbsp;developers.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSince joining the company, Martin has established himself as one of Kellands most successful agents selling significant residential\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;coastal\u0026nbsp;Waiheke Island\u0026nbsp;properties, and can turn his mind to any property requiring an outside the square approach.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee what Martin's client have to say:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We wanted to send a note to express our heartfelt thanks for the recent handling of the sale of our property.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom that first meeting with Martin we both felt our home would be in great hands and we weren\u0026rsquo;t wrong.\u0026nbsp; The whole campaign ran extremely smoothly with great exposure from the marketing and open homes and we truly felt Martin had our best interests at the forefront of all his dealings with potential buyers. His professionalism at all times and his sense of humour was very much appreciated especially on Auction day where I think I personally experienced too many emotions to count!\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003eThank you for making the whole experience from beginning to end a success, we wouldn\u0026rsquo;t hesitate to work with him again in the future as vendors or maybe sooner as buyers!\" \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vendors - Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Martin was very focused and professional and generated a great outcome for us. \u0026nbsp;His communication, attention to detail, customer focus and salesmanship is top notch. \u0026nbsp;Highly recommended. \"\u0026nbsp; \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vendor - Ponsonby\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We chose Kellands and Martin and Caroline because we regard them as the experts in real estate in the St Mary\u0026rsquo;s Bay/Herne Bay area.\u0026nbsp; They have been in the market for many years and know the area and this neighbourhood very well.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe were impressed with their service. From day one they were able to articulate what was unique about our property, and they showed a real understanding of the market for it.\u0026nbsp; Throughout the process they were in touch with us and kept us informed about the interest and feedback on our house.\u0026nbsp; Right up to the last minute (where we had to switch to a zoom auction on the day due to a snap lockdown and deal with the unexpected arrival \u0026ndash; a couple of hours before the auction \u0026ndash; of a new bidder who wished to register for the online auction and negotiate variations) they acted calmly and professionally, working well with the prospective purchasers in an usual scenario.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheir support team \u0026ndash; the office, their marketing team and their auctioneer \u0026ndash; were also a pleasure to deal with.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThroughout the whole process, from listing to selling, we felt they were invested in a positive outcome for us and not just securing a sale.\u0026nbsp; They worked to the very end to secure the best possible outcome for us.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;We have no hesitation in recommending them as trusted partners to market your property.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 9 Vine Street, St Marys Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Caroline and Martin were fantastic to work with. Both warm and professional, they were easy to talk to and put an incredible amount of work into the campaign. They understood the significance of selling a home, not just a house, providing consistent care and thoughtfulness while working with ourselves and the diverse range of buyers. They managed to do this while remaining sharply aware of the current market and kept us regularly informed of any changes. Thank you both so much for your hard work!\" \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vendor - Tom Strowger - Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We warmed to Martin and Caroline immediately. They focused first up on giving us confidence that they truly understood why we\u0026rsquo;ve loved our home of 15 years, demonstrating true empathy with the fact that we were selling our\u0026nbsp;home\u0026nbsp;as distinct from buyers who would be valuing and purchasing a\u0026nbsp;house. These are two quite distinct value lenses on a piece of real estate, and the key to a great outcome is finding the intersect between them. Martin and Caroline delivered this. We\u0026rsquo;re so happy with the family who will make this house their home.\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e - \u003c/em\u003eVendor - Michael Foley - Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We think that Martin and Caroline are a great team and complement each other well. They were both highly professional with great followup and service. Martin would call and update myself or Michael as soon as he finished taking clients through the house. He was also very responsive to any queries and gave advice when asked. We would totally recommend both Martin and Caroline for any future vendors looking for an agent.\" \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vendor - Nicole Howard - Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMartin and Caroline recently sold our property in O\u0026rsquo;Neill Street, a family home we\u0026rsquo;ve had for the last decade. \u0026nbsp;One of the things we acknowledged right from the beginning was the level of trust we would need to place in them, and they gave us the confidence to do just that right from the outset. Their experience, commitment and understanding of the market and buyers was exemplary.\u0026nbsp; We have nothing but high praise for both of them. There\u0026rsquo;s a lot of agents you could choose to sell your property but there\u0026rsquo;s only a handful that you should. Martin and Caroline will always be at the top of our list.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors - Matt Sullivan \u0026amp; Zoe Alden - Ponsonby\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDear Martin and Charles,\u003cbr /\u003eWe wish to record our sincere thanks and delight at the outcome of the sale of our Waiheke home through your agency. Your professionalism, flair and commitment throughout the process was excellent, you advised and supported us so well, and you kept us fully informed with your regular and detailed reports. Our initial choice of Kellands as agents for the sale of our Onetangi property was based on evidence of your very successful record of sales in this area. The wisdom of this choice was abundantly confirmed by our personal experience of your ability, candour, integrity and friendliness. It goes without saying, that we have no hesitation in recommending you services to other vendors. \u003c/em\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eVendors - Colin and Val Griffiths.