Here is a sample of some North Shore property sales Don’s been involved with. They’re from all over the Shore – from Gulf Harbour to Northcote, Browns Bay to Paremoremo.
Hi Colin [Albany Sales Manager]
Nice to meet you today.
I would just like to express our gratitude to your colleague Don Mackay for his professionalism, his positivity, and I am sure that more than most other agents, 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’s, 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.
We first met Don nearly a year before we sold our property when we called into Barfoot's for some advice. We had some doubts, having dealt with agents before but Don was so easy to deal with. He was friendly, relaxed, put us under no pressure and came around 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 estate agents, 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.
Thanks Don.
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.
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 4 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.
Just wanted to express my total thanks for the way you went about the sale of my property at Sylvan Ave.
The price we wanted was achieved and I believe it was the way you worked with the buyer Jerry Lee 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 can’t speak highly enough of Don Mackay, his professionalism, and the valuable advice he gave us when selling our plaster home, and help 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 trades-people 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.
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.
Our property had been on the market for over a year and was listed with a couple of other agents 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 has been really helpful through the process.
Would highly recommend Don if you are thinking of buying or selling.
I have bought and sold many properties over the years through many agents and agencies. Over this time I have never been able to say an agent 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 agents 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 agent 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 cleaning 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 agent” Don kept us informed of the process regarding multiple offers and when other real estate agents 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 honestly 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.
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. Thank you again.