Alan O'Brien

Alan is an extremely experienced salesperson having been in real estate for 20+ years and recently been the Harcourts BOI Sales Manager for two years. Past experience includes national sales manager’s role with Ramset/Reid part of ITW International group of companies. Alan’s proven record with negotiation and being able to offer a tailored marketing plan to get your property sold, will see your investment achieving the maximum value.

Barbara Kirkman AREINZ

After many years as a leading real estate sales person and principal of a successful real estate company, Barbara made a strategic move in 2012 to join the Harcourts Bay of Islands Realty Ltd team in Kerikeri. Barbara has achieved award winning recognition over a number of years for outstanding performance in the real estate industry and was welcomed to Harcourts with Diamond Status. Barbara continues to work consistently well with her vendors. She will bring you her experience and energy, her local knowledge and excellent communication skills, to market and negotiate the successful sale or purchase of your property. In addition to her work in real estate, Barbara has extensive connections in the local area through her involvement and support in the community theatre. As a founding member and president of the Kerikeri Theatre Company, she has directed and produced numerous successful stage productions and continues to support local theatre for the benefit and enjoyment of our community. Barbara draws on her experience and extensive local knowledge to understand and meet the individual needs of her clients. She prides herself in on-going service with integrity and cherishes the lifelong friendships developed through real estate. Along with her team at Harcourts, Barbara can tailor for you the complete real estate package. Give Barbara a call today and share her confidence that your home will be sold in the shortest time frame for the highest possible price the market is prepared to pay.

Bill Easton

Bill Easton has a five-star history in Real Estate in Kerikeri. Having started in real estate in 1986, Bill has been an owner, and sales person and has also used his career to help and support his community in various developments including extensive involvement in the initial Riverview School development project. Bill has consistently been a top performer winning many awards, including Bay of Islands Realty Limited Salesperson of the Year on two occasions. With such a wealth of knowledge and experience of the area, Bill is often called upon for advice and help. Bill has always proved that honesty is the best policy and has many satisfied buyers and sellers over the years that can attest to this. As a result the majority of his business is now repeat business – some of it spanning for more than 25 years. Patience and persistence are two of Bill’s strengths – one recent deal took over three years to get together! Bill has an excellent rapport with all the professional advisors in the township and will always go the extra mile in assisting all parties of a transaction to achieve a satisfactory and speedy result.

Bridget King

Bridget is an experienced real estate salesperson, who has high standards in terms of customer service and attention to detail, and a strong belief that strategic marketing is key to attracting buyers to a property. She works in partnership with Steve McNally, a well-known property specialist in Northland – together the two have become known as a highly effective and successful real estate team. Bridget is thrilled to have joined Harcourts, a well-regarded brand with an excellent reputation in Northland, and an exceptional local management team. Bridget and Steve are based in the Harcourts ‘on the corner’ office in Kerikeri – feel free to pop in anytime for a chat.

Carrie-ann Summers

Carrie-ann’s approach to real estate is simple, she finds out what you want and what your expectations are, and then she sets about delivering it. This approach has led to her successful track record. Going the extra mile in every single aspect of the job is something that just comes naturally. She prides herself in delivering - courtesy, dedication and respect, with professionalism to achieve optimum potential for you. Carrie-ann is very connected to the local community through her two lovely children and their family activities, and when she isn’t out successfully selling real estate you can find her catching up with the locals at Alfresco’s. Feel free to drop by and catch up with the market news. Her hands-on, down-to-earth, practical approach is refreshing to say the least. Carrie-ann won't make promises she can't deliver on. That's something she brings to real estate from her previous careers in retail and hospitality. If you want to sell with success, give Carrie-ann a call. Think honest professional service - Think Carrie-ann!

