Harcourts Hamilton Rototuna

Aroha Griffiths

Aroha Griffiths is more to her clients than just an agent. As an honest, trustworthy and treasured friend to so many, Aroha is the genuine and reliable face that has for too long been missing in the industry, always going that extra mile. Having lived and worked in Surfers Paradise since relocating to New Zealand from the Gold Coast Australia, Aroha has been loyal to Harcourt’s since her beginning; loyalty to a degree scarcely found these days. It is this personal and professional ethic that provides a reassuring sense of sincerity to everything she does, shining through every property she represents and every person she meets. Represented New Zealand and Australia at International level in the sports Netball and Touch Aroha knows how to go the extra mile. Aroha is always demanding the highest standard of herself and has a ongoing desire to deliver the ultimate customer service – summarized by her commitment to constant never ending improvement and relentless training. “Focusing on innovation, open communication and elite service will set me apart from the rest. From the moment people meet Aroha there is warmth, empathy and an understanding one often expects from older people. Her maturity is comforting, knowing that she also has the full support of The Harcourts Group. Extremely driven, Aroha’s enthusiasm is infectious while she has her focus firmly set on achieving the best results for her clients. Armed with the right attitude anyone can work to achieve their own personal goals, but the goals of others – now that takes a whole different calibre of person to be able to work towards those. So whether you’re seeking or selling, Aroha’s honesty, kindness and sincerity makes her the positive choice when it comes to finding someone to drive your property goals across the line. Aroha Griffiths - where success comes with persistence and hard work.

Bridget Floyd

Bridget Floyd has come from a farming agricultural background. Growing up on a dairy and beef farm in the BOP and working and assisting with numerous orchards in the district. Bridget then moved to the Waikato and has spent around 15 years here in the equine industry with racing, training and competition horses, so she has a vast knowledge in this sector. Finding Hamilton her home where she runs her own lifestyle block Bridget wishes to offer her wide knowledge of the area and agricultural community to prospective clients and customers. Intending on specialising in equine properties for the horse enthusiasts such as herself. Contact Bridget today if you're wanting an ambitious agent to expertise in these fields.

Christine Willis

Christine is a proven marketer whose people skills and passion is an asset to any buyer or seller of residential real estate. With a calm manner and an inclusive approach, she has a natural ability for delivering results. Christine’s work ethic and consistent success in media sales and marketing has enabled her to invest in numerous properties as a buyer, landlord, renovator and vendor. She understands the challenges of listing properties at all market levels, as well as an instinctive skill at matching properties to people's needs and aspirations. Christine is someone who will listen to your needs and communicate with you throughout the entire selling and/or buying process. When you choose her, you are assured of personal service, attention to detail and delivery of promises made. With a strong background in business and marketing you can be sure of a fresh and innovative approach tailored for you. Christine was born, raised and educated in Hamilton. She completed her NZDIPBUS at Waikato Polytechnic. With prior 7 years’ experience in management while employed with Inland Revenue Department and her media sales and marketing skills gained for 8 years with Mediaworks, she has developed an extensive social and professional network of people. She has strong family values and enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and keeping fit and healthy through running and the gym.

