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When I decided to sell my house I had no idea which agent to take on,  thankfully a good friend of mine referred me to Tania.  As soon as I met Tania and Paula I knew they were the agents for me.  They filled me with confidence that they could sell my home and a bond of trust was there right from the start.  Even after running into some complexities with my Title they continued to assure me my house would sell.  The marketing campaign they ran on my home was second to none and I truly believe that played a big part in drawing in buyers.  My home sold in 2 1/2 weeks, for more than I expected and I was over the moon!  

Both Tania and Paula are friendly, trustworthy and know how to sell houses!  I highly recommend this team.  Thanks again ladies, I still smile at the photo Paula took of me with the "Just Sold" sign!

Anna, Wellington

“I chose Caroline Collison to represent my property because I liked and trusted her. Liking somebody is no small thing when you are asking for their help in making the biggest sale or purchase decision in your life. Caroline took the time to get to know me and to connect on a personal level. That meant she knew what I wanted, what mattered to me, and what made my property special (at least to me). She is a genuine person - a far cry from the stereotypical “hard sell” agent, and I found that refreshing and reassuring. I always felt comfortable speaking frankly to her, and when she gave her professional advice, it rang true. Caroline was both optimistic and realistic about the price my home would likely fetch on the market - meaning I was very happy with the outcome, with no tinge of disappointment. I was overseas during much of the sale process, and I could rely on Caroline 110 per cent to assiduously follow up on issues with getting the property ready when I wasn’t on hand to make things happen. She really went the extra mile - even down to being a temporary companion to my dog (sending me photos of him played ng with toys) when she was showing buyers around. She was invariably calm and reassuring in my moments of anxiety - and of course she was right.  While I ended up buying an apartment through another agent, Caroline showed me the first I fell in love with. She will be my “go to” person should I move again in the future, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to my friends, family or colleagues”. 

Jo, Wellington

“Thank you so much for all the help you provided when we were purchasing our first home. It was a daunting process that we knew so little about, we are both incredibly grateful for all the help and advice you gave us about the process. You really did hold our hand through it all and we were so glad to have you there helping us out along the way.”  

Sarah

“Kirsty recently sold our home and was marvellous. At the start of the process she advised us about what would add value at sale time. She helped up find tradesmen and kept in touch regularly throughout as we readied the house for sale. We were delighted with how the negotiations were handled and thrilled with the final outcome. She is hardworking, generous with her time and committed to her clients. We would highly recommend her and would not hesitate to use her again.”  

Celia

“Thank you so much for the fantastic results achieved in selling our house. Tania and Paula did an amazing job, keeping us up to date and informed every step of the way which made a potentially stressful life event, a real breeze.  There were some complexities around the title which were communicated and worked through expertly to get the best outcome for all. Just Paterson’s marketing and photos are superior to other agents and once the house was on the market it sold within 2 and a half weeks and well above our expectations price wise. Paula and Tania are great to deal with and we would recommend them to anyone about to put their house on the market.” 

Siobhain

“Thank you so much for the fantastic results achieved in selling our house. Tania and Paula did an amazing job, keeping us up to date and informed every step of the way which made a potentially stressful life event, a real breeze.  There were some complexities around the title which were communicated and worked through expertly to get the best outcome for all. Just Paterson’s marketing and photos are superior to other agents and once the house was on the market it sold within 2 and a half weeks and well above our expectations price wise. Paula and Tania are great to deal with and we would recommend them to anyone about to put their house on the market.” 

Siobhain

"Buying and selling houses has never been at the top of our most loved things to do. Fraught with uncertainty, stress and all those expenses, up-to to now it has been an experience we’ve tended to banish to that "lets not dwell on this" department of our brains.  However, in the period of just over 3 months we have bought our new dream home and sold our much beloved old one and on both occasions this has been with Tania and Paula. Throughout the entire period they have operated with such professionalism, transparency, knowledgeability and friendliness that we can honestly say that they made the process, at all times, as painless, straightforward an experience as is possible. We can’t recommend them enough." 

Adam & Sorelle

"Buying and selling houses has never been at the top of our most loved things to do. Fraught with uncertainty, stress and all those expenses, up-to to now it has been an experience we’ve tended to banish to that "lets not dwell on this" department of our brains. However, in the period of just over 3 months we have bought our new dream home and sold our much beloved old one and on both occasions this has been with Tania and Paula. Throughout the entire period they have operated with such professionalism, transparency, knowledgeability and friendliness that we can honestly say that they made the process, at all times, as painless, straightforward an experience as is possible. We can’t recommend them enough."

Adam & Sorelle

"Nikki provided a fabulous service selling our family home. As well as being thoroughly professional, communicating well at each step, she went above and beyond to make the whole process as painless as possible. We all felt that Nikki understood the stresses involved in selling a home - from the initial decision, to presenting it for sale, and then clearing out before settlement - and did everything she could to help at each stage. We’re grateful to Nikki for both her empathy and her energy, and warmly recommend her and Just Paterson to others."

Victoria

"Selling a house is a painful and nerve wracking process and Nikki made the whole thing feel manageable from beginning to end. She was always professional, worked hard for the best results for me (even lending me a bed to dress the spare room), and was great fun to have around. I always thought all real estate agents were reptilian, and Nikki proved me wrong with her open, genuine and honest communication and her pragmatic approach. Thanks Nikki!"

Jenny

"The Right Person with the Right Attitude..." For over a year we have been trying to sell my apartment with various approaches. We had so many hiccups and false starts along the way that the whole experience had led us close to given up. It was only after we saw that Kim had sold a house in our street within nanoseconds, we thought we would give it one last crack. From the initial apartment consultation, we knew that Kim was the right fit for us. She was utterly charming, highly motivated and very knowledgeable about the Eastbourne housing market. Starting on day one she led the sales process, always so professional, responsive, and positive with every interaction. For the first time in a long while, we started to gain confidence that she would get the job done. However, not in our wildest dreams did we ever expect my apartment to sell within 3 weeks of her initial listing. So what I have learnt from this entire experience is that when you have the right person, with the right attitude and skill set on your team, anything is possible.  Thank you Kim Slessor and Just Paterson, we are forever grateful.

