Manuela Willis

Manuela Willis

Residential/Rural Sales
Kumeu Branch
Mobile  021 141 5634
Thoughtful and Considerate - Manuela's patience and personal touch put my aging mother at ease and allowed her to depart...
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Manuela Willis

Residential/Rural Sales
Kumeu Branch
Mobile  021 141 5634

About Manuela Willis

#5 Individual Salesperson, Rodney Region, to end March 2023
#8 Individual Salesperson, Rodney Region, 6 months ending  September 2022

#10 Individual Salesperson, Rodney Region, to end March 2022
#7 Individual Salesperson, Rodney, 6 months ending September 2021

You are my Why!

I love variety and helping people so it has been said that real estate is the perfect career for me! 

Specialising in residential and rural property sales, I’ve become known as a professional people can trust. My clients know I proudly and consistently persevere to achieve the best results for them.

My career prior to real estate has been interesting and varied both here in New Zealand and in different countries around the world. It has equipped me with an extensive skill set. I’m a great listener and I am confident when communicating with people from different backgrounds and ethnicities.  

While living in Germany, I established and grew a successful furniture removal business and later I held a demanding business role with SKY TV in the United Kingdom. I’ve studied physiotherapy and a passion for horses has seen me working alongside thoroughbreds all over the world!  

Loving my community, I am involved with the riding for the disabled programme in Henderson Valley. For leisure, I enjoy nothing more than exploring Nor-West Auckland’s local beaches, wildlife and scenery with my family. I like to spend time with good friends/past clients and I always have time to enjoy my horses.  

Being a proud mum of two and having a huge appreciation of family myself, is what drew me to Barfoot & Thompson, still a family-owned company after 100 years! Helping you sell and buy property with integrity is what I do. I will always do my absolute best for you.  

Please take a look at the ā€˜what my clients say’ below! If you can see yourself, family or friends working with me, I’d be thrilled to hear from you!

Manuela's properties

For sale (8)
Sold recently (63)
Sold and/or marketed in the last 5 years

What my clients say

Thoughtful and Considerate - Manuela's patience and personal touch put my aging mother at ease and allowed her to depart with her home of 40+ years with grace. She made the whole process easy and her recommendations were spot on every time.

Bodra

Genuine and Trustworthy
Manuela did a fantastic job of selling our property. She retained a calm, professional demeanour and was friendly and helpful. She did all we asked of her and got the result we were looking for.

David & Lisa

Fantastic
Manuela was fantastic throughout the whole process! This was our first time buying a home and Manuela was extremely patient and helped us from start to finish; any questions or assistance we needed, Manuela was happy to go above and beyond every time and made the whole process so much less stressful. Highly recommend!

Jason & Natalie

Right from the start, Manuela handled our sale so beautifully and worked very hard for us.
Fantastic. Manuela took so much of the stress out of selling for us. I sometimes needed reassurance and she was always there to provide it. She is a wonderful salesperson who got us a really good result. Many thanks.

Peter & Linda

Happy Real Estate Experience
From the outset, Manuela offered her insights into the property market in the area going that extra mile to find a buyer in a depressed market. We didn't always agree on the strategy but managed to find a compromise to get a good result. Manuela showed her professionalism in what could have been a very difficult situation. Thank you Manuela, for taking the time to join me in a coffee, visit the property when you knew I was there mowing lawns etc. A well deserved sale in a depressed market. Thank you.

Diane

Great selling experience!
We bought our house through Manuela six years ago, and it was such a positive experience that we listed it with her when we decided to sell. Manuela is professional, attentive to details, and guided us calmly through the sales process. We were extremely pleased when our house sold in 11 days. My wife and I would happily recommend Manuela to any seller.

Randy & Phyllis Weaver

Excellent Communication
My property was not an easy sell as it had a limited buyer pool. Manuela worked tirelessly to find our buyer. Manuela always kept me fully informed with straightforward, honest feedback. Her hard work was very impressive, and I would certainly recommend and engage Manuela again without hesitation.

