Testimonials

Top Agent - Tash

Tash is a very accommodating person, as soon as I said I was looking for a property, she was ‘bang’ onto it.  Other agents I approached never got back to me.  I viewed the property and was thrilled with how knowledgeable she was about the area.  She certainly proved to be a top agent.  Throughout […]

Tash is a very accommodating person, as soon as I said I was looking for a property, she was ‘bang’ onto it.  Other agents I approached never got back to me.  I viewed the property and was thrilled with how knowledgeable she was about the area.  She certainly proved to be a top agent.  Throughout the purchase, it was made easy and Tash was in constant contact.  I would highly recommend her to my friends and family and would have no doubts in using her very professional, friendly manner for future purchases and sales.


 


M Holland

Enthusiastic - Tash Mehrtens

Bright, bubbly, very enthusiastic girl.  Went the extra mile for us which we appreciated being out of towners.  Very professional attitude and seemed to leave no stone unturned.  She’s a keeper!

Bright, bubbly, very enthusiastic girl.  Went the extra mile for us which we appreciated being out of towners.  Very professional attitude and seemed to leave no stone unturned.  She’s a keeper!


Jan & Bruce

Tanea is the best Real Estate agent I have actually ever come across. She is more than an agent!!!

She goes out of her way to help with anything she can. Even to the extent of trying to find a house suitable for me to move to, when Haven didn’t have anything on their books. This involved making arrangements with other real estate firms, and agents to view the properties, and actually come with me to the viewings. She also attended an auction for a property I was interested in.

Tanea is the best real estate agent I have actually ever come across. She is more than an agent!!! She goes out of her way to help with anything she can. Even to the extent of trying to find a house suitable for me to move to, when Haven didn’t have anything on their books. This involved making arrangements with other real estate firms, and agents to view the properties, and actually come with me to the viewings. She also attended an auction for a property I was interested in.

Tanea always goes the extra mile and is an exceptional lady. I know that an agent must have a good firm behind her and Haven Realty is that firm.

I have sung the praises of both Tanea and Haven to everyone I have come across, and will continue to do so.


Janet Way

It was a pleasure dealing with Tanea.

“It was a pleasure dealing with Tanea, I always felt informed and valued, yet not pressured during our process. Very easy, efficient and pleasant dealings.”

“It was a pleasure dealing with Tanea, I always felt informed and valued, yet not pressured during our process. Very easy, efficient and pleasant dealings.”


Antje

I could not have wished for a better agent- Sandy is to be highly recommended.

Sandy's professional standing is her incomparable ability to communicate. She is enthusiastic, trustworthy, loyal, prudent and discrete. Any advice is well thought out, based on practical common sense, sound and accurate.

Sandy’s professional standing is her incomparable ability to communicate. She is enthusiastic, trustworthy, loyal, prudent and discrete. Any advice is well thought out, based on practical common sense, sound and accurate.

I could not have wished for a better agent- she is to be highly recommended.


Jann McPherson

Talk about hassle free, pressure free selling - Thanks Sandy.

Sandy Warren matched our much-loved house with lovely new owners in a way that was both personal and painless. What a difference! Talk about hassle free, pressure free selling. Her transparent sales style is like a breath of fresh air.

“Sandy Warren matched our much-loved house with lovely new owners in a way that was both personal and painless. What a difference! Talk about hassle free, pressure free selling. Her transparent sales style is like a breath of fresh air. When Sandy says she’ll match your home with the perfect buyer, trust me, its not just a sales pitch. She will do it! Sandy is proof that Real Estate doesn’t have to be cold-blooded. Let’s hope other agents see her success and change their ways – it would do wonders for the whole industry. I’ve recommended Sandy to everyone I know – even people who aren’t selling! We were just so impressed. Just make sure you have another house to go to – because when Sandy says she’ll get you the price you want in no time, boy does she mean it!”


Angela Mockett

Sandy, you have been an absolute joy to work with!

