5 Stars for a 5 Star Salesperson
Working with Don on the sale of our home was a fantastic experience. He really understood us and our needs and is a unique individual who really understands people. Don was super-responsive to our needs and to requests from potential purchasers. We found him funny, down-to-earth and so easy to deal with during what can be a stressful time.

Excellent house buying experience
Don is a very professional and knowledgeable salesperson. He has great communication skills, emotional intelligence and a very warm and genuine interpersonal style. He has great time management skills and his work and responses were prompt and consistently efficient. He made our house buying experience a smooth and enjoyable one. Highly recommended.

We would recommend Don in a heartbeat.to absolutely anybody wanting to buy or sell property."

Wonderful experience as a first-home buyer
Don was absolutely amazing for us through the whole process. As a first-home buyer, there were many things that were new to us and Don was more than helpful in making the process as easy for us as he could. I would highly recommend Don to anyone who is looking to get their dream house. His immense knowledge and experience is exactly what you need in the current housing market.

It was great working with Don
Don is an amazing person, very friendly and helpful. When I wanted to sell my home in Albany, I approached a few salespeople but then decided to go with Don. He was neither over-optimistic about selling price, nor was he under-optimistic, he just told me a range that was practical and feasible. As the property was rented, it was not straightforward but he worked patiently and very professionally with the tenants. He was very honest and straightforward and managed to get multiple offers. I would definitely recommend him over other salespeople.

Don recently marketed my property in Paremoremo. This is a unique and challenging property requiring a novel approach to sell and Don did not hesitate in taking it on. He was actively involved through the four weeks of preparing the property and his approach to the marketing was innovative and thoughtful, as it needed to be. His prediction in terms of price achieved was right on the money and I was certainly very happy to get a quick sale.

I am happy to recommend Don to anyone looking to sell.

I have bought and sold many properties over the years through many salespeople and agencies. Over this time, I have never been able to say a salesperson was trustworthy in all they say. I am of the opinion they are working for their commission and the quickest easiest result.

I had previously had this property listed with other salespeople that did not work in my best interests. Don had an agreement on the property that unfortunately fell through. My term had finished with my salesperson so I re-listed with Don.

Over the course of his offer being on the table, he worked with me tirelessly to sort issues. This was not just telling me what needed doing but getting down and doing it himself! He even helped to clean up under the house. There was nothing too big or small that he wouldn’t offer to do. I even had him topping up the pool for hours in a day to save me going to the property.

We did sell to another buyer and both parties were happy.

I highly recommend Don for saying exactly how it is with constant contact that makes you feel you are his one and only. If you want effort and enthusiasm put into your sale, stop right here. You have got hold of the right man.

Don Mackay Introduced us to the property market when we sold our family home after 35 years. We contacted Don because of his, experience in the area and in the price bracket we anticipated we would be in. Selling our family home was our first experience in the Auckland property market so as we were dealing with our biggest asset it was essential we felt confident with the person we were dealing with. Don's experience and friendly manner ticked all our boxes.

Don introduced us to the property market as a first-time vendor by providing us with a marketing plan. Our property was not the normal property as we had subdivided our property into two lots. A rear section on a separate title, leaving the original family home with substantial grounds on its own separate title. Don's marketing plan proved a winner with us selling both properties within three days.

Don was readily available throughout the selling process whether by phone, email or text. His prompt responses and advice left us feeling in no doubt that our biggest asset was in safe hands.

As "our real estate salesperson" Don kept us informed of the process regarding multiple offers and when other real estate salespeople introduced clients. He made the process seamless and was always willing to discuss any concerns that we may have had and his advice was always appreciated.

During the selling process, we can confidently say we built a relationship with Don on honesty and integrity and value his expertise and friendly assistance. We are very happy to report that our house sold within three days of it going on the market and at a price we could not have imagined.

Don's marketing plan and methodical approach to selling our property was second to none.

We would not hesitate to have Don help us sell any further property.

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I am sending you feedback regarding my recent property purchase through Don MacKay. My overall experience with Don exceeded my expectations. Don was amazing. I expressed my interest in Lucas Point townhouse complex and the position in the complex where I’d ideally like to live. Don did a lot of homework and footwork and managed to secure a townhouse in Lucas Point. Thinking I could only acquire three bedrooms, Don managed to secure a four-bedroom townhouse that was perfect for my family. Don took all the scary out of buying a house (as this was my first time buying a house on my own), and walked me through the whole process. What I liked about Don’s approach was that he thinks outside the square, comes up with Plan A, B and C.