Samantha Bennett

Simply Fabulous!
Manuela is warm and friendly and savvy. She knows what she's doing to help you find what you need in an easy and effortless way. Nothing is too much effort for her to get results.

Beryl June Moors

Most importantly, Manuela made sure that we had all the opportunity we needed to participate.

Manuela knew that we were serious buyers and went out of her way to provide all the information we needed. She arranged private viewings and made herself available for engineers to go on site. She made the contractual side of things easy and straightforward. Overall, the experience of buying this property was positive and not too stressful. Thanks, Manuela.

MacKay Family

Manuela Willis, one of the BEST!!!

Manuela Willis, Barfoot & Thompson - Kumeu, always illustrated steps and details for each milestone with great advice. I can easily say that she is one of the best. She always gave me her honest opinion. She was patient with my expectations and search. Consistently answering my questions in a timely matter.

Kevin & Sovya

Manuela provided an excellent service with proactive communication.
Our long wait, struggle and search of our first home was made possible by an amazing person, Manuela. She is a very relaxed friendly person to work with. We felt so lucky that our offer was accepted on this property as we never thought we would get it. Her approach put us at ease and she kept us informed at every step. Manuela is a good listener and always made time for us. She was honest and upfront during the entire process. We always felt Manuela went above and beyond to address any queries or worries we had. We felt that we were working with our best friend rather than a real estate agent. Thank you so much Manuela for your genuine professionalism and support to secure our first home. The best part is that we now have a new friend - a friendship that will continue to grow. God bless you Manuela šŸ˜

Shobna & Buhpendra

Excellent
She is the best real estate agent we have ever worked with. Manuela made selling our house seem less stressful. Her professionalism and knowledge were amazing. We highly recommend Manuela. She is very hardworking and dedicated to getting results - 10/10. 

Anthony & Holly

Friendly and knowledgeable.
Manuela is friendly and knowledgeable and was a great help to us when selling our property. Very approachable, easy to talk to and very helpful. Answered all our questions and put us at ease with the whole process.

Veronica & Kevin

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC
Manuela was amazing throughout the whole process of selling our property. She went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and informed us every step of the way. Manuela's knowledge and professionalism was outstanding. She was wonderful when it came to adhering to our pet's needs during viewings, and always had a friendly, approachable attitude whenever we spoke with her. We chose the best agent to sell our home, and proud to say that we have an on-going friendship. We would highly recommend Manuela to anyone wanting to sell or buy a property. Thank you very much Manuela, you're a legend!

Angela

Manuela has a wonderful, knowledgeable manner
It was a pleasure to have Manuela as our salesperson when selling the house of our elderly family. She was extremely efficient and we loved how she kept us updated throughout the time the house was on the market. Her kind and caring manner was so appreciated by us all. We would highly recommend Manuela to anyone wishing to buy or sell a property. Thank you, Manuela.

Shelley & Donald

Successfully expediting a stressful journey!
Manuela is a professional and knows her business well. She has been a friend and is still able to act for us in a competent and definitive way. When things did not go as well as expected due to market trends, she was supportive and empathetic, still doing her professional best to get us through the process. She was there for us at each step of the journey!

Roger & Julie

Fantastic Job
Manuela did a fantastic job selling our house. She had to compete with mother nature and won! Literally putting leg-work in climbing fallen trees and walking impassable roads to present an offer, (and box of chocolates) to us. She loves her job, and it shows.

S

Quality marketing
Manuela is not only a competent salesperson but a really beautiful person. She was professional in every aspect of the process. She made the process streamlined and took the stress of it all away from us. Nothing was any trouble and she was available for contact at any time of the day. We can only say glowing things about Manuela and recommend you engage her as your real estate salesperson. Thank you once again, Manuela.

