Great assistance with a delayed deal - Lucille came to us with an offer that had a couple of others in the chain, including an international buyer who was waiting on settlement to begin the process. We experienced delays and ended up with going unconditional and settling in the same week, which I don't recommend to anyone! But Lucille was fantastic the whole way through, happy to take our panicked calls during a stressful time, being our conduit to the others in the chain, talking with lawyers and keeping us informed with the why of the delays we were experiencing.

A Fabulous Salesperson
Lucille was fabulous to work with. She knew the area very well and was highly professional to deal with.

Excellent Market Knowledge
Calm and always ready to assist. Would recommend Lucille - she is amazing!

Great Salesperson
Lucille was a pleasure to work with. Very helpful, responsive, honest and friendly, even post sale. She made the entire process a breeze and we would love to work with her again on a future process.

Up to Date
Lucille sold our first house and there was no competition when we chose an agent to sell our second house and to find us a new one. In a heartbeat I'd recommend her to anyone buying or selling real estate. She is friendly but professional and she communicates punctually. She left no stone unturned when answering all our many technical questions. Lucille is your lady if you want overall superb service.

Professional, Efficient and Approachable
Lucille was a star throughout this process and for a sole buyer- this is an even more daunting endeavour in the current market. Lucille's communication is super-efficient, she is so easy to work with and replied to all my questions very quickly. Given the number of parties involved, I expected some bumps in the road, but Lucille was superb managing the sale, and I believe both vendors and buyer were very happy with the outcome! I can highly recommend Lucille - she really cares and goes the extra mile! Thank you again!

Excellent Salesperson
Lucille was very supportive throughout the challenge of buying our first home and ensured everything went smoothly throughout the purchase.

Professional & Hardworking
Lucille was an absolute pleasure to work with, always punctual and kept me informed at all times.

Exceptional
Lucille was extremely professional. A complicated sale involving a number of parties that could of easily become quite difficult but managed to work extremely well with everyone and achieve a sale within five weeks in a difficult market. Full marks 👍

Positive and a great listener
Lucille is well known around Gulf Harbour both socially and professionally. This is because she is a positive, vibrant woman who cares! She won't beat around the bush and she gets things done! In a really tough market she managed to bring many buyers through my property constantly. She understood my position, listened to my needs and we had good honest conversations about next steps.

More Stars than the Maximum
Writing a testimonial for someone exceptional is tough, as I don’t know where to start and what to omit so this does not look like a thesis! From the moment we met, Lucille demonstrated the highest level of professionalism. Lucille walked us through the process and took time to address our concerns and was very thorough about our expectations against the current market. As an anxious vendor, I sometimes thought of questions after hours and Lucille always made herself available to answer any of my questions almost immediately. She was also concerned with my wellbeing and made an effort to pop by to check up on me. Her ability to make me feel at ease gave me confidence in her abilities and I trusted her wholeheartedly. Throughout my various interactions, I realised that ‘going above and beyond' is part of her DNA! She only believes in exceptional service and she sets the bar high. My advice to any potential buyer or vendor is : "Trust her!" Lucille has your best interests at heart. You won’t be disappointed! Lucille’s personal branding speaks for itself and that alone boosts the brand that she is associated with! I rate her more than the maximum number of STARS available.

On a final note, Lucille, you are remarkable and I am pleased that I put my faith in you and Debbie. Keep being you and I can almost guarantee that you will have to pick and choose who you work with in future as you will be flooded with more work than you can handle! Barfoot & Thompson - you have a gem!

Lucille is a very professional, highly knowledgeable salesperson with fantastic communication skills.

It was an absolute pleasure for me to work with Lucille to purchase my first dream home. From our first meeting at the open home throughout the whole process, Lucille was very professional and highly knowledgeable about the local market. She acted as a perfect communication bridge between the vendors and me, helping us sucessfully reach an agreement when I once almost decided to quit.

Lucille was a dedicated salesperson, taking care of every detail - from arranging private viewings, building inspections to researching more information to reduce my worries about the property. Throughout the whole process, Lucille demonstrated great patience and understanding of my situation.

I'm sincerely grateful to Lucille for what she has done. I highly recommend Lucille to anyone who is looking for a top-notch salesperson.

In September 2023, we engaged Debbie Donovan and Lucille de Abreu from the Whangaparaoa Branch of Barfoot & Thompson to sell our house in Manly. We had bought the house from Debbie some nine years earlier and knew she was an experienced salesperson in the Whangaparaoa area. We thought that the sale would be a relatively quick process, however a downturn in the market meant that it took over six months to sell.

During this time Debbie and Lucille remained very positive, tried several different marketing strategies, kept us well informed on their activities and were always a pleasure to deal with.

Based on our experience, we have no hesitation in recommending Debbie and Lucille to handle your real estate needs in the Whangaparaoa area.

Efficient and Professional
Selling a house can be a very stressful thing. Lucille handled our sale with professionalism and efficiency making the process seamless and easy. Thank you Lucille!

Excellent salesperson!!
Always on point with contact and very friendly to deal with. We had a very pleasant experience with Lucille and we would highly recommend her to anyone. Chris and I are both ever so grateful for your kind assistance - it's always a pleasure to deal with people like yourself.

5/5 Couldn't have gone better
Lucille was great at helping us purchase our first home. She was very kind and friendly, and always happy to help or talk over the phone about any queries. She was also great at getting back to us and organising things quickly.