Esmae Farrington

Specialising in waterfront, premium homes and lifestyle properties, Esmae Farrington has a formidable reputation for achieving results. Being a consistent multi-million dollar agent over the past 15 years in the Bay of Islands, Esmae is greatly respected by her clients as is evidenced in the repeat business and ongoing referrals that have garnered her a world-wide clientele base. Her limitless energy and integrity dovetail with her expertise in selling luxury properties and providing a professional service that sets her apart. She has in-depth knowledge of the Far North’s waterfront and premium home market and is conversant with mortgage packaging, finance applications, immigration and Overseas Investment Office requirements – knowledge essential for qualifying buyers in today’s market. Esmae brings a positive straight-talking passion and commitment to real estate. Her professional approach was gleaned from a successful banking career and corporate life in which she worked with some of New Zealand’s leading companies in the fields of marketing, advertising and public relations. This extensive background has equipped her to strategise and create targeted marketing for vendors. Her campaigns are well designed, well managed, realistically budgeted and aimed to achieve the best results. She knows that success in the current real estate market requires an empathetic understanding of the needs of her clients whether they are buying or selling; they can be assured she will offer thorough knowledge of the market and current real estate practice.

James Vincent

James joins us from a corporate background having spent the last twelve years working in both New Zealand and Australia for one of the largest FMCG organisations in Asia Pacific. James has a broad range of experience ranging from sales & marketing, operations, and supply chain management and he recently project managed the design build of a state of the art distribution facility in Wiri. James and his wife Karen have been seasonal residents of the Far North for fifteen years enjoying the lifestyle the region has to offer whilst on break from their busy careers. They have two grown children and are now focused on joining the Far North community on a permanent basis. Karen teaches at Kerikeri Primary School and James is looking forward to working with local businesses who are looking to buy, sell or simply renew their commercial leases. Honesty and integrity underpin James approach to business and he is happy to discuss your commercial plans in confidence.

Jay Prestt

Jay Prestt is a young man going places. He has already transacted a significant high-worth sale in the Bay of Islands this year. He works diligently with buyers identifying their requirements before introducing them to prospective properties. Vendors appreciate his knowledge of their properties and his thoroughness in qualifying buyers he brings to view. Growing up in the Bay of Islands has equipped Jay with extensive local knowledge and a wide base of contacts across many sectors. Starting his property career while working in Sydney for a local businessman, he has also competed as a yachtsman at international events. This sporting environment taught him the importance of working within a team and collaborating with others. Combining these skills has led him to Harcourts where, being a team player amidst a group of seasoned sales people, is a clear formula for success. His philosophy is simple - be open and honest with all parties and always go the extra mile. In his leisure time, Jay enjoys all aspects of the outdoors. On weekends between work commitments, he can be seen out pounding the tracks on his trail bike. Being a sailor at heart, he still loves the thrills of sailing and kitesurfing in the warm Far North waters. Growing up, he sailed the world with his family and was introduced to many different cultures. This has equipped him with empathy, respect and understanding; attributes essential to building client relationships and succeeding in today’s real estate business.

Keryn Evison

Having been a Corporal in the RNZAF and in the NZ Police, Keryn has a keen eye for detail and is extremely diligent. Keryn started her career in real estate as our property manager in January 2011 and has a comprehensive knowledge of the rental/investment market in Kerikeri. After having completed her Real Estate Sales Certificate, Keryn moved into sales. Buying and selling homes can be a stressful time and her consultative approach helps to alleviate this stress, working with both clients and customers to achieve their property dreams. 2017 saw Keryn going from strength to strength assisting families as far out as Whangaroa, Kerikeri and its surrounds Employing the right salesperson to sell your home is one of the most important decisions you can make. Her consultative approach sets Keryn apart. If you need a salesperson who will work hard for you, listen to you and show the upmost of professionalism, call me to assist you in achieving the outcome you are looking for. Call Keryn today for a confidential, no obligation appraisal of your property on 027 407 0004 Testimonial: James and I cannot express enough how much we appreciate everything you have done to get us to this point. We held our breath until today and until hearing that the settlement had gone through. We were frightened that maybe, just maybe, the settlement might fall through but to hear everything progressed without a hitch has given us a sense of relief! Thank you Keryn, for your time, support, understanding and diligence. James & Tania Testimonial: We really appreciate how you helped us over the purchase of Charlotte Kemp, all our questions were answered promptly and our concerns addressed with equal speed. Your advice proved reliable and you are very good at balancing the needs of vendor and purchaser. You have a lovely attitude to your purchasers and it was a pleasure working with you. The fact we sought your input for the ongoing purchase of a second property is testimony to the regard in which we hold you. Dennis & Sally