Sylvia & Douglas Hoskins

Very helpful and Accommodating!
Manuela was lovely to deal with, very professional and sincere. Any questions we had were answered promptly and the communication between the three parties was very easy and straightforward.

Lucas & Maddie

Quick and Easy
Manuela was knowledgeable, professional and honest in all aspects of our sale. She was also incredibly hard-working, kind and caring, with great communication and advice throughout the process. She also advised on a great sale strategy, which resulted in a quick sale which is just what we needed.

Mimouk Hannan

Gets It Sold!

Manuela came highly recommended from friends - now we know why! She is extremely professional, a great communicator and so easy to work with. Manuela really understands where the market is at and how to get the best results. We would have rated six stars, but sadly can only give five. Thanks Manuela

Kellie & Jason

First Home Buying
It was my first home-buying experience. Manuela was very supportive referring me to the right source of information and to the right contacts with my endless questions. I was very cautious in every detail of the purchasing process due to a lack of knowledge. Manuela is highly professional with integrity and a very kind person. I am happily living in my house and grateful of the opportunity to work with Manuela.

Gulnar

Next level care and attention
I cannot recommend Manuela highly enough. Not only did she have excellent market knowledge, she was also a fantastic advisor for preparing the house to show. Her regular check-ins were much appreciated and she was always available for questions, providing regular feedback. We were very happy to get the house sold so quickly and Manuela worked very hard to make it as seamless as possible for our family.

Sally & Family

Doing what was right for our family

I wish to express my gratitude for the hours of time that you recently spent guiding us thought the property market, understanding what to expect from the negotiation process and giving us some good advice for our future decision making. Your patience, clarity of communication and advice was invaluable to us at this time, where we were unsure about what was right for us and trying to make some difficult decisions.  Whilst we decided not to place our home on the market this time, we will definitely be back in touch once the time is right for our family, and this time we will know what to do thanks to your guidance. 5 stars from us!

Janka & Family

Going the extra mile

We found Manuela professional and very easy to deal with. Great communication throughout the process. Very willing to go the extra mile when needed. Very knowledgeable with regards to the location and local attractions.

The Walker Family

First-class Service

Manuela and Jesse were fantastic to work with. They were knowledgeable about the area and market price. They provided detailed campaign stats and open-home feedback in our weekly campaign reviews. Nothing was too much trouble and we felt like VIP's from start to finish. Manuela and Jesse really paid attention and listened to what we were looking for and worked alongside us to achieve the desired result. Manuela and Jesse are really personable, easy to work with and skilled negotiators. We highly recommended Manuela and Jesse when buying or selling your home.

Kim & Michelle - Vendor

Pleasant and Fuss-free

We appreciated the softer approach Manuela and Jesse took, listening to what we needed and what we were looking for in a house and not pushing us to buy something that was not suitable. It was really helpful, especially for a first home buyer. Manuela guided us through the process and was always patient with our questions.

Buyer

Went above-an- beyond our expectations.

Not only did Manuela sell our property for a great price that exceeded our expectations, but she also provided a professional and seamless experience. Manuela worked exceptionally hard to sell our property. She was persistent, endlessly positive and went above-and-beyond.

We can highly recommend Manuela. She was genuine and we always felt that we were her first priority. She’s an absolute treasure.

Ian & Megan

Excellent Salesperson

I was really happy with Manuela's work! Always on top of things and any changes, I was always the first to know. Also, being my first house she went over-and-beyond to help me, whether it was finding a solicitor or just helping me understand what everything means.

Nelson

Wonderful to work with!

Manuela was absolutely wonderful to work with! This was our first home in New Zealand that we purchased and she guided us and kept us informed every step of the way. Would definitely recommend Manuela.

Arno & Carey van Wyk

Our move to the beach

From the first call, we knew that we had made the right decision in selecting Manuela to sell our home. Her communication and industry knowledge throughout the process was outstanding. She worked incredibly hard to get us a fantastic result and we are so grateful that we are able to soon be moving to the beach! We would not hesitate to recommend Manuela if you are buying or selling your home.