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;Martin and Caroline were recently responsible for marketing and selling our Auckland cliff-top property. The Kellands by-line of \u0026ldquo;homes to love\u0026rdquo; was mirrored by their personal approach of showing \u0026ldquo;love for homes\u0026rdquo;,\u0026nbsp; leaving no stone unturned to optimise the sales result, offering sage advice as required, taking care with due diligence, showing passion and sensitivity when dealing with prospective buyers. Kellands as a prestige boutique agency punches well above its weight in the market assisted in no uncertain terms through the efforts and professionalism of this dynamic duo. Would we use them again?...you bet we would! \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vendors - Graeme \u0026amp; Mitch Hunter\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMartin Dobson and Caroline Daniel\u0026nbsp;were recommended by friends who had a very positive experience. We were not disappointed and they exceeded our very high expectations. Having previously dealt with various franchise agencies we were delighted with the increased level of service and attention given by Kellands. Their in depth local knowledge was supported by highly detailed statistical pricing information which proved to be remarkably accurate. The weekly open home activity reports leading up to auction day were brilliant. At no time did we feel intruded upon, the campaign was conducted with style and the upmost consideration. All queries and communications were responded to immediately. The marketing was perfectly tailored to our property. Do yourself a favour and speak to them whether buying or selling. Martin and Caroline made a difficult task\u0026nbsp;easy and achieved a fantastic result. \u0026ndash; \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - P Brennan \u0026amp; A Pickersgill - Ponsonby\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;We have bought and sold a number of properties over the last few years and our experience with Martin and Caroline was without doubt our best experience by far. They were proactive, personally involved in every aspect of our property sale, took a real interest in us and our property and communicated constantly\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp; We would definitely engage them again and recommend their service to anyone wanting a superior selling experience\u0026rdquo;\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; W and E O\u0026rsquo;Keeffe \u0026ndash; Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDear Martin and Charles, Thank you both so much for all your hard work to make the sale at Seventh Ave. You really went above and beyond at every step of the way. It made it so easy having you city side and island side with such a can do attitude. We will continue to recommend you to people wanting to deal with quality agents. \u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026amp; purchasers -\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCatherine and Mike, and Bill and Liz\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMartin and Caroline recently sold 2 properties for us. They assisted us with staging information and they made suggestions for d\u0026eacute;cor improvements and then made sure the presentation was perfect. They prepared marketing brochures and designed print and Web advertising that was a step above the rest. We observed from their actions with the buyers that they were not only looking for a sale but they were truly interested in getting the best outcome for us as vendors. We found them a true pleasure to deal with and can recommend them. We found they had exceptional attention to detail and delivered exactly what they promised.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - Errol and Dianne - Auckland City\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I want to put in writing that this is the second time Kellands (\u0026amp; Martin) \u0026nbsp;have got us what we were wanting for our house.\u0026nbsp; It seemed effortless, professional, and positive on both occasions. \u0026nbsp;A very different \"feel\"\u0026nbsp; to other agencies and I can't put my finger on it as to what...though the word\u0026nbsp;\"calm\" springs to mind.\" \u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026nbsp;- St Marys Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Martin made it so easy for us. His honesty \u0026amp; integrity were refreshing and we truely trusted him with our home. He was fantastic; highly professional, and yet so personable. We can't speak highly or thank him enough for all of his hard work and efforts getting us the result we wanted\" \u0026nbsp; \u003cstrong\u003eVendor - Ponsonby\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"Martin is a true professional, was very creative with our campaign and a pleasure to deal with. Our expectations were exceeded with both the process and the outcome.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\" \u003cstrong\u003eVendor - Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026ldquo;Martin is very energetic, thorough, professional who knows what he is doing and works equally as hard for both vendor \u0026amp; purchaser \u0026ndash; something I had not experienced before. He is a delight to deal with and not afraid to tell it like it really is whilst also having the ability to manage people through difficult situations. Should circumstances permit I would have no hesitation in using Martin again.\u0026rdquo;\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp; Vendor - Westmere\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Thanks so much for the successful marketing of Hamilton Rd, Herne Bay. \u0026nbsp;Yours skills and dedication are much appreciated.\"\u003cstrong\u003e Vendor - Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Thank you so much for your sound advice and expertise from start to finish for Waiheke, a fantastic result achieved. \u0026nbsp;All the best.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e Vendor - Margot from Waiheke\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust a personal note to thank you for your professionalism and marketing skills on selling our property. \u0026nbsp;You made the whole exercise effortless and I thank you for your efforts - totality.\u003cstrong\u003e Vendor - Diane from Waiheke\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We found Martin to be very professional. \" We needed to move quickly, Martin was highly responsive and achieved a result for us in less than two weeks.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;He took a lot of the stress out of the selling process and \u0026nbsp;was very good at keeping us regularly updated. From the start he set very realistic expectations and at all times we knew where we stood. He also demonstrated a very good understanding of buyers. I very much enjoyed working with Martin and would have no reservations in recommending him to a prospective seller\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c/strong\u003e\" \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors - Anna \u0026amp; Mark, Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Martin and Charles at Kellands recently assisted us to sell our property at Waiheke. \u0026nbsp;We thought they did a great job. \u0026nbsp;They are very professional in the way they conduct themselves and worked very hard to get us a great result. \u0026nbsp;Their approach is open and straight up. \u0026nbsp;They work seven days a week. They are well connected. \u0026nbsp;They have a strong knowledge of the island. \u0026nbsp; They chase contacts and potential leads hard. They have a flair for marketing angles. They closed well. \u0026nbsp;They are fun to work with.\u0026nbsp; We view Kellands as a leading real estate firm and the obvious choice for high end properties on Waiheke. \u0026nbsp;We have no hesitation recommending their services and will use them again.