Lesley Rae

Lesley is one of Harcourts Kerikeri’s awarded consultants, having twice been named in the top 50 sales consultants for Auckland and Northland regions. 2017 was one of her best years yet. This success can be attributed to her unrelenting drive to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients. She has a passion for helping people achieve their goals and has numerous clients who not only sell with her but buy with her because of the extraordinary effort she goes to get a great result all round. She is results driven and having owned successful businesses in Kerikeri over the past thirty years, she has in depth local knowledge and contacts. Her honesty, integrity and negotiation skills will help you attain the result you are looking for. Lesley and her husband have raised two children in the area and are very well connected in their community. They spend their leisure time on their Launch “Vision” and have spent many years diving and fishing in the area. They are extremely proud to call the Bay of Islands home.

Lin Sharpe

Lin has recently joined the award-winning team at Harcourts Bay of Islands Realty Ltd after falling in love with the friendly community of Kerikeri that has so much to offer a wide range of people. Lin has been in hospitality, chefing on private yachts all over the world for many years and attending several Americas Cups. She then owned her own Concierge business in the USA before joining her husband as a salesperson in his yacht brokerage business in Florida. This experience allowed Lin to value that it is essential to go the extra mile, be a perceptive listener and communicator, and most importantly, be honest. Understanding the different personalities and needs of clients when buying or selling your treasured asset, goes a long way in making for a smooth process from the initial enquiry throughout all the negotiations and transactions, to the happy stress-free end result and after. Combining these attributes and experience in sales with her friendly, outgoing personality makes Lin a great fit in the hard-working team which makes the brand ‘Harcourts’ such a success. Trust the ‘Harcourt Promise’ that guarantees an exceptional level of service whether it be locally, nationally or globally. Call or e-mail Lin anytime if you would like advice on buying or selling your property. Here at Harcourts, we come to you anytime for a free appraisal without commitment

Liz McCarthy

Liz has relocated to Kerikeri after 30 years of selling Real Estate in Auckland Central Suburbs and is delighted to join the team at Harcourts. In 1997 Liz became an Associate of the Real Estate Institute and an inner city resident personally witnessing the growth and desire to live in downtown Auckland. Liz has taken a lead role in successfully marketing and selling significant buildings throughout the city. An outstanding example is The Connaught where Liz sold over 150 apartments in this building alone. Liz’s repeat clients are her testimonial, they appreciate her enthusiasm, expertise and her extensive experience in all facets of the real estate industry. A great deal of Liz’s clients have been offshore and confident in her ability to ensure their best interests are attended to personally. Liz has a remarkable talent for marketing and ensures all campaigns are designed to attract the best possible outcome for her clients. Experienced and knowledgeable in all facets of the residential market, her business practice over the years has resulted in practically all of her real estate activities being conducted for parties referred to her by professionals both finance and legal and satisfied clients.

Martha Westerlund

2017 was a fantastic year for Martha and her clients and she is confident that 2018 will continue to see more families happily settling into our friendly community here in beautiful Bay of Islands. This is a wonderful place for families, business people and retirees alike. Having strong hereditary ties to the North Martha has an enduring love and connection with this area. She and her husband and returned many years ago from civil service in Wellington to give their children a great start in life. Martha has had over 30 years’ experience in the sales and service industry. In line with her high professional standards she has chosen to work with the most successful real estate company in Northland, Harcourts Bay of Islands Realty Ltd. This gives her, and consequently you, access to the best marketing tools, market information and buyer pool. All this combines to provide you with top quality service for your real estate needs. However, her philosophy is simple; having two ears and one mouth enables one to listen twice as much as one talks. It is this philosophy that enables Martha to discover your needs and supply the necessary tools to help you achieve the best results on your property journey. Thanks for your support everyone. If you're thinking of selling, now's a great time. Give me a call to discuss the best marketing option for your property.

