Having a new manager can be a pretty daunting thought because most of us choose the branch and manager that best aligns with our own goals and mindset. Tony hit the ground running with such a positive, open mind and a supportive and friendly, non-threatening demeanour. He is open to hearing our ideas and viewpoints and can find the most positive solution to everything. He is a forward thinker, ready to take on any challenging situation, and supports his team with loyalty, integrity and goodwill.

Tony holds strong values that are in line with our company values. He is not only honest but fair, and I appreciate this as one of his unique qualities in this competitive environment. Tony likes social connections and strives to build them within his team. He also recognises individual unique differences without prejudice in each member of his team, truly allowing us to be ourselves.

Te Atatu is a great branch to work in - with robust support and fabulous tried and tested practices in place to help you reach your goals. With Tony at the helm, you will reach your goals faster and learn best practices which is surely going to put you ahead of your competition.

Choose Tony and choose Barfoot & Thompson Te Atatu!

Working with Tony Buckwell at Barfoot & Thompson Te Atatu has been an incredible experience. From the beginning, he has shown exceptional leadership and a deep knowledge of the real estate market, which has been invaluable to my growth. His ability to motivate the team, provide essential resources, and foster a collaborative environment has allowed us to consistently exceed our goals.

Tony's commitment to client satisfaction is outstanding, and he instills in us the importance of understanding client needs and building lasting relationships. Beyond his expertise, he genuinely cares about our well-being and professional development, always offering mentorship and support. I am grateful to have such a dedicated and knowledgeable leader, and I highly recommend him to anyone thinking of joining the real estate industry.

"Tony is a very likable and proactive Manager. He has shared his considerable sales experience to enhance our training. He is easily approachable and has a good sense of humour. He is always quick to acknowledge our successes and believes in celebrating our achievements together as a team. He firmly believes in training as a means for our business growth and he encourages a collaborative environment in which to work."

I greatly appreciate the dedication and professionalism Tony brings as our Branch Manager. His clear communication, approachable nature and empathy, sets a strong example, creating a supportive environment for salespeople.

Tony's commitment to compliance ensures that we all adhere to high standards, which is critical in maintaining the integrity of the business. Under his leadership, new salespeople are given the tools and guidance to thrive, making him an ideal mentor for those starting their careers. This mentorship is vital in such a competitive industry. Tony's ability to foster growth and development is a tremendous asset to our branch.

I decided to move from a franchise agency to Barfoot & Thompson Te Atatu for several reasons, the key ones being market dominance, which far surpasses any other brand in the industry, plus being non-franchised means every salesperson has the flexibility to sell any listing, which is a strength for vendors and salespeople alike.

It all starts from the top, and I felt that our Branch Manager, Tony was the right fit for me because of his integrity, professionalism, consistency and recent relevant experience as a top salesperson himself, making him an invaluable mentor. Having now worked with Tony for several months, I can confidently say that he is the BEST manager I have ever worked for in my 15+ years in real estate. He is the manager I dreamed of working with in this industry, but never believed existed!”

In under two years as our Branch Manager, Tony has proven to be an exceptional leader. His genuine empathy and care for each team member truly distinguish him. Always the first to listen or provide support, he ensures that everyone feels valued and heard.

Tony leads with integrity, embodying the core values of the Barfoot & Thompson brand. His actions inspire trust and respect from both his team and everyone he interacts with. By upholding high ethical standards, he encourages all his salespeople to do the same, enhancing our brand’s reputation.

Beyond achieving targets, Tony is dedicated to cultivating a culture of respect, growth and integrity within our branch. His commitment and efforts are deeply appreciated, making him a vital part of our branch’s continued success.

I just want to thank you for looking after me so well as my listing agents. After 22 years living in the same house, it has been quite an adjustment to letting go. Both of you were mindful of that fact and kept me up-to-date on viewings and the results of open homes and comments made. Having been in the industry for 20 years but never a vendor, it was a learning experience for me not to be in control and let you do what you do best! I am grateful for your handling of the whole process so professionally and for achieving a price over what I imagined the market would pay. You both were great at reminding me to think positively and allow the process to unfold. Thank you again for being the wonderful, professional, caring people you are!

Regarding my experience with Tony Buckwell, between the time I had decided to sell and the time the property was ready to go, the market had changed significantly. I talked to a couple of salespeople and Tony stood out. He made the effort to view the property in person when others did not, and he made a detailed list of work that could be completed to make the property as marketable as possible, along with some trade recommendations. This work entailed significant expense from my perspective, but really made a huge difference to the attractiveness of the property in a difficult market. It looked ‘as new’. The painter Tony recommended was especially good and so too was the house staging company. I was subsequently thrilled with the photos and marketing.