Daniel Hopper

Hey, I'm Daniel and I have been selling houses for Harcourts in Hamilton for nearly 4 years. I am enthusiastic, professional, and I tell the truth! (Hard to believe for a real estate agent, right? Treat others the way you want to be treated, is my philosophy! I work hard to get the job done right. Selling your house for the best possible price with full exposure to the market. I ensure that the difficult face-to-face conversations, the hundreds of phone calls, and the viewings and follow up get done.​ Many agents who have been in the business a long time are happy to tick along, just doing enough. However, this isn't good enough. This won't get you the best price. I take marketing seriously - it is my thing. I go the extra step by marketing my listings across the many extra advertising medians such as social media to ensure the properties are exposed to the most potential buyers. You can't just put an advert on Trade Me and expect the best result. I enjoy the challenge of negotiating a deal, and always get a sense of achievement for my clients when the SOLD sticker goes up. I have a keen interest in the city of Hamilton and has lived most of my life here. I have recently set up LINKEDIN LOCAL HAMILTON, a networking event for local professionals from LinkedIn to meet up and chat in person. Prior to real estate, I have a background in marketing, branding, sales, customer service and market research. I even had my own Ice Cream store for a small time. I have a Master’s Degree in Marketing, with specific expertise in consumer behaviour and services marketing. This marketing background and understanding sets me apart from other agents who don't bother putting the same amount of effort into marketing your property as I would. ​​Qualifications: • Master of Management Studies – Marketing • Bachelor of Business Studies – Management & Marketing • Certificate in Real Estate (Sales) For somebody who who thinks outside the square in real estate, Call me on 0273491873 to catch up for a chat. Follow my social media or visit https://danielhopper-harcourts.com/news to keep up to date with all the latest news from Hamilton and the real estate market.

Dave McGall

Dave has enjoyed a diverse sales career and has now completed his fourteenth year of service to the residential property market in Hamilton. Most of his current business is repeat and referred customers. Dave is about combining his knowledge of selling and buying real estate with a relaxed, straight talking, honest approach, where client and the customer needs are paramount .You get the benefit of the whole facts and nothing but the facts. It’s about working with you to locate the right property for you or to find the right buyer for your property So, if knowledge of the market, honesty, personal dedicated service and hard work are what you require, then ask Dave to get the outcome you want.

David Forster

Prior to commencing real estate in 1997, David had a successful career, spanning nearly 20 years, with the Bank of New Zealand. Regular promotions dictated living in several locations and as a result, he understands that buying and selling homes can be both disruptive but yet exciting. He finds his knowledge of the finance sector beneficial with real estate transactions. David has built up a well-respected reputation in the industry with clients and colleagues due to his thoroughness and willingness to provide quality service resulting in continued repeat and referral business from his many past clients. David was the last foundation member of Harcourts Dinsdale Office prior to relocating to Harcourts Rototuna Office when that office opened in 2014 and enjoys living just around the corner from work. David has a proven track record and is regularly acknowledged within the company (Top Auction Lister 2002, Top 10 company ranking on numerous occasions from 2002 onwards) with over 720 property transactions exceeding $115million in sales and 250+ Auctions. David has helped a vast selection of clients with their property transaction including first home buyers, investors, retirees, professionals and families. With his in-depth knowledge and experience of Mortgagee sales, David has become the recognised specialist for Mortgagee and Insolvency (Bankruptcy) for Harcourts Hamilton and surrounding areas. His professional and empathetic approach in these delicate situations has proved beneficial for all parties concerned achieving the best possible result. David, his wife Robyn and their three adult daughters (2 grandsons) enjoy camping, boating, water and snow skiing. If you're looking for a reliable proven consultant who understands the market, is not into high pressure sales and will act in a professional manner, then give David a call.