In February 2008 I met you for the first time and I was extremely impressed with your enthusiasm and professionalism. I listed my property in the Tahuna Hills with you and within 3 weeks the house was under contract, this during cool market conditions with the media reporting gloom and doom.

“In February 2008 I met you for the first time and I was extremely impressed with your enthusiasm and professionalism. I listed my property in the Tahuna Hills with you and within 3 weeks the house was under contract, this during cool market conditions with the media reporting gloom and doom. I was so satisfied with your sincere enthusiasm, professionalism and excellent results that I immediately listed 3 other rental homes with you. Sandy, you have been an absolute joy to work with, always positive and reporting in daily on the status of each property. You have surpassed my expectations in all ways and I would highly recommend you to anyone selling a property in any price category. You consistently put forth the same level of commitment and results with selling my rental properties as you did with my higher priced property in the hills. The Haven Realty office is a class act, a haven of professionals committed to excellence and results”


Marguerite Dooley

We were amazed at Sandy's tenacity and steadfastness!

Two years ago, when we decided to move from The Wood, and were looking around Nelson generally to buy another house, we visited an Open Home in the Brook area and met Sandy Warren. We immediately connected because of Sandy's openness and warmth and contracted her (Haven Realty) to sell our property in the Wood and buy the Brook Street property.

Two years ago, when we decided to move from The Wood, and were looking around Nelson generally to buy another house, we visited an Open Home in the Brook area and met Sandy Warren. We immediately connected because of Sandy’s openness and warmth and contracted her (Haven Realty) to sell our property in the Wood and buy the Brook Street property. It was not all straight forward and we were amazed at Sandy’s tenacity and steadfastness to get the job done, correctly and professionally. No agent could have worked harder to secure this sale and purchase. Similarly, we decided to sell our Brook Street property in September last year and leave Nelson and having engaged Sandy once more, she has again worked tirelessly with Open Homes, advertising and generally “going that extra mile” to secure the best deal she could for us, albeit in these present financial circumstances. We are very grateful to Sandy for all she has done, and would certainly recommend her to any prospective vendor.


Gill and Barry Atkins

We have only admiration for Sandy’s excellence as our agent.

Having just had our house sold by Sandy Warren, we feel moved to express our thanks and gratitude to Sandy in appreciation of how she has acted on our behalf.

Having just had our house sold by Sandy Warren, we feel moved to express our thanks and gratitude to Sandy in appreciation of how she has acted on our behalf.

Throughout the sale period of our home, Sandy has impressed us with her professionalism and determination to get the right buyers at the right price! Having said this, she always listened to our concerns, acted upon them and gave us sound advice as to the best practice as sellers.

She was always available, always in contact, keeping us well informed of interested parties and how the open days had fared.

Bright, cheerful and positive, Sandy gave us wonderful support when we were a bit “wobbly”.

We were also impressed with the way the property was marketed and presented through the advertising.

We have only admiration for Sandy’s excellence as our agent and for the support we received from Darryl Marshall and the whole Haven Realty team.

Thank you again Sandy


Billie and Brian Newman

Sandy always gives more than you expect.

Sandy Warren is truly a unique, innovative, warm and fun estate agent. Not only is she exceptional at understanding buyers, she is also wonderfully intuitive with her sellers and treats them with immense loyalty and professionalism.

“Sandy Warren is truly a unique, innovative, warm and fun estate agent. Not only is she exceptional at understanding buyers, she is also wonderfully intuitive with her sellers and treats them with immense loyalty and professionalism. Sandy always gives more than you expect, in all areas of her work.   She also has the diplomatic skills to deal with the great complexities and emotions, which are often associated with the selling of houses (mine in particular!) Warmest thanks.”


Carrie Hay

Sandy’s quiet positive approach to selling our home was extremely successful.

Listing our home with Sandy Warren was completely stress free and very positive for my husband and I.

