Sales Testimonials

"Gabrielle. Thank you for facilitating a very smooth sale of the apartment in a very challenging climate at the present time. You were extremely professional and very approachable and transparent throughout the process. The fact that we lived out of Auckland was no deterrent whatsoever and this was most appreciated." [/h]
U.P (Vendor)

"Hi David, thanks :) You are a great agent."

T.D(Purchaser)

"We have just settled the sale of an apartment in Auckland, which Gabrielle Hoffman sold for us.

We had viewed the market for some time and had tested the appetite of a number of potential buyers ourselves. Subsequently, we determined that it would be difficult to sell the property for an acceptable price in the current market conditions. We had decided to retain the property, however if the opportunity to sell arose we would only do so within a specific price range.

Gabrielle was aware of our preference to sell but not at a sacrificial price, so she made contact with me to list the property and market it only to a select number of clients, ensuring that our tenant would not be disrupted too much.

Although I have never actually met Gabrielle as I am resident overseas, she impressed me with her professionalism and determination and pro-active communication where I felt informed of progress throughout.

I would recommend Gabrielle to anyone who is looking for a quality agent to represent them."

S.S (Vendor)

"Dear Manju,
Thank you so much for all the great work you put into selling my apartment 1422 in the Zest Complex. in Auckland City.
The price you obtained is not just great, it is amazing; exactly what I asked and well above what other apartments in this complex are fetching. You must have worked really hard to have achieved this.
Thank you too for all the extra work you did. I know my being on holiday in Australia, meant many extra hours of work for you. including phoning the hotel and organising for them to do a lot of work they would not have normally been prepared to do. You certainly went above and beyond what anyone could expect. My sincere thanks to you."

C.McC(Vendor)

"Big thanks to Georgia Featherstone for flogging off my two apartments. Once I decided to sell Georgia swooped in and organised marketing, set up open homes ( despite cranky tenants) and made sure we had the correct paperwork. She showed enthusiasm, drive and a professional attitude throughout. In just three weeks the apartments were put on the market and then sold at auction. One even fetched a record price. So thanks for helping the process quick, painless and profitable."

S.D (Vendor)

"Ryan, thank you. Your property selling skills, knowledge and your user-friendly attitude will make you a very successful property agent."

Y.H (Vendor)

"Thanks for that David. We were very happy dealing with with yourself and Lucy, you were both very helpful and friendly, and we felt we could trust you."

"It was an outstanding pleasure and certainly a great relief to have Tony Kelly by my side as a Real Estate Agent. Tony was extremely client-centred and an expert at his business. Tony put my mind at ease at every step of the selling process and his advice was invaluable. Thank you Tony."

G.P(Vendor)

"Our thanks go to Steve Kirk from City Sales for his professional approach to the selling of our apartment.

The entire sale process proceeded smoothly. I was overseas for most of the dealings and Steve communicated well throughout this period to produce a sale in the allocated time.

Thanks again and we wish you success for the future."

D.F (Vendor)

"We’re drinking bubbles as I write!! You were marvellous Steve, thank you!"

R&B.S

" I am writing to confirm two recent Auckland CBD apartment sales made for me by Steve Kirk of City Sales. These sales were made in a difficult sellers market and were a tribute to his dedication to the job and the energy he applied to the task. These sales were achieved at prices that were at the maximum achievable in the current market conditions.

At all times he acted in a professional manner, keeping me well informed of the prospects and market position. He appears to have valuable contacts in the Auckland apartment market.

I have no hesitation in recommending Steve Kirk to apartment owners as an Agent when considering selling or buying."

EW.G (Vendor)

"My wife and I recently employed the services of Steve Kirk through City Sales Ltd to sell our Viaduct Point Apartment.

We were very impressed by the professionalism and enthusiasm Steve displayed and the support that City Sales provided to him. Steve also demonstrated an ability to focus on the finer details of the property including the leasehold and body corporate and communicate these with confidence and positivity.

We would highly recommend Steve and City Sales to family and friends."

C&JS (Vendor)

" We have just recently sold our unit at The Docks with Steve Kirk from City Sales as our agent. He was very professional and made it very easy throughout the transaction, as everything was well planned and organized. Steve kept us informed with what was happening each step of the way which made for a quick sale at the end of the day."

D.B (Vendor)

"We are pleased to recommend Steve Kirk to you.

Despite the difficult market and challenging history of our building he was able to successfully conclude a sale for us."

J.F (Vendor)

"I have known Steve Kirk for two years. With his help I purchased my first apartment and now, two years later, he successfully sold this same apartment.

I found Steve to be a good communicator who clearly and effectively made the entire process fast and stress free. He shows pride and confidence in City Sales and is the most valuable asset of any company. He is productive, responsive and responsible for clients outcomes.