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - Waiheke Island\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I cannot speak highly enough of the service I have received from Waiheke Kellands agents, Charles and Martin. They have taken me through a buy of new property plus a sale of my own property with total vigilance and personal service beyond expectations. Thank you Charles and Martin\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c/strong\u003e\"\u0026nbsp; \u003cstrong\u003eVendor - Judy Cox, Waiheke Island\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","showProfile":true,"imageName":"Martin Dobson Cropped.jpg","storageKey":"Martin Dobson Cropped.jpg","position":2},{"id":23,"status":"active","firstName":"Charles","lastName":"Collins","displayName":"Charles Collins","email":"charles@kellands.co.nz","agentStatus":"active","jobTitle":"Sales","phone":"+64 9 300 4001","mobile":"+64 21 376 095","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter twenty-one years with Air New Zealand that included ten years as Inflight Service Coordinator, Charles joined Kellands in 2007 to work alongside Martin Dobson, and more recently, Cathy Carter - predominately on the sale of properties on Waiheke Island.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTogether Charles and Martin provide a strong collaborative approach with a passionate focus on customer service that seamlessly spans both their home areas of Onetangi on the island and St Marys Bay in the city. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTheir record and repeat customer business speaks volumes to their dedication to ensure successful results for their clients.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe would absolutely recommend selling through Charles. Charles\u0026rsquo; communication through the process was comprehensive, keeping us informed every step of the way, making the process feel very smooth and reduced stress. Charles\u0026rsquo; commitment to getting a great result meant nothing was too much trouble, from getting flowers while we were overseas to ensuring photos and marketing were high quality, with strong attention to detail.\u003c/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eAmie and Elliot - Vendors\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTena koutou katoa. We wish to acknowledge and thank Charles Collins and Cathy Carter in the purchase and sale of respective properties on Waiheke Island. The purchase and sale of one\u0026rsquo;s home is an emotional and significant moment in time. Our experience with Charles and Cathy has been one of trust and deep rapport. They have been a joy and pleasure to deal with in achieving the perfect outcome for us. Ultimately it comes down to doing the small things well that achieves the big outcome. That has been our experience with Charles and Cathy \u0026ndash; they do this so well. Charles and Cathy are genuine professionals that we highly recommend. Vinaka Vaka Levu (Thank you very much)\u003c/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- The Downing Whanau - Vendors\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI would have no hesitation in recommending Charles Collins and Cathy Carter from Kellands Real Estate to any prospective seller on Waiheke Island who values professionalism \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eand expertise. Over the years we have dealt with a number of Real Estate companies, and their employees, and none have been in the same league as Charles and Cathy. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey understood our requirements, vetted prospective buyers, and kept us up to date at all times. We were very happy with the result of their efforts. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Rosemary and Geoff - Vendors\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharles Collins and Cathy Carter recently sold our property here on Waiheke and we couldn\u0026rsquo;t be more pleased with the result. Their communication, planning and execution of our sale were seamless and utterly professional at all times. We never felt out of the loop or unsure at any time, and their approach to the sale of our home, and the eventual figure realised were bang on. It\u0026rsquo;s an absolute pleasure to work with a team who are honest, caring and respectful - and also cognisant of our family needs and care at what can be a stressful time. Charles and Cathy made us feel like a part of the Kellands family, and we feel privileged to have been able to work with Kellands 4 times now\u0026hellip;. each time resulting in a great outcome. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Leigh \u0026amp; Simon - Vendors\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDear Martin and Charles,\u003cbr /\u003eWe wish to record our sincere thanks and delight at the outcome of the sale of our\u003cbr /\u003eWaiheke home through your agency. Your professionalism, flair and commitment throughout the process was excellent, you advised and supported us so well, and you kept us fully informed with your regular and detailed reports. Our initial choice of Kellands as agents for the sale of our Onetangi property was based on evidence of your very successful record of sales in this area. The wisdom of this choice was abundantly confirmed by our personal experience of your ability, candour, integrity and friendliness. It goes without saying, that we have no hesitation in recommending you services to other vendors. \u003c/em\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eVendors - Colin and Val Griffiths.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDear Martin and Charles, Thank you both so much for all your hard work to make the sale at Seventh Ave. You really went above and beyond at every step of the way. It made it so easy having you city side and island side with such a can do attitude. We will continue to recommend you to people wanting to deal with quality agents. \u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026amp; purchasers -\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCatherine and Mike, and Bill and Liz\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\" Martin and Charles at Kellands recently assisted us to sell our property at Waiheke. \u0026nbsp;We thought they did a great job. \u0026nbsp;They are very professional in the way they conduct themselves and worked very hard to get us a great result. \u0026nbsp;Their approach is open and straight up. \u0026nbsp;They work seven days a week. They are well connected. \u0026nbsp;They have a strong knowledge of the island. \u0026nbsp; They chase contacts and potential leads hard. They have a flair for marketing angles. They closed well. \u0026nbsp;They are fun to work with\"\u003cstrong\u003e. D Gibson\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We view Kellands as a leading real estate firm and the obvious choice for high end properties on Waiheke. \u0026nbsp;We have no hesitation recommending their services and will use them again.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendor Waiheke Island\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI cannot speak highly enough of the service I have received from Waiheke Kellands agents, Charles and Martin. They have taken me through a buy of new property plus a sale of my own property with total vigilance and personal service beyond expectations. Thank you Charles and Martin. \u003cstrong\u003eVendor - Judy Cox\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The campaign was faultless, and the feedback every step of the way second to none.\u003cbr /\u003eAs I had never participated in an auction before, I was a little nervous at first. Having dealt with other agents in the past, I had expected to have my hopes wildly inflated at the outset and then massaged south towards the end, even subtly. But you were nothing but honest and frank with me: realistic without being an Eeyore, positive without being a Pollyanna. All in all, I had a very clear picture of where we were at every step of the way and I knew I could trust you implicitly. And, in the end, the auction process was not at all intimidating, so thank you for that.