Listing our home with Sandy Warren was completely stress free and very positive for my husband and I. Sandy’s quiet positive approach to selling our home was extremely successful and worry free, her professional and easy going personality completely put us at ease and we valued her experience immensely in our decisions with the house sale. The professional approach and package both she and Haven Reality put together was of the highest quality. Thank you Sandy I can honestly say it was the easiest stress free house sale we have ever had!


Maree and Phil Patchett

Sandy goes the extra mile.

I have contracted Sandy Warren on a number of occasions both on both the buy side and sell side. On the buy side she is professional, but also tough, uncompromising and utterly determined to gain the best deal for her client. She creates and leverages multiple offers to the advantage of her client, creating a competitive buyer situation that simply put, pushes the purchase price up, by quite a lot.

I have contracted Sandy Warren on a number of occasions both on both the buy side and sell side. On the buy side she is professional, but also tough, uncompromising and utterly determined to gain the best deal for her client. She creates and leverages multiple offers to the advantage of her client, creating a competitive buyer situation that simply put, pushes the purchase price up, by quite a lot. And she does it with a warmth and humanity that is instantly recognisable, even by those for whom she is not acting. On the sell side, Sandy displays exactly the same traits, but you quickly realise that she is utterly determined to get the best possible result – this time for you! Going the extra mile for example, she will don the gloves, clean ovens by herself (if you forget) and get stuck in to every small detail to create a sale at the best possible financial outcome. Sandy Warren is not a real estate agent to be taken lightly by either a buyer or a seller.


Nicholas Lunn

Glenda is a standout agent.

We have worked with a lot of agents over the years. After our latest experience we have to say that Glenda is a standout agent. She is number one. She is always cheerful, calm and reliable, just a pleasure to work with. We can’t recommend her more highly.

We have worked with a lot of agents over the years. After our latest experience we have to say that Glenda is a standout agent. She is number one. She is always cheerful, calm and reliable, just a pleasure to work with. We can’t recommend her more highly.


Peter & Jean

Superb effort Glenda.

We recently purchased a new home with the Able, Remarkably Gentle, Professional help of Glenda Buschl, our Haven Agent. We were very new to the Real Estate process.

We recently purchased a new home with the Able, Remarkably Gentle, Professional help of Glenda Buschl, our Haven Agent. We were very new to the Real Estate process. So, as you can imagine, it has been a massive and daunting undertaking for us! With Glenda’s capable approach and fantastic expertise, she has helped us weather the experience with her usual calm, intelligent competence, guiding us through with the minimum of fuss and emerge happily contented on the other side, with a good house sale behind us (in only two weeks on the market) and a lovely new home to suit our needs. We thank you so much Glenda, for the superb effort you have expended on our behalf, and Haven Realty for the support you always give.


Solveig & John

I was impressed with Glenda’s dedication to the sale of the property, going above and beyond.

I was impressed with Glenda’s dedication to the sale of the property, going above and beyond what I expected… We were very happy with the price we got for the property and would certainly recommend Glenda and Haven Realty to others wishing to sell.

I was impressed with Glenda’s dedication to the sale of the property, going above and beyond what I expected… We were very happy with the price we got for the property and would certainly recommend Glenda and Haven Realty to others wishing to sell.


Juliette M

We would have no hesitation in recommending Glenda.

Glenda obtained a very successful outcome for us and we would have no hesitation in recommending Glenda to any prospective vendor and/or purchaser.

Glenda obtained a very successful outcome for us and we would have no hesitation in recommending Glenda to any prospective vendor and/or purchaser.


Paula W

Glenda - You are a true professional.

Glenda, I can highly recommend your services to anyone wanting to buy or sell property in the Nelson area. Your service goes way beyond what anyone would reasonably expect. You are a true professional in your field with a rare component of possessing the personal caring touch.

Glenda, I can highly recommend your services to anyone wanting to buy or sell property in the Nelson area. Your service goes way beyond what anyone would reasonably expect. You are a true professional in your field with a rare component of possessing the personal caring touch.


Nicki C

Glenda showed great commitment, enthusiasm and optimism.