Cheree (Vendor)

"Tania and Paula are incredibly professional and so easy to work with. At all times I felt they were doing their best for me. I feel they went above and beyond. They are really genuine and honest. I had just started a new job so selling my house could have been very stressful but Tania and Paula just took care of everything - nothing was too much trouble for them - they made everything really easy - a wonderful experience. Their advice was always well thought out and spot on. I highly recommend them and will use them again next time as they achieve great results. Thanks so much Paula and Tania.”  

Isobel

"Tania and Paula are incredibly professional and so easy to work with. At all times I felt they were doing their best for me. I feel they went above and beyond. They are really genuine and honest. I had just started a new job so selling my house could have been very stressful but Tania and Paula just took care of everything - nothing was too much trouble for them - they made everything really easy - a wonderful experience. Their advice was always well thought out and spot on. I highly recommend them and will use them again next time as they achieve great results. Thanks so much Paula and Tania.” 

Isobel

"I cannot recommend Caroline Collinson from Just Patterson more highly. From our first meeting, it was clear that Caroline was the agent for me. She is professional, knowledgeable and extremely caring – the property in question was quite an emotional sale for me and she was just wonderful.  The sale process was a quick one. Caroline was confident from the get go that it would be a popular sale and recommended a short tender. She was extremely attentive the whole way through keeping me in the loop with updates about who had been through the house, their feedback and likelihood of making an offer. Because I lived out of town, Caroline went the extra mile, even vacumn over before open homes and making sure everything was spot on.  The end result was beyond my expectations and I am truly thrilled with what Caroline was able to achieve.  For a truly personal service when selling your property, Caroline is perfect."

Paula

“Dear Caroline.  It’s ten and a half weeks since we moved into our new Wellington address at 21/ 77 Tory St. and I have been meaning to write to you to thank you so very much for finding our new home for us.  Pete and I are loving living in the heart of the city and walking everywhere, including the Lookout on Mt. Victoria most mornings – stunning views, then winding our way back down a different way each day. We’ve been to lots of theatre, cinema, concerts by the NZSO and the opera, and we’ve walked there and back home each time. Unheard of where we came from in the Marlborough Sounds. Our previous home was idyllic and our friends just lovely, the garden was the envy of the area, but we craved the mental stimulus that is so available to us here on our doorstep, not to mention the proximity of amazing cafes and restaurants and bars, all of which we are trying!  Caroline, every day we thank you for finding this apartment for us. We remember how many times we flew from the Sounds up to Wellington and how many houses and apartments you showed us. Each time there was something missing, but each time you learned a little more about us and you remembered what we were looking for the next time you took us through a property. And you never stopped trying to find us the perfect home. So when this place came up you knew it would fit our criteria even before we did!  So again, thank you Caroline for your patience and persistence and tenacity. In our books you’re a real star."

Bonnie and Pete

"To call Caroline and Nikki a dynamic duo is an understatement.  They launched themselves into the marketing and sale of our house with great gusto, and we have no doubt that their knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine approach with us and prospective buyers led to an unbelievable 19 offers on our house.  The final offer we accepted was well beyond what we had imagined and we were absolutely thrilled with the result.  We felt informed about what was happening and well-supported at every step along the way.  We can't recommend Caroline and Nikki highly enough.  We felt confident in them throughout the process and they achieved a fantastic result for us."

Robyn and George

"To call Caroline and Nikki a dynamic duo is an understatement.  They launched themselves into the marketing and sale of our house with great gusto, and we have no doubt that their knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine approach with us and prospective buyers led to an unbelievable 19 offers on our house.  The final offer we accepted was well beyond what we had imagined and we were absolutely thrilled with the result.  We felt informed about what was happening and well-supported at every step along the way.  We can't recommend Caroline and Nikki highly enough.  We felt confident in them throughout the process and they achieved a fantastic result for us."

Robyn and George

"Dear Caroline.  Tony and I just wanted to say a massive thank you for your efforts selling our apartment!  To have it listed and sold within 7 days of going to the market is testament to the sales strategy you recommended, and the quality advice you provided us, all of which helped our decision to sign with you in the first place.  We truly appreciated how you made us feel about our apartment, giving us the confidence that you could reach the price we’d settled on.  And then when we met Charles and the team, who shared your confidence and enthusiasm for our home, we knew we were in the best hands.  We’ve bought and sold here two times before with two different companies.  I want you to know why we chose to sell with you, as your approach made all the difference: 

1. You were genuinely enthusiastic about our home.  You can’t fake genuine enthusiasm and you had it in spades!
2. You truly cared about why we were selling, and understood it was a truly difficult decision for us.  We were greatly impressed by your understanding, care and consideration and can’t thank you enough for your support over the 7 days we were on!  As above, you can’t fake it!
3. Your sales strategy made complete sense, you clearly articulated the pros and cons of each approach available and why you recommended the strategy you’d selected for us.  You’re the first agent to have done that for us – and then held firm!
4. You understood what it would take to sell an apartment vs a house.  We’ve lost sales before because the agent didn’t get the difference.  You rocked it!  Thank you!
5. We loved how you presented our property through your marketing material.  Having us write about our home for potential buyers to read…. well, genius!  What a simple, yet powerful marketing tool. In fact, when I took Tony through the marketing approach you presented to me, this was the clincher for him.
6. You remained calm and supportive when we were stressing!  Thank you for your understanding and patience when I was losing it! “Keep calm and carry on” should be on the back of your business cards!

I’d heard Just Paterson was a great company, and the right one to sell our home.  I can tell you Caroline, you not only supported what we heard, you hit it out of the ballpark and exceeded our expectations.  You walk the talk – and personify the brand.  We were very lucky to have you!  You’ll be selling our next house - and we’ve already been raving about you to our friends!  All the best and thank you again! Amelia, Tony and Tasman."

Amelia, Tony and Tasman

“We recently purchased a property through Tania O’Connor from Just Paterson and what a delightful experience it was!  Tania was awesome, she has a warm, bubbly personality which made her fun to work with.  She was very professional in all our exchanges with her.  Whatever she promised us she delivered on, in a fast and efficient manner and she went the extra distance on a number of things for us - nothing was too much trouble.  After looking for a property for over a year in the Wellington market, we meet a lot of agents and Tania was by far the best agent we encountered.  When it comes time to sell, we will definitely be listing with Tania – would happily recommend her to anyone.”

