Paul Groom

When you are considering selling your property the most important decision you can make is the choice of agent to represent you. Most people think real estate agents are all the same and they have little bearing on the outcome, this is simply not true. The skill and experience of the agent plays a vital part in the marketing of your home and of the final price achieved. I provide straightforward appraisals for your home, honest advice based on years of experience, excellent marketing skills, finely honed negotiation skills and a track record of proven results.

I entered the industry prior to the global financial crisis in 2005 and have remained with Barfoot and Thompson, the most professional and largest real estate agency in Auckland since that time. I have consistently achieved excellent results and have gained the respect of my colleagues and clients as a diligent professional who puts people first never losing sight that the ultimate goal is the best net price for my clients.

Being a professional means starting work well before we meet by knowing the area and price trends as well as the mood of the market by working with buyers and sellers on a daily basis. My advice on preparation and the steps you may need to take could mean some work on your part is required before you list with me, but you can be assured that my approach is to inform you of your options and show you how to achieve the best outcome. I will explain to you why an investment in a tailored marketing package will return a significant premium and how it actually saves you money. Each step of the sales process is covered in detail and I will create a high visibility campaign for your property that optimises its benefits and unique features in order to capture the buyers attention without the dull boilerplate text that most agents use.

No man is an island and likewise in real estate, apart from having an extremely powerful network of agents who can tap into Auckland's diverse cultural groups, the unique structure of Barfoot and Thompson means any of our 1400 salespeople can easily introduce a buyer without any restrictions, that means the possibility of strong competition. That is the best way to get a significant premium for your home, getting the buyers to compete with each other to purchase and not with you to settle on a price. Should you choose auction (the most successful method of sale in Auckland today), you won't be paying auctioneer fees and you will be supported by our marketing and auction departments and their team of professional auctioneers who work with purchasers on the day.

I live and work on the North Shore, originally from the city side we moved our family here in 2000 and we love it, the access to the water, bush and a great lifestyle is why we stay. I'm on the board of trustees for the local intermediate school and we purchased a house in Island Bay and have never looked back, I love sailing and from the bottom of the street it's 20 minutes to the bridge by boat making it a fantastic area for everything nautical including fishing!

My background prior to real estate includes running my own inner city fitness business for over ten years, sales and marketing in a Sydney based office equipment company as well as starting out as a technician in the old NZ Post! Mostly my experience has taught how me that dealing with people and successful selling is always about putting others first. Honesty, integrity and reliability are qualities that create trust and underpins any successful sale, combine that with passion and creativity and you have a winning combination!

Please feel free to contact me if you require a free market consultation for your property, I look forward to meeting you and helping you move forward with your plans and dreams.