Di Lynds

With many years’ experience and an impressive track record behind her, Di is a true expert in her field who can provide professional advice and top industry service to her clients. Di is from Hamilton but moved to Auckland many years ago. She has had 23+ years with Barfoot and Thompson in the competitive Auckland market. Back now living in Hamilton to support and be closer to her parents, Di has chosen to join Harcourts at Rototuna. Her warm and friendly nature is endearing to both clients and customers who have seen her negotiate many successful sales. A highly disciplined individual, Di works in her own unique energetic style, applying 100% effort to each and every transaction. Most of her business is based on referral- a credit to her work ethic and character. With an extremely professional approach to real estate, she is committed to diligent and conscientious follow-up to her clients and prides herself on the service she provides and the results she consistently achieves for her vendors. She is quick to identify areas of opportunity producing the most effective target marketing campaign and focusing her efforts on the most appropriate buyers for each property. Di’s clients often note her expert communication skills, honesty and assertiveness which continually produces such impressive results. She is enthusiastic and very generous with her time, a real “go getter” who offers sincere advice on how to present properties to the market to achieve the best result. Your property is a very valuable asset – have it marketed and sold by a professional. 23 years’ experience is gold when you are choosing an agent. Phone for a confidential chat, you won’t be disappointed. Testimonials: We recently placed our home at Waihi Beach with Di Lynds from Harcourts, and from the outset it was a pleasure to deal with her. With what is normally an extremely stressful process, Di’s professionalism, attention to detail and wealth of experience in real estate resulted in a great experience for both buyer and seller. We can highly recommend her for anyone looking to buy or sell a property. Lisa Roos We have had the pleasure of selling and purchasing a property at the beach with Di Lynds. Di has been absolutely outstanding in managing the whole process. We have appreciated Di's communication and professional knowledge. Di even travelled over to our home in Hamilton to present our contract which saved us a lot of stress and time. We were delighted with the sale price of our property, and the almost same day time frame she managed to bring us a purchaser. The marketing of our modest home was outstanding with Di's photos and presentation of the property. We always felt she was working hard for us to make this sale on our behalf. We will speak highly of Di to anyone wanting real estate at the beach. Please pass on our sincere congratulations to Di for an outstanding result. Dale Kirk Thank you for helping us with both the marketing and sale of our Waihi Beach holiday home. Your ability to accurately estimate the value of our home and provide us with positive feedback was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Di Lynds for her negotiation skills and determination to anyone else interested in listing their property. Nigel Gray It is with much pleasure that I write this reference for Di Lynds , Real Estate Agent from Harcourts, Waihi Beach. I have now entrusted Di Lynds as my Property Agent for both the purchase and sale of properties. I cannot speak highly enough of Di’s utter dedication and professionalism towards her role as Real Estate Agent and toward myself as her client. Her communication is second to none, (keeping me up-to-date at all times with the sometimes hectic procedures the purchase and/or sale of your home can involve). Any queries and/or issues were always dealt with promptly and effectively. Her very honest, friendly and caring approach ensured everything was achieved with little fuss and with great clarification. I found her to be very reliable and fastidious in all she does. I believe she has all the qualities one would expect from a Real Estate Agent, and she certainly implements her qualities to achieve a positive outcome. If you are wanting honesty, dedication and professionalism from a Real Estate Agent I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the services of Di Lynds from Harcourts, Waihi Beach. Diane Stevens It is with great pleasure that I write this Testimonial for Di Lynds. Di helped my husband and I purchase a property at Waihi Beach recently. Right from the first phone call, I was struck by Di’s professionalism and throughout the process she guided us and gave us regular updates. Di’s communication skills are outstanding! Her level of expertise highlights her wealth of experience when it comes to buying and selling properties. She leaves no stone unturned. She always checks and double checks. There is no room for miscommunication as she is absolutely clear and precise and always makes sure we are on the same page. Throughout the sale and purchase process we felt completely confident in her hands. She was always honest, polite, punctual, kind and caring, calm and reassuring. Completely trustworthy. We have no hesitation in giving Di our highest recommendation! Thank you Di for making our dreams come true!! Rosemary and Jeremy de Lautour We recently sold our property and just wanted to let you know how happy we were with the service Di Lynds provided. She was a great help in determining the appropriate market structure that would suit our needs and bring the property to market in order to suit our limited timeframe. We felt that Di handled the presale negotiations on our behalf professionally and were pleased with the result achieved. In the past, we have had experiences that we feel, at times, did not have the same professional work ethic and moral code as Di, and did not provide us with the same open lines of communication. We were privileged to have had Di involved in the sale of our house and were impressed with the outcome and result of our sale. She helped us make the right decisions as she has a great understanding of the market. On top of everything, Di was also aware of my elderly parents who resided in our house and included them in all decision making processes and consulted them prior to any changes or viewing that were being arranged. We would be happy to recommend Di to anyone at the beach who is selling their property! Rob & Penny Fisher Recently Di Lynds acted on my behalf to sell my residential property at Bowentown. Di always acted in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner. I found Di to be hard working and willing to go the extra mile to achieve a satisfactory outcome for all involved. I was very pleased with her work and the resulting sale in a timely manner. Therefore, I am pleased to recommend Di to any purchaser or buyer in the residential market. Preston Hope It is with some pleasure that I give my endorsement to anyone wishing to use Di Lynd. Her dealings with the sale of my house have not only been very helpful, encouraging and enthusiastic but also professional. (A welcome change). I have no hesitation in recommending her to others interested in dealing with a real estate agent who is prepared not only to work hard for you but also and more importantly, to keep you in touch with ongoing developments. Rocky Richings We want to thank you for all you have done for Jay & Barney and the girls during the purchase of their first home, and for us, for your professional manner from the beginning. Karen & Dennis