Janice and Simon

“We first met Caroline on a weekend in Wellington to look at houses prior to our move.  We looked at houses with a few agents and although we didn't purchase a house initially, Caroline stood out as an agent with the utmost integrity for both vendors and purchasers.  Just 2 years later we were on the move again and decided to approach 3 agencies to appraise the sale of our house. From prior dealings, Caroline and Just Paterson were in the mix.   It was an easy decision to choose Caroline as the agent to sell our house.  She had total belief in our property and this translated directly into a quick sale, with multiple offers well beyond our expectations.  We firmly believe that sale was a direct result of Caroline's integrity both on our behalf and that of the buyers, and also the team at Just Paterson who truly know what their buyers require, can see the unique draw cards of each property and know that when the two come together everybody is happy. Having worked in Real Estate myself I know that Caroline and the Just Paterson team are a rare but special bred who love what they do and work together to deliver results.  With many thanks, Amanda & Pete”

Amanda and Pete

"Dear Marcia, Kate & Ian.  Yesterday my wife and I received from Just Paterson the biggest most beautiful bouquet of flowers we have ever seen.  It was a lovely lovely surprise and my wife in particular was absolutely chuffed.  How very kind of you all!  The only thing is you thanked us for putting our trust in Just Paterson but we feel it should be the other way round.  We should be thanking Kate, you and your father, Marcia, for the wonderful job you did for us.  You all put a lot of effort and expertise into selling our house over a long period and we can only say a big big thank you and assure you that we will love you forever. Thank you very much.  Kindest regards, Melton."

Melton

"Dear Ian and Marcia. Thank you so very much for the gorgeous gifts you left for us in Braithwaite St.  The rug is just perfect & is so warm and snug - as was the delicious chocolate houses.  Thank you also for yur extreme patience, sage advice and utmost professionalism over the past months.  It has been so reassuring having you both looking after us and the sale of our family home!  Suffice to say, I hope we personally don't need your services in the too near future!!  Kind Regards, Ros and David."

Ros and David

"Dear Marcia.  It was lovely to catch up with you on Tuesday.  Thank you for the beautiful cover.  I love it.  Thank you also for making my move more bearable, it was hard leaving memories of all that Ken and I had but you are a delight and easy person to talk to.  I felt happy dealing with you.  Best wishes, love, Barbara."

Barbara

"Dear Marcia, Kate & Ian.  Yesterday my wife and I received from Just Paterson the biggest most beautiful bouquet of flowers we have ever seen.  It was a lovely lovely surprise and my wife in particular was absolutely chuffed.  How very kind of you all!  The only thing is you thanked us for putting our trust in Just Paterson but we feel it should be the other way round.  We should be thanking Kate, you and your father, Marcia, for the wonderful job you did for us.  You all put a lot of effort and expertise into selling our house over a long period and we can only say a big big thank you and assure you that we will love you forever. Thank you very much.  Kindest regards, Melton."

Melton

"Just Paterson has just completed the successful sale of our house and I would like to express my thanks to the team of Marcia, Ian & Kate and offer our unreserved recommendation of their services to others.  From the start they made a very good impression when we were making a choice of agent to act on our behalf.  Marcia, Ian & Kate listened carefully to what we told them about our house, we had open discussions on marketing and pricing strategies and they presented us with a comprehensive selling proposal.  The quality that impressed us most was that the JP team backed their marketing skills and negotiating ability.  Once we entered the advertising, open home and viewing phase Marcia took the lead role.  Our house was tenanted during the time of marketing, for open homes and viewings.  The tenants imposed a number of restrictions on access and viewing timings but Marcia managed a difficult situation very well.  She provided regular and excellent feedback throughout, and when an offer was presented Marcia offered very sound advice and her negotiating skills proved invaluable.  Mike."

Mike

"Hello Marcia.  A brief but sincere note of thanks to you for your role in our purchasing our new home.  You have been unfailingly helpful and pleasant in all our dealings and we have appreciated this.  Making yourself available and answering all our queries so promptly has also been really appreciated.  If we have fruther realty dealings in Wellington, you will be the person we come to!  With our warm good wishes, David and Gabrielle."

David and Gabrielle

"Hi Ian and Marcia.  Firstly I would like to thank you both very much for the wonderful job you carried out in selling my property.  Right from the very beginning I felt very comfortable and at ease with you both and had every confidence that you would do the best for me, you didn't fail me.  I am absolutely delighted with the final outcome and I have to admit it exceeded my expectations, my hope was for somewhere round the $1,600,000 mark with just a glimmer way in the background (of my mind) it might go well beyond (a thought I didn't even want to imagine but fed a little from Graeme Kirkcaldies comments), I was very anxious when you turned up and was bracing myself (not willingly) for disappointment - purely no need.  Your advice and support right though the whole process from CCC issues, building report etc etc was fantastic and very much appreciated, I never felt left in the dark or uninformed so thank you both very much for that and all the time you gave me.  I am sorry Marcia you weren't there to share in the celebratory champagne as we signed the documents, you deserved it.  I ended up staying on for the evening with Tim and Brigid which was a lovely way to spend the evening, hence a little slow this morning.  But now plenty to get on with.  Thank you for sending through the contract.  ........ Can you please pass on my thanks and gratitude to the other agents who also worked hard and helped in the sale process.  .... I will have no hesitation in recommending Just Paterson to any would-be sellers. Thank you again for everything. Best wishes, Sally."

Sally

"This pair impressed us from the moment they stepped into our house. They demonstrated enormous passion for what they do and possessed a natural abundance of energy and enthusiasm. On top of this they have tons of experience and a great track record. All the ingredients you could wish for in a team entrusted to sell your greatest asset.  The process was totally smooth and stress free and actually quite exciting. Their daily communication kept us informed and up to speed and no questions unanswered. I had every confidence our expectations would be met and in the end they exceeded them. They clearly had a great understanding of the market and knew how to get a premium with their selling and negotiation skills.  On top of all this they are genuinely very open and friendly people - fun to work with and clearly natural at connecting and working with prospective buyers - a real win win.  We would certainly recommend this dynamic duo to any prospective vendors and there is no question we would use them again."

