John Hubbard
"John Hubbard has been a Sales Professional with several of New Zealand's most successful companies for over twenty years. Since joining Barfoot & Thompson in February 2002 he has steadily built a loyal clientele of repeat and referral vendors and buyers.
John appreciates that the keys to success in his chosen field are strong powers of communication, absolute integrity and an unshakeable belief in the highest levels of customer service.
With his high marketplace profile and huge network of clients and contacts, including several hundred property investors, bankers, mortgage brokers, solicitors and other industry professionals, John offers a degree of commitment to your real estate needs that is second to none. All this is backed by the infrastructure and integrity fine-honed by Barfoot & Thompson since 1923.
Do take the time to read the accompanying Testimonials from a sample of John's satisfied clients, then call him for a FREE no obligation market appraisal and a chat about how best he can utilise his experience and professionalism to help you!"
Chris Dever
Branch Manager
Barfoot & Thompson
Testimonials
What John's clients are saying...
As a first time seller, John was a great person to have on board.
John kept me informed every step of the way, easy to talk to and trustworthy. He handled stressful times very professionally and diligently.
As a result the house went to auction and was sold successfully.
I had complete confidence in John right from the start, and would recommend him to anyone wanting to sell their house.
Thanks John
Tina-Maree Fong
Recently my partner and I decided to sell our home. After meeting with several local agents we selected John Hubbard of Barfoot & Thompson Blockhouse Bay to look after the listing.
John implemented a ‘punchy’ yet cost-effective marketing campaign, utilizing a broad range of print and electronic media which really got things moving on what was a pretty challenging and depressing market.
We were particularly impressed by John’s regular feedback to us, even if the news was not always what we wanted to hear! Even following the sale of the property John had maintained his contact with us as we await the settlement of the contract in a few weeks time.
We have found John to be both professional and dedicated to his clients needs, and we would thoroughly recommend him to others.
Don Stewart & Peg Maloney
I engaged John Hubbard to market my Glen Eden investment property in April 2008. Prior to this the property had been marketed by another agency with very little to show in the way of results.
Immediately upon securing the listing John efficiently went about his business, and within a few days had sold the property cash unconditionally for an acceptable price!
I was particularly impressed by the lenghs John went to in keeping me updated throughout this process, as well as his willingness to listen and respond to any questions that I posed as the Vendor.
I will have no hesitation to use John's services for future real estate transactions, nor in recommending him to family and friends.
Brad Houghton
Dear John,
Thanks for all your help with securing 53 Connaught Street for us.
My wife and I met John after phoning Barfoot and Thomson regarding a house that we were very interested in.
We found John to be very helpful, straight forward and honest in all his communication with us through the entire process. Through good communication and understanding of the situation and his ability to share his considerable experience, we found the buying process to all go more smoothly with Johns help.
We have dealt with a number of different real estate agents over the last decade or so, and definitely found John to be one of the best, and would have no hesitation in contacting him again, whether buying or selling.
Kind Regards
Robert Mihaljevich
A short note to say “many thanks” to John Hubbard for all his efforts while representing me with the sale of my investment property.
John was in touch daily, keeping me informed on the progress through the sale.
...it required much of John’s skill to hold the sale together. John kept calm through difficult times during the sale process, which I believe others would not have.
A job very well done!
Andrew Howard
I was extremely satisfied with the attention and service I received from John and his guidance through a process I had not experienced before.
I found John to be completely trustworthy from the first time I met him and felt I could confide in him any worries or concerns I had along the path to the final settlement.
I would have no hesitation whatsoever in contacting John again when I decide to sell or buy. I would also recommend John to any friends or relatives without hesitation.
Ian C. Morine
We first met John Hubbard at an Open Home for the Te Atatu Peninsula property which we were subsequently to buy at Auction just a few weeks later.
Although the property met our requirements admirably, as first home buyers we were still re-assured by the professional manner in which John helped us through both the pre-auction process as well as the emotional roller coaster on the big day.
The lovely gift we recieved after we had settled in was also a nice touch, along with the follow-up phone calls to see how we were getting along in our new home.
We found John to be helpful and honest in his dealings.
Gina Sheffield
Also for and on behalf of Craig Stephens.
Earlier this year we had the opportunity of buying a smaller home just across the reserve we live on, resulting in the need to sell our now much too large family home.
The excellent reputation of Barfoot & Thompson prompted us to seek a suitable salesperson from within their local branch. We had heard of John Hubbard previously through his 'Hubbard's Cupboard' newspaper advertising.
John prepared a marketing plan which he carried out with professionalism and enthusiasm, finding a suitable buyer, and negotiating the sale in conjunction with our purchase of the property just across the road.
During the time we were offering our home for sale, John maintained a friendly, professional manner in his dealings with us. He remained sensitive to the disruption of opening our home to the many people interested in viewing our rather special, waterfront property. It's no easy task trying to sort out prospective buyers from sightseers!
A long settlement suited all parties to the arrangement and as we finalise our packing and prepare to start a new phase of life in our new home, we offer our grateful thanks to John for making it easy.
We have no hesitation in recommending his services.
Linda & Peter Meehan.
We decided to use Johns services to sell our house due to his in depth ideas on how he would market our property.