Tony pulled weeds in the driveway that were annoying him and did some water blasting. He even climbed his ladder one day to sort something out. I can’t imagine many salespeople being willing to do this! None of this I had asked him to do – he simply saw an opportunity to help, and did so.

Tony had two open homes each and every weekend. He followed up thoroughly on every lead and was an excellent communicator. His weekly written summaries were appreciated.

Tony was always open, honest and (tactfully) direct. Just as it looked like the home would not sell and I was getting ready to rent it out again, on the day of the last open home in fact, a confident buyer came through, made a good offer and I accepted it.

I really believe this outcome would not have happened if not for Tony’s determination, initiative, honesty and genuine care. I trust Tony and would thoroughly recommend him to anyone else looking to sell their property.

From the outset, our dealings with Tony were an absolute pleasure. We engaged with him both as a vendor and a potential buyer and the communication throughout both processes was excellent. Without a doubt, selling in the current market was much tougher than it would have been six months prior, however Tony continued to bring the same energy and enthusiasm that he had at the start and guided us through various strategies that helped us to sell in the fastest possible manner. If you are thinking about selling, we highly recommend having a chat with Tony.

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Tony Buckwell is the man!

In May, as I was driving around Hobsonville Point looking at properties for sale, I met Tony by chance as he was setting up for a weekend Open Home. He invited me in to view the property and although the home was not for us, that first meeting impressed and we invited him to appraise our property. We found Tony to be friendly, engaging and very professional in his approach. He offered sound advice as we started what has been a stress-free and guided process to market our property within the COVID-19 limitations. Tony worked hard to personalise an advertising and video marketing campaign and we went to the market on October 19th with our first viewing. Throughout our campaign we were always well-informed, had clear schedules on viewing times and received daily feedback on progress. It was definitely the campaign strategy that Tony ran which meant that on Auction Day he had all interested parties fully informed and ready to bid. The outcome for us was more than we ever could have imagined! We are truly grateful to have met Tony and to have had him work with us.

Working with Tony was like having my own personal tour guide throughout the journey of house selling. As I approached each new step in the process, he explained what to expect in language that I could understand. Consequently, I always felt like my decisions were informed ones that I had had time to think about. Tony was recommended to me by a friend, so I already had high expectations for his professionalism, integrity and dedication. Tony met all those expectations, but there was more: I didn't expect the genuine interest that he took in my story. He really cares!

"Tony Buckwell was recommended to me through a friend. I’m so grateful for that recommendation. Tony’s level of professionalism, integrity and honesty was exceptional. Throughout the process of selling my home I knew I could follow his advice and rely on his hard work and knowledge of the industry to steer me through the process. I would highly recommend Tony when buying or selling a property."

"I thought Tony was the most professional and 'best' real estate salesperson I have ever dealt with. He was well across his professional obligations, always thought of my best interests and his advice was very sound. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone else looking for a listing salesperson."

Recently, Tony sold my brother's rental property during less than ideal circumstances due to my brother's passing. Tony was compassionate, thorough, attentive and efficient. Not living in the area meant we communicated only by phone and email and Tony was always easy to get hold of, extremely quick to respond and attended to things and actioned things immediately, thoroughly and with full, open and honest communication at all times. We had a very successful sale to people my brother would have been so happy to know were living in his home. I can't rate Tony's service and professionalism highly enough. He took great care of everything and it was a real pleasure, despite the circumstances, to work with him. Thank you again for all your time, effort and commitment.

We have been so thankful we listed with Tony Buckwell from Barfoot & Thompson. Constantly keeping us informed, giving advice when asked and always making sure everything suited us, made it the most relaxed selling experience we have ever had. His superior marketing campaign, coupled with the Barfoot & Thompson team system, achieved us a fantastic result. Tony was a complete professional, personable and trustworthy, a rarity today. We couldn’t recommend Tony highly enough.

From our first interactions with Tony, we were thoroughly impressed with his personal approach, taking a genuine interest in us and our needs. We cannot fault the level of communication and Tony put us both at ease throughout the sale and purchase process. Selling at auction was a new experience for us and Tony took the time to walk us through every step and on the day, he was the calm voice we needed to hear!