I really appreciate the time and effort Don put into my purchase and Don is a great asset to your company.

After literally two years as prospective first-home buyers, we were recommended to Don in a difficult market when finding anything at all within budget and location had been a disappointing search. He set about researching as well as following up possibilities and organised several viewings within a week. He was consistently professional and went out of his way to always be available taking on the burden of phone calls etc through the various procedures required. Don's sense of humour was central to finding a property that matched our needs along with extras! His knowledge and experience was the game-changer for us.

A Remarkable Real Estate Journey with Don Mackay
We're thrilled to share our recent experience with Don McKay. Don played a pivotal role in both our first home purchase five years ago and more recently, the successful sale of that cherished property. From our initial meeting to the final closing, Don demonstrated exceptional professionalism, knowledge and dedication. His deep understanding of the local real estate landscape provided clarity and assurance at every turn. What sets Don apart is his unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. He took the time to understand our needs, ensuring the marketing strategy for selling our home aligned seamlessly with our vision. Don wasn't just about closing a deal; he genuinely invested in ensuring the optimal outcome for the sale. Communication with Don was effortless. He was responsive, proactive, and kept us well-informed throughout. His meticulous attention to detail made the entire experience stress-free, and we felt confident in the decisions we made together. He tirelessly advocated for our interests, securing the best deal and providing reassurance that we had a skilled negotiator on our side. Beyond his professional prowess, Don's friendly demeanour and positive attitude made the entire experience enjoyable. He's a true professional who genuinely cares about his clients, and this sincerity shines through in every interaction. We wholeheartedly recommend Don McKay to anyone in search of a dedicated, knowledgeable, and personable real estate salesperson.

I just wanted to say a massive, heartfelt 'thank you' for your support; you are an absolute testament to the real estate industry.

From the very beginning, when I walked into what was to become my new home, and saw your smiling, welcoming face, right through until a year after I've moved in, when you continue to regularly check in to see how things are going with my new, beautiful home...I have nothing but praise for you. Your professionalism, integrity, knowledge and skill along with that special 'going the extra mile' are all strengths that I've seen again and again throughout the process of buying and moving. I've continued to value your honesty, easy-going nature and friendly approach and feel 100% confident in your advice and recommendations.

I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking to sell or buy.

I'd just like to express my gratitude for recently completing the sale of my Torbay house. Your integrity and straight talking was really appreciated - underpromising and overdelivering was a first for me!

Don guided us through the entire process professionally and nurtured our wounds after a very bad experience with a Harcourts agent. Don's marketing skills were amazing and this reflects in a sale of our house in less than two and half weeks when the previous agent had it for three months.

Enlisting Don was a truly pleasurable experience. We are nothing but pleased with Don Mackay and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to everyone.

Our property had been on the market for over a year and was listed with a couple of other salespeople from a different company without any success. Don found us a genuine buyer in no time in the current slow market. From signing the sale and purchase agreement to settlement date, Don was really helpful through the process.

Would highly recommend Don if you are thinking of buying or selling.

I can’t speak highly enough of Don Mackay. His professionalism and the valuable advice he gave us when selling our plaster home, and managing us through a difficult set of circumstances.

Don spent time analyzing the market and made sure we targeted the correct price range without leaving money on the table. His marketing and video skills helped us present the house in the best way possible.

When the property was taken off the market for 30 days due to an unforeseen natural disaster, Don not only stayed in touch, but he also helped us work with tradespeople to get things sorted and to get the property back onto the market in the shortest time possible.

I would recommend Don to any potential vendor.

He certainly looks out for his clients and doesn’t stop until the deal is signed, sealed, and delivered.

I recently had the opportunity of working with Don when I sold our North Shore property investment. It was a different situation to the norm as I was piggy-backing off a sale of the property next door that had three keen buyers with a multiple offer. After that sale was completed, Don worked exceptionally hard to locate me and see if I would be interested in selling my property to his buyer who had missed out. Don worked tirelessly to meet my demands and simplified the whole process to make it one of the easiest and least stressful sales I have ever had. He had no hesitation in going the extra mile for me and was always open and honest with all his discussions with both parties.

Throughout this whole process, I did not even meet Don but by the time the sale was completed I felt like I knew him personally. If I had another property to sell in his area I would be calling Don immediately.

We first met Don nearly a year before we sold our property when we called into Barfoot & Thompson for some advice. We had some doubt's having dealt with salespeople before, but Don was so easy to deal with. He was friendly, relaxed, put us under no pressure and came round when requested over the next few months until we decided to sell.