\u003cbr /\u003eEven better, Charles, was your tireless campaign to achieve free publicity for my place. Although I knew it was a long-shot, your motivation and responsiveness achieved a front cover feature in the Herald on Sunday\u0026rsquo;s real estate section, which added amazing value to my campaign spend and was responsible for sharpening potential purchasers\u0026rsquo; resolve a week before the auction I am sure!\"\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - S. Nathan. Shelly Beach Rd, Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","showProfile":true,"imageName":"Charles Collins Cropped.jpg","storageKey":"Charles Collins Cropped.jpg","position":3},{"id":80,"status":"active","firstName":"Caroline","lastName":"Daniel","displayName":"Caroline Daniel","email":"caroline@kellands.co.nz","agentStatus":"active","jobTitle":"Sales","phone":"+64 9 300 4001","mobile":"+64 21 922 223","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCaroline Daniel takes a deliberately different approach to real estate in Auckland\u0026rsquo;s inner western suburbs. She works with a select number of homes at any one time, typically just two to three, allowing her to deliver a highly personalised, hands-on service focused entirely on maximising each result. This focused approach allows her to build deeper relationships with buyers, create meaningful competition and ultimately deliver stronger sale prices for her clients.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery aspect of the sales process is managed directly by Caroline, from open homes through to buyer conversations and negotiations. This ensures every interaction is handled with experience, care and commercial intent, with no handovers to junior staff or assistants. The result is a more strategic process that consistently creates stronger buyer engagement and outstanding outcomes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 11 years\u0026rsquo; experience in real estate and more than 20 years in sales and marketing, Caroline is a skilled negotiator known for her professionalism, strong work ethic and genuine, down-to-earth approach. She combines sharp commercial thinking with a natural ability to connect with people, building trust with both vendors and buyers alike.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore moving into real estate, Caroline held senior sales roles across New Zealand\u0026rsquo;s leading interior design and lifestyle publications, including Urbis, Home, Design Folio and Denizen. This background has shaped her refined eye for presentation and her ability to position homes to the right audience \u0026ndash; an advantage that consistently translates into premium results for her clients.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving lived in Herne Bay, Freemans Bay, Westmere and Grey Lynn, and calling Grey Lynn home for the past 15 years, Caroline brings deep local knowledge and a genuine passion for Auckland\u0026rsquo;s inner western suburbs. She understands not just the homes, but the lifestyle that makes this area so sought-after, and is committed to helping her clients achieve the very best outcome when it comes time to sell.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;re considering selling, Caroline is always happy to offer clear, considered advice so you can understand your options and make the right decision with confidence.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat Caroline's clients say;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;I recently had the pleasure of working with Caroline Daniel during the sale of both my old home and the purchase of my new one. The experience was incredibly positive all round and I can\u0026rsquo;t thank Caroline enough for her constant enthusiasm, energy, very detailed hands on approach and her ability to listen and assess and guide as needed. She worked tirelessly and was always there when needed. Caroline helped make one of life\u0026rsquo;s most stressful experiences actually wonderfully positive. I loved my old house and was very sad to say goodbye and yet I have been able to embrace my new home and adventure with gusto!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThank you Caroline!\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; St Marys Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;We engaged Caroline to sell our house earlier this year and I cannot speak too highly of her service. She worked so hard on all aspects of the campaign and sale, was always available with help, information, a good suggestion and had a ready smile throughout. 110 % recommended!\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"If you want your house sold, then list with Caroline.\u0026nbsp; She will guide you through the process with impeccable style and expertise.\u0026nbsp; Her instincts are bang-on and she knows how to get the job done. When Caroline sold our house for us she was the ultimate professional, yet we had loads of fun along the way. I honestly feel we couldn\u0026rsquo;t have achieved the result we did without her.\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;Selling a home in challenging market conditions is no easy feat, but working with Caroline Daniel at Kellands made all the difference. From the very beginning, her professionalism, strategic insight, and tireless dedication stood out. What truly sets Caroline apart is her remarkable ability to match the right buyers with the right properties. She understood our home\u0026rsquo;s unique appeal and knew exactly how to present it in the best possible light.\u0026nbsp; Her design flair and attention to detail transformed the way our property was showcased\u0026mdash;highlighting its strengths and making it truly stand out in a very competitive and challenging market.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEqually impressive was Carolines ability to communicate clearly and effectively every step of the way. She kept us informed, confident, and supported throughout the process and achieved a result we were very happy with on auction day. We couldn\u0026rsquo;t have asked for a better agent to guide us through this process and we\u0026rsquo;re incredibly grateful for Carolines hard work. We wholeheartedly recommend Caroline to anyone looking to sell their home \u0026ndash; you\u0026rsquo;ll be in very competent hands.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Ponsonby\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003eCaroline is one out-of-the-box. She works so hard for her clients, both buyers and sellers. Go with her, you will be in such good hands. It's never a numbers game for her. For Caroline, it's all about marrying the right person to the right place. As a strategy, that's definitely the right way to sell homes. The genuine love and energy she also brings is a pretty awesome bonus.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u0026nbsp;Vendor \u0026ndash; Westmere\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;With Caroline and Martin we instantly felt we had the best.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eProfessional, well mannered , competent, intelligent\u0026nbsp; and just the highest standard of work.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003eThey never wavered in expecting the best price for our house and worked tirelessly to find the right buyer which they did do. We dealt mainly with Caroline , and I can\u0026rsquo;t recommend her highly enough both professionally but also as top quality human being . Leaving our family home of over forty years wasn\u0026rsquo;t easy and she kept us focused while showing huge compassion and warmth.