I typically do not write a review for anything or anyone, but the outstanding service we have received from Manu Thapar calls for an exception. My wife and I recently purchased a property in Henderson from Barfoot & Thompson and Manu was with us as our buyer's agent.

Being first-home buyers, we were extremely choosy and wanted things our way. Manu never rushed us to buy any property and secure a sale for him. It took us more than three months to find the right property and never in those three months, did Manu ever hesitate to drive all the way (45 mins one way), to show us the property. (This is every single time we wanted to view a property). At one point, we were ready to give up, but Manu never gave up on us. At no point in those three plus months did Manu’s enthusiasm to help us buy a property diminish.

He gave us detailed and helpful information and respected our every decision. From day one to finish, Manu ushered us through the process in a very thorough and gracious manner. Throughout the process, we felt we could trust Manu to act in our best interests, and our trust was entirely justified. We wholeheartedly recommend Manu as a real estate salesperson! We think anyone would find him engaging, understanding and very easy to work with. He is definitely an asset to your company and your brand.

Thank you all once again.

Kashyap & Monika","

I just wanted to say a big thank you for the work and effort Jo & Manu put into selling my property recently. I had my property listed for three months with another agency with no luck of a sale. I then decided to try privately while I did some homework on other agencies in my area. Manu & Jo made time to come and see me and discuss how Barfoot & Thompson worked in the market. I had never used Barfoot & Thompson before to sell a property, so was interesting hearing how they would market my property and also how all Barfoot & Thompson salespeople around Auckland could bring people through. It opened up more opportunities for a sale. Manu & Jo were thorough with their information. They chatted with me just like another person rather than doing a massive sales pitch on me, as I had experienced with other agencies. I listed my house with them on the spot. Within a week they had my house marketed with a big colourful/photos on the signboard out front. They had lovely photos taken and a video on Real Estate Agent Website and Trade Me. Big card flyers that were mail dropped out. Front page ad on the Online Property Press. I was really impressed with the marketing/advertising done on my property. We decided to do two open homes each weekend - and from the first one, the Open Homes were buzzing. Lots of interest. Each week I got reports/feedback from Jo and Manu about everyone who had been through the Open Home as well as phone call enquiries, emails etc. I knew what was happening, who was interested and what people thought the whole way through. Over a period of four to five weeks listed with Manu & Jo, I had three offers on my property. Happily sold, and moved and settling into the new house. I wanted to thank Manu & Jo for all their hard work, time and effort with selling my property in the time I needed to be able to purchase our next home. I would highly recommend Jo & Manu to anyone wanting to sell and I would happily use them again in the future (although planning to stay put for a long time now).

Tania North"]