Tim and Katie

"To Whom it May Concern:  We worked with Tania and Paula at the beginning of this year when looking to move into a new house.  We found a house we just fell in love with in Brooklyn and Tania and Paula made the buying process extremely easy.  We knew this was a house we didn’t want to get away.  It ticked all of our boxes and was presented beautifully.  From the first phone call to the last inspection, Tania and Paula were endlessly available to us.  We felt we were in very capable hands.  Buying a new house, one that we hope to be in for a very long time, can be very daunting, but we found the process to be as stress free as possible with Tania and Paula They were extremely professional, prepared and approachable.  Tania was great at talking to us about the neighborhood, including schools and the local creche, which was lovely as we have two small children.  We felt we were getting true insider’s knowledge into the area. We would definitely choose to work with this team again (if we ever wanted to move, which is doubtful!).  Thanks again!"

Erin

"In December 2007 I decided to sell my home in Newtown and having met Tania O’Connor at one of her Open Homes, decided to get her up to give me an evaluation on the property.  I also spoke with several other Agents and was particularly cautious having had some terrible experiences in the past. After meeting with Tania and Paula Watkins I decided to list the house exclusively with them.  I liked their style and felt they had similar values to mine.  I have to say, Tania and Paula totally exceeded my expectations.  Their service was fast, efficient, open and honest.  I never had to chase them and I was always kept informed of what was happening.  The house sold after 2 Open Homes and was a very smooth transaction.   I would have no hesitation in recommending Tania and Paula to anyone looking for exceptional service from a Real Estate Agency and next time I move, I will definitely be tracking them down!"

Heather

"The purpose of this letter is to add my personal recommendation to Paula and Tania with regard to their abilities and professionalism. They are the top performing partnership at the Agency and Paula has been named the “Salesperson of the year” for the last nine consecutive years.   A specific example of their ability relates to the sale of my own house. Sue and I decided to make the move to the Kapiti Coast, we no longer needed a five double bedroom house on two levels. For us the choice to list with Paula and Tania was a very simple decision and our confidence was well rewarded. Within five days of going to the market, Paula produced a cash unconditional offer which met our expectations. I am sure you will agree that such a performance in any market is excellent, but, in the current market is quite outstanding.  Again I cannot speak highly enough of Paula and Tania.  With kind personal regards,  Aylwyn"

Aylwyn

"I am extremely happy to provide Tania O’Connor and Paula Watkins with a reference in relation to their real estate work.  Tania and Paula sold our house for us earlier this year.  They were fantastic to deal with; always contactable, professional and refreshingly honest.  Both Paula and Tania are excellent negotiators and because we trusted them they were able to take the stress away from the sale process.  We were over the moon with the purchase price they obtained for us - they really did seem to have a knack for making a potential purchaser put their best foot forward.  In this way the to-ing and fro-ing with contracts was avoided and the decisions we had to make were very straight-forward.  I would have no hesitation in recommending Tania and Paula and if we move again, they’ll be the first people we call."

Charlotte

"Hi Tania and Paula. I want to say thank you for helping Elizabeth and Scott find their new home - they are delighted with it, and so are we.  Amazing to think that after all the houses they had looked at (and offered for!), at last one comes along that is really perfect for them!  I am also pleased that the new neighbourhood seems safer for E than where they are at the moment.  So thank you again for all your help and consideration. "

Teresa and Mike

"We engaged Tania O’Connor and Paula Watkins to sell our property in Farnham St.  They were a great help in advising us on what we should focus on when preparing the property for sale.  They provided us with the advertising options which were in our best interest. They communicated well with us throughout every stage of the sales process, giving us regular updates on numbers of parties through the house and feedback etc.  Tania and Paula were always available to take our calls and nothing was ever too much trouble.  In short, we are extremely pleased with the outcome that Tania and Paula have provided for us and we would highly recommend her service in both buying and selling property.  Yours sincerely, Clare & Nathan"

Clare and Nathan

"Hi Tania and Paula. We just wanted to say thanks so much for the delicious bottle of champagne and the gorgeous blanket, also the presents for the children which they were also delighted with of course!  Thank you for all your hard work to sell our house. It is so satisfying to see the ‘just sold’ sign up at last! We all had to be very patient but it paid off in the end. Great result - thank you!  Thanks again!"

Molly and Jason

"Hi Paula and Tania. This is a note of thanks to you both.  We’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with you on the sale of our house in Brooklyn.  From the first meeting we had we could see that we would make a good team. You understood our goals straightaway, the marketing strategy you drew up was spot on. The house was perhaps not the easiest to sell but you worked hard to promote it to potential buyers and in the end we achieved a very satisfying result. It meant that we could move on quickly and we are now well settled in our new house!  We will happily recommend you to anyone wanting to sell a house in the Wellington region and wish you all the best for the future. Best regards, Martin and Shailja"

Martin and Shailja

"This pair impressed us from the moment they stepped into our house. They demonstrated enormous passion for what they do and possessed a natural abundance of energy and enthusiasm. On top of this they have tons of experience and a great track record. All the ingredients you could wish for in a team entrusted to sell your greatest asset.  The process was totally smooth and stress free and actually quite exciting. Their daily communication kept us informed and up to speed and no questions unanswered. I had every confidence our expectations would be met and in the end they exceeded them. They clearly had a great understanding of the market and knew how to get a premium with their selling and negotiation skills.  On top of all this they are genuinely very open and friendly people - fun to work with and clearly natural at connecting and working with prospective buyers - a real win win.  We would certainly recommend this dynamic duo to any prospective vendors and there is no question we would use them again."