\u0026ldquo; \u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;Caroline successfully sold two properties for my partner and I (in St Marys Bay and Grey Lynn) during one of the most difficult trading periods in many years. She was fantastic to deal with - professional, experienced and 100% committed to delivering the best result possible. The campaigns were executed perfectly, and while many properties sat on the market for months, Caroline found buyers for our two properties and the sales were relatively quick. She has an incredible eye for detail, warm and welcoming personality, and we thoroughly enjoyed working with her at every stage.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/em\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026ndash; St Marys Bay \u0026amp; Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Working with Caroline on the sale of my property has been a joy from start to finish. Great market knowledge and expertise, excellent communication throughout the process and she consistently went above and beyond to make everything as easy as possible. Caroline delivered everything she said she would, and always with a smile and good grace. I couldn't have asked for anything more.\"\u003c/em\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Caroline gives 100% to clients, with polished integrity, enthusiasm \u0026amp; expertise.\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We were so impressed by Caroline Daniel\u0026rsquo;s communication, marketing and negotiation skills when we purchased our home in Freemans Bay in 2015 through Kellands, that when it came time to sell the same property nine years later,\u0026nbsp; of course, we chose Caroline.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe is the loveliest, most enthusiastic person in Real Estate we\u0026rsquo;ve met.\u0026nbsp; She\u0026rsquo;s so easy to converse with you\u0026rsquo;ll feel like you\u0026rsquo;ve known her forever.\u0026nbsp; Right from our initial meeting, we thought \u0026ldquo;hey this could actually be fun\u0026rdquo; - who thinks that when they\u0026rsquo;re selling a house!\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo what top three outstanding attributes did we value the most in Caroline as OUR Real Estate Agent?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirstly, Caroline understood our goals.\u0026nbsp; She\u0026rsquo;s an active listener and puts a huge emphasis on clarity in everything, ensuring we were kept updated regularly during all stages of the campaign and she was always available to answer any query.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecondly, we found Caroline was empathetic towards the sometimes stressful and bewildering moments that can pop up during the process of selling. Caroline has a positivity and no fuss/can do approach to everything.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; She has a great eye for design and is pedantic about perfectly pitched marketing text and stunning visuals.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThirdly, Caroline put us at ease with her experienced and thorough knowledge of the market plus her unwavering commitment to achieving the outcome of our dreams - which she did!\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaroline Daniel\u0026nbsp; - Stellar Human \u0026amp; Real Estate Agent from Kellands should be your only choice when selling your house! \"\u0026nbsp; \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Freemans Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Caroline Daniel was recommended to us when we decided to sell our property in Grey Lynn earlier this year. It was obvious from the moment we met Caroline, that she was very committed to achieving the best possible result for our property. Caroline kept us well informed during every step of the process, consistently displaying a high level of professionalism, and gave us sound advice throughout which enabled us to make good decisions. We were very happy with the result that was achieved in what was becoming a rapidly changing market. We can't recommend Caroline highly enough, as from start to finish, she went beyond the scope of what she had been hired to do, and made the process streamlined and pain free as possible for us. From our experience, Caroline will go that extra mile for her clients and can be counted on to represent them in the very best possible manner.\"\u003c/em\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We recently sold our home in Westmere with Caroline, she was amazingly dedicated and so professional. Such a strong communicator, she really put our minds at ease, given the stress associated with selling one's home. We were thrilled with the incredible result that Caroline achieved for us on the sale of our house, which exceeded our highest expectations. We would highly recommend Caroline to anyone looking to sell their home.\"\u003c/em\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Westmere\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Caroline and Martin were fantastic to work with. Both warm and professional, they were easy to talk to and put an incredible amount of work into the campaign. They understood the significance of selling a home, not just a house, providing consistent care and thoughtfulness while working with ourselves and the diverse range of buyers. They managed to do this while remaining sharply aware of the current market and kept us regularly informed of any changes. Thank you both so much for your hard work!\"\u0026nbsp; \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Grey Lynn \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Martin and Caroline recently sold our property in O\u0026rsquo;Neill Street, a family home we\u0026rsquo;ve had for the last decade. \u0026nbsp;One of the things we acknowledged right from the beginning was the level of trust we would need to place in them, and they gave us the confidence to do just that right from the outset. Their experience, commitment and understanding of the market and buyers was exemplary.\u0026nbsp; We have nothing but high praise for both of them. There\u0026rsquo;s a lot of agents you could choose to sell your property but there\u0026rsquo;s only a handful that you should. Martin and Caroline will always be at the top of our list.\"\u0026nbsp; \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Ponsonby \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Martin Dobson and Caroline Daniel\u0026nbsp;were recommended by friends who had a very positive experience. We were not disappointed and they exceeded our very high expectations. Having previously dealt with various franchise agencies we were delighted with the increased level of service and attention given by Kellands. Their in depth local knowledge was supported by highly detailed statistical pricing information which proved to be remarkably accurate. The weekly open home activity reports leading up to auction day were brilliant. At no time did we feel intruded upon, the campaign was conducted with style and the upmost consideration. All queries and communications were responded to immediately. The marketing was perfectly tailored to our property. Do yourself a favour and speak to them whether buying or selling. Martin and Caroline made a difficult task\u0026nbsp;easy and achieved a fantastic result.\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Ponsonby \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;We have bought and sold a number of properties over the last few years and our experience with Martin and Caroline was without doubt our best experience by far. They were proactive, personally involved in every aspect of our property sale, took a real interest in us and our property and communicated constantly\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp; We would definitely engage them again and recommend their service to anyone wanting a superior selling experience\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Trusting Caroline with our place was one of those decisions that felt right from the beginning, and we never looked back.