Steve has a talent to bring people and information together quickly, simply and securely with a suite of services available. He is able to strengthen relationships with clients giving them a new voice and include them in his business processes , providing free and open information. He maximizes clients' potential enabling drive for business growth with vibrant communication and empowered participation across customers.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve as an efficient, reliable and trustworthy Real Estate agent."

N.B (Vendor)

"In late 2008 when the property market in Auckland was extremely slow I marketed an investment property through Steve Kirk of City Sales Ltd. The property was a Parnell
terrace house, which I had unsuccessfully tried to sell on two previous occasions.
I had selected City Sales because I had been impressed with Steve’s earlier approach
when for personal reasons I chose an agent to whom I am related.
Steve was diligent with repeated open homes through a very tough period for agents
and vendors. The City Sales advertisements seemed to attract good numbers to view
the house and eventually a realistic offer was received.

Steve did not ask me to fund an expensive advertising programme. He made me confident that he was acting for me rather than for the purchaser.

I appreciated his quiet confidence that a realistic buyer would be found.
When I decide to sell another similar property that I own,I will ask Steve to act as my agent."

B.F (Vendor)

"Hi Ryan
Thank you for arrange the purchase of the above apartment – it settled this morning. I really appreciate all your hard work in bringing this deal together and working with a challenging Vendor (maybe that might also apply to the Purchaser too!). Just a note to say well done and thank you Ryan, you did an excellent job!"

D.S(Purchaser)

"Habeeb, thank you so much for helping me to purchase my first apartment in Auckland. At the start it was a daunting task for me, as I knew nothing about the real estate in Auckland. However, you have made the process hassle-free so that I am not afraid to do it again. You were professional, responsible and reliable.

You responded to my numerous emails and requests without delay.
You treated me with due respect.
You were willing to go the extra mile for me.
I have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone who wants to buy or sell apartments."

P.L (Purchaser)

"Just wanted to compliment you, Habeeb, on an excellent job done with regard to the sale of our apartment and carpark in the Zest building. I appreciate your sense of ownership, you assumption of accountability for the task assigned to you and your professionalism in executing the sale in minimal time, with minimal disruption to my tenants and at a price acceptable to ourselves as vendors."

S.S(Vendor)

"Habeeb, this is to say a big thank you. We greatly appreciate you for helping us in selling our apartment in Zest building. We felt very comfortable working with you. You provided us very professional service.
You were very organised, professional, and helpful. We were very impressed with the honesty and patience throughout the transaction and your ability to negotiate the best price.
We will definitely recommend your services to all our friends and family."

M.B (Vendor)

"I can say without hesitation that Habeeb is by far the best agent I have dealt with in Auckland. After more than 4 months of searching via many agencies and being frustrated at the slow, non-disclosing and unresponsive attitude to providing property information by 95% of the agents, we stumbled on a listing handled by Habeeb. We were very cautious first time apartment buyers, but Habeeb's professionalism, keenness to please and provide accurate information, and his broad knowledge of the Auckland market made finding the right apartment so much easier. We were kept continually informed by Habeeb through the entire purchase process.
If we were to ever purchase again or if we knew of anyone looking for an apartment, your agency would be top of the list - and Habeeb is the man I would recommend to see.."

D.E(Purchaser)

"Thank you for all your hard work on this transaction Gabrielle, it really has been appreciated and your disclosure, the way you have continuously streamed information to me and your general accessibility is better than any agent that I have dealt with."

S.G(Buyer)

" Thank you too Ryan for all your hard work with this! I really appreciate it."

D.S(Buyer)

"Hey habeeb, thanks for your excellent service during the deal. I am very impressed with your negotiation skills, work ethics, punctuality and positive attitude. Most importantly you knew my requirements and you helped me achieve it without wasting anytime at all. It will not be very long before I am back on the market, you will be my first point of contact. I wish you all the best."

F.Z (Vendor)

"It is my pleasure to write a personal recommendation for Habeeb of City Sales whose dedication and professionalism is nothing short of excellent.

Habeeb is ethical, professional, polite as well as knowledgeable on the current market trend. It took only one email enquiry and within a week the property is sold! Habeeb's regular communication via emails, SMSs, phone calls really paid off. I was continually informed of developments as the sale proceeded and I was treated with respect and courtesy. Habeeb kept me informed at all times and I never once felt pressured. He was always there for advice when I needed it. He said he was going to do it and he did it.

Thank you Habeeb for being a great agent with outstanding standards and attention to detail. I have no hesitation in recommending Habeeb to my friends and family."

