Barfoot & Thompson Top 100 Salesperson 2011/12
#2 Salesperson, Glenfield Branch, 2011/12
Buying or selling a home is one of the most important transactions we can make, but it is not something that most of us do very often. It’s a common belief that all real estate salespeople and agencies are the same - however this is not the case, and the decision on who you choose to work with is a crucial one. I can offer you honest advice, creative marketing, experienced negotiation and proven results – all backed by Auckland’s largest real estate agency.
I joined the real estate industry in 2009, and have established myself as one of the leading salespeople in my area. In the two years to end of February 2013, across varying market conditions, I achieved a 100% success rate on my listings. More importantly, I have consistently sold my listings for significant premiums to CV and at “above market” prices, in doing so creating real value for my clients. I’m proud of my results, and I stand by my work. Details of my recent sales are at the bottom of this page – but if you would like a full analysis of my recent listings, with appraisal ranges, CV’s and sell prices, I will be happy to provide this.
I believe that my job starts weeks or months before your home comes onto the market, and can work with you to prepare and present your home in a way that maximises market value. Once you’re ready to list, I’ll advise you on the different selling options available, but always respect your decision on how you want to sell. I’ll design a marketing package that is customised and cost-effective, creating optimum exposure in both traditional and new media. And I promise you a creative, eye-catching campaign that’s unique to your property - free of real estate clichés or bad puns based on your street name.
When you list your property with me, you don’t just have me working for you – I’m backed by the strength of Auckland’s leading real estate agency. All of Barfoot & Thompson’s 1300+ salespeople throughout Auckland and Northland are free to bring a buyer to your home, created unmatched competition for your property. Iif you choose to auction your property, you’ll also be supported by our skilled and experienced auction team. Unlike other agencies, we don’t allow vendor bidding at our auctions, and we don’t charge our clients auctioneer’s fees.
I’m also assisted by a great sales team in Tatjana Oblak and Eric Sai, who are fluent in German and Mandarin respectively. If you’re buying a home, Tatjana and Eric can assist you with your search at no cost to you, and also ensure my listings are represented 364 days a year.
On a personal level – I’m a Shore boy through and through, having lived on the North Shore for over 35 years. I grew up in Beach Haven, flatted in Castor Bay and Hauraki, bought my first house in Glenfield and now live in Northcote. I love the Shore for its beaches, views and great cafés, but especially the active, outdoors lifestyle it can offer. I’ve been involved with North Harbour Triathlon Club for years, and love spending time at our beaches, in or out of the water, and running on the huge network of bush tracks throughout the Shore.
My background prior to real estate was varied, including experience in finance and hospitality management, and account management and marketing in the retail food (FMCG) sector, dealing with clients around New Zealand and throughout the Pacific. My prior experience has taught me that the keys to successful selling are to understand the needs of the customer and always deliver on commitments – fundamentals that I bring to my real estate career.
Whether you are buying or selling, please contact me now for a no obligation consultation. I look forward to working with you.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“The three things that come to mind when dealing with Henry are: Integrity, friendliness, and results. We thought that Henry had an honest approach which was refreshing and we felt that we were working as a 'team' to sell the house. It was lovely dealing with Henry and we wish him all the best. We will definitely recommend Henry and Barfoots to our friends.”
Phil & Anthea Weir, Unsworth Heights
“Henry came highly recommend and did not disappoint, in fact he exceeded our expectations. He has integrity, is honest and you can totally trust him to do the best he can and go the extra mile to help you and keep you happy during the sale of your property. He is reassuring and has a calming demeanor that is contagious when you are going through what can be a very stressful time in your life. We would definitely use Henry to buy and or sell a house in the future and would highly recommend him to others. We would also like to say that Henry's assistant Tatjana also provided a fantastic service and our experience with her was as enjoyable as working with Henry.”
Lisa Davies and Greg Panui, Birkdale
“As I had lived in my home for over 40 years before making the decision to sell and down-size, I was somewhat nervous about what selling a home these days would entail. I thoroughly researched a number of real estate agencies before choosing Barfoot and Thompson.
I greatly appreciate the work done on my behalf by Henry Barfoot. Henry was the consummate professional at all times. He was courteous, listened carefully, communicated clearly and paid attention to detail. Henry understood what the process was like for a ‘newbie’ vendor and was understanding and supportive throughout. Two aspects of his work particularly impressed me. The first was the way in which Henry worked closely with his Barfoot and Thompson colleagues for the benefit of me as the vendor - the successful sale was the result of a genuine team effort. The second was the way Henry was understanding and supportive throughout what is a challenging experience for a vendor selling their long-time family home. I would commend Henry to anyone contemplating selling their home, whether they have lived in it for a short time or, like me, for many years. “
Claire Balfour, Glenfield
“A good guy, pleasure to deal with, professional and transparent. Happy to recommend Henry to anyone else looking for someone they can trust to act in their best interests.”