Bruce & Debbie Clarke

Would never use anyone else!

Manuela made our journey as first-time sellers beautifully easy. She was clear and thorough and made sure we understood everything. She was always happy to sit down over a cuppa and answer our questions, stayed in regular touch throughout the whole process and kept us well informed about how much interest was being shown and through which channels. She managed to get our house sold remarkably quickly at a tricky time of year and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Since we have bought with her also in the past we know she is equally amazing with her potential buyers and that's why we didn't hesitate in asking her to be our salesperson. We could not possibly find a better salesperson to work with!

The B Team - Bronwyn & Andrew

Positive experience
We were relocating from Australia to New Zealand and due to Covid we had to buy the house sight unseen. Manuela was fantastic from start to finish. She showed us the house via Zoom, we didn’t feel rushed and she cheerfully answered any questions. Manuela was always available to answer any questions and very accommodating with the three-hour time difference.

Bronwen & Bryan

Above and beyond
Incredible real estate skills and experience with the personal touch. Manuela is up for the challenge of buying and selling property by working hard with positive enthusiasm right through the process. Manuela was an absolute gem to work with when selling our first home. Wouldn’t go to anyone else! Always willing to go the extra mile.

Kathleen & Kyle

Manuela has a great personality that sells. I totally recommended Manuela to sell your home.

Manuela, was fantastic from start to finish. She has helped us sell two of our homes over the past 10 years. Both times we have sold we have had great communication and tips on how to bring the best out of property to present for selling. With the attention to detail and follow up Manuela brings, she's hard to beat.

I fully recommend Manuela to sell your home.

Jeff & Jo

Great experience, lovely to work with!
Manuela was extremely knowledgeable, kind and professional throughout our experience buying our first home with her. We found her extremely trustworthy and approachable. Thank you Maneula for a seamless experience!

Caterine & Dan Bartlett

In a word, AWESOMENESS, and a huge heart package.
Manuela is a fantastic salesperson who explains everything; if you're still panicking/questioning, she settles everything right down explains it until you understand. No problem too big, no question too small; she makes it 100% workable for seller and purchaser, so everything falls into place for a smooth transition. Recommendation absolutely most hardworking person ever met. Honest, reliable, diligent.

Mieke & Antoinette

Excellent!
Manuela found the property for me, was professional, and communicated clearly and consistently throughout the buying process. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Sebastian

One of the Best
Manuela is an excellent real estate salesperson. She is very personable and caring, and we found her extremely trustworthy and helpful when going through the process of selling our house. Nothing was ever a problem; she was calm and offered solutions to any issues we had.

Manuela knows her trade well. Any questions we asked, she knew the answer straight away, and nothing was ever a problem. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Manuela to anyone who is considering selling their house.

She's brilliant.

Perfect Real Estate Salesperson

Manuela accommodated my needs perfectly. I now have my first dream home because of her, and in a highly competitive market. She was attentive to my requirements and worked so efficiently on my behalf. She is also a lovely person who is genuinely caring about people and her profession - a master at her craft and knows how to look after everyone at every level, be it your first step on the property ladder or a step up! This lady has 11/10 from me.

Brooke Tietjens - Buyer, 8 Jun 2021

Sold our Family Home in Titirangi

Manuela always acts with integrity and professionalism. (She has now sold two houses for us...and we will engage her again). She is not a salesperson who will use your marketing budget just to boost her profile. She works extremely hard to get the best results for the seller but also goes the extra mile for the buyer. She is very accessible and approachable.

I know that salespeople from other (competing) real estate companies have trusted her to sell their own properties (I think that speaks for itself!)

Malcolm & Jenny

Manuela is an active member of the Henderson Valley community but does not use this to push her agenda. Instead, she is friendly, approachable and always willing to lend a hand in the Valley when needed. This integrity brought her straight to my mind when we needed to sell our house in Grassmere Rd recently.