If you are looking to sell, I would highly recommend Lucille and her team! Lucille made selling our home a success! 

Her market knowledge combined with her incredible work ethic and salesmanship ensured that we were making the right decisions and reaching as much of the market as we could. Lucille was more than fair in all of her dealings with us as well as potential purchasers, and was quick and knowledgeable in all of her responses to any of our questions or concerns. Thank you, Lucille and team! 

Highest recommendation

Lucille was amazing! She walked us through the process and made it a breeze to sell! Highly recommend her as your agent!

Not Shabby!
Lucille gets the job done. She is not scared of sharing a sale with other agencies because she works for her vendors. I have sold two properties with Lucille and also been a purchaser. She is always professional.

Very Supportive
Being an older vendor on my own, the whole experience can be very overwhelming. Debbie and Lucille were very supportive and made the whole transaction so much easier. They kept me motivated and got a good outcome for me.

Lucille goes the extra mile for her Vendors😁
Magnificent Customer Service, Lucille really put in 110% effort for us! We greatly appreciate Lucille‘s professionalism and enthusiasm. She did a great job of marketing our property as well as working with our tenants with kindness and compassion. The whole sale was very easy from our perspective although I have no doubt Lucille put in a lot of hard work behind-the-scenes.

Amazing Experience with Lucille!
We were in the market to buy our first home in New Zealand. We thought it was going to be quite the process, but Lucille made it easy with her constant communication, explanations of the processes, was always available for any questions we had and extremely quick to respond with anything we needed. Her customer service is just FANTASTIC!! We would 1000% recommend contacting Lucille if you are buying or selling a house.

Professional, Approachable and Results-Driven
We wholeheartedly recommend Lucille to any prospective buyer or seller. Lucille's professionalism was evident throughout our entire experience. She was not only exceptionally obliging, but also maintained a warm and approachable demeanour, which made us feel at ease from the start.

One of the aspects that truly stood out was Lucille's dedication to addressing all our enquiries, regardless of their size or complexity. For example, when we were unsure about a specific aspect of the process, Lucille took the time to provide thorough explanations and even went the extra mile to ensure we felt confident and informed.

Moreover, Lucille's deep understanding of the local market played a pivotal role in our successful transaction. Her insights were invaluable, and it was clear she was well-versed in the nuances of the area.

In the future, we wouldn't hesitate to choose Lucille again as our salesperson. Her unwavering commitment to her clients is commendable and we are grateful for her guidance throughout this journey. 

Going the extra mile!

"Lucille and Debbie are a great team. The interplay of their particular strengths makes them efficient, professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We are very happy with the service they provided and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to other people looking to sell.

Thank you Debbie and Lucille!"

A breath of fresh air!

Really enjoyed working with Lucille on selling our property. Her can-do attitude and open, friendly personality made her the perfect combo for me. Not your regular fake, stuffy salesperson, but someone who will be honest and genuinely wants a good outcome for you. We had a tough property to market as it was very unique but she managed to do it in a pretty short space of time. Lucille is a hard worker and really does genuinely care!!

Positivity Personified!
Lucille is a hardworking and very responsive salesperson. Her focus is her clients. Every step of the way throughout the sales process, she does the very best she can to ensure their needs are met.

Lucille comes highly recommended and is, without a shadow of doubt, one of the very best salespeople on the Hibiscus Coast!

We would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the incredible service provided by Lucille, our salesperson during the sale of our property in New Zealand.

From the very beginning, Lucille demonstrated a level of professionalism and attention to detail that left us feeling confident in her ability to deliver the results we desired. Throughout the entire process, she kept us well-informed and up-to-date on the progress of the sale, providing regular updates on trends and interest shown in our property.

What really set Lucille apart was her genuine care and sensitivity to our needs. When the market went quiet, she encouraged us and provided reassurance that things would pick up soon. Her impeccable administration and documentation made the process seamless and stress-free for us.

We could not have asked for a better salesperson to work with and we are truly grateful for all of the hard work and dedication that Lucille put into ensuring a successful sale. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a salesperson who is both professional and personable.

We recently put our house on the market with Debbie Donovan and Lucille de Abreu. We were very impressed with how they made us feel at ease with their friendly but professional manner. They made themselves available at all times.We were kept in touch with everything and were never left wondering. If you are thinking of selling we highly recommend Debbie and Lucille and wish them all the best for the future.

"Lucille recently sold our lifestyle block and achieved a final sale price very significantly above our expectations. The sale was complex with site geotechnical issues outlined in a detailed report for full disclosure. The sale was not straightforward - far from it. However, with Lucille's professionalism and can-do attitude, we agreed on a marketing strategy and progressed to market the property. Lucille diligently presented the property and provided us with many useful tips on the way. Comprehensive follow-up and progress reports were always forthcoming. The whole process from appointment to sale was very professionally managed by Lucille and the Barfoot & Thompson team. Lucille is a pleasure to deal with and we would have no hesitation in re-appointing her for our next property transaction."

This was our first time selling a home in New Zealand, and from first contact with Lucy and Debbie, their communication was clear, professional, friendly and accurate. We especially appreciated the constant updates and feedback after each open home, and I believe this all contributed to us getting a very good price for our home.

"Lucille is an honest, straight-shooter who will go out of her way to help others achieve their goals."

"Lucille is a smooth operator with an upbeat attitude that can raise energy in any room."

"Lucille is professional and energetic."