Daniel McIvor, Glenfield
“We carefully chose Henry from his profile and as soon as we met him, we knew that he would be the right person to try and sell our property. He was very professional with his presentation, without being overwhelming and we felt confident from the beginning that his appraisal was fair and comprehensive. Our house was sold successfully at auction for a very good price. We would definitely recommend Henry to anyone who wishes to sell.”
Chris & Suzanne Marsh, Glenfield
“We really enjoyed the process of selling our home with Barfoot and Thompson. I've known Henry a long time and appreciated the intelligence he brought to the marketing communications and his integrity. Auckland is a small place and we knew two couples who visited our property. Both commented on how informative, yet non-pushy he was. We wouldn't hesitate to use Henry again; he provided an excellent service to us (the vendor) and great follow through for potential buyers. The wider Barfoot and Thompson group were also more professional and respectful than agents we've dealt with through other companies. A quality service all around.”
Vicki & Grant Febery, Hillcrest
“Henry’s professional and honest approach coupled with his friendly and easy going demeanour made him a pleasure to deal with. Henry had a strong vision for the campaign after our first meeting which was successfully executed and resulted in a great outcome in a short amount of time. I would have no hesitation in recommending Henry should the opportunity arise.”
Craig Aroa, Glenfield
“Henry, I can only hope that you are still around by the time we want to sell our next house! In these days of dog eats dog it is nice to know that there are good honest people around. Coming from Joburg South Africa it was really nice to encounter the good old 'Kiwi' honesty and friendliness. You sold our house in record time and at an above expected but fair price ...always keeping a cool professional head. Heaps of thanks.”
Benno & Milinda Kohler, Glenfield
“From the moment my husband and I met Henry we felt we had made the right decision in listing with him. He gave us in-depth knowledge of sales in our area, and talked us step by step through all our options. Although this wasn’t needed in the end as he sold our home within 24 hours of us signing with him, you can't ask better than that! Henry is not only a fantastic agent he is a down to earth great guy, I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone wanting to buy or sell on the North Shore.”
Jacinda & Rhys Casley, Birkdale
“Upon making the decision to place our rental property on the market for sale, we contacted various agents for their assessment and comments. After careful consideration we chose Henry Barfoot. We specifically appreciated his quietly decisive and positive manner and more particularly his attention to detail. He worked with us through the process of advertising options and preparing the property for sale. He worked with our tenants to prepare the home for "Open Homes" with sensitivity and professionalism. He was always helpful, considerate and took notice of our concerns.
His advice to us as to whether we should sell "with an advertised price" or go to auction was discussed at length with the decision to auction - this being the correct choice in the finish. Henry was professional at all times, acted with the utmost integrity and a pleasure to interact with. I would definitely recommend Henry to any prospective property sellers or buyers.”
Chris & Anna Stevens, Browns Bay
“If you're thinking of putting your home on the market and are wondering where to start looking -we can happily recommend Henry Barfoot. He is a great listener, friendly, reliable, honest and realistic. He pays attention to your circumstances and carefully explains all your options. However you decide to market your property, it will be done with a high level of commitment. He has a great eye for detail and will work hard to achieve results, and make you feel at ease during the whole process.”
Fiona & John Hansen, Northcote
“I wish to thank you for guiding us through the whole selling process and to bring it to a successful conclusion. I was particularly impressed by your extensive knowledge of the real estate industry practices, rules and relevant legislations. In addition, your professionalism, integrity, optimism and perseverance in the face of a difficult market were truly helpful.”
Francis Yong, Glenfield
“Looking for your first home is a scary but exciting experience. We were recommended Henry by our mortgage manager and being skeptical of all agents after some bad experiences at open homes we had a refreshing experience. From the outset he listened to our requirements, was patient with us when we changed them and was realistic with managing our expectations without stifling them. He also helped us avoid a few 'lemons' which was a confidence booster. After a few disappointments of searching during the industry downturn, he was always reassuring us once we had found "the one" we would know and it was out there. Henry made the entire process fun, gave practical honest advice and we really enjoyed working with him. We highly recommend Henry to any first home buyer looking to buy on the North Shore and will certainly be looking to him when it is time for us to move on”
Pip Billings, Totara Vale