We were completely new to this ā€˜selling’ lark and had no idea where to start. It was a complicated process made more tricky by having already purchased the next property. Manuela generously helped us with advice for selling our rental property right before the Grassmere Rd house, even though that was a private sale. Manuela took us through the whole process carefully. She helped us choose (and stick to), a reasonable timeline, offering trusted contacts for working on the house when needed.

We appreciated Manuela’s regular visits and phone calls for information, inspiration or to reassure us when we were feeling the stress of the situation. She was always calm, friendly and wise - no matter the time of day or the issues we threw at her. Nothing can ruffle this professional!

We are so glad we entrusted Manuela with our sale process, she was the catalyst for ensuring everything went well. By the end of the campaign she had a healthy handful of keen purchasers which resulted in a great price and smooth sale for both sides.

Go with Manuela, she will do right by you so you can relax through an otherwise stressful process. We recommend her 100% and are so glad to have had her guidance.

Jess & John Richards

From our first meeting, we knew that when we came to sell, Manuela would be the salesperson we would go to. Her genuinely positive, friendly personality just relaxes you. We quickly discerned that we would be working with a skilled professional who also has a strong moral compass. We knew we could rely on Manuela to work in our best interests and that she would also be honest at all times, with us and with the purchaser.

Manuela presented us with a marketing plan which suited the property and the current market. She then worked tirelessly to ensure our home received maximum exposure to suitable potential buyers.

We were always kept fully informed of who had been through our home, feedback from buyers and what was happening in the rapidly changing market. Manuela knows the market well and worked determinedly behind the scenes until she achieved the appraisal price – which was more than we were expecting.

From start to finish Manuela exceeded expectations in every area of the process. We now call her ā€œNumber Oneā€.

Jill & Steve

Our section had been on the market for a while when we met and signed with Manuela. She was incredibly attentive to our needs and the nature of our property, applying her unique perspective and marketing abilities. We sold within several weeks of signing with her and were not only thrilled with the price we achieved, but also with the process. She is a pleasure to work with, stayed in close communication and clearly worked for us. We hope to work with her in the future when we look to sell again!

Genice & Kristian

Manuela was an amazing salesperson to work with. Right from the first point of contact, she made us feel relaxed and comfortable. She worked tirelessly, and exceeded our expectations with her drive, enthusiasm and passion for her job; even our neighbours gave us positive feedback after meeting with her. Her calm and compassionate manner, experience and expertise in her field were a real blessing to us, during what could have been a very stressful transition. We would highly recommend her to anyone planning to sell their property.

Jackie & Dean

We would like to thank you Manuela for the fantastic job you have done marketing and selling our home in Swanson. Thanks to you we achieved a price we are very happy with and which has facilitated our next adventure. Your professionalism, knowledge and experience meant that we knew we were in safe hands throughout the process. Your calming personality certainly made the experience much less stressful.

We will, whenever we get the opportunity, be highly recommending you. With many thanks and best wishes for your future.

Henry & Karen

Manuela is a trustworthy real estate salesperson who went the extra mile to sell my house. In the middle of the process, we went into lockdown, but Manuela kept her cool, reassured us throughout and achieved a great sale.

Manuela really knows the market in West Auckland and I highly recommend her.

Wayne

"Our journey with Manuela began in May 2016 on the purchase of our first home.  Fast forward four years, Manuela has not only become our friend but also achieved a successful sale of the same house in less than three weeks.

Selling one's first home can be a daunting and emotional process.  However, Manuela remained calmly supportive, knowledgeable and kept us informed every step of the way.  She also remained respectful and sensitive to our individual needs.

