Following an award-winning year for New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s Ponsonby office, we spoke with the team about growth, global reach and the opportunities they see in Auckland’s premium property market.
What do this year’s award results say about the Ponsonby office?
The Ponsonby team is in growth mode and continues to build its presence across the greater Ponsonby area. We have some of the country’s top agents within our brand working from the Ponsonby office, and we have also added four experienced agents with strong local knowledge to better serve our growing client base. We see this office as perfectly positioned to help locals work with the highest-calibre real estate brand available, while connecting their properties to the global market through Sotheby’s International Realty’s international reach.
What separates high-achieving agents in today’s market?
It comes down to understanding each client’s needs, knowing what vendors and buyers want, and having the ability to bring all the pieces together to make a transaction possible. It is not just about advertising a property; it is about connecting the right people with the right property, supported by a clear strategy that delivers the best possible outcome for our clients.
How does your global network benefit Auckland vendors?
Sotheby’s International Realty is the only truly global real estate brand operating in New Zealand. When you list exclusively with New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, your property is connected to Sotheby’s International Realty offices around the world, creating a level of exposure that other agencies struggle to replicate.
With growing international interest from Australian buyers to Active Investor Plus applicants, what trends are you seeing and how is the Ponsonby team positioned to support this?
Many of the best properties in our area naturally attract international buyers. As part of the world’s largest luxury brand, our agents work closely with Sotheby’s International Realty buyer agents around the world, making international buyer introductions to New Zealand properties seamless.
Your presence at One Jervois Road continues to expand alongside the growth of the team. What does that investment in people and premises signal about your ambitions for the future?
We believe our location and brand are a perfect fit for this area and for clients who want to transact in the luxury property market. We have expanded both our office and our agent numbers to meet current demand. As the country’s leading luxury brand, we want every client in the area to have the opportunity to connect not only with New Zealand buyers, but with the world.
What excites you most about the year ahead?
New Zealand is a beautiful, safe place to invest, and the greater Ponsonby area is a wonderful place to call home. We want the local market to know we are here and ready to help with their property needs. It is encouraging that we have continued to grow through what has been a challenging period both nationally and globally. We are excited about the future and ready for the opportunities ahead, particularly as momentum returns to the property market.
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