As a self disciplined real estate salesperson,
James has the motivation and initiative to do even the hardest parts of
his job with enthusiasm and gusto. He believes his cheerful and
professional demeanor makes it easier for clients to both trust in him
and feel at ease when making some of the biggest decisions of their
life.
After leaving school, James obtained a Bachelor of Economics and
worked as was an assistant economist for the real estate industry.
James joined Barfoot & Thompson in 2002; a company who he says
values enthusiasm as much as experience.
James believes that communication skills are vital to the success of
his business. Listening to the needs and expectations of his clients
sets the foundation for a great relationship. James wants to be your
real estate professional for life. These communication skills also make
it easier to match a customer with a property because he understands
their interests and needs better.
His passion is bringing together like minded people in the sale and
purchase of property. He specialises in residential property for both
owner occupied and investment dwellings and is committed to providing
ethical and professional real estate services to his clients.
He chooses to sell houses in an area he likes and lives in believing
he will have higher success if he is passionate about what he is
selling.
With 11 years of experience, James has accumulated exceptional local
knowledge of property values, rents, trends, and future shifts in
market conditions. For James, the best part of working in real estate is
the freedom and diversity it offers, along with the reward of seeing a
happy customer at the end of the day.
James continues to improve his knowledge and interest in the
industry he is passionate about. In 2007 he obtained Associate status
of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand and served 2 years as a
co-opted member of the investigation subcommittee of REINZ.
Testimonials
“James
is focused on future business, ensuring his momentum is consistent
throughout the year. He is not only passionate about the industry but
about customer service – he wants every client to be a fan and with 62%
of his business being repeat or referral work they obviously are!”
Jean Smith, Branch Manager