Her advice was invaluable and her sales prediction was spot on.  We would wholeheartedly recommend Manuela's service to anyone who's looking to sell or buy.  Thank you Manuela"

Stacey & James

This was my first time selling, and Manuela Willis went above and beyond to make sure it all went as smoothly as possible, as well as putting my mind at ease along the way. From sharing maintenance contacts, to being available at the property to meet the home stagers when I wasn't able to, to getting a great result, I would definitely recommend her services for future Barfoot & Thompson customers.

Anuska

Manuela was very helpful and instrumental during our buying process. She accommodated my request for a later viewing time because I'm unable to go to the scheduled viewing. She was very patient with all my questions about the property and she was very much involved with me even as a buyer throughout the whole process - updating me constantly from the negotiation until the settlement. Add to that is her very warm and kind personality. Thanks Manuela, for being such a wonderful human during our buying process. It was indeed a lovely property and we can't wait to settle into it and make it truly home.

Carmela & Pam

Having met Manuela at an Open Home, we were happy to subsequently engage her assistance in helping us to find a new home. Manuela quietly listens and observes and draws on her natural empathy to give her an accurate understanding of the needs of the client. Her positive attitude means that she is very solution focused and gives her time generously to achieve success for all parties. We appreciated Manuela's intuitive sense of when to engage and make herself available for discussions and assistance, and when to quietly step back to allow thinking space. When we did find the house of our dreams, Manuela guided us through the purchase process. Her calm, reassuring manner and professional knowledge brought confidence and ease to a process that can be naturally stressful. We are now happily established in our new home and wish to thank Manuela for her hard work and dedication in helping that to happen.

Stephanie and Derek

"Manuela was fantastic and worked so hard to get a good result for me. She was open, honest and genuine. She made the processes easy to understand and follow and I didn't feel pressured to make decisions. She kept in contact regularly and appraised me of progress. I really felt she was working for me 100%. Can't fault Barfoot & Thompson service. Great relationship between salespeople with no patch protection. Genuine interest in clients. Looking forward to us working together."

Nic

'Thanks so much to Manuela Willis Real Estate West Auckland for selling our home! Not only did Manuela & her team at Barfoot & Thompson manage to get 38 groups through in the first week on the market, but they managed to get us three offers in the first week, and under contract within two and a half weeks. They guided us through the whole process and went above and beyond - even taking our dogs out for walks.'

Allison & Hayden

'We met Manuela at an open home and felt so comfortable talking with her that when our dream house was advertised with her agency we got in touch with her straight away. She did an amazing job keeping in contact with us at every stage, making helpful suggestions as to how we could present an offer thatthe seller would be happy with, and was so positive throughout that it made the whole process much less stressful than it could have been. Apart from the fact that we will never move from our beautiful new piece of paradise, we would use her again in a heartbeat!.'

Bronwyn & Andrew

'Manuela and Toni were absolutely outstanding. We had been through a bad experience due to a miscommunication with a previous real estate agent in another company. If there were two people that could redeem real estate agents, it would be Manuela and Toni. We would definitely use them again. They were patient, honest and understanding and assisted us greatly with selling our land. This power team negotiated hard on our behalf and were able to get us a price we were happy with. We would recommend them to anyone who is selling.'

Family Kehinde

'We recently had the pleasure of working with Manuela to sell our house. She is an absolute star and we couldn't have asked for better! She put together a beautiful advertising campaign for us which showed off the best our property had to offer. She communicated with us every step of the way and put our minds at ease when we needed someone to talk to. She is super approachable and very knowledgeable. She was able to sell our house quicker than we imagined and get us a price we only dreamed about. Thanks Manuela, we are so grateful for all your hard work.

Loren and Kim'

What do you want to get out of a real estate agent? Do you want someone who has: Integrity, Honesty, Friendliness, Empathy, Selflessness, Open communication;
We discovered that Manuela Willis has all of the above and more! Throughout the sale of our property, Manuela was always there for us, day or night. She understood our situation and treated us with great kindness and understanding; always there to provide guidance and point us in the right direction. Manuela always kept in touch on a daily basis with regular face-to-face meetings. She always listened to everything that we said and took a well considered approach with the sale of our property. Her marketing techniques were outstanding. As a result of our relationship, we have developed a long lasting friendship. A friendship that extends beyond the sale of our property. Whether you're looking to buy or sell real estate, we would highly recommend Manuela Willis. She's the person for you.