\u0026nbsp; We brought our property to market just as things were changing post-COVID.\u0026nbsp; Feedback from the market was that viewing numbers were down at open homes, and that the heat in the market during COVID had eased back.\u0026nbsp; Everyone - everyone - was working harder to find new owners for their homes than they had before. Caroline's brilliant marketing was absolutely on point and continually attracted great attendance at open homes,\u0026nbsp;well ahead of others in the area at the time.\u0026nbsp; Her network, built over years of\u0026nbsp;delivering results with integrity, connected us with prospective buyers too.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;At every step, we felt that Caroline told us 'how it was', acted with impeccable integrity and always in our best interests and, frankly, worked her tail off on our behalf.\u0026nbsp; It wasn't an easy road -\u0026nbsp; a result of our timing and the nature of our particular property - but through persistence, tireless effort and outstanding skill, Caroline got us there - we couldn't be happier.\"\u003c/em\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We chose Kellands and Martin and Caroline because we regard them as the experts in real estate in the St Mary\u0026rsquo;s Bay/Herne Bay area.\u0026nbsp; They have been in the market for many years and know the area and this neighbourhood very well.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe were impressed with their service. From day one they were able to articulate what was unique about our property, and they showed a real understanding of the market for it.\u0026nbsp; Throughout the process they were in touch with us and kept us informed about the interest and feedback on our house.\u0026nbsp; Right up to the last minute (where we had to switch to a zoom auction on the day due to a snap lockdown and deal with the unexpected arrival \u0026ndash; a couple of hours before the auction \u0026ndash; of a new bidder who wished to register for the online auction and negotiate variations) they acted calmly and professionally, working well with the prospective purchasers in an usual scenario.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheir support team \u0026ndash; the office, their marketing team and their auctioneer \u0026ndash; were also a pleasure to deal with.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThroughout the whole process, from listing to selling, we felt they were invested in a positive outcome for us and not just securing a sale.\u0026nbsp; They worked to the very end to secure the best possible outcome for us.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;We have no hesitation in recommending them as trusted partners to market your property.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Vendor \u0026ndash; St Marys Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","showProfile":true,"imageName":"Caroline Daniel KPOD.jpg","storageKey":"Caroline Daniel KPOD.jpg","position":5},{"id":69,"status":"active","firstName":"Phillip","lastName":"Haeder","displayName":"Phillip Haeder","email":"phillip@kellands.co.nz","agentStatus":"active","jobTitle":"Sales","phone":"+64 9 300 4001","mobile":"+64 21 246 8343","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAfter more than a decade of selling properties in Auckland\u0026rsquo;s city fringe, Phillip has established a remarkable track record of achieving exceptional results for his clients. His experience and energetic approach, coupled with a deep knowledge of the local market, ensures that you are in good hands throughout the entire process. Over his 10+ year real estate career he has developed strong negotiation skills, consistently achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePlacing a strong emphasis on client care and communication you can expect regular updates and detailed campaign feedback with a high level of transparency. You will always be well-informed and empowered with market knowledge to make confident decisions.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eUpholding Kellands' high standards in photography and marketing preparation Phillip takes a hands-on approach to present the unique benefits of your property in the best possible light. Utilizing innovative marketing strategies, combined with cutting-edge digital options, Phillip will ensure your property stands out from the crowd.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;re looking for an experienced agent who genuinely cares and is passionate about achieving the best possible results for you, talk to Phillip today.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what Phillip's past clients have said;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhil was amazing to deal with, very transparent from the beginning on what our expectations should be and what he thought he could do for us. Not only did he get our place listed much faster than normal, he also sold it within 3 weeks, which was at the price we wanted and definitely not the norm for our type of property in the current market.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe went above and beyond to get the house infront of potential buyers and then to close the deal for us. We loved working with him and honestly couldn't have picked a better agent, he was super communicative and kept us up to date daily on what was happening.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnowing we could trust his expertise, we were even able to rope him in to help us purchase our next home. HIGHLY recommend Phil if you want a professional, highly knowledgeable and friendly agent.\u003c/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Vendors 12/82 East Coast Road, Milford\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhil was very personable and communicative. He helped me through the whole sale process and I felt we had a great working relationship.\u003c/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Vendor 411/15 Rendall Place, Eden Terrace\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI recently sold my property while I was overseas, and I couldn't have done it without the exceptional help of my real estate agent, Phillip Haeder. From start to finish, Phil went above and beyond to ensure everything was taken care of, which was incredibly helpful given the challenges of managing a sale from afar.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePhil significantly reduced the stress of the sale process for me. He was always proactive and responsive, consistently acted in my best interest, and maintained the highest level of professionalism throughout. His willingness to help and attention to detail made what could have been a very challenging experience much smoother and more manageable.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI am extremely grateful for Phil's hard work and would recommend him unreservedly to anyone looking to sell their property. Thank you, Phil, for making this experience a positive one! \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; G102/1817 Great North Road, Avondale\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWell, here we are, with another property sold by Blair and Phil. Superb service from start to finish yet again. 11 years and multiple sales and purchases later, we are still in awe at just how smooth the process has been and how they keep delivering great result in a short period of time. The record speaks for itself, the go-to team will always be Blair and Phil and we can't recommend them highly enough.