We are happy we instructed Tony and have no hesitation in recommending him or using him again in the future. Thanks again Tony...we just cannot wait to move in now!

Highest level of service from Tony Buckwell
My parents sold their home successfully through Tony Buckwell. My parents are elderly and from a non-English speaking background. They were anxious about selling their home of 25 years. We are very grateful having appointed Tony as our salesperson. Tony showed lots of patience and took the time to explain in detail everything my parents needed to know about selling their home. Tony provided a realistic market appraisal (no over-promising) to start off with. During the sale process, he kept us posted re everything that was going on. We could feel relaxed and comfortable letting go for Tony to take care of things for us and yet feel in control being in the know. Our emotion and expectation on the price were managed well with the comprehensive buyer feedback reports that we received from Tony. Our house at the end was sold successfully at a satisfactory price in the targeted time-frame.

Other positive remarks of Tony are he never put pressure on us as the vendor, he respected our decisions and was not judgmental. Another sweet gesture from Tony was he organised fresh flowers to be set up in our house at the first open home.

We highly recommend Tony as your salesperson if you are considering selling your house.

We highly recommend Tony. He guided us through the sales process with clear communication and thorough attention to detail. He had great advice around marketing and a strategy that ultimately ended in a speedy sale at a great price. Tony’s service and commitment we’re a testament to his quality as an salesperson.

If you’re looking to sell your house, look no further than Tony.

Buckley Ave, Hobsonville Point.

After doing our research to find the best local salesperson for our Willis Bond & Co home in Hobsonville Point, we went with Tony and we were very glad we did. Two weeks after listing our property, New Zealand's real estate scene changed dramatically as we quickly went into Level 4 lockdown - and, as we had just bought another home and needed to sell, this caused us some stress (to say the least).

Tony was a true real estate star during this challenging time. Throughout the marketing campaign he kept us well informed, went out of his way to provide the support we needed, while working tirelessly to achieve the sale we were after. We could not have asked for more from an salesperson.

We don't normally write testimonials but want to acknowledge Tony's professional commitment to achieving excellent results as well as being an all-round good guy to deal with. If you are planning on selling your home we highly recommend giving Tony a call.

We realized how confident and professional Tony was as a fantastic local salesperson from our first meeting. It was a great choice we made to work with Tony for the marketing of our property. We believe we could not have succeeded with the sale without his effort. Tony delivered prompt and professional service with care at all times and has earned our respect. We will absolutely recommend Tony to our friends, neighbours, and business circles. We will also provide great feedback to Barfoot & Thompson, as there is no doubt Tony deserves this recognition.

We look forward to working together with Tony again sometime soon.

Five Scott Point is The Neil Group's 26 unit residential terraced housing development in Hobsonville. These were new homes for sale at prices up to $1,150,000 in a market with a lot of competing stock.  We contacted Barfoot & Thompson Projects in 2018, to assist us with sales.  Following a strategy planning process, by May 2019 we had listed the upcoming 3 and 4 bedroom homes with Tony Buckwell at Barfoot & Thompson Hobsonville.  The agreed plan was to progressively market and sell these homes as they were completed.

Tony and his team worked long and hard to achieve outstanding results for us. Tony’s client communication is without doubt among the best I have ever experienced, as is his calm, methodical approach.  These are the hallmarks of a true professional.  It takes a lot of consistency to stay with a project like this for a year, not to mention the huge amount of work that had to be done prior to launching a project. And Tony is not too proud to be there well before an open day pulling weeds out of gardens to make the project look amazing.

By final completion of this project in early 2020 Tony had only two homes left to sell. Just before the Covid19 lockdown Tony managed to negotiate the sale of one of these homes, leaving only one to go. We fully expected to have to wait for a few months to sell this last house given the circumstances. However, right in the middle of lockdown, without having physical access to the property and relying only on the online images, an agreement was signed.  After a successful viewing at Level 3 the agreement went unconditional and this has now settled, closing out this project in a very positive manner. 

Despite some very negative media predictions for doom and gloom in the property market, we experienced almost the opposite and wondered if Tony had performed a miracle! However, we also know that the product was good quality and the buyer was well-informed. It required Tony's positive and creative approach to put the deal together, and in the process he actively defended the price level achieving agreement comparable with pre-Covid prices.

 It has been a pleasure dealing with Tony, experiencing his long-term commitment to us, and we hope to be working with him again soon.

Tony assisted us with our first home purchase. Tony was fantastic to work with at every stage in this process - at the start when we were formulating our offer, right through to dealing with last-minute hitches prior to settlement. We couldn't recommend Tony highly enough.

