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Hi,
 
My name is Paul Wakfer and my wifes name is Jackie. We have spent the last 6-8 weeks or so looking for a home. After visiting a few open homes we bumped into Andre Jones. She took alot of time and effort into listening to our wants and many needs and time taken out to show us around many of your listings.  So this is just a note to say thank you so much to Andrea Jones for the effort you put into us.
 
We have found a home but with another company. We felt a little bad that we could not buy through Andrea but when we come to sell Andrea will be the first person we will call.
 
Thank You Again
Cheers Paul & Jackie Wakfer
 
Hi Maria
We would just like to thank you for all the effort and drive you have put into the marketing and sale of our house.  What an amazing result!!! Thank you for your advice, your humour and your
professionlism. Selling a house is hard and stressful and for us a very sad time as we love our home so much. You have put so much time into our sale which has made the whole process alot easier and certainly alot less stressful. Great to have a laugh as well!! :)
It has been a pleasure working with you and we are very grateful for your advice which has enabled us to move onto bigger and better things. 
 
Thank you once again Maria.
Sonia and Marion
 
To Whom It May Concern:
 
Since we first met Maria Poynton at an open home, we found her to be very friendly and professional.  She also gave us the space we needed to look at the property on our own.  We didn’t feel any pressure to make important decisions quickly, but felt that she answered our questions honestly and respectfully.  When we told Maria that we would like to come back and have another look at the property, she gave us the space to go away and think about it, and made contact with us just before our next intended visit.  
Once we had decided that we were going to make an offer, Maria was there to help and support us all the way from beginning to end.  We had a house to sell and Maria came around to give us an appraisal.  She was very honest and upfront with us and told us what we needed to do, and how we needed to do it.  She said to us that if we left our house with her, she could market it for us, and that she WOULD sell it for us.  
Everything about Maria’s personality made us feel confident and safe in the knowledge that she would achieve the goal.  We felt that we worked with Maria as a team.  She was in regular contact with us, sometimes daily, and seemed to sense when we needed extra assurance.  We have been blown away with the fact that Maria works above and beyond what we ever expected she would.   She has made herself available to us almost 24/7, often calling us after 8.30pm at night to answer questions or allay our fears.  We feel that Maria has given us 200% care and attention throughout the whole process of buying and selling a house.
Maria is the best real estate agent that we have had the pleasure of working with.
She has always displayed a high level of integrity and professionalism, balanced with a bubbly and positive personality.  These attributes make Maria incredibly easy to work alongside.  We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Maria to our friends, colleagues and family if they ever needed to buy or sell a property.   
We consider, as we are sure the Professionals team do, that it has been a privilege to work with Maria!
 
Kind Regards
Diana Puati and Kath Bradley 
 
Dear Eddie
 
We would like to thank you and the team at DoubleWinkel Real Estate for the excellent service we received during the sale of our house.  The whole process was friendly and professional.  Also, we were delighted to receive the lovely gift basket, most un-expected, but greatly appreciated.
 
Many thanks
Anne & Russell Burnett
 
Dear Professionals,
 
From the start Maria's communication and people management skills were beyond amazing, she was in sync with us at every stage and supportive of all our decisions.
 
She blew us away with 5 offers in a bottomed out market!
 
Maria made what could have been a trying and stressful time very easy and relaxed.
 
Professionals are very lucky and greatly boosted by having Maria on their staff.
The big fold out flyers stood out and looked fantastic, a real point of difference from other agencies.
 
Kind regards
Bryan & Charley Fowler 
 
Dear Eddie, Gillian & staff,
 
We were surprised and thrilled to receive the garden gift vouchers - Thank you so much.
 
Our dealings with Gillian throughout the sale of "Cozy Cottage" was friendly, professional and ended with a quick and excellent result.
 
We have no hesitation in recommending the "Professionals"
 
Kindest regards & thanks
Dave & Maria Spurgeon
 
Gillian Strahan & Philip Sue
 
We would like to thank all the team at DoubleWinkel Real Estate, not only for the stress free sale of our holiday home, but also for the delightful and unexpected gift basket.
 
You have all been a great team to work with.
 
Thanks again
Carol and Derrick Rains 
 
Click here to see a letter from Hekia Parata MP, kindly writing to thank us for Eddie Winkel’s fabulous auctioneering skills at a charity auction to fundraise for Porirua Youth Grants Fund. 
 
Dear Margaret (Branch Manager Levin Office)
 
Our committee would like to express our thanks for once again providing a Christmas Tree for the public to place donated gifts under.
 
We have been really delighted with the quality of the gifts and the generositity of people in general, given the economic times.  Our families have benefited hugely from your contributions each year - it is much appreciated.
 
We have phoned/sent cards to all the people who donated gifts (as per your list).  It is clear that there is still a strong community spirit within our locality.  Something to be proud of.
 