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; 61 Fisher-Point Drive, Freeman's Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair and Phil did a fantastic job selling our apartment and we would not hesitate to work with them again in the future. They came up with excellent solutions helping us to sell in a tough market and were great to deal with throughout the entire process.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; 508/70 Daldy Street, Wynyard Quarter\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe chose Phil and Blair because we have watched them sell other properties in our complex and have always been impressed with how they apply themselves to their work \u0026ndash; their professionalism and their diligence.\u0026nbsp; We know they work hard for their clients, rain or shine.\u0026nbsp; We also chose them because they know the Beaumont Quarter better than any other agency and this was important to us.\u0026nbsp; They can talk knowledgeably about the properties here - about the history of the site, about the construction and design of the various dwellings, and about the daily operations of the complex.\u0026nbsp; They are familiar faces here at the Beaumont Quarter and are trusted by those that know them.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen it came to listing the property Blair made it easy for us, talking us through the various options and guiding our decision making.\u0026nbsp; The open homes went smoothly and a sale was made within 3-4 weeks of listing (in a very constrained market).\u0026nbsp; Throughout the process we felt confident knowing that Blair and Phil were running things.\u0026nbsp; We knew that if they couldn\u0026rsquo;t sell our place, nobody could.\u0026nbsp; We would definitely recommend them to anyone thinking about selling.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; 10 The Boardwalk, Freemans Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are very happy to recommend Phillip and the Kellands team following the sale of our first home. Professional in all regards, highly proactive and actions were undertaken very quickly. Phillip is a strong communicator and we were kept well informed and updated at all times in the process. We really appreciated the personalised advice and support.\u003c/em\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 4C Don Croot Street\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have recently sold my apartment in Auckland City, remotely while living in England and Phillip at Kellands has been an incredible support. He kept me up to-date with progress and the time difference was never an issue\u0026hellip; I found him professional and always willing to go above and beyond. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eI highly recommend Phillip and would not hesitate in utilising Kellands services in the future, should I ever be fortunate to own another property in New Zealand. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 3D/14 Exmouth Street\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur first encounter with Blair goes back to 2013 as purchasers. Since then we've exclusively dealt with Blair and Phil, both as vendors or purchasers, on a good number of occasions (four purchases, four sales). We couldn't have asked for a better team to help us along the way.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs vendors we were taken care of in the most exceptional way. Every step, from initial contact through to developing and implementing the marketing strategy and on to finalising the sale, the process was smooth and easy. Communications were clear and, most importantly, pro-active. There was never any doubt over where exactly things were at. We are delighted to say that on three of our sales Blair and Phil managed to achieve record prices.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs purchasers, and it's interesting to be on the other side of the sale process, Blair and Phil afforded us the same top-level treatment we received as vendors. Their approach is personal, balanced and fair. An in-depth knowledge of the market and a real desire to achieve the best possible outcome for all parties involved, has been what made us \"come back for more\".\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntegrity and honesty, coupled with flair and a very personal touch - it's all there with Blair and Phil.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWould we use another team to buy or sell through? We very much doubt it. Why move away from a team that delivers time and time again...!?\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 time Vendors and Purchasers Debbie \u0026amp; Ulf\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair and Phil gave exceptional service throughout the whole\u0026nbsp; process. It was a pleasure working with them both, even though selling my apartment took longer than l thought\u0026nbsp; it would. Thank you for the opportunity to say the service was exceptional, professional and at all times they were extremely helpful and caring.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 320/28 College Hill\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe were delighted with the result regarding the marketing and sale of our unit, our daughter had excellent results with Phillip and Blair so we went with them and received a wonderful result. Get the guys to sell your property and you won't be sorry.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors - 4D/22 Beresford Square\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe really appreciated Blair's advice and guidance in putting our property on the market. The marketing campaign was excellent and benefitted from the Kelland's teams experience both with other properties in our building and adjacent suburbs. The advice and progressive reporting was always extremely professional and gave us confidence throughout the marketing and sale process. The results at the auction exceeded expectations for an excellent result. We would have no hesitation in recommending Blair and Phillip of Kellands to handle the sale and marketing of their property. We trust that these heartfelt comments may be of assistance and we would pleased to endorse our support by direct, personal recommendations to future potential clients of Kellands if required at any time in future.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 4L/80 Richmond Road\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe have greatly appreciated Blair and Phillip's input over the time we have owned properties in the Beaumont Quarter.\u0026nbsp; They have done a great job of managing tenancies for us.\u0026nbsp; They were prompt, thorough and helpful in dealing with all tenancy matters and we appreciated the way in which it made our role as landlord hassle free.\u0026nbsp;When it came time to sell our apartment, Blair gave us good advice about the best method of sale and achieved great results for us.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 1b/4 Fisher-Point Drive\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair and Phillip are the perfect team to sell your Auckland city fringe property. I have worked with them to achieve both \u0026lsquo;off plan\u0026rsquo; sales of a boutique townhouse project as well as completed homes. They have always offered knowledgeable, genuine, and timely advice as well as providing professional, confident, and competent support in all aspects of selling residential property - including maintenance, marketing, and staging.\u0026nbsp; They make what can be a stressful time, seem almost good fun!