When it came to preparation and sale of the property, he made us feel comfortable about the whole process. He was available any time to help, advise and deal with any concerns we had. He has a good eye and lots of experience, his advice was spot-on regarding what we should and shouldn't do and how best to market the property. We did as advised and the property sold in a week, at a price well over our expectations.

Don has changed our view of real estate salespeople. We found the whole experience with him to be easy and an absolute pleasure. He makes you feel that he has known you for years and is virtually a family friend.

I have absolutely no qualms in recommending him to others and am sure they will have the exactly the same experience.

Thank you to Don and Danielle at the Barfoot and Thompson Albany office for such fantastic support with our recent house sale.
As out-of-town sellers, we were dependent on Don to be our eyes and ears. He kept us fully informed throughout the pre-sale and auction process, and offered valuable advice that allowed us to prepare the property to be at its best. This included advice on sprucing up the property inside and out - Don even turned up prior to the first open home armed with his water blaster to clean the deck!
At all times Don was honest and open with us. There were challenges along the way, but these were quickly and efficiently resolved in order to keep to the agreed timeframes.
We would happily recommend Don and Danielle for future business.

We would recommend Don to anyone wanting to sell their house. He did a fantastic job for us.

He was on the ball at all times, keeping us informed at every step. He was always there for us when we got down as we were selling a plaster house which was not what the market wanted at the time. He would pick us up when we were down. We knew our house was well built and had all the treated timber etc. He went to great lengths to advise the customers of this also getting the builder round who built the house to talk to customers on an open day.

All we can say he is a fantastic salesperson and we would recommend him to anyone wanting to sell their home.

Just wanted to express my total thanks for the way you went about the sale of my property. The price we wanted was achieved and I believe it was the way you were worked with the buyer that was the clincher. At the end of the day it just needs one purchaser and you found him.

Another major contributor to the good sale was the way you worked with me to get the house up to sale standard. There was certainly a bit of remedial work required and you made this happen. Many thanks.

Good luck with your future sales. I am sure there will be many. You are a real estate professional.

I would just like to express our gratitude to Don Mackay for his professionalism, his positivity, and I am sure that more than most other salespeople, his sound advice regarding presentation of our property. We totally took all of his advice and as a consequence, have been delighted with the price that the property has sold at today. So a big "Thank you" to Barfoot & Thompson, this being the second sale and one purchase we have achieved in the past 20 years, and an even bigger "thank you" to Don Mackay.

My daughter and I were tasked with the job of arranging the sale of my son’s rental property in Widdison Place, The Landing, Albany, a property he had owned since 2012 which had been lying vacant for three months as a result of the Corona Virus outbreak.

At the time, my son was living in Bogota, Columbia under “Level 4” Covid 19 “Lockdown” conditions, unable to leave his apartment. Because of this, plus the distance and the time zone differences, we thought the sales process might turn out to be something of a challenge, to put it mildly.

As part of our Agency evaluation, my daughter contacted Don Mackay at Barfoot & Thompson, Albany, about handling the sale for us. A couple of days after our initial contact with Don and even before we had an Agency Agreement with Barfoot & Thompson, Don made contact with my daughter to tell her he had discussed the property with one of his office colleagues and said he had a “potential buyer” for the property – but in the event, he actually did have a buyer!.

From this point on, things moved rather quickly. My son emailed the signed Agency Agreement back to Don on Friday at about 1:00pm. By 3:00pm. the same day, we had “an offer on the table” from Danielle’s Buyer.

Don was totally in control of the process all the way through - keeping us “in the loop” with any developments as they occurred, either by email and/or text or phone calls.

We are very happy with the price Don negotiated for us. It was certainly more than we were expecting and it was all completed before the “For Sale” sign even went up outside the house. Which meant, we also saved thousands on the staging and marketing costs $$$$$.

I have to say, if you’re looking for someone to handle the sale of your property who has absolute integrity and is completely trustworthy at all times, Don is the man.

Finally, I have no hesitation recommending Don to any homeowner thinking about selling their property.

Well done both of you – thank you.

We are sending you a note to thank you for selling our apartment in Auckland within two weeks of listing it. You presented yourself in a professional and calm manner, most knowledgeable and considerate of our needs. You did an excellent job of giving us insights into the apartment market in Auckland and on the Shore and advised me of the best price and marketing options. The marketing mailout and advertising was of a very high quality and I appreciated you keeping me informed of the market activities by email and phone every week.

Thank you for your hard work, dedication and guidance through the negotiations. I would highly recommend you to anyone looking to sell their property.