Tim and Katie

"To Whom it May Concern:  We worked with Tania and Paula at the beginning of this year when looking to move into a new house.  We found a house we just fell in love with in Brooklyn and Tania and Paula made the buying process extremely easy.  We knew this was a house we didn’t want to get away.  It ticked all of our boxes and was presented beautifully.  From the first phone call to the last inspection, Tania and Paula were endlessly available to us.  We felt we were in very capable hands.  Buying a new house, one that we hope to be in for a very long time, can be very daunting, but we found the process to be as stress free as possible with Tania and Paula They were extremely professional, prepared and approachable.  Tania was great at talking to us about the neighborhood, including schools and the local creche, which was lovely as we have two small children.  We felt we were getting true insider’s knowledge into the area. We would definitely choose to work with this team again (if we ever wanted to move, which is doubtful!).  Thanks again! "

Erin

"In December 2007 I decided to sell my home in Newtown and having met Tania O’Connor at one of her Open Homes, decided to get her up to give me an evaluation on the property.  I also spoke with several other Agents and was particularly cautious having had some terrible experiences in the past. After meeting with Tania and Paula Watkins I decided to list the house exclusively with them.  I liked their style and felt they had similar values to mine.  I have to say, Tania and Paula totally exceeded my expectations.  Their service was fast, efficient, open and honest.  I never had to chase them and I was always kept informed of what was happening.  The house sold after 2 Open Homes and was a very smooth transaction.   I would have no hesitation in recommending Tania and Paula to anyone looking for exceptional service from a Real Estate Agency and next time I move, I will definitely be tracking them down!"

Heather

"The purpose of this letter is to add my personal recommendation to Paula and Tania with regard to their abilities and professionalism. They are the top performing partnership at the Agency and Paula has been named the “Salesperson of the year” for the last nine consecutive years.   A specific example of their ability relates to the sale of my own house. Sue and I decided to make the move to the Kapiti Coast, we no longer needed a five double bedroom house on two levels. For us the choice to list with Paula and Tania was a very simple decision and our confidence was well rewarded. Within five days of going to the market, Paula produced a cash unconditional offer which met our expectations. I am sure you will agree that such a performance in any market is excellent, but, in the current market is quite outstanding.  Again I cannot speak highly enough of Paula and Tania.  With kind personal regards, Aylwyn"

Aylwyn

"I am extremely happy to provide Tania O’Connor and Paula Watkins with a reference in relation to their real estate work.  Tania and Paula sold our house for us earlier this year.  They were fantastic to deal with; always contactable, professional and refreshingly honest.  Both Paula and Tania are excellent negotiators and because we trusted them they were able to take the stress away from the sale process.  We were over the moon with the purchase price they obtained for us - they really did seem to have a knack for making a potential purchaser put their best foot forward.  In this way the to-ing and fro-ing with contracts was avoided and the decisions we had to make were very straight-forward.  I would have no hesitation in recommending Tania and Paula and if we move again, they’ll be the first people we call."

Charlotte

"Hi Tania and Paula. I want to say thank you for helping Elizabeth and Scott find their new home - they are delighted with it, and so are we.  Amazing to think that after all the houses they had looked at (and offered for!), at last one comes along that is really perfect for them!  I am also pleased that the new neighbourhood seems safer for E than where they are at the moment.  So thank you again for all your help and consideration."

Teresa and Mike

"We engaged Tania O’Connor and Paula Watkins to sell our property in Farnham St.  They were a great help in advising us on what we should focus on when preparing the property for sale.  They provided us with the advertising options which were in our best interest. They communicated well with us throughout every stage of the sales process, giving us regular updates on numbers of parties through the house and feedback etc.  Tania and Paula were always available to take our calls and nothing was ever too much trouble.  In short, we are extremely pleased with the outcome that Tania and Paula have provided for us and we would highly recommend her service in both buying and selling property.  Yours sincerely, Clare & Nathan"

Clare and Nathan

"Hi Tania and Paula. We just wanted to say thanks so much for the delicious bottle of champagne and the gorgeous blanket, also the presents for the children which they were also delighted with of course!  Thank you for all your hard work to sell our house. It is so satisfying to see the ‘just sold’ sign up at last! We all had to be very patient but it paid off in the end. Great result - thank you!  Thanks again!"

Molly and Jason

"Hi Paula and Tania. This is a note of thanks to you both.  We’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with you on the sale of our house in Brooklyn.  From the first meeting we had we could see that we would make a good team. You understood our goals straightaway, the marketing strategy you drew up was spot on. The house was perhaps not the easiest to sell but you worked hard to promote it to potential buyers and in the end we achieved a very satisfying result. It meant that we could move on quickly and we are now well settled in our new house!  We will happily recommend you to anyone wanting to sell a house in the Wellington region and wish you all the best for the future. Best regards, Martin and Shailja"

Martin and Shailja

"Dear Tania and Paula, Matthew and I would like to say a big thank you for the lovely wool rugs and flowers today.  The flowers smell and look just so beautiful and the wool rug is just divine!  It was such a pleasure working with you both and the professionalism, diplomacy, and expertise you bought to your work was just exemplary. You two are a power team and it was fantastic to work with you both!  Thank you again and hope you both have fabulous evenings :). Kindest regards, Lydia"

Lydia

"Dear Tania and Paula, Matthew and I would like to say a big thank you for the lovely wool rugs and flowers today.  The flowers smell and look just so beautiful and the wool rug is just divine!  It was such a pleasure working with you both and the professionalism, diplomacy, and expertise you bought to your work was just exemplary. You two are a power team and it was fantastic to work with you both!  Thank you again and hope you both have fabulous evenings :). Kindest regards, Lydia"

Lydia

"Over the past 3 months, my partner and I relentlessly searched for properties around Wellington. May not seem like a long time but every Sunday for 3 months we committed to 5-7 open homes, so to us it felt like a VERY LONG TIME.  We were pleased, even chuffed to have a real estate come to us. Tim Rayner sought after finding us a place to call Home. Tim actually worked for us, and we are very thankful for all of his hard work! He was very positive and guiding during our first home experience as well as remaining very professional. I highly recommend Tim Rayner from Just Paterson as a real estate agent, he has amazing work ethic that will pay off when finding you the perfect home!"

Pearl

"Tim was a great help with the whole process of buying our Home. He was very knowledgeable of the process and quick to respond with any questions we had and we had a lot. We are so grateful for everything he did for us and as a result we now have our very first Home. We look forward to working with him again in the future whether it is another purchase or possibly a sale. Regards, Pearl and Nick"

Nick

“Richard did a fantastic job selling our home in Petone in late 2016. He made us feel he had everything under control and achieved a result that exceeded our expectations. This was due to his energy, responsiveness and highly professional approach. Richard kept us updated throughout the sale process and was great to deal with - genuine, trustworthy and diligent.”  

