Don’t listen to me……….read what my customers have to say!
“James kept us well informed of properties he knew we would be interested in. He provided accurate information about the property we purchased and researched answers when he couldn’t answer our questions. He has great communication skills, a lovely, relaxed, honest and friendly nature and he is hard working – he worked to satisfy both parties beyond working hours, as well as during his holiday in Samoa.” - Zeralda Allbon & Aaron Pirini – Waipu
“We recently purchased property in New Zealand through James Alexander. As we live in Japan it was necessary to ask all kinds of questions receive information and negotiate via e-mail. Although there was a little caution at first due to the distance involved, through James’s dedicated efforts negotiations were easily conducted. At times it was necessary to communicate over the phone and despite the time difference James called at a convenient time for us. He ensured that everyone was kept up to date and satisfied that everything possible was being done to conclude the deal. We have found James to be very friendly, extremely reliable, completely trustworthy, and always prompt with his correspondence. We were always impressed by his attitude and recommend him very highly to anyone who is considering purchasing property even from overseas.” - Steve Rissman, MBA, Japan
“James is a very patient diplomatic, reliable and extremely pleasant person to have batting on your team. We have really enjoyed working with him and developed a great relationship with him; in so much as we would now call him a friend and are looking forward to spending time in Waipu.”
- Brenton and Suzanne Masefield, Business owners, Auckland
“James is a natural when it comes to creating a sense of trust and confidence – and it is genuine. The purchasing process was executed in a fair and open manner. I think the greatest reference for someone is recommendation. I will be doing that at every opportunity. James has been brilliant and I thank him for easing the nerves and making the process less traumatic.” - Denise Irwin, Waipu
“His tenacity and plain hard work for a client who was not on site was second to none. He constantly came up with new innovative marketing techniques to help promote the property which were all sold that year. In an easy market you just need order takers but in the market for the foreseeable future you need innovative ideas and people who work your property tirelessly. James fits this brief perfectly.” - Wade Allen MANSON TCLM LTD
“We were very lucky indeed to work together with James. During the time from listing our property to selling it, we got to know James very well and became good friends. He is a very charming and hardworking man. He has excellent manners, is focused on the job and is a super salesperson. He is innovative, tries to think outside the square, is competent and goes the extra mile. That’s probably a reference for any good agent. What makes James special is his humour and his honesty. Even in difficult situations, his positive attitude and humour are his trade mark.
To find an honest Real Estate agent is not that easy – James Alexander is honest, that’s why we think that young man will get far in his life! We wish him all the best in his career, lots of sales and success.” - Bob and Silvia Schmidt, Waipu
“James & Rachel were both most helpful, pleasant and professional. They provided all the information I needed and didn’t use any of the “tricks of the trade” (i.e didn’t try to cajole, pressure or coerce me). Dealing with them was a pleasure. The acted as a good team should.” - Rodney Dickens
“Very impressed by James and Rachel’s determination to sell our house. Their hard work paid off for us and got us a very satisfying result.” - Darren & Sharon Wilson
“James was very helpful and friendly in a sale that was hard to complete for reasons out of this control. Very professional service.” - Willem Bosman
I met JAMES ALEXANDER of Waipu, Northland in April 2011 in his role as Agent with GoodGround Real Estate Agency.
It was Sunday morning. He drove 20 km to collect my wife, myself and two friends at short notice after a telephone enquiry from me about prospective purchase of a sign-posted listing. Over the course of 3 hours, he demonstrated and discussed all relevant properties he had listed. He also explained the background to many he didn’t.
James impressed from the outset:
- well groomed personally with an immaculate vehicle
- cordial and polite
- knowledgeable and authoritative about his listings, their relative merits, faults, and “asking price” in the current difficult market
- willing to listen to our assessments of his listings without forgoing instructions from or underlying obligation to his vendors.
We short-listed two properties. I made offers well below asking price. He took up the task of conveying these to his principals. Hard bargaining ensued. A complex agreement was eventually negotiated to our satisfaction and agreement reached with the vendor. James acted professionally throughout the difficult task of having this agreement committed to writing. His skill at balancing the respective interests of both sides to the bargain was, in the end, the main reason agreement was concluded.
I enjoyed dealing with James. He has a keen sense of humour and takes a genuine and proactive interest in working with his buying and selling customers. I am confident he demonstrates this human interest in all his dealings in the real estate industry. He would inevitably carry this attitude and approach into any other field of endeavour he may chose in the future. - Graham Hare LLB
I appreciate pro-active people with a ‘can-do’ attitude. I appreciate people who stay calm and focussed under pressure. I appreciate people who show honesty, integrity and devotion. James, I appreciate that day you dropped everything, sat quietly in the sun and told me it would all be ok. Thank you. I’m surprised at how well you read me with this new home. It seems you saw me here before I did. Yet another of your gifts and talents. I appreciated having you as an ally in the selling and purchasing of my past and present homes. - T. Ryan
James, it was a pleasure to work with you. We didn’t live by the property we purchased so a lot of emails and phone calls happened but we were grateful as it kept us right up-to-date with what was happening. James never left us hanging for long between counter signing papers. He even gave us up-to-date surf reports for our youngest who was very keen to head up ASAP once they were received. Otherwise it was an effort to get him in the car! Many thanks, James – you’re a good salesman. - P & P Haven.
Just to let you know our appreciation of your efforts in selling our land. In this difficult market, you made every attempt to understand our unusual property and appreciate it’s potential, meaning you were well equipped to promote successfully to the right purchasers. Well done, James! - A. Rogers & B. Barnes
From the very beginning we found James to be enthusiastic and professional. Our property was ‘way off the beaten track’ on a gravel road and would likely suit a limited number of people due to location. James has the skill of being able to match-make people and properties and found the perfect couple to complete the dream my husband and I started with this lovely property. We couldn’t be happier we have now found our new dream property. - M. Waugh
In reflection, James Alexander was totally aware of our expectations in regard to the quick and efficient sale of our property. James is an affable young man who is easy to deal with and his main attribute was the ability to listen to us as clients. It is worthy to note that after the completion of the sale, he continued to follow up with requests we had. Excellent service! - M A Carter
“We are writing to you to express our appreciation for your efforts that resulted in the sale of a property in Waipu. The property concerned was difficult to market due to the remoteness of its location, the limited demand for lifestyle blocks in the area and minimal redeeming features and yet sold in one line for valuation due to the concentrated efforts and persistence of James over a significant period.” – (Vendor)
If you are thinking of buying or selling, I would be delighted to help you.
CALL: 021 878 178 JAMES ALEXANDER
EMAIL: james@goodground.com
GoodGround’s Property Acquisition Consultants work exclusively to the advantage of the property buyer. You can appoint us to act for you under a “Buyers Agency Agreement”.