Janine Missen

Let Janine guide you through your next real estate sale or purchase. She is passionate about delivering the very best customer service and will work with you to help you achieve your dreams. A new member of the Harcourts Rototuna team, Janine has over 6½ years of experience in selling Hamilton real estate and has completed over $30 million in sales. Janine’s clients appreciate her hard work, determination and positive attitude and as such engage her time and time again when buying or selling. Give Janine a call today to find out how you can work together to make your real estate dreams come true.

Linda Dobson

Linda has been in the banking sector for twelve years before starting a play school whilst raising her two children. She treasures family life and her involvement in the community has given her the edge in dealing with people. She has a passion for property – with people at heart. Linda offers years of experience in buying and selling residential real estate. She prides herself in forging positive and personal working relationships with clients to satisfy their property requirements by understanding and responding to their individual needs. Linda’s sound business ethics ensures a transparent process and she has the skills to communicate and negotiate positive outcomes. Professionalism through dedicated service enhances both vendor and purchaser satisfaction. Her goal is to successfully market and sell real estate at the best possible price in the shortest period of time whilst furnishing sound information to vendors and prospective buyers alike. Linda is looking forward to being of service to you when you're ready to make a real estate decision.

Madeleine Scott

Madeleine made the move to Real Estate in 2010 after a 13 year career in the media advertising industry selling and marketing ideas and intangibles for Radio and TV. She achieved success right from the start and now enjoys a well-established career in Real Estate and her successes have been recognised at quarterly and annual sales awards but more importantly Madeleine gets results and has built a fantastic reputation and referral business. Her passion, genuine care, determination and commitment have earned her a reputation for delighting her clients with outstanding customer service, meticulous attention to detail and an ‘outside the square’ marketing approach. Madeleine understands her reputation is built on the success of her clients and she is focused on getting results and achieving their objectives. Madeleine will discuss with you the true reality of the market that you are in rather than “what you want to hear”. Hardworking, genuine and people-focused, Madeleine aims to deliver a stress-free real estate experience by really listening to her client’s unique needs, working hard and smart to achieve the result they want, and bringing a smile to their face at the end of the day. Born and raised in Christchurch, Madeleine has lived and worked across the North Island and settled in Hamilton in 2002. She is a keen Chief’s supporter; however when the Crusaders are in town the Yellow in the jersey seems to go. Away from Real Estate, Madeleine is a mum and very proud nana to her first Grand-daughter, Charlie. She is also a keen “learner” gardener and novice road and mountain bike rider.

Patrick Luo

Patrick joins the Harcourts Hamilton team based in Rototuna as a Residential Salesperson. Prior coming to the Real Estate business, Patrick has worked around 25 years in Hospitality & Customised service both nationwide & abroad. Speaking English and Mandarin fluently, plus owning rich knowledges as well as experiences in strategic planning and time management based on market orientation, Patrick is looking forward to assisting you in your next property trade. Please feel free to contact Patrick whenever you need.

