Marian joined Barfoot & Thompson in 1999 as a full-time Auctioneer and has never looked back. She’s one of around five female auctioneers in New Zealand, and has earned a reputation as an ‘Auction Goddess’ - being able to expertly manage multiple bidders while integrating online auction capabilities.
Born and raised in Auckland, her expansive knowledge of the region has enabled her to have an auction sale success rate envied by many. She has a keen ability to read the body language of bidders, is quick-witted and thinks on her feet. Her years of experience are an asset to both buyers and sellers who can ask for her advice and guidance on how to best navigate the auction process. She prides herself on crafting an auction space that is both comfortable and encouraging. Her world-class auction talent keeps things lively, while getting the job done.
Marian takes pride in supporting charities such as Hospice and local schools, and is also actively involved with many of Barfoot & Thompson’s in-house initiatives.
In 2023, Marian was admitted to the Barfoot & Thompson Hall of Fame!
For nearly five decades, David has worked in the auction industry. In the last 23 years, he has called over 31,000 auctions for Barfoot & Thompson, selling billions of dollars’ worth of property under the hammer.
The advantages of running an auction campaign are clear and backed by the facts and figures. Regardless of what the market is doing, auctions encourage competition and remove the uncertainty of fixed-price marketing.
Selling your home is one of the most important financial transactions you will ever make. Make sure you give yourself the greatest chance of success – always auction!
Don’t leave the price to chance – auction it.
Murray is an outstanding auctioneer with 35 years of experience in real estate. Over that time, he has called more than 24,000 property auctions and innumerable auctions for various charities.
An associate of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand and holder of a Diploma in Business Studies (Real Estate), Murray brings a wealth of marketing knowledge and personality-plus to his role as an auctioneer with Barfoot & Thompson.
He is a former National Auctioneering champion and has been a finalist in the National Auctioneering Championships on numerous occasions.
Murray understands people and has the ability to put others at ease. He understands the importance of each auction and how it can impact the lives of his clients. He tries to exceed their expectations.
He also has a great sense of humour. He holds the attention of his audience with his wide knowledge of all sorts of topics, including a smattering of Mandarin.
Murray understands people and has the ability to put others at ease.
Tony has been working in the real estate industry since the year 2000, and over this time has amassed extensive experience. Tony spent a number of years operating as a successful salesperson, before moving into auctioneering, both locally and nationally.
He also has experience in real estate office management, business development and training. Tony works closely with the salespeople in his area to ensure they are truly providing the best service to their vendors. A sense of humour, honesty and integrity have helped make Tony a well-respected auctioneer amongst his clients, colleagues and peers.
After six years as a salesperson with Barfoot & Thompson, Craig decided to join the Auction team. His experience in sales, combined with his diverse work background gave him a wide range of capabilities, the most important being, people skills.
Craig’s ability to quickly connect, build trust and establish a positive relationship with those he works with typically ensures a positive result for all involved.
To remain sharp and grow his craft, Craig likes to compete in Auctioneering Championships, and has been a winner of both the Barfoot & Thompson and the LVD World Auctioneering Championships!
He describes his auctioneering style as being one of high enthusiasm and energy and rest assured he is committed to giving his very best to all our clients.
Zanlé's steps to becoming an Auctioneer began with Barfoot & Thompson’s Future Auctioneers pathway programme, followed by various auctioneering championships. She felt it was a challenging and exciting time and emerged from this to be offered the role of Auctioneer for the Bay of Plenty region. Zanlé has worked as a salesperson in the East Auckland area since 2021 and believes her people-first approach contributes to her success. Empathy for her client’s situation and working with them on an emotional level makes for an overall more personalised experience.
On a personal note, family is incredibly important to her – watching her 6-year-old son grow is a constant joy. She is a big hobbyist and is always on the lookout for new skills to learn and take part in. Zanlé rides horses, enjoys hiking and snowboarding and is always up for a new adventure. Last but not least, acting has been part of her career to date. Keep a look out – you might see her on film sometime.
Tony has been working in the real estate industry for two decades, and over that time he has amassed extensive experience. He spent a number of years operating as a successful salesperson before moving into auctioneering, both locally and nationally.
He works closely with the salespeople in his area to ensure they are providing the very best service to their vendors. His time in real estate office management, business development and training greatly assist with this.
Tony’s trademark qualities of honesty and integrity have helped him become widely respected amongst his clients, colleagues and peers. And his sense of humour helps people relax in what can very often be an emotional and stressful time.
Passionate about the auction process ensuring a smooth and successful campaign.
Anthony has been in the real estate industry for six years focusing on the Commercial sector. With over 20 years of sales experience and an affinity for numbers, Auctioneering was the obvious next step for him to take. The Barfoot & Thompson Future Auctioneers programme gave Anthony the grounding to support a deep industry knowledge and a successful introduction to Auctioneering.
His ability to connect and build rapport quickly has been a key success factor in working with clients and salespeople. A proud supporter of the National Secondary Schools Auctioneering competition, he is also comfortable on the charity auction circuit. Having bought and sold property at auction himself, Anthony can identify with the range of emotions buyers and sellers are experiencing - he uses this to conclude negotiations with a win-win result.
Away from the office, Anthony can be found with his family or on his boat in pursuit of that fish of a lifetime!
For 22 years, I have been selling homes under the hammer as an Auctioneer. During this time, I have been involved in property sales across all real estate sectors in Northland. I am committed to achieving the best results for my clients and getting bidders engaged with the process. I have always ensured that my Vendors properties are looked after throughout the auction process.
In addition to my role as an Auctioneer, I also sell premium lifestyle and horticulture properties across the region. I am very fortunate to be considered one of the most experienced horticultural real estate specialists in the North and have sold many prestigious properties over the past 24 years.
I hold both my Real Estate Agents and Branch Managers Licence and have competed in the REINZ National Auctioneering Competitions on several occasions.