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 1 Foundries Lane\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair\u0026rsquo;s service was fantastic as always.\u0026nbsp;Great communication throughout and achieved a prompt sale in line with the higher end of his appraisal.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 82 Fisher-Point Drive\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI want to thank Blair and Phillip for all of their time and effort in helping me to get my apartment sold. They have made this whole process much easier than it could have been.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything went smoothly, and now here we are, settled already.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eLook forward to having more opportunities in the future to work together :)\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 2e/80 Richmond Road\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlair Watson and Phillip Haeder - what a dream team. In terms of dealing with Blair, what drew us in was his years of experience in real estate, and his 'reaction' to our newly renovated townhouse (which Blair and Phil sold to us over 7 years ago). \u0026nbsp;What we also loved was his ability to look past any pre conceived thoughts around previous sales in our complex, meaning there was nothing holding us back from smashing the record in the area (which we did) :)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith Phil it was his eye for the marketing side of things (I got to see him in action showing his artistic flair directing the photographer re: lighting, angle etc), but also his encouragement and confidence around delivering a great outcome.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey both showed huge excitement and genuine appreciation for the hard work we had put into the renovation which meant a lot to us.\u0026nbsp; Between this dream duo, this is what we enjoyed through the sales experience/campaign -\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalm and confident demeanour through out\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigh level of communication\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eExceeded our expectations in terms of delivering on sale price\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePersonal touch with face to face weekly update meetings\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eDepth of knowledge around right strategy/approach\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery focused in delivering on Auction day\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat I personally really liked was the ethical approach this Kellands team showed not just from a sellers perspective, but also from a buyers perspective which is really important to us.\u0026nbsp; Open, honest communication both ways - the result in this case was both a very happy vendor and buyers that were also very happy - what a great outcome.\u0026nbsp; I recommend this team highly and simply wouldn't consider using anyone else in future.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 84 Fisher-Point Drive\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are really happy with the result we got by selling through Kellands. The marketing campaign was slick \u0026amp; professional \u0026amp; the comms throughout the process was detailed \u0026amp; considered. We\u0026rsquo;d highly recommend Phil \u0026amp; Blair to anyone looking to sell \u0026amp; wouldn\u0026rsquo;t hesitate to engage their services in the future.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 20G Fisher-Point Drive\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI recently decided to sell my apartment in the inner-city suburb of Eden Terrace. I enlisted Phillip Haeder of Kellands Real Estate to achieve this. I was on a tight deadline and needed a real estate agent familiar with the area and knowledge of the market, and willing to tell me what i could expect in honest terminology.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo I decided from past experiences with Phillip that I would give him the opportunity to market and sell my beloved apartment.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhillip displayed good knowledge of the area and its subsequent highlights, had a good understanding of my time constraints and was eager to achieve a result for me. His enthusiasm and local knowledge of the area and building were a great asset, as selling apartments can have its complications if all of the little questions are not answered at the start.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe achieved the desired result in good time and with no issues. I have no hesitation in recommending Phillip. If you want a conscientious reliable real estate sales person who works for vendor and purchaser, you would be hard pressed to find a more honest hard-working real estate agent.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor -\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D/83 New North Road\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhil achieved a great result for me on the sale of my apartment. He worked with me from the beginning to establish the best way to sell my property and the marketing approach. He gave great advice on staging and the little things I could do to improve its saleability. He communicated well and frequently throughout the open home and sales process, giving me confidence that he was driving the sale of my property.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilip was able to achieve a sale that resulted in a price I was happy with and was the best sqm rate achieved for the building so far.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI would happily recommend Phil to prospective sellers.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor - 1H/83 New North Road\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","showProfile":true,"imageName":"Phil Haeder Cropped.jpg","storageKey":"Phil Haeder Cropped.jpg","position":6},{"id":85,"status":"active","firstName":"Michelle","lastName":"Keenan","displayName":"Michelle Keenan","email":"michelle@kellands.co.nz","agentStatus":"active","jobTitle":"Finance \u0026 Admin Manager","phone":"09 300 4001","mobile":"021 388 523","description":"\u003cp class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003eWith over 25 years of administrative experience in the real estate industry, including 21 years with Kellands, Michelle offers a comprehensive understanding of business operations and management.\u0026nbsp; Her long standing tenure has seen her contribute to many aspects of the organisation, building a strong foundation of knowledge and expertise.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003eMichelle is well suited to the fast paced nature of the industry and values the variety that each day brings. Her interest in real estate extends beyond her professional role, with personal experience in property ownership and investment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003eIn her role, Michelle is responsible for the day to day operations of Kellands, including overseeing trust account management, financial reporting, and compliance.\u0026nbsp; She takes a practical and organised approach to her work, supporting the implementation of effective systems and processes to ensure the team is well informed and able to operate efficiently.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003eHaving spent more than two decades with Kellands, Michelle has developed a strong appreciation for the work that takes place behind the scenes to successfully present and market clients\u0026rsquo; properties.\u003c/p\u003e","showProfile":true,"imageName":"Michelle Keenan Cropped.jpg","storageKey":"Michelle Keenan Cropped.jpg","position":8}]