Ray Mitchell

Ray joins us from a background of real estate sales and marketing. He returns to the known and trusted Harcourts brand where he previously placed in the Harcourts TOP 50 Agents for the Northern Region while at our Howick Office, Auckland. He is an advocate for 'face to face' contact bringing with him a focused and committed attitude to provide superior client service. After 13 years in the New Zealand Police, he has an extensive knowledge base of both people and property in the Hamilton and wider Waikato area. He provides a vibrant dynamic approach to preparation, planning and negotiation having dealt with many challenges during his career. Ray prides himself on sharp follow-up and client communication to ensure the real estate experience is easy and hassle free. Ray is considered a ‘techy ‘with most things digital, having held an electronic forensic portfolio within the New Zealand Police. This also extends to his in-depth operational experience in the use of various social media platforms. He believes marketing is an absolute must to achieve the most effective reach possible. Ray's week begins and ends with exercise and a healthy routine. He believes in a work, life balance with his family, fitness and nutrition. Ray has a great connection with the fitness industry which can be seen in Ray’s drive to challenge himself daily. He believes "results do not come without hard work". Down-to-earth, friendly and good natured, Ray’s strong work ethic and determination coupled with a 'can do' attitude makes him the ideal agent. If you are thinking of selling your home, it will be one of the biggest decisions you will make - choose the right person who is committed to achieving outstanding service.

Rebecca Jones

With her own family now grown, Rebecca joins Harcourts bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm – a lifelong love for working with people and property. One of Harcourts’ core values is ‘people first’, and that’s just what Rebecca does. Regardless of whether you’re a first home buyer, an investor, moving up the property ladder or downsizing, it is people first and always. From property investment spanning 30 years, Rebecca has unique insights about homes, how they can be transformed and meet today’s family and living requirements. Have peace of mind in the fact that after 20 years living, working and raising a family in Hamilton, Rebecca is a sales consultant who knows and is knowledgeable about the area, local property and local buyers.

Shaun Cosgrave

A name etched in the Harcourts Hall of Fame, Shaun Cosgrave exemplifies what it takes to be counted amongst the top 1% of Great Real Estate agents internationally. Since 1993 Shaun has dedicated extensive hours to providing exceptional service to his clients using his vast experience in sales, marketing and negotiating. Attributes such as Loyalty, hard work, dedication, enthusiasm, and attention to details are an everyday part of Shaun's business, dedicated team, and life. Shaun believes that people should have a Salesperson who believes in what they are doing and offers advice you can trust which accounts for most of Shaun's business being repeated or referred. “If all things are equal, results are what count,” and Shaun has years of consistent, proven results across both Residential and Rural sales including No.1 Harcourts Hamilton 12 times, No 1 Harcourts Central Region 12 Times, No 1 Harcourts New Zealand 4 times and No 1 Harcourts inaugural International Award. With great respect and admiration from clients and colleagues in the Real Estate industry locally, nationally and internationally there is no question Shaun has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with those who are willing to commit and epitomizes success in the Harcourts brand he zealously loves. Legendary instead of great.

Sue Kim

Sue was born in Korea and has lived in New Zealand for 20 years. Her previous roles at the University of Waikato and the Library mean she has always dealt with a diverse group of people. No stranger to real estate, she has been working in the industry for the last six years. Specialising in the Huntington and Rototuna areas previously – Sue joined the Harcourts team to broaden her business. Sue is focused on processes and the important details along the way in order to have happy clients and repeat business. Sue is focused on: • Communication – making sure clients are kept up to date before and after sales. • The education process – helping buyers to understand the market ensuring an informed decision. • Trust – providing an experience where trust is paramount.