We engaged Tony to sell our home in the Sunderland Precinct at Hobsonville Point after reviewing other local agents. We chose him because of his strong local knowledge, consistently good sale prices in the premium end of the local market and in particular within the Sunderland Precinct.
Tonys' cool, calm and collected manner was reassuring during a stressful time for us. The market had dropped and getting genuine buyers was proving difficult. Tony's methodical processes around follow-ups, buyer conversations and most of all vendor conversations were impeccable. Tony was a confident negotiator and we genuinely felt he was working for us to get the best price possible given the market conditions. He never once put pressure on us to drop our expectations but gave good advice and worked with us to get a result. Throughout the campaign we refreshed the marketing and tried different tactics to put us in the best position possible to get a sale. Tony is definitely not one of those "set and forget" agents who is just going through the motions. His passion for Hobsonville Point and the neighbouring suburbs is genuine and we enjoyed working with him.
We couldn't recommend Tony highly enough!

Tony has recently assisted us in selling our Hobsonville Point home. We found him to be thoroughly professional and his positive approach was much appreciated in achieving a quick sale. We would thoroughly recommend Tony if you are thinking of selling or purchasing a new home.

Tony is a professional, personable and hard working real estate agent and we would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Everything he does he works to deliver the best possible results for his clients. From the start to the end Tony was there guiding us every step of the way.

Tony developed a quality marketing campaign that represented our home in its best light. From the write up to the photos and the video, the house looked so good we were beginning to wonder why we were moving. Tony is genuine and trustworthy. From the outset he presented an appraisal that was realistic and based on his sound understanding of real estate, not one that was to entice us and then fail to meet our expectations. We never once felt that Tony had any alternate agenda, he was always working hard to reach the best results for us.

Tony established a good understanding of our property and when potential buyers had questions he was able to respond with confidence and clarity. He kept us informed throughout the process, giving us detailed updates and meeting with us when necessary. When decisions needed to be made Tony was there to give expert advice, but we never felt pressured, he always made it clear that ultimatelythe decision was ours. He persistently followed up on all potential buyers, not letting anyone slip through the cracks.

We have been thrilled with the service Tony has provided and we look forward to working with him again in the future. A huge thank you to Tony for helping make our dreams become a reality.

When it came time to put our Hobsonville Point home on the market, we were already living in another city and as such, our choice of real estate agent was critical. We knew we needed a safe and reliable pair of hands who could act as our trusted representative "on the ground" and go the extra mile on our behalf if required. Tony Buckwell, Barfoot & Thompson Hobsonville delivered all of that and much, much more. At the outset, he assured us that he would do his utmost to achieve the best result possible and not once did he disappoint. He was courteous, warm and engaging - exactly the type of person you want talking to prospective buyers at open homes. His communication was always clear and timely, and he brought a wealth of knowledge to the process to help us navigate the various decisions that needed to be made. Tony projects a sense of calm and confidence, turning what might otherwise have been a stressful experience into a most impressive one that far exceeded our expectations. He brings genuine passion, professionalism, dedication, integrity and expertise to his work, and his suggested sales strategies, all of which he clearly explained and rationalized, helped us achieve that all-important outstanding result, about which we are utterly delighted. He's not merely a good or even a great real estate agent - he is in an absolute league of his own. The results he delivers, coupled with the level of service he provides, are second to none and you simply will not find a better agent to assist you in selling your property. Wholehearted thanks to you Tony.

Thanks to Tony, my family and I were able to sell our house quick smart! One of the problems we faced when we first looked for an agent in the Hobsonville area was that we were currently situated in Wellington. Tony was able to give us a prompt reply with an appraisal and from there he was more than happy to take charge and make the arrangements for us such as the cleaning and gardening maintenance to prepare the property for sale. He was very clear and honest with his communication to me through phone calls, text and emails.

The marketing plan Tony proposed was very robust and sound and ended up being very successful! The property came up looking stunning in the photos and video he had created, and it showed with the interest he generated instantly. He showed a high level of professionalism with selling our home and this made it much easier going through the selling process for me. With being far away, I felt comfortable with Tony as he worked tirelessly to make sure every detail had been covered and that we would get the best possible result.

Thank you Tony for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to getting our home sold quickly and stress-free. I would highly recommend him as a salesperson who you can trust to sell your home.