He kept us informed along the way, and managed to keep us feeling well cared for.
He successfully sold our house after 2 weekends of open homes and we were very pleased with the result.
We would recommend John if you are looking to market your house
Jon & Sophie Davis.
It is with pleasure I recommend John as choice of agent.
The purchase of my first residential property could not have gone more smoothly thanks to John. He was very professional and friendly in assisting me throughout the process.
I feel that John has gone beyond his call of duty with all the excellent advice and support that he has offered me, and has been readily available to answer any of my concerns with being a first home buyer.
I will not hesitate to have John as my agent for my future dealings, and again I highly recommend John to anyone who is looking for an easy and enjoyable transaction with their residential home.
Jonathan Going.
John is a dedicated agent who strives to get the best possible results for buyers and sellers alike. We have enjoyed a long business relationship with John and look forward to working with him for many years to come.
Sonia Connon
I recently purchased a home unit in Blockhouse Bay that was marketed by John Hubbard of Barfoot and Thompson’s local branch.
I entrusted John with the listing for my existing home in Green Bay and then left New Zealand for a trip to Bali.
Imagine my surprise when on arrival at my hotel I received a message from John informing me of not just one, but three offers for my consideration!
After a short negotiation the property was sold unconditionally to none other than the tenants from the unit I had just bought!
Ivon Bowles.
I am taking this opportunity to thank John Hubbard for his recent involvement in the sale of my investment property in Links Drive New Lynn.
Although John quickly sourced a buyer via a referral from another of his clients, settlement was unavoidably delayed for several months while we awaited issue of title to the property.
During this period John effectively kept the lines of communication open between all parties, right up to the eventual day of settlement.
I would thoroughly recommend John to anyone whose real estate needs require more than an average level of commitment and energy from their agent.
Shayne La Rosa
My brother Neil and I engaged John Hubbard of Barfoot & Thompson Blockhouse Bay to sell a family owned property.
John implemented a comprehensive advertising campaign which really lifted the profile of the property.
A highly successful Auction ensued with a selling price well above our expections!
Ian Stanley
We recently sold our house and enlisted John as our agent. His straight forward approach and professional attitude along with the entire Barfoot’s network behind him made him our first choice in agent.
This was a decision that paid off, when our house sold under the hammer at auction, after just four weeks on the market and at a price we were happy with. At a time when houses are sitting on the market for several months and selling below expectation we were well impressed. A lot of this came down to John’s expertise teamed with our determination to sell.
We also used John’s help to look for a new property and while this wasn’t so successful, his endless patience and time in helping us find the perfect home was very much appreciated. As was his support and guidance when we wanted to purchase a home at auction. Thanks John – you will hear from us again!
Catherine Watson and Andy Rotherham
This is a quick note to say I am very grateful for the very professional way you handled the selling of our fathers home. It was a very sensitive and stressful time for us and to not have to worry about what was happening next, in the progress of the selling was wonderful. We had full confidence we could after meeting you hand over the job and know it was in good hands and would be dealt with as efficiently and professionally, which is exactly what happened.
Many thanks and success in the future
Anne McNeill
I am writing to thank you for the great service I recieved when selling my property. My agent John Hubbard was very helpful and kept me informed and updated with progress reports weekly. As I am overseas it was always a concern that the house would just 'take forever' to sell. But with John's persistence and organization I could rest assured. Once again a big thank-you to John and all the team involved in the property, 1/7 Gilfillan Street, Blockhouse Bay.
Leah Lewis
"Throughout the sales process we found John to be both professional and diligent, he showed significant commitment to achieve a successful sale in what was a difficult market at the time."
Craig Jorey
"John recently worked to sell my investment property in New Lynn and helped to secure the purchase of a replacement property.
It all seemed a bit daunting at the commencement. Buying and selling on the same market takes a bit of organising but thanks to John we did it.
He had a straight forward comprehensive advertising campaign, didn't mess the tenanats around, only 3 open homes and kept the lines of communication open with all parties. Myself, tenants, other agents, solicitors etc. I would gladly recommend John as a Real Estate agent.
Thanks for a job well done in difficult market."
Karen Mckay
"John skilfully guided us towards going to Auction and then through advertising and preparation for Open Homes. On receiving a pre-Auction offer he was able to negotiate a better price for us. We were more than satisfied with the Auction process and the price he negotiated on a rather 'cool' market, as well as how he kept us throughly informed throughout the sale process."
Valerie and Joy Moore
"John has sold several properties for me over the years and he has always been professional and reliable in all aspects needed when you have to rely on somebody to do the job and get the best price possible. I have no hesitation in referring John to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a house for them. Thanks
John, you worked hard and appreciated all you did for us.
Best Wishes
Stephanie McCulloch
"Thank you John great job done, we felt you were there for us and did the best you could considering the depressed market which reflected the low price achieved. Thank you and all the best for your future career."
Reg and Dee
"We found John Hubbard an honest, knowledgeable and sincere Real estate agent to deal with. He was always contactable and more than willing to help us with any issuses we had, we would not hesitate in recommending him to others."
Gordon Bell
"John answered all our, at time searching questions and provided excellent consistent feedback. We would, based upon his performance, recommend John to any intending vendor seeking a conscientious, dedicated real estate professional.
Peter Linnell