Paul Brandt

Paul grew up in the Far North, although often living and traveling overseas or living in different areas around New Zealand. Family living in the North meant Paul was always back to visit or holiday. Over the years Paul has owned property on the west and east coasts, with the intention to come home. Recently Paul made the move back after several years working in the fast-paced Hamilton property market. He currently lives on a lifestyle property on the out skirts of Kerikeri with his wife Clare and two children. Paul hopes to find time to enjoy the fantastic fishing and boating the North has on offer and ensure his family get a chance to enjoy the outdoors as much as he did when he was growing up. Paul gained experience marketing and selling a wide range of property, each with individual marketing needs and strategies. Paul brings this experience and enthusiasm to every property he markets. Getting the best possible result for you, is central to Paul’s real estate goals. Give him a call today.

Rees Hunt

Born in Wellington, lived in Auckland for 30 years, Rees has moved to the Far North to pursue a lifestyle of choice. Rees has 30 plus years experience in the Finance, Audit and Property fields, covering virtually all aspects of property, from developments to valuation to asset management and sales and leasing. Rees’ area of expertise is the Commercial/Retail field plus he has considerable experience in all aspects of real estate. Rees is university educated, is articulate, and an intelligent, dedicated person with a good sense of humour. Rees has used, and is conversant with most aspects of marketing and advertising and has his own unique style that enables him to look outside the square to achieve the required results.

Rex Elliott AREINZ

Rex has lived in Kerikeri for 35 years. His children were all educated in Kerikeri and he has been closely involved with the Kerikeri Cruising Club during that time. Rex and his wife Erica have been married for 49 years, have four children and four grandchildren. He established the Kerikeri Yamaha School of Music that is now owned and operated by the original music teacher he employed in 1983. Rex then went on to establish his own Life Insurance Brokerage qualifying as a mortgage broker in 1998 under the AXA agency. An opportunity to sell real estate arose in 2000. To be sure he offered the best service possible, Rex studied to become an Associate of the REINZ and qualified in 2004 winning the Fletcher Challenge Award for the “Best Academic Student” that year. He went on to become the licensee of a local Kerikeri real estate brand and remained in that position for five years before seeking new horizons. Qualified in both Rural & Residential sales he enjoys working in all respects of real estate helping clients reach their real estate goals. If you are planning to buy or sell property it is vital to have an agent with a reputation for integrity together with a sound working knowledge of local real estate matters. Contact Rex for assistance with all your real estate needs.

Robi Quilter

Ranking in the top two for the Bay of Islands Realty Group (covering 8 offices in the Far North), Robi has achieved the Silver Award for individual Gross Commission for the past 3 years. She has been a consistent Harcourts Northern Region Award Winner every quarter since 2014. Her desire to put her clients and customers first and to do the right thing in the shortest time frame possible provides her with an excellent referral business from her many satisfied clients. Robi works quietly and meticulously while maintaining a friendly ‘can do’ approach. She enjoys going the extra mile in all aspects of real estate and she has an excellent work ethic providing sellers and buyers with the result they are looking for. Robi moved to Kerikeri from Christchurch over 40 years ago, travelled extensively around the world with her young family supporting Mike in his professional sailing career, and returning back to this area 15 years ago. Robi and Mike can be found on days-off on their much-loved launch ‘Tapui’ enjoying the Bay of Islands cruising life. Robi began her successful real estate career in May 2011 and has remained in the same office until this day. She enjoys the culture of Bay of Islands Realty, helmed by long time business owner and friend Dennis Corbett, and co-owner Tom Rutherford, and believes in the Harcourts brand and is proud to be a strong team member of this successful agency.