Your continued support is invaluable and gratefully received.

Yours faithfully

Ngaire Gibson
Secretary

BIRTHRIGHT LEVIN INC 
 
Dear Eddie
 
What a wonderful surprise we got last Thursday when a courier delivered us a large box with an even larger gift basket in it!
 
It is greatly appreciated in these very difficult times for you and your staff.
 
A special thanks also to Shelly Bruce for the way she looked after us and guided us and myself to make the right decision.

It is also a credit to yourself that you have excellent long service staff. 
 
Many thanks again for your gift and best wishes for a great year.
 
Regards
Terry Ritson
 
Dear Mr Winkel

I would like to say thank you for the lovely gift basket you gave me as a result of the lucky draw from those who gave a Christmas present for your appeal.

There were a great mix of goodies which we are enjoying very much.

Thanks again
Bev Burge  
 
Dear Eddie and Maria

Thank you for the beautiful basket of goodies you had delivered to me.  I told the man who delivered that they were definitely not for me, but he convinced me otherwise!

I intend opening the gorgeous basket either when I finally sign a contract on another property (still looking) or the day I move into one!

The grandchildren are agog and can't wait to see exactly whats in it.

Your whole firm has always been so friendly and helpful - especially Maria - thank you all.

Yours Sincerely
Pat Lynch 
 
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
 
My husband and I met TRACEY BARROW while viewing a property in Raumati.  We found her manner to be bright, pleasant and focused.
 
I immediately thought she would be the right person to sell our own house which had been on the market without sucess for four months.
 
Having discussed the matter with her at a subsequent meeting we were impressed with her direct and positive attitude and her expertise in planning a campaign of 'Open Homes' and the structure of an appealing sales brochure.

As a result we did achieve a sale for which we attribute much credit to Tracey and her dedication as a top salesperson in the field of Real Estate.

Many thanks Tracey for a job well done and may you continue to be inspirational in your dealings with future clients.

Our very best wishes
Carolyn and Ken Blackburn. 
 

To Whom it may concern

Kelvin and myself had made a huge decision to sell the house we had built together just 18 months ago when we got married to shift to Australia for a change of life style.

So you can imagine this sale was going to be very important to the future we had before us.  The agent we chose had to be Self motivated, Proactive, Reliable and upfront.

We knew ourselves that the market had bottomed out considerably in recent months adding to our dilemma and no doubt, the real Estate agencies also.

We invited Maria Poynton to visit us and give us an honest appraisal of our beloved home, what we needed was some honesty but tactfulness.  We got both, and acting upon her advice set about doing the small things she recommended.  The end result was brilliant and made a big difference to the marketing photographs etc.

We can not speak more highly of her integrity, motivation and willingness to go that extra mile to make our dream come true and at every stage in this process we always felt in control of what was happening and were made aware of the feedback of others.

We wish her well in her future endeavours and know she will suceed in everything she puts her mind to as she is a go getter and nothing will stop her achieving that goal for her vendors and clients alike.

Sue & Kelvin Davies
Very Happy Customers 
 

Dear Emma (Emma Hopkins)

I wish to thank  you and express my appreciation for all your efforts in the sale of my home at 611 Queen Street, Levin.

I acknowledge the time and effort you have put in to create interest and affect a sale price on my behalf in what is not an easy economic market at present.

I appreciate your professionalism and keeping me informed on any progress being made during the listing of my home.

Thank you for the complimentary gift basket and flowers which is gratefully received.

I congratulate you and The Professionals Team at Winkel Real Estate for  your expert service and honesty.

 
Best wishes and kind regards
Eric A Pragnell
 

We recently sold our house through Jenny Lawson of the Professionals team in Waikanae. We were thoroughly impressed with Jenny’s wonderful attitude, her expertise and advice throughout the process.

We couldn’t have asked for a more friendly and helpful agent – Jenny is obviously a real asset to your company. We found her a pleasure to deal with, she really goes the extra mile in providing an excellent service to your customers.

M & A Smith
 

We would like to thank you very much for the way you handled the sale of our property and the purchase of our new home. Your great kindness and understanding of our situation, that Ann was not fussy on 'Open Homes' and 'Sale Signs' but if you had recommended it Ann would have done so. But you proved that it could be done without them, by your great people skills again you have exceeded our expectations. Also thank you and the company for the gifts of flowers when we signed up - the whole team was great. Then today we received a meal voucher for selling our home which was quite unexpected and a great delight. Imagine my surprise when we received a phone call from Clare Matthews, from Customer Care to offer us a Garden voucher for buying our new property.

The service and customer care from Winkel Real Estate is the best we have ever had! We will certainly recomend you to all our friends and contacts. Finally thanks a million Shelley, again may you have a great year and many more of them as I'm sure you will.

