Michele Bensley

Michele Bensley

Residential Sales
Torbay Branch
Mobile  021 270 7410
Michele is highly professional and very responsive. She goes above and beyond both to be a support to her vendors and to...
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Michele Bensley

Residential Sales
Torbay Branch
Mobile  021 270 7410

About Michele Bensley

Top Salesperson, Torbay Branch, 6 months ending September 2024

Why Real Estate? Property has always fascinated me. I find the way people develop, renovate and add their own flair to turn a house into a home, each with its own story, so inspiring!

In 1986, my husband and I purchased our first home, a worker’s cottage in Birkenhead that had been transported from the Chelsea Sugar Works to a 3,096m2 site in Mokoia Road some 30 years earlier. The house was just habitable and with a huge amount of blood, sweat and tears we subdivided the land into four titles, sold three of the sites and built our new home on the fourth. This development was the first of many we completed on the North Shore, along with renovations and new builds.

Over the last 20 years I have sold homes firstly with Barfoot & Thompson and then working alongside my husband at a company focusing on new property, land sales and large developments. In January 2024, I returned to Barfoot & Thompson and have enjoyed meeting vendors and selling their homes locally. I offer a refreshingly straightforward approach to getting your property sold and propelling you toward your next goal. Benefit first-hand from my nearly three decades of hands-on experience. Attention to detail, hard work and expertise have been the hallmarks of my career.

Whether you're selling, building, renovating, or subdividing, my motto has always been to 'add value.'

As a local resident of the North Shore for the majority of my life, I know what a fabulous location it is to live, work and play, and I look forward to meeting you.

Michele's properties

For sale (5)
Sold recently (14)
Sold and/or marketed in the last 5 years

What my clients say

Michele is highly professional and very responsive. She goes above and beyond both to be a support to her vendors and to get the very best result. I both commend and recommend her. Thanks again for everything…☺️

Trudie Vos - Vendor, Long Bay

We purchased a property in Long Bay. It was a long and difficult process from our sale in Tauranga, but Michele supported us throughout, guiding and advising us in a professional, friendly manner. We could not have made our move without her expertise.

We would thoroughly recommend her to anyone.

Kevin & Denise

Michele went above and beyond in helping us buy our home. She wasn’t just a real estate agent - she was a guide, a problem solver and a true advocate for our best interests. Her dedication, responsiveness and genuine care made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Michele did far more than we ever expected and we couldn’t be more grateful. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and goes the extra mile, Michele is the agent you need!

Taylor & Yanka

Hello Michele, I appreciate your commitment to this sale which was I think a somewhat daunting exercise! I was completely satisfied with our contact and discussions as to how best to sell, given the state of the property. You knew, with confidence, the best way to market it and handled all the paperwork needed. Especially with me operating with power of attorney in the process and all the checks required. The whole way through you were a delight to work with and it was a real blessing in getting an excellent result which you worked hard on the auction day to achieve. Not sure if I will ever get the opportunity to recommend you to another party but if I do I would not hesitate in pointing anyone towards you.

Malcolm Todd 

After just 12 days in what everyone was calling a buyers market, we had a contract after a multi-offer. It's safe to say we are thrilled! Michele was a dream to work with, in particular her advice in preparing the property for sale was invaluable. She gave some really clever ideas on how to best present the property and where to spend money and where we didn't need to. And the proof is in the pudding! Michele was always available when we needed her and such a pleasure to work with - It's five stars for Michele from us!

Lahnae & Matt - Albany

I have no hesitation in recommending Michele Bensley and Craig Zhu, who recently marketed and sold a property of mine. Their recommendations regarding marketing the property, bought huge numbers of buyers through in just two weeks resulting in seven bidders at the auction and achieving a price that exceeded my expectations. Michele managed the tenants in the property with great care which aided the sales process. I appreciated the regular communication and feedback provided. Outstanding!

Ian - Glenfield

Michele was an excellent choice to sell our property. We found her to be a great listener and fantastic at organising and communicating throughout the process. Her advice resulted in a great turnout at the first open home and an offer that we subsequently accepted from that first week.

We would highly recommend Michele - she is trustworthy, honest and quick to respond and find solutions.

Mike & Gill - Vendor

I want to acknowledge the outstanding service, high level of communication and attention to detail that Michele provided me over the past three months. Michele assisted with the preparation of the home, one I had lived in for close to 40 years, that needed decluttering, clearing and cleaning prior to going on the market. Michele truly went over and above what would be expected of an agent to assist me to get the house marketed and sold.

Alan Lynch - Awaruku Road, Torbay
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