Dale La Hood

“We met Richard in mid-2016 after contacting Just Patterson to do an appraisal on our town house in Thorndon. We immediately found him to be very professional and knowledgeable and we kept in touch with him over the following months as we searched for a larger home to purchase. Richard was very helpful throughout this process and when we did manage to secure a another property, it was an easy choice to list our townhouse with Richard and Just Patterson. Throughout the sales process for our property, Richard communicated regularly with us and kept us well informed of what to expect and of any new developments with potential buyers. We always felt that he was doing his utmost to ensure we would get the best price and were really pleased with final outcome of our tender.”  

Emily and David Johnston

“I would like to extend a very big thank you for the work you put in as the sales agents of 9 Sovereign Point. It certainly was not a straight forward process and I greatly appreciate the professionalism with which you handled the entire process. I was never in any doubt that the sale of the property was in very good hands and I would have no hesitation in referring Just Paterson to friends looking to sell their property in Wellington.”   

Kerry Low

“We couldn't recommend Caroline more highly. Although we didn't end up buying through her she still provided us with sound advice and always helped us reach an offer that we were happy with and ensured we didn't have regrets. Nothing is too much trouble for her from home visits to helping us with forms and even minding the babies in the driveway so we could run into house inspections! Thank you. Natasha”

Natasha

“We first met Caroline when purchasing our house earlier this year and were impressed by her professionalism whilst also being friendly, approachable, honest and not at all pushy. The purchasing process was so stress free that we didn't hesitate to ask Caroline to help us sell our old house. Once again she made the whole process very stress free and was incredibly accomodating which is no mean feat when dealing with clients who have full time jobs, young children and are heavily pregnant! Her communication was brilliant without being unobtrusive and we were so impressed by how hard she worked; she was always willing to answer questions and show people around the property and this was reflected in the efficient sale with a great result. We would definitely recommend buying or selling your house with Caroline.”

Approachable, Honest

“Caroline's professionalism, friendliness and helpfulness made her a pleasure to deal with and the process completely stress free.  She was excellent in communicating feedback to us and more than met our expectations of a Real Estate agent. We would absolutely recommend her to all our friends and family when selling their homes.” 

Professionalism, Friendliness and Helpfulness

“Thank you Caroline for the time and effort you spent helping me purchase my first home.  I appreciated the honest advice and professional services you provided such as showing me through houses when it suited me and providing information on sales prices in the local area.  I wish you all the best with your career and will certainly stay in touch.  Thanks, James."

James Boyle

“Hello, I had heard about Just Paterson and wanted a quality result when selling my apartment.  The hard attitude of other real estate companies is not for me.  I was lucky to walk in and down the stairs comes the lovely smiling Sally.  We got along straight away and had a few smiles  as well as the serious business.  Then Charles who I had dealt with before joined us.  Sally was a great help and it took me a few goes to actually put the apartment up for sale.  She respected my wish for privacy and allowed me to sell it my own way.  Fantastic result. I sold and bought and moved in 30 days.  What a great experience." Angie, August 2016

Angie, Wellington (August 2016)

"To Whom It May Concern.  In November 2015, we bought a waterfront home at 228 Marine Drive, Lowry Bay by the Tender process.  Debbie Curran was the appointed agent for this property and we were very impressed with her honesty and professionalism and as a result we appointed Debbie as our agent to market our property at 303 Marine Drive, York Bay.  This was sold in 10 days.  If you are thinking of buying or selling we would recommend Debbie, of Just Paterson Real Estate as very good people to "work with". 

John M

No Hesitation!  "We have known Kim for many years through various business, community and social connections.  She is without doubt a person of integrity and enthusiasm, so was a natural choice for us when deciding to sell our home in Eastbourne. She previously sold a home for a family member who was delighted with the outcome, so this was recommendation enough.  Kim gently guided us through the process (it was 15 years since we last sold a home) and kept us informed at all times.  She gave sensible advice on how to present our home and used skilled photographers to capture it in the best way possible. It is Kim's dedication to her clients that enables the sometimes stressful and process of selling a house to run smoothly.  We have no hesitation in recommending Kim to any person considering selling their home."

Ali and Andrew (Vendors)

Recommended!  "I personally engaged Kim to sell our house in Eastbourne.  I can recommend her as being very honest and easy to deal with.  I like to think she became a friend during the process."

Katrina

Sold with Ease!  "Kim sold my elderly mother's apartment in Eastbourne.  She was wonderful with her and explained things carefully.  We were very happy with the whole exercise which was done professionally and with ease.  I thoroughly recommend Kim and would use her if we decided to sell our own house in Eastbourne."

Anne

Diligent and Detailed  "Kim is diligent, great at follow-up and pays attention to detail.  I found her easy to talk to and committed to getting a result.  I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to both buyers and sellers."

Iris

Desired Outcome Achieved  "We selected Kim to market and sell our family home in Eastbourne, a decision not taken lightly as the property was in the high value end of a market which had been consolidated for a number of years.  After a short, concentrated marketing campaign, Kim put offers on the table.  She was professional in every facet of the campaign, and we were successful in achieving the desired outcome."

Mike

No Problem!  "My sister and I were nervous about our "big move" but Kim, you made this all so easy and smooth running.  It was great to have access to your expertise and advice without feeling pressured, opening up options that we had never considered but that turned out to be ideal for us.  You were efficient and business-like but also extremely empathetic and with a lovely sense of humour to lighten our concerns. Thank you Kim!"

Chris & Avril, Vendors & Buyers

Sale From Overseas Made Easy  "Kim got our house sold professionally, quickly, and for the right price.  The entire selling process was super-well and competently organised, which was even more important to me as we were both on different continents and time zones throughout the process.  I'd happily recommend Kim to any potential seller."

Marina

An Engaging, Friendly Agent. "Kim understood and respected our needs, both when looking to purchase and selling our property, and she went about it in a professional manner.  Kim knew what we were looking for, kept us informed throughout the process and sold our home after just one open home!"