T & A Ritson
 

I wish to thank you and Pauline Bowen for taking care of the selling of our property. The service I received from Pauline was fantastic – from the listing of the property to the final day when she advised that everything was in hand and my place had now sold.

I have been involved in the buying and selling of many houses in my life, but the service and attention I received from you and your staff would be the top bracket.

Finally, I would definitively recommend Pauline and Winkel Real Estate to anyone interested in buying or selling of property. Well done.
E A Boleyn

 

I cannot, incidentally, speak too highly of John Thomas and his team in bringing about a successful sale of our home so quickly. We would have no hesitation in recommending the Professionals Team to any of our friends in the future. We were just delighted that John was instrumental in our sale, as ever since he sold us the house way back in 1993 he has kept regularly in touch and this was appreciated by us.

Many thanks again and we wish you and your Team continuing success in the Kapiti-Horowhenua areas.

F & M Jansen
 
 
   

I am writing, somewhat belatedly, to thank you for the friendly assistance and help you and your staff provided in the sale of our property. It has, to date, been a somewhat painless process which reflects well on your company and particularly Paul with whom we had the most dealings.

We will have no hesitation in recommending your firm to others who may be considering buying or selling in the area.
K Moen

 

I’d like to thank you and your colleagues at Professionals for the work you have done in getting my mother’s house and empty section sold. I especially appreciate your efforts in keeping us informed of progress every week.
D Patterson

 

We thank you for all your help, given so generously, patiently and politely. The time you have spent with us has helped clarify our preferences.

Generally you had a very good appreciation of our needs and never showed us anything that was inappropriate. We were most impressed with your service and look forward to meeting you again.
J & J Meredith

 

We recently purchased our house through the Professionals Estate office in Levin. We are writing to express our sincere thanks to Sales Consultant Helen Clifford who was most courteous and helpful and went the extra mile when we needed further assistance to finalise the sale.

Helen is a true Professional and we willingly recommend her to other persons wishing to purchase property.
G & A Keat

 
   

RE - Excellent Customer Service from Greg Scott, Levin Office.

We recently bought our house at Ohau through your Levin branch, and would like to express our appreciation of the excellent service provided by Greg Scott.
Every step of the way Greg helped us, listened to us, and answered our questions. This was especially important for us, as we have just returned to kiwiland after many years in Australia, and we didn't understand the way the real estate system worked here.
 
From arranging a meeting with the vendors, to helping organise settlement details and us moving in, explaining the details of the property's systems and connections, and a couple of visits after we moved in, to make sure we were happy with everything, we could not have wished for any better service.

So thank you for having people as good as Greg in your firm. Because we are so happy with the house after our first couple of weeks, we probably won't give you any more business for some time! But we will certainly recommend you to anyone we know is looking for real estate SERVICE.

P.S We also enjoyed the meal we had courtesy of a surprise voucher. Thank you!!

D & K Latham
 

Dear Mr Winkel,

Thank you for the hamper, it was very thoughtful of you.

For one reason or another I have had to move house often throughout my career but I have never experienced such difficult times as we have now.

Lois Fraser has been remarkable; never negative, always calm, constructive and positive with intelligent feed back.  I am very grateful and appreciative having her as my agent.

Yours sincerley

Derek Thomson

 

My appreciation at your efforts in trying to sell my property.  It was probable that the timing in placing the property on the market prior to Christmas was a little unfortunate and that the present downturn did not help in getting a result.

However,  I gave myself a three month sale period to achieve a result, before reverting the property back to a rental.

Particularly, I believe Les Edwards achieved more viewings and general activity once he came onboard and I was grateful to have him as an agent.

When I decide to enter the sales market again, I will be offering the property to your organisation.

John Hailwood
 
   

Dear Eddie,

I want to convey my thanks to you, Phil and Jo for the way they handled my recent sale and purchase transactions.  Phil achieved a sucessful sale in an increadibly short time and it was always a pleasure to deal with him.  He was very helpful when showing me properties to buy, allowing me time to absorb the feel of each place.  Jo is a delightful man and was always helpful and considerate, stepping easily into the role of 'my agent' in Phil's absence.  I have no hesitation in recommending both to other potential clients.

Thank you to you and your team for all your help and the gifts you sent once the sale and purchase were sucessfully concluded.

Karen Goldsmith
   
 

Dear Eddie,

My name is is Jo Quinn, I have a property in Te Horo Beach with you guys, I just wanted to say how greatful I am to have met Maria Poynton.

I had some real trouble with our previous estate agent who didn't have a singel person through our property in 3 months! ! ! !  Maria has worked very hard from the start and has a great attitude and a honest way about her.  You are very lucky having an estate agent like her working in your company and I will always promote Maria to sell many of my friends houses.  Thanks Maria for making an ugly situation not so bad.

Joanne Quinn
 
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