L.S(Vendor)

"Habeeb was recently referred to me by a trusted friend of mine who operates in Auckland CBD managing a couple of apartment blocks. At first I was a little hesitant to take on an Agent unknown to me as I had been dealing & keeping in touch with the majority of Auckland "high flyer real estate sales people" over the last 6 years, one of whom was the top sales person in the CBD. Based on the trust I had in the referee I decided to give Habeeb "a go" & after meeting him in person quickly established he was sincere & a real "trier"!!
Within a few days he had an offer on the table which was not acceptable to us & then another in approximately 60 days which as I write has now gone unconditional!
Habeeb handled the entire process very smoothly despite all the late nites & hours he put in. Driving out to our homes to sign up the deal with multiple parties in peak hour traffic & sending abroad for further signatures without complaining & still with a smile on his face.
Based on this I would have no hesitation in recommending a calm, hard working, respectful & astute Agent should you be looking to Sell or Buy!
Many thanks Habeeb & all the very best going forward in the very competitive inner city apartment market!"

A.R(Vendor)

"I approached City Sales to sell my apartment as they had sold it to me when I bought it 10 years ago. Ryan outlined a clear plan and explained the process thoroughly, but at the same time made it simple for me with little involvement required from myself. I was a little concerned in not being more hands on, not having huge marketing, and only having the apartment on the market for a short time, but the results were fantastic – showing that they really know how to sell an apartment in Auckland. I got some $100k above my expectation and reserve. I would not hesitate in using City Sales, and in particular Ryan again.."

G.J(Vendor)

"Hi Iona. Thanks for the good news and for all your hard work."

T.M(Vendor)

"Hi Pauline thanks for that.We appreciate very much the efforts taken to assist by both yourself & Gabrielle.You have both been very professional & most charming to deal with.Thank you once again."

K.S (Purchaser)

"Habeeb, I am glad to have chosen you for selling our apartment. Your communications, guidance and dedication impressed us the most. Thank you for an absolute stress free transaction. I am sure you will do well for lot of other owners, I wish you well."

B.H (Vendor)

"Thank you very much for your wonderful service and assistance for me from the day I started to search to the settlement of my new nest. I am very impressed by your professionalism as well as wonderful teamwork that enabled my wonderful experience with the City Sales. I am very excited about my new place and feel very happy that I worked with you guys."

S.H(Purchaser)

"I am very impressed with your commitment, knowledge and enthusiasm compared to other estate agents I have dealt with"

J.C(Purchaser)

"Just wanted to send a quick note of thanks for your assistance in the sale of my apartment. The process was pretty stress free and I felt informed all the way so there were no surprises. Obviously confirming the sale is the main key outcome, but your service throughout was excellent.
Thanks heaps and all the best for your future."

K.B(Vendor)

"Thank you very much for your hard work to achieve a good result at the auction. Personally, I was not confident of reaching our target, but your enthusiasm and effort got us there.
Well done and thank you."

J.A(Vendor)

"I would like to commend Maryanne Wong for her assistance with selling my unit in the Heritage hotel in Auckland city.
She has kept me up to date throughout the process and explained all the requirements and steps needed to get the unit sold.
Her estimation of the price i would get for the unit was spot on and in a very short space of time she had multiple offers for me to consider.
Now that the offer has been signed she continues to keep me up to date via email and phone as each step in the whole process takes place.
I have no reservations about recommending Maryanne to anyone considering selling a property."

R.C (Vendor)

"Well done Pauline and team!"

D.N (Vendor)

"We would like to thank you most sincerly for the excellent service that we recieved with the sale of our Apartment at The Landings.
If your lovely Lucy had not visited us personally in February and spent quite a lot of her time with us we would still be in the awful position we were in. At first we did not believe what she said to us would happen, but thankfully it did. We will be forever grateful to her.
Our sincerest thanks to you all."

J&J.M (Vendor)

"Thank you for listing our apartment for us. We have appreciated the professionalism with which you have handled all arrangements with us and the persistance you displayed in seeking the best possible sales price. We recognise the extra work this involved for you."

J.K (Vendor)

"Maryanne took the stress out of buying our first home. She was insightful, honest, and always willing to go the extra mile for us. She listened to our needs and helped us find our dream house. Thanks Maryanne!"

T.D (Puchaser)

"Overall I have found May very professional in her dealings and exceptionally knowedgeable when it comes to the various nuances of the apartment market.
I will continue to use May's services in the search for further investments within the Auckland CBD apartment market and have no hesitaion in recommending her to anybody who is thinking about buying or selling an apartment."