Margaret and Dave

Highly Recommended.  "I was very happy with the service provided in both the purchase and sale of my property.  I felt well informed, with Kim's regular updates in each case.  Kim worked relentlessly on the marketing of my sale, which ended with a very pleasing result.  And always with a smile - she is highly recommended!"

Annette - Vendor & Buyer

One Word - Brilliant!  "We were privileged to have Kim present our home to the market with her bubbly personality and genuine delight in selling houses.  She kept in contract through each step of the process - explaining and assuring while working very hard behind the scenes to get us top results.  She is a natural, honest, down to earth agent; one that buyers, and sellers can rely on and place their trust in - we're really glad we did too.  In fact one word cover it succinctly - Brilliant."

Lisa

Thanks For Selling Our Home!  "We knew we were in good hands from the outset and your past marketing background was obvious from the instant we ready your description of our property.  Brilliant, right on the button and no verbiage!  Your timely communication, patience and helpful manner were very much appreciated during what is naturally a very stressful process.  We are very grateful for your considerable efforts and commend your professionalism and style - it helped us achieve a very pleasing outcome."

Tracey and John

We Should Be Thanking YOU!  "Many thanks for the gift to celebrate the successful sale of our home, Kim. However, it is us who should be thanking you, for your extremely professional service and excellent communications."

Wal and Bet

Communication Where It Counts... "I was very impressed by Kim’s level of professionalism and her ability to communicate effectively during the entire sale process of our home. Her market knowledge, analysis and negotiation skills were greatly appreciated. I will be pleased to deal with Kim in the future and I recommend her services to others."

Frederic

"Debbie, thank you for the magnificent job you did on selling our house in Woburn.  I had wanted to say that I really appreciatd the calm, compassionate and professional way you went about marketing and selling the house.  It was a very difficult time for me but I felt that you completely understood my situation and really listened to what I needed from the sale.  Your presentation of the property and your suggestions for marketing were spot on - you targeted exactly the right marketing and got us a price I didn't think was possible.  I really can't thank you enough Debbie, particularly for your help after the sale.  I would not be in the positive situation I am now in (in my lovely wee home in Epuni) if it wasn't for your commitment to our sale and your ongoing advice.  Thank you for all your help."

Katy

"Thank you so much for making the process of selling our house so easy, from start to finish you have been an absolute godsend.  You really did go above and beyond what we expected, which we are ever so grateful for.  Personally we were dreading selling our property from overseas, but you managed to meet every problem (and there were a few) with an immediate solution, before we even had a chance to stress.  Oxygen could learn a lot from you!  My only hope is that we can find someone that is comparable when we purchase overseas.  Good luck for the future, and we'll be recommending you to everyone we can."

Louise and Jane

"Thank you for going the extra mile for me .... You are a credit to your profession and it was a real pleasure buying though you."

Matthew

"We engaged Debbie to sell our property in Matai Road, Woburn, Lower Hutt.  We were always impressed by the professionalism displayed by Debbie.  She came up with a great marketing plan and the marketing material that was produced for us was of high quality.  Debbie discussed with us the various options for selling our property.  The option recommended by her proved to be the right option as it enabled us to sell the property quickly and produced a great result with a number of offers received.  Debbie's communication was fantastic.  She sought and obtained feedback from all prospective purchasers.  She was also able to give us some great tips to improve the marketability of our property prior to the commencement of advertising.  We would have no hesitation in recommending Debbie to anyone in Lower Hutt looking to sell their property."

Jeremy and Joanne

"Bill and I would like to express our sincere thanks to Debbie for the outstanding service and commitment she has shown during the marketing of our property for sale in Golf Road, Heretaunga.  From the moment we engaged Just Paterson and the services of Debbie Curran we were filled with absolute confidence and anticipation.  Debbie was enthused with excitement and expressed a genuine eagerness in selling our much loved home.  Debbie's commitment has been outstanding and her support and communication not only constant but extremely helpful.  We undoubtedly recognise and acknowledge that it was due to Debbie's advice on the most effective marketing strategy, knowledge and experience in the real estate market that delivered us an extremely quick sale, and achieved our desired sale price in only 3 weeks.  A remarkable result particularly being that our home was at the top-end of the real estate market.  We both with to thank Debbie so very much for her tenacity and energy throughout the weeks, whether this was pre-sale or post-sale - it has been tremendous. Her continued involvement and communication efforts between us, the Purchasers of our home, to organise additional family visits, has been lovely and very much apprecated.  As owners of a construction company we have bought and sold numerous properties over 20+ years and therefore have been involved in, and worked with, many of our region's top real estate companies.  Debbie's point of difference is not only her professionalism but also her genuine love of selling property and an utmost commitment to you, as a Vendor, to not only delivery but exceed your expectations.  It is therefore without hesitation that we would recommend Debbie Curran and Just Paterson Real Estate to our friends, family and work associates should they consider placing their homes on the market, for we are confident they wil be in good hands! "

Bill and Jan

“Dear Caroline.  Although I've only met you the once (and in some haste as I rushed out the door before your folks arrived on that first morning!) I just wanted to thank you for the professional way you have achieved this fantastic result for us.  Warwick Daniel and I (and Astro of course!) very much appreciate the way Just Paterson have worked as a team, and I know you played a big part in that, working with this family over aperiod of time until the right place came along - and it happened to be ours.  That's great work, and to everyone at Just Paterson - thank you team!”

Charlotte

"We are delighted with the result Just Paterson got us.  Their suggested sales strategy proved very successful.  As a community organisation Just Paterson’s support has been a huge help to our organisation and we are very grateful to them.  Caroline and the team understood our needs, worked hard for us and were great to work with.  We will definitely use them again and highly recommend them.  Our sincere thanks."

Alison, Director Dwell Housing Trust

"We bought our own house with Just Paterson, there is no possibility that we would ever sell with any other company.   We were super impressed, and continue to be impressed by the  understated way Just Paterson operates,  the culture of the firm, and the great team.  It is very professional, discreet and polite.   I know someone who worked there for a while, and she said afterwards that she never ever heard any negative comments or judgements about vendors or properties  and that really impressed her." 