Leonie and Paul Osborne

My wife and I recently bought a house at Bethells Beach and it was a very positive experience from beginning to end. The agent was Manuela Willis who we found to be professional, friendly and helpful. Her patience and support have continued even after we moved in and I'd certainly recommend her to any potential buyer or seller.

Randy Weaver

I met Manuela at her open home last year. I was so impressed by her professionalism and presentation of the house. When I needed to sell my partner's deceased estate at Bethells Beach, I had no hesitation to contact Manuela. I am glad I did. Not only is she professional, but quite simply the kindest, most honest person you would ever want to meet. Manuela helped me to choose the most efficient marketing methods, yet the cost remained low. She put great efforts to write up the marketing materials. The photos and video are well done. She kept me well informed during the selling process with different communication methods. When it's after hours, she would give me a call. When I was busy at work and not able to answer her call, she would text me. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, I would highly recommend Manuela as truly one of the best in her field. Once again, a huge thank you from me and Jade.

Xiaoyan Mo Sandringham, Auckland

I thought I could sell my investment house privately but it was a disaster, so when Manuela took the initiative to contact me, it was a relief, and very soon after, her open homes and marketing were in full-swing. I had previously been to an open home that Manuela was holding, so I had seen her in action which gave me confidence that she knew the West and the buyers.
During the selling period I was very impressed by how many other Barfoots agents she worked with to get my house maximum exposure. In a hard market she quietly worked away and was extremely good at letting me know what was happening. I didn't want an 'in-my-face' salesperson and she listened to how and when I wanted to be communicated with and gave me great summaries as well as ideas about how to boost my marketing without spending a fortune. Manuela has a great solid steady work ethic rather than hot air promises and an unpressured manner, so I can highly recommend her.

B Duigan

I met Manuela in August 2016 when I was looking to purchase a house. Although Manuela was acting for the vendor, she was extremely supportive to myself as a potential buyer. She was aware that I was a complete novice in terms of house purchasing, and made sure that I was informed every step of the way. She talked me through the auction process, and on Auction day, made the time to support me even whilst looking after her vendors, and other potential buyers. Following on from the purchase, I had an issue with a leaking hot water cylinder that had not been picked up on final inspection. Manuela went above and beyond her role in terms of acting as a liaison between myself and the vendor, even though at this point her duty of care to me had officially ended.

The thing I value most about Manuela is her obvious integrity. She loves her job, and tries to ensure that everyone involved is treated fairly. She is a real estate agent who is honest and has scruples, and I would not hesitate to recommend her (and often do, whenever I get the chance!)

Rachael, April 2017

Jeff and I would like to thank you for all your hard work and effort you have put into selling our home. You had a time limit and you delivered, just like you promised. I found you to be a very caring, honest person, who is willing to go the extra mile and your generosity goes above and beyond. Thank you so much Manuela for finding my rabbit a lovely home, you have helped us out in so many ways. I will definitely recommend you to anyone else selling their home. We wish you and the family all the best and hope to keep in touch.

Jeff & Joanne

My wife and I recently were helped by Manuela, from Swanson Branch of Barfoot and Thompson, to find us a new home.
As homes are selling so fast we found this a challenge to secure a home. Manuela helped us immensely with daily up dates of new properties just being released to market that met our search criteria. She made arrangements for private viewings. Manuela listened to our wish list and found us just what we wanted.
She was always on time and communicated regularly with clear instructions and followed up with emailed property information.
If she didn't know the answer to our questions she went and found the answers.
Manuela facilitated the Sale and Purchase agreement. Going the extra mile in following up Council for title and CCC to ensure all was supplied within the Sale and Purchase Agreement time constraints. Once we were unconditional Manuela even offered to help us pack.
We can recommend Manuela will look after you and your real estate business with attention to detail.