A.B (Vendor/Puchaser)

"We asked May to takeover the sale of our apartment after
unsuccessfully listing with another real estate company who made many
promises about a quick profitable sale but failed to deliver on any of them.
After this disappointment we approached May because of her
experience and success in selling apartments from our building.
Because of her experience, understanding, network of clients and
dogged determination she was confident that we would sell the property
in two weeks for the price we wanted.
May was right - in two weeks we had an offer which met our
expectations and our apartment was sold!"

K.A (Vendor)

"My husband and I recently had the pleasure of enlisting the help of one of your Sales Consultants - Habeeb Urrahman, to help us sell our city apartment.
We were absolutely delighted with the service from Habeeb and I felt his outstanding manner and performance should not go unnoticed.
Although it turned out to be the best option for us, I was a reluctant seller when Habeeb first approached us and was closed to the idea of selling. Habeeb was respectful of my position, was quietly encouraging (he knew it really was the right thing for us) and allowed me the space to consider all our options, before making any commitment.
We accepted a very fair price on the day we committed to selling the apartment, and the whole process from there was incredibly easy. Habeeb proved to be totally trustworthy and nothing was too much trouble. I am normally a pedantic person who gets caught up in small details….but I found myself leaving all those little things to Habeeb. Habeeb has that wonderful skill of being both personable and professional, and he really seemed to ‘hear’ what we were saying, a must for his profession, I’m sure!
Selling our apartment through your company was a thoroughly satisfying experience and we will have no hesitation in recommending your company to anyone we know who is considering buying, selling or renting real estate. In Habeeb, you have a real asset."

C.F (Vendor)

"Thank you for a very useful tool.
Really appreciate this.
We have found City Sales an excellent firm to deal with
very ethical, with great staff."

G.B (Vendor)

"I was extremely pleased with the result achieved by your team. Lucy and Hilary did a fantastic job and I would not hesitate to recommend them or CitySales to anyone. Always professional Lucy persisted and that persistence paid off when I purchased a home and put my apartment up for rent. Lucy noticed and contacted me again and I met with her and Hilary one evening while showing prospective tenants through. Their pitch was that they could sell the apartment within a short space of time and that they could do so without marketing costs. I figured I had little to lose except a couple of weeks rent and gave them a 2 week listing authority. I honestly did not expect them to deliver. They and I gather others from your office worked liked trojans, showing many prospective purchasers through. I am not embarrassed to say that they surprised me, 8 short days later the apartment was sold. They had secured an unconditional offer for exactly what I was seeking. It was a great result built on great work by them and the rest of the team.
The apartment settled without fuss. My thanks to Lucy, Hilary and the rest of the team. "

A.D (Vendor)

"Much appreciated Gabrielle. I have been delighted with how you have worked with me. We are very happy to recommend you to our Avoka contacts!"

R.C (Vendor)

"We would like to convey our thanks to City Sales for their assistance in the sale and leasing of our Pullman apartments in Auckland.
Our sincere appreciation is extended to both Wendy and Shona for the professional manner they displayed in the successful outcome achieved. Although sales and leasing are two distinct areas they worked well together and met all our needs as and when requested."

J.T (Vendor)

"I’d like to thank you very much for the way you handled the marketing and successful sale of my property.
You made the process very easy for myself (living at a distance from the property), and I appreciated your consideration for the tenant and handling of the onsite property manager. I would not hesitate to recommend your services to others looking to sell an apartment in the Auckland market."

R.B (Vendor)

"I would like to thank you and your sales team from bottom of our hearts for the work you have done for us.
As we were in dark with no options available when City Sales came around as a light of hope. In future if we are asked to recommend you to someone else in the same situation we are pleased to do so."

D.P (Vendor)

"We really appreciate the professional way City Sales handled our Auction and the way you kept us fully informed and aware of what was going on at all times, sending us feedback after every open home was very helpful."

D.B (Vendor)

"Thank you for facilitating a very smooth sale of the apartment in a very challenging climate at the present time. You were extremely professional and very approachable and transparent throughout the process."

M.P (Vendor)

"That is brilliant, what a wonderful result, we couldn’t have asked for more!!!! I was listening on the phone, and everyone in the office had to listen to me jumping on and off my seat screaming!!!!"

R.C (Vendor)

“May I compliment you on your professionalism and friendly
efficiency in this purchase.
We appreciate the way we have been looked after by you without you
compromising your service to the vendor."

S.B (Purchaser)

"You really were a star – we novices are so grateful for your
help and expertise. As Arnie says “we’ll be back"!!!!Thanks again."

J.T (Purchaser)

"My wife and I are lucky enough to have City Sales working for us and we have committed to ourselves that they will automatically be given our property related business in Auckland, buy or sell, should opportunities arise in the future."

E.F (Vendor)