Ross Paterson

Experience a master marketer. You wouldn’t trust the sale of your home to just anybody. The art of gaining maximum value for premium properties requires somebody who has a positive, proactive mindset. Ross Paterson of Harcourts is a creative marketer who understands the strategies and technologies of the ‘new’ approach to real estate that have emerged in recent years. He understands what is required to design and execute successful property marketing plans. Achieving best price means having a maximum number of motivated buyers on auction day. That’s what a Ross Paterson designed marketing plan sets out to do. Ross does a huge amount for the community and specialises in charity auctions. Having been involved in the Hospice Innovation Club Charity Auction, the Paihia Wearable Arts Auction, Mid North Family Support and many more. He also is the instigator for running the Inter Secondary Auctioneers Championships that builds confidence and oratory skills in Northland Youth that has seen life changing impact in the lives of the students he has worked with. Entrust a master auctioneer a graduate of the prestigious Melbourne School of Auctioneering, run by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, Ross is also an accredited REINZ Auctioneer. He has sold many prime New Zealand homes under the hammer and is truly one of the best and most highly regarded auctioneers in New Zealand.

Steve McNally

A Northland boy from a farming family, Steve graduated with an Agricultural Science degree majoring in Valuation, Farm Management and Soil Science from Massey University. After graduating, he worked as a Registered Valuer for almost 30 years, then managed large sheep, beef and dairy units before embarking on a career in real estate. Steve has personally owned horticulture and forestry blocks and has hands-on experience with property development having completed numerous residential and lifestyle subdivisions and house builds of his own. Steve’s extraordinary knowledge and hard work has led to significant success in real estate in recent years with many happy clients who have appreciated Steve’s ability to deal with the complex issues and take the stress out of selling their property. You will find Steve at the Harcourts ‘on the corner’ office in Kerikeri – feel free to pop in anytime for a chat about all things property related.

Trevor Staples

Trevor moved to Kerikeri eight years ago and has seen the village grow, meeting many local people and making friends. Trevor is very connected to your community in that he actively participates in all the Far North has to offer especially the Bay of Islands. He spends his free time boating, fishing and a bit of hunting. Trevor got involved in real estate 6 years ago and joined Harcourts at the beginning of 2012. He believes in the Harcourts systems and the importance of consultative real estate with the continuous updating of ideas to cater for changing market conditions and technology is something that he can offer as a highly valuable resource to his clients. This compliments and supports his philosophy of ADAPT, ADOPT and IMPROVE. Give Trevor a call today. Testimonial We approached Trevor Staples of Harcourts, Kerikeri to handle the marketing of our rental property at 21d Shepherd Road. From the time we appointed him market our property he provided useful advice how best to approach the sale. He also gave us a Marketing Calendar demonstrating what he planned to do and when. Each week a report was produced stating what had been completed and what was scheduled in the next week (a “Promise Report”), he also was in regular contact advising how things were progressing. He answered any questions we had an gave us options where required. All documents (e.g. listing documents, Auction Pack etc.) were presented to us for review and approval before going ahead. At all times we were full involved, informed and consulted and kept up to date with progress. I would have absolutely no problems recommending Trevor and the team at Harcourts to anyone considering selling their property. Best regards, David

Victoria Cree

Victoria comes from a business, corporate and construction background, so her understanding of the property market is strong and competitive! She will recognise the WHOLE potential of your property and point you in the right direction of how to maximise the value. Victoria moved to New Zealand in 1994 and lived in Christchurch for almost 20 years before moving to Kaeo and the Far North 3 three years ago. She loves the Far North community and is a local volunteer Fire Fighter. Victoria is determined to do the best and achieve the most desirable results for you.

Frances Webster-Taylor

Frances has been working in the Real Estate industry for the past 18 yearts with 16 years in an administrative/manager role within the Property Management division. She commenced employment with Bay of Islands Realty Ltd as part of the Property Management team in 2014. Frances enjoys working with people and in a team environment. She has great customer relations and communication skills and will go the extra mile for a good result.

Nikki Hamilton

Nikki recently joined our Property Management Team here is Kerikeri. Having been the Field Service Supervisor for just over 17 years for Sky TV, Nikki is very proficient at managing challenging situations and focusing on the best outcome for all her clients. During this time at Sky TV she managed over 130 different contractors and is an expert at managing her time multitasking. She is very connected to her community as a self-confessed horse nut and lives in Kerikeri with her three beautiful children. Nikki joined the Property Management team as she is passionate about working with people, and helping families and clients find the best home for them. She prides herself in being diligent with the maintenance of properties and considers all aspects of this part of her role in the way that she would maintain her own home. With options for management starting at 9.5% Nikki can talk you through all the options to suit your situation. Give her a call today