Ross Ridler

It is our pleasure to recommend Manuela Willis as a top real estate agent who helped us with buying our first home and get on the property ladder. Her service was friendly yet professional, she kept us informed throughout the process and took all of the stress off buying our first home at the very first auction we attended in our lives. We would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell properties.

Stacey & James

Manuela Willis was our real estate agent for selling our property, she has shown great work ethic and professionalism which was shown in the great result we achieved at the Auction.
Manuela is constantly smiling and has created such a lovely experience and friendship with our family whilst working alongside her as a client. Making decisions and coming to conclusions were made with such ease and did not cause any additional stress on our family. Situations that arised, Manuela was quick to notify our family, and it was great to have such a honest and loving agent that showed consistent care. Where our voices were heard and the results we wanted were achieved. She is no doubt great within her role and we cannot thank her enough for the happiness and great experience we have had during the process of selling our home and overall have much appreciated her help in achieving our goals to move overseas.
We would highly recommend Manuela Willis if you are looking to sell your property, you will be in great hands!

Latu Family

Manuela was patient. We worked the game plan together, and she gave wise counsel along the way. We did some judicious updating, tweaked the plan as we went along and we hit our goals. Most importantly, we sold our home for more than we thought possible. Thanks again and best regards

Peter & Michelle

I had to relocate three generations from one end of the country to the other, to be based in Auckland. I can honestly say after looking at 100+ properties over many months, Manuela stood out as a Real Estate Agent working for Barfoot and Thompson. She cared, took the time out and made a real difference. From the flying up at a minutes notice, looking at 6+ properties while we were there, to keeping us informed (and up to date) throughout the process. Her genuine approach is what made all the difference when we came to purchase. Thank you Manuela for caring, and going above and beyond.

Corey Marsland

We found Manuela an absolute pleasure to deal with. Her market estimate was spot on and she delivered on this in a very timely manner. Manuela was very professional in her approach and kept us on track with each stage of the sale from preparation and decluttering through to the open homes and auction. She was friendly, reassuring and kept us informed throughout the whole process. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home.

Brian and Andrea

We would like to thank Manuela for exceptional service and commitment in the recent sale of our property. We can not recommend her highly enough.

Annette and Kevin

We found Manuela Willis to be a very dedicated and very efficient lady. Manuela took all of the stress of selling our home away from us. Communication was exceptional and the sale of our home went smoothly and sold very fast. This made our move out of Auckland happen faster than we could have imagined. We would recommend Manuela Willis to anyone wanting to sell their property.
When it comes time to sell our other property we would not hesitate to use her as we could not have had a better salesperson to sell our home.

Beverley and Ron

I found Manuela a pleasure to deal with right from the get go. She maintains an excellent balance of professionalism and friendliness that made a stressful situation rather calming when buying a house. I found she conducted business with an ethical nature and would recommend anyone looking to buy or sell their home to seriously consider using Manuela as their agent.

Andre Budel

I have been very pleased with Manuela, she is very approachable, easy to talk to and as buying and selling is a stressful time she had a very calming reassuring influence. Manuela very quickly won the hearts of myself and my mother. She tells you how it is and sets realistic expectations from the beginning is very important as if this is not done at the start it then has the potential to start off a real emotional roller coaster ride. Manuela is very honest and reliable, keeps regular contact and puts in the extra effort and hard yards to take care of her clients. I appreciate what Manuela has done, highly recommended. An honest and open person, dependable, trust worthy and reliable.

Robert and June

Manuela came aboard by chance we found her approachable, honest and very very helpful. She explained everything Carefully and was wiling to listen to what we had to say. She was our shining star and I am so glad to have had her be part of this journey.

Kevin & Denise Nelder
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