My husband and I truly felt we had the best team selling our home (Tony Buckwell & Yan Xu). In a very short time (and flat market I might add) we were presented with two offers! The entire process from start to finish was easy. Tony and Yan were not only friendly but incredible professional. They returned phone calls very quickly and believe me I found this amazing as I was in the market to purchase a home and real estate agents from other companies didn't ring me back, despite my interest in purchasing their listing! They follow up everything and give honest feedback, even if at times it is things you may not want to hear. We are settled in nicely with our new home now, but when we are ready to sell again I will not hesitate to ring Tony and Yan to list the house. They do not disappoint.
Thanks again for everything.

Prior to selling our properties, we have always 'checked and researched potential agents'. So, we did the same research once we had decided to sell 9 Rosetti Rise in West Harbour.
Tony not only met our expectations, he exceeded them in every way:

His focus and energy never wavered.
His market knowledge and perception are top of the range.
His commercial acumen is unprecedented.
His explanations of the process and follow up are clear and frequent. Nothing was too much trouble.
Tony listened and absorbed what we were saying. Listening without interrupting are rare skills in a sales person; this is a talent Tony possesses. This said, he would ask questions if what we said was not clear.

We just hope Tony becomes available in The Hawke's Bay when we decide to sell our new home here.

Tony worked tirelessly to achieve the outstanding result of our home selling in a short time and for the amount we were optimistically hoping for. This proved to us that we had made the best decision choosing Tony to market our home. We were impressed with his professionalism and knowledge of the current market in our area and the marketing strategy he chose accordingly. He also gave us invaluable tips on how to present our house and garden to their best. Tony guided us through the whole process, keeping us informed every step of the way. He is very organised, punctual and his attention to detail is second to none. Tony is courteous, easy to talk to and it shows that he genuinely enjoys his work and helping his clients to get the very best outcome.
The Barfoot & Thompson network was also a huge benefit attracting many more potential buyers to view our home.
Tony, we wish you all the very best for the future in your personal life and your chosen career.

We had the pleasure of working with Tony on the sale of our Hobsonville Point home this winter -and couldn't be happier. His professionalism throughout the sale process was exemplary with a real attention to detail on the unique selling points of our property. His suggestion of a marketing video and its execution was superb and we felt really highlighted the positives of our house. He put in the hard yards at the outset and spent a good deal of time with us explaining how the sale process would eventuate. He was always punctual, professional and courteous. As a result, and in a relatively quiet time of year, thanks to Tony and the network of professionals within Barfoot & Thompson we had the sale we were aiming for inside 3 weeks! We wouldn't hesitate to use both Tony and the Barfoot & Thompson team again. Thanks

We met Tony at one of his open homes in Hobby Point and his attitude stood out, so when we decided to sell I gave him a ring. He came to our home and we discussed about the pros and cons of selling and the best marketing plan. From day one we found he had superb energy, professionalism and knowledge in real state. His honesty and clear communication made the selling process a lot easier for me and my husband. In this current tough market you need a sales person who you can rely on and Tony has this attribute.
Thank you Tony for your hard work and we will work with you again when the time comes for us to sell in the future.

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for selling my property in West Harbour.
From the get go I felt confident that you would sell the property and through this stressful time you remained calm and supported me as a vendor reassuring me at times when needed.
Your professionalism and honesty which at times was not what I wanted to hear but turned out to be true was appreciated and can't be faulted.
Throughout the marketing process you went way beyond what should be expected of an agent. I won't go into what you did as I don't expect you to do the same on every property you list but I can say your eye for presentation on open home days was reinforced by your handy man skills.
I wish you well in your career and would be happy for you to use my comments as a show of my appreciation for a job well done.

Tony did a house and property walk through with me well before it went to market, and gave great advice on what to do to help achieve the best price, without ultimatums and with consideration to my budget. I used his website tips on property preparation (especially the de-clutter one!) as a guide to keep me focused through the next months.
No-one can make your house sell, but I believe that Tony treated the marketing and sale process with such commitment and professionalism that the house stayed on the radar of a multitude of completely different buyers, ultimately achieving a sale result at auction that we were both very happy with. His honesty and genuine wish to do his best by me, and his others clients, is really evident at all times.
I have known Tony all my life and did expect him to be good, but he actually exceeded my expectations and I felt genuinely proud of him through the process. He comes with 5 gold stars from me, and I highly recommend him and Barfoot & Thompson to anyone who wants a great team to represent them through the hugely important process of marketing & selling their home.

Tony was referred to