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(NB The specific way I manage the auction process ended up being the right method for this particular property, but every home and situation is different
- I’ll always discuss all the options there are that might suit
yours
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Thanks for the work both yourself and Fiona have put in to get this sale through. It's made things a lot less stressful for me to have had an agent who is so easy to work with."
- S Stevens, The Gates
- Mr & Mrs J, Hillcrest
- Mr & Mrs O
lliver
"Hi Dane,
We have been very happy with the service you and Phil provided.
The process ran smoothly and a well thought out marketing plan ensured we had huge levels of interest in the auction.
You kept us well informed throughout and took on board our views and suggestions. We would recommend your service highly."
- Mr & Mrs Walker
“Dear Dane and the Harcourts team
Just saying that everything was perfect doesn't really provide anyone with the extent of our experience with Harcourts, and more specifically with you.
From the moment we said - “We need to Sell” to closing the door of "our" house behind us for the last time, we have only had the best.
Your Service from meetings with us, marketing, follow ups and contracts has been remarkable and for that we are truly grateful.
You have made one of the most (potentially) stressful experiences one that we have not only survived, but one that we talk about with fondness to all around.
Thank you once again for your commitment and dedication to your profession.”
- C & A Stanley-Best
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“Dear Dane and Fiona
Thank you for successfully selling our home. It was a great pleasure to deal with both of you.
We appreciated your constant feedback, which made the process less daunting. To be able to conclude the sale within two weeks of listing is a fantastic achievement.
But what impressed us most Dane is your willingness to go the extra mile. We will forever remember that Saturday afternoon when the front door lock jammed just as the open home was about to start.
You solved the problem by climbing through an open window (in front of about ten potential buyers and agents!) and unlocked the door from the inside to ensure that "the show could go on".
We wish you both all the best for the future.”
- T & S Walters
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We asked Dane Brown and the Harcourts team to sell my father’s estate.
Dane was our primary contact, and throughout the transaction he was extremely professional and courteous at all times, offering sound perspectives and advice on the market.
Dane clearly knows his market, and brought this experience to our sale in an open and honest fashion.
Dane went beyond our expectations in customer service, and I have no hesitation in recommending him and his team to anyone considering selling a property."
- S Graham
“… Dear Dane, Thank you so much for your patience and perseverance in selling our house. We really appreciate all your hard work!”
- Jane & Al
“… We have bought through Dane Brown, and sold twice through him.
We find him invariably a pleasure to deal with - he gives real estate agents a "good name".”
- Jacqui & Alan V
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Dear Dane
Just a note to say thank you so much for selling our house - I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who is thinking of buying or selling their home... everything was organised, and you kept us informed and up to date.
Selling a house can be extremely stressful, but I must say because of your professionalism the whole process ticked along. Thank you again".
- Mr and Mrs Tyler
"...I have been very impressed with Dane's extremely professional and businesslike approach to real estate. His knowledge and experience often set him above his competitors.
Most importantly however, Dane never loses sight of who he is working for, the owner. His honest and straightforward manner I'm sure would be a refreshing change to many owners as they face the often difficult and stressful task of selecting a sales consultant.
Dane possesses that rare quality of being able to relate to almost anyone, be it buyer or seller, on a level that they can identify with and have confidence in.
This is no more evident than in the auction arena... Dane's sense of humour, confident business attitude and a genuine desire to do the right thing by all parties certainly suggests if you are seriously considering employing a true real estate professional, you must meet with Dane."
- KG, Auctioneer
“… Dear Dane
Thank you so much for a successful campaign to sell our rental property in Northcote. We have been very impressed with your honesty, hard work and how you kept us informed.
The amazing part was you mowing the lawns and clearing the leaves so the property presented better - not the usual role of a real estate salesperson!
Our daughter J’s recommendation of your capabilities was well deserved.”
- V & A Gamble, Thames
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Dear Dane,
In a so-called depressed real estate market where everyone is talking gloom and doom, I was extremely nervous about selling my property, not only by auction, but selling at all!
I just want to thank you for firstly your complete honesty, your integrity and professionalism in every aspect of selling my property.
The marketing, handling the enquiry, keeping me totally informed, and conducting the open homes was first class.
Your advice to sell by auction was absolutely correct. Not only did you achieve an outstanding result, but it was all over very quickly.
My sincere thanks to you. I will highly recommend you to many friends and associates. It was a very enjoyable experience."
- Michael M
“I wish to thank your office and Dane Brown for your informative and personal service provided to me while selling my house. You could not ask for better communication between your office, Dane and myself.
I appreciate that the whole process was hassle free, efficient, and very friendly. While I will be staying with family over the next few months should I be buying again I will definitely be contacting Dane, and will have no hesitation referring friends and acquaintances to him should I hear of people looking to buy or sell property.
Dane would be one of the most unobtrousive salespeople I have ever met, yet his service is quick, informative and very friendly.
Friends could not believe the weekly updates I received, even after the house was under agreement. Please pass on my sincere thanks to Dane and my thanks to you as well.