Rees Hunt

Born in Wellington, lived in Auckland for 30 years, Rees has moved to the Far North to pursue a lifestyle of choice. Rees has 30 plus years experience in the Finance, Audit and Property fields, covering virtually all aspects of property, from developments to valuation to asset management and sales and leasing. Rees’ area of expertise is the Commercial/Retail field plus he has considerable experience in all aspects of real estate. Rees is university educated, is articulate, and an intelligent, dedicated person with a good sense of humour. Rees has used, and is conversant with most aspects of marketing and advertising and has his own unique style that enables him to look outside the square to achieve the required results.

Ross Taylor

Ross Taylor has joined the Bay of Islands Realty Ltd – Harcourts team as Property Manager in our Paihia & Kaikohe offices. Ross, after 20 years in the building industry, joined the real estate industry firstly in sales for three years and then property management. Twenty five years later Ross is still involved in property management, protecting landlord’s investments and ensuring tenants are well cared for. Ross is a people person and takes great pride in matching people to properties. He takes a hands on approach and is very practical often drawing on expertise from his building background when dealing with maintenance issues. We are delighted to have Ross join us and look forward to enhancing the value of your investment. Testimonials Ross gives great service, always helpful and makes the owner’s problems disappear. I have known Ross for many years, and found him to be honest and direct, a person who does what he says he will do. He was the obvious choice to manage our property. Ross does the industry proud by providing excellent service every day to his clients, not just as an exception. He also understands that property management is more than rented houses; it is taking are of people’s investments and dreams……. Ross is a fair man for both the tenant and landlord while at the same time not standing for any nonsense, making sure everything will get done…… Ross goes the extra mile and is very good to deal with. I would thoroughly recommend Ross to other landlords. Ross is well known for the excellent, reliable service he gives. Many friends who have rental properties outside his area envy me for having such a helpful, consistent property manager……….Ross was recommended to me after I had had a disastrous year with my other property manager and my two properties. Ross has been absolutely fantastic to deal with and now my hassles are virtually nil! Owning a rental property can become a stressful way to invest for your retirement. Dealing with tenants and tenancy issues, finding potential tenants and showing them the premises can all be time consuming and inconvenient. Having a property manager means that all of these irritations can be avoided…. Ross has managed our rental portfolio for many years and has proved to be excellent in all areas of property management………..

Trish O'Brien

Ariana Rollo

Ariana Rollo joined our Finance Department based in Kerikeri in 2016. She thoroughly enjoys the role she plays in our growing team. Processing all Sale and Purchase Agreements for six of our branches and working closely with solicitors, our real estate agents and our admin team. Born in Opononi where the beach was her backyard, Ariana has been brought up with a love for outdoor activities including Fishing, Hunting, Mountain Biking and Netball.

Bryony Peddie

Bryony Peddie is the Marketing Co-Ordinator for all seven offices within the Harcourts Bay of Islands Realty group. Working with over 50 staff members, Bryony prides herself on her time management skills, communication and organisation skills. Bryony made the jump to Harcourts in 2015 when she left her Café management/coffee days behind. When she’s not striving for the best at work, Bryony love’s being out on the water and in the outdoors with her dog Sonny and Partner Sam.

Douglas Chandler

Douglas is a licensed salesperson and has many years of experience in real estate. He has worked for several award-winning people both here and in Auckland and made a positive contribution to their success. He has years of administration and customer service experience under his belt and brings those skills to our team here at Harcourts Kerikeri. Douglas is passionate about his work and ensuring those he works with succeed and helping people achieve their real estate dreams.

Kylie Elliott

Kylie has worked in the Real Estate Industry for 5 years and has over 15 years’ experience in an administrative and customer service role. Having recently relocated from Australia after working alongside her husband in business consulting, Kylie has returned to be closer to family and friends. Previously part of the Harcourts team, working as the Marketing Co-ordinator and back up to the Finance Manager, she is now enjoying her new and diverse role providing administrative support to the property managers in the Property Management division.

Terri Rata