Linda

"Hi Caroline.  Just a note to say that I am really impressed by your Real Estate skills. I know that there were many things that were challenging about the sale of my unit, two being my living overseas and having a different name from when I bought the unit. It must have felt like the final exam for your qualifications all over again!  I would recommend yourself, and indeed Just Paterson, to anyone who was thinking of selling their property, in the knowledge that they could have complete confidence in the handling of the process."

Janet

"Dear Kate,  I am writing to thank you so much for your work in selling my property.  The whole team at Just Paterson contributed to the success sale and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all.  What a huge relief to me to sell this property!  I think the main thing that sets Just Paterson apart is your communication skills.  The level of communication I received was fantastic.  Not living in the same town as my property for sale proved no barrier.  I always knew exactly what was going on with my property, from when it was going on the website, to when open homes would be held, a same day open home follow up call, where potential buyers were at, through to finalising a sale at a great price given the history of my property.  You were very quick to response to any queries I had (e.g. changing something I didn’t like on the website) and very happy to talk through options and work through my hesitations without any pressure.  You also gave me options when my cash flow was tight from an advertising point of view; something that I am sure went beyond a normal real estate relationship.  You always did exactly what you said you were going to do and were open and honest the whole way, something that was very important to me.  The personal care and attention to detail that you gave me as well as a very competitive rate means I would have no hesitation recommending you to any potential seller or buyer for that matter.  You are an extremely professional company and I can’t say enough of the Just Paterson team."

Natasha

“ Yet again, the Just Paterson team exceeded our expectations. Not only did we receive expert advice, professionalism and outstanding customer service throughout the entire sale and purchase process, the team fully delivered on our sales brief and helped us to successfully purchase our second dream home. We simply wouldn’t use anyone else.”

Mark

"We recently sold our Wellington house through Just Paterson with Nikki Baddeley as our agent. Nikki provided a superb service to us and achieved a very satisfactory result. Her personal touch, attention to detail and enthusiasm made for a very stress free environment. The sale was achieved in a very short tender timeframe and Nikki’s regular communication kept us fully informed throughout the sale process. We highly recommend Nikki to anyone who is looking to select an agent for their real estate sale."

Mike & Jane, Mornington, Wellington

"To whom it may concern.  In the 2nd quarter 2015 I contacted real estate agent Nikki Baddeley from Just Paterson for advise and assistance on selling my house in Brooklyn. Nikki came to view my house then we met up 2 days later to discuss her recommendations. I was very impressed with the pitch from Nikki, who explained the whole sales process to me including different options on marketing the property and advise on preparing the house for marketing. I felt certain that Nikki had the skills to handle the marketing and sale of the property and I also found her very approachable and down to earth, hence I signed an agreement for her to market my property.  During the period of preparing the house for sale Nikki helped me by providing names of professionals who could assist in this area and also met these people on site so they could gain access to the property. Nikki provided feedback to me after each of these interactions which I found very useful.  Once the house was on the market I was aware that Nikki was analysing the response to the marketing and the feedback she was getting from interested parties. After the first week on the market and 1 open home Nikki tweaked the marketing approach to ensure we were targeting the right audience. I really liked this proactive approach.  The house was sold after just under 20 days on the market and I was more that pleased with the sale price. Throughout the whole process I was in daily contact with Nikki via txt, email, phone calls or face to face meetings and I always felt that Nikki had every thing under control. Nikki's professionalism and open and honest manner made it a very enjoyable process for me and I would recommend her to anyone looking to sell a property."

Mark, Wellington

"Dear Charles.  Dorothy and I would like to thank you for the way in which you conducted the sale of 231 Wilton Road for us. You were at all times helpful and thoughtful and your enthusiasm was infectious and gave us confidence that a successful sale would eventuate, and indeed it did. You kept us fully informed, with almost daily reports of progress and nothing seemed too much trouble. We were impressed with the courteous way you dealt with our anxious tenant. We both wish you future success and are glad to have your friendship."

Brian Carwood

"I have known Charles Morley-Hall for almost three years.  I have acted on the sale of two properties and the purchase of one for related entities to myself.  In my position as a property and commercial solicitor we regularly interact with the real estate profession. I have always found that Charles has got an excellent understanding of the buying and selling process and has very high professional standards. On this basis we have referred clients to Charles who have in turn commented favourably, including one experienced property investor who commented he was the best he has dealt with in the Wellington Region.  His integrity has been most evident when dealing with privacy issues and having the best interest of his clients at the forefront, even if that means Charles will be disadvantaged in terms of immediate remuneration.  My experience with Charles has also illustrated he has an excellent judgement with respect to the appropriate marketing strategy for each individual property."

Scott Moran (Partner, Duncan Cotterill Lawyers)

"It is with great pleasure that we provide a reference for Charles on his performance as an agent in the sale of our property. We have no hesitation in recommending Charles to anyone looking to sell their property.  From the outset, Charles provided us with a very high level of professional service, always looking to act in our best interests. This level of service continued until post settlement, with no issue being a problem.  Charles’s professional manner and approach gave us great confidence during what could have been a stressful experience. His positive attitude and superior communication skills were always apparent and we have no doubt that these attributes were the key to the successful sale of our property. Very importantly, whatever Charles said he would do – he did.  The highest recommendation we can give is to state that we would have no hesitation in using Charles again for the sale of our property.  Thank you Charles."

Wayne & Cindy Crowley

"I have known Charles Morley-Hall for approximately 12 years, during which time I have acted as his accountant and financial adviser. Charles has also acted on my behalf on the sale of a residential property and also been the agent on a property I acquired last year.  In all my dealings with Charles, both professionally with regards to real estate matters and in his business dealings as his accountant, I have always found Charles to have a significant depth of knowledge regarding real estate and property matters and have always seen him demonstrate a high level of integrity and business ethics."

Owen Gibson (Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers)

"Hi Charles. I just wanted to write and thank you very much for your part in the buying and selling process – you were excellent.  Anyone can be average or just good enough but you and Just Paterson raise the bar on the competition.  Right from the start Paula and I felt that we needed an experienced and capable real estate company and in JP that's exactly what we got.  We will be sure to recommend you and the team in the knowledge that JP provides an unparalleled level of service and professionalism. At your next team meeting could I ask that you pass on our sincere thanks. PS. The Verve Clicquot and Nosh dinner for six were very much icing on the cake!  Thank you."

Andrew