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Toni Swney

Trent Finlay AREINZ

Born and raised on the family dairy farm north of Hamilton and being an old boy of Hamilton Boys’ High School, Trent is proud to call the Waikato home. In 2003 after a decade in the consumer electronics industry working for the likes of Philips and Sony; Trent returned from living overseas, made a career change and specialised in residential sales with a Hamilton real estate company. After a successful start to his selling career he quickly moved into branch management as a selling manager in 2004. After six hectic years in the business, in 2009, Trent decided to pause his real estate career and moved into the dairy / agribusiness sector. This ‘sabbatical’ meant he spent five years in corporate senior leadership roles in the agriculture industry which involved large contract negotiations, technical projects, brand integrations and strategic planning, providing Trent some valuable experiences and a good opportunity to gain some perspective on the real estate business. In 2014 an opportunity presented itself for Trent to join Harcourts Hamilton to specialise in rural and lifestyle sales and to manage the new Rototuna office which opened later that year. A few months later in 2015, Trent became a shareholder in the Harcourts Hamilton franchise and now manages the Rototuna branch and rural/lifestyle team full time. An experienced marketer and negotiator he still loves getting out in the field with the team, meeting with clients as well as developing the Harcourts Hamilton business. Trent is passionate about real estate and is actively involved with his colleagues supporting a number of charities and fund raising projects as well as giving his time to Trustee roles.

Weiwei Zhao

Weiwei Zhao, graduated from Waikato University in 2016 with a Master’s Degree in Business Management. Having been in Hamilton now for two years, Weiwei thinks of this city as her home. Having worked as an Education Agent within the Chinese Community, Weiwei has an extensive database of contacts and clients. Call her today to discuss your next real estate move.

Young Yang

Young has been in New Zealand since 2002 and was working on a dairy farm for 7 years. During the 7 years of hard work, he learned to set goals, follow the right direction and receive good results. There are several qualities Young has proved in the past two years which he believes will ensure success for his customer’s real estate needs: • He is enthusiastic • Passionate about real estate • Determined to achieve set goals • Believes in his ability to get excellent results Young believes in giving more than you get. Reward follows service and Young understands the more energy and effort he gives his customers, the more satisfaction is gained in achieving successful positive outcomes. Understanding and meeting his customers’ needs is paramount to Young. He gives his customers all of his energy, effort and focus to achieve positive results. If you are looking for a Real Estate professional who puts people first, who genuinely cares about his clients and helping them to achieve their dreams, then get in touch with Young Yang and look no further.

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Christine Willis

Christine is a proven marketer whose people skills and passion is an asset to any buyer or seller of residential real estate. With a calm manner and an inclusive approach, she has a natural ability for delivering results. Christine’s work ethic and consistent success in media sales and marketing has enabled her to invest in numerous properties as a buyer, landlord, renovator and vendor. She understands the challenges of listing properties at all market levels, as well as an instinctive skill at matching properties to people's needs and aspirations. Christine is someone who will listen to your needs and communicate with you throughout the entire selling and/or buying process. When you choose her, you are assured of personal service, attention to detail and delivery of promises made. With a strong background in business and marketing you can be sure of a fresh and innovative approach tailored for you. Christine was born, raised and educated in Hamilton. She completed her NZDIPBUS at Waikato Polytechnic. With prior 7 years’ experience in management while employed with Inland Revenue Department and her media sales and marketing skills gained for 8 years with Mediaworks, she has developed an extensive social and professional network of people. She has strong family values and enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and keeping fit and healthy through running and the gym.

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Jessie Rosser

Jill Taylor

Lana Robson

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Toni Swney

Vanessa Foote

Vanessa recognises that real estate has changed immensely through the years and is adapting and moulding with the changes on a daily basis. Vanessa is very big on marketing within the digital age and understands how powerful social media is. Her main goal for all sales is to achieve a premium price for her vendors. In order to achieve a premium, you need competition, in order to get competition, you need exposure. Be everywhere possible and attract all buyers, and get them to compete with one another to own your home. Vanessa’s references speak of her warm personality, her marketing and negotiation skills and the incredible commitment she displays to ensuring that no stone is left unturned when it comes to achieving the best price possible regardless of market conditions. Vanessa brings an impressive collection of skills to the table. She’s proactive, versatile, enthusiastic and reliable. She is committed to providing the best level of service around when you or buy or sell with her.