It has been a pleasure doing business with Dane and your company.”
- Margaret P
“Thanks for all your help with the sale of our two properties. We really appreciated your friendly, no bull attitude.”
- D & H Fryer
“We try hard to only refer friends and relatives to someone we are sure will do the job well, and you did us proud.”
- Mr & Mrs S
- Mr & Mrs Quinn
“I would like to thank Dane for his expertise in marketing the property, and his professionalism and feedback on progress of events.
Dane was always available and approachable, and I thank him very much. I have used Harcourts in other areas on four occasions, and I was just as impressed by Harcourts Concept Realty.”
- P Turner
“Just a few words to say thank you to the staff at Harcourts for the assistance in locating and buying our first New Zealand home.
In particular, we would like to commend Dane Brown who really went out of his way to ensure a swift and easy negotiation process, and was particularly helpful and efficient in enabling both of us to view the property we chose to purchase, particularly as we both work long shifts and it wasn't easy managing the viewings.
The day we made our offer, Dane worked ceaselessly until 11pm in the evening to ensure that everything went smoothly and was completed that day.
He has made himself accessible and been friendly and helpful throughout the stressful process of buying a house, and showed particular patience with my partner and I as we were unfamiliar with the process of buying in New Zealand.
We would recommend his services to anyone seeking a property in the area… or anyone seeking to buy for the first time.”
- Andy H & Jean C
“Dane was a pleasure to deal with – calm, responsive, hard working, and he clearly knows the area very well.”
- Mr McKinnon
“…We are so grateful for everything you have done and feel no one could have offered us a better service.”
- T Boxall
“…Whoopee! Thanks Dane, you’ve been fantastic! I will definitely use you in the future and pass on any recommendations for others.”
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M Dale
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Thanks for your efforts and helping out on the deal. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone in the area who wishes to sell their property.”
- J Easter
“Thanks for your hard work, and the win-win result!”
- Louise C
“Dear Dane
Thank you very much for all the effort you’ve gone to for us. It's truly helpful, especially for people like us - both working long hours.
Your service goes more than that extra mile - if we know someone that needs you, we’ll tell them you are the first man to see. Many thanks again.”
- The Ko Family
“Thank you for all your help… If I am selling again in the future, you will be the first person I will contact and also recommend to others.”
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A Yong
“… Thank you so much for helping me with my first house. I didn’t really know what I was doing and you helped me heaps! - Thanks Dane.”
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S Wheeler
“Dear Dane and Fiona
We would both like to take the time to thank you both for all your hard work in selling our Hillcrest property. Living in the UK makes any property deals hard to arrange at such a distance, but you both made things so much easier for us.
We would especially like to thank you for all the effort you put in making sure our property looked its best by sweeping the driveway and removing leaf litter from the roof. That really was going beyond the call of duty.
We also felt that your comments and advice throughout the sale were informative and honest.
It’s reassuring and unusual to feel that you can trust a real estate agent as much as we have come to trust you.
Thanks for going the extra mile.”
- R & P Rhodes
“We are writing in praise of the assistance we have received from Dane Brown in selling our rental property in Beachhaven.
Dane has worked tirelessly to ensure that this transaction has been as smooth and stress free as possible, and is a credit to you office and the Harcourts name.
It would be fair to say in all our years of real estate transactions, Dane would be the most professional agent we have dealt with, never failing to act with integrity and honesty, and always maintaining his sense of humour.
We will have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Dane to anyone we know who is considering buying or selling a house in the future.”
- Mr & Mrs Barlow
“We would like to compliment the professional and successful approach your agent Mr Dane Brown undertook in the sale of our property.
We invited three companies to submit their presentation as to why and how they would market our property. ...
Against very worthwhile presentations, Dane was successful due to his sincerity, local knowledge, and our belief that he would do his best for us.
It is nice to know that in these busy times and especially during the sale of our property, which created a certain amount of stress, we always felt that Dane was caring of our needs, and our pets would also say the same thing!
We also appreciated the constant feedback both verbal and written. We wish you and Dane continued success for the future.”
- M & J Cooper
There was a young agent from Harcourts
Who along with his real estate cohorts
Put SOLD on our house in the Gates
and made our animals his mates.
He looked after us in a wonderful way
Keeping in touch, both night and day
We'll pass on his name to all those we meet
Who want to change house number, suburb or street.
Dane is quite colourful, he's not only a Brown
He's a good Kiwi bloke to have show one the town
Dane's a good agent - married, not double
In all our dealings we had no trouble.
He brought us an offer we couldn't refuse
When buying or selling, Dane we will use.
Go Dane Brown go, a good Harcourts man,
So Well Done and Good Luck - the Cooper clan.
- J Cooper
“…Dane, thank you very much indeed for your tireless efforts - if I know of any other potential sellers I will certainly refer them to you – I am positive you will give 110% in all respects.”
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A Ngim
* these are extracts from client surveys and testimonials, copies available on request
Dane Brown 480 8880, 0274 906 507
dane.brown@harcourts.co.nz
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