Throughout the process, Glenda showed great commitment, enthusiasm and optimism, coupled with realism! Her attention to detail made the process painless. We thank Glenda for marketing the property so successfully and professionally, and also for supporting us through what was an emotional time.

Throughout the process, Glenda showed great commitment, enthusiasm and optimism, coupled with realism! Her attention to detail made the process painless. We thank Glenda for marketing the property so successfully and professionally, and also for supporting us through what was an emotional time.


Jackie & John

Go with Tanea for less stress and happy endings.

“House selling is right up there  with those stressful things in life.  Our advice is to make sure that you find an agent who is experienced to cope with all the challenges that can present.  Tanea was absolutely wonderful for our situation.  Her calm, friendly manner along with her wide range of ideas to promote […]

“House selling is right up there  with those stressful things in life.  Our advice is to make sure that you find an agent who is experienced to cope with all the challenges that can present.  Tanea was absolutely wonderful for our situation.  Her calm, friendly manner along with her wide range of ideas to promote our property resulted in a successful outcome – two simultaneous buyers!!  Go with Tanea for less stress and happy endings.”


Marg & Norm

Tanea is a good communicator, negotiator and listener.

“Tanea has recently sold a second property for me and I would have no hesitation in recommending her as a great Real Estate agent. She is a good communicator, negotiator and listener.  On both occasions she gave me good advice.  She stayed in touch and always got back to me. Tanea also followed up with […]

“Tanea has recently sold a second property for me and I would have no hesitation in recommending her as a great Real Estate agent.

She is a good communicator, negotiator and listener.  On both occasions she gave me good advice.  She stayed in touch and always got back to me. Tanea also followed up with buyers and encouraged feedback.

She is practical, knowledgeable, with a friendly, easy manner – and really will work for (and with) you for a good outcome.

On both occasions my properties had sound contracts on them before the first open homes!”


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Cheryl

Tanea as my Agent

This is the second home I have bought and sold with Tanea as my Agent. She is well informed – goes the extra mile – nothing flusters her.  I have never felt pressured into buying or selling my homes, and would use her as my Agent again without hesitation. ** Added value is her cheerful […]

This is the second home I have bought and sold with Tanea as my Agent.


She is well informed – goes the extra mile – nothing flusters her.  I have never felt pressured into buying or selling my homes, and would use her as my Agent again without hesitation.


** Added value is her cheerful and helpful fellow Agents and front line staff!


Sue


Sandy was amazing!

Sandy was amazing!  I couldn’t believe the level of service we received from her.  She made multiple trips back to the property especially for us and always worked around times that suited us.  She was always able to be contacted, even on weekends.  This being our first property purchase, Sandy was great at explaining the […]

Sandy was amazing!  I couldn’t believe the level of service we received from her.  She made multiple trips back to the property especially for us and always worked around times that suited us.  She was always able to be contacted, even on weekends.  This being our first property purchase, Sandy was great at explaining the process and guiding us through it.  She worked very hard to negotiate the conditions and price with the vendor on our behalf.  We couldn’t have asked for a better Real Estate Agent.  In addition to all the above, Sandy is simply a lovely person and a joy to work with.


Thanks for all your help Sandy!!


Oliver & Heidi


Cheerful and Pleasant - Tanea

We enjoyed dealing with Tanea, who was always cheerful and pleasant.  She always followed up on any queries we raised in relation to the property and even went that extra length by driving out to measure up the fridge/freezer space, as we were in Auckland and needed to know if ours would fit into the […]

We enjoyed dealing with Tanea, who was always cheerful and pleasant.  She always followed up on any queries we raised in relation to the property and even went that extra length by driving out to measure up the fridge/freezer space, as we were in Auckland and needed to know if ours would fit into the space.


Russell & Pauline


"Deadline Sale" - Sandy

Recently we purchased a property in Atawhai, Sandy Warren from Haven Realty was the Listing Agent.  As we had not purchased a property before by the “Deadline Sale” process Sandy walked us through the procedure, and were more than happy with the result she achieved for us.  We would thoroughly recommend Sandy to anyone who […]

Recently we purchased a property in Atawhai, Sandy Warren from Haven Realty was the Listing Agent.  As we had not purchased a property before by the “Deadline Sale” process Sandy walked us through the procedure, and were more than happy with the result she achieved for us.  We would thoroughly recommend Sandy to anyone who is looking for a “professional” Agent.


 


John & Jill

Complete Champion - Tanea

We both found Tanea easy to work with during the stress of selling one’s home.  She explained everything in an understandable way, was very calming and understanding.  This cheerful soul was a complete champion.  Thanks Tanea.  

We both found Tanea easy to work with during the stress of selling one’s home.  She explained everything in an understandable way, was very calming and understanding.  This cheerful soul was a complete champion.  Thanks Tanea.


 


Brian & Maureen

Friendly & Professional - Tash

Tash was very friendly, positive and a pleasure to deal with.  Tash was very professional and knowledgeable.  We found her very easy to communicate with.  Tash gave us good clear advice, she followed up and kept us informed.  Tash made everything easy.  She met us at the property so we could measure for appliances etc […]

Tash was very friendly, positive and a pleasure to deal with.  Tash was very professional and knowledgeable.  We found her very easy to communicate with.  Tash gave us good clear advice, she followed up and kept us informed.  Tash made everything easy.  She met us at the property so we could measure for appliances etc and she was very accommodating and obliging.


Tash has an obvious passion and enjoyment for her role and works to a very high standard.


We enjoyed working with Tash and would highly recommend her.


Professional & Friendly - Tanea

We found Tanea to be very professional and friendly.  Tanea’s relationship with both Arline and I during this sale process was much appreciated. Thank you for your service and all the best in the future.  We will have no problem suggesting Haven Realty to friends etc.  

We found Tanea to be very professional and friendly.  Tanea’s relationship with both Arline and I during this sale process was much appreciated.


Thank you for your service and all the best in the future.  We will have no problem suggesting Haven Realty to friends etc.


 


R.G. Jeffreys

Dear Sandy ....

Dear Sandy My wife and I wish to sincerely thank you for the tremendous effort you put into selling our home in Atawhai. Many of the negotiations you undertook were protracted and complex. Throughout the sale process you showed a level of diplomacy that astonished us. You were thoroughly professional but also amazing supportive of […]

Dear Sandy


My wife and I wish to sincerely thank you for the tremendous effort you put into selling our home in Atawhai. Many of the negotiations you undertook were protracted and complex. Throughout the sale process you showed a level of diplomacy that astonished us. You were thoroughly professional but also amazing supportive of us. Our needs and concerns were clearly foremost in your thoughts.


We sincerely believe that your future clients will be very grateful they have chosen you to market their property.


Kind regards and best wishes for the future.


 


Dr and Mrs Evans

Sandy Warren was the Agent

Sandy Warren was the agent for the purchase of our Nelson Home.  Sandy was very easy to work with and understood the stresses that the sale presented.  She was extremely helpful, explained the procedure clearly, kept in constant touch with us and gave great support in a warm and friendly manner.  

Sandy Warren was the agent for the purchase of our Nelson Home.  Sandy was very easy to work with and understood the stresses that the sale presented.  She was extremely helpful, explained the procedure clearly, kept in constant touch with us and gave great support in a warm and friendly manner.


 


Wendy & Van

Sandy was a great agent

Sandy was a great agent to work with. Her approach was very friendly and helpful and answered all our questions. She followed up on what she said she would and it was no trouble for her to send off any extra information needed by Bank and Lawyer. She stayed in touch through the process through […]

Sandy was a great agent to work with. Her approach was very friendly and helpful and answered all our questions. She followed up on what she said she would and it was no trouble for her to send off any extra information needed by Bank and Lawyer. She stayed in touch through the process through to key handover. We were extremely pleased with her professional service and very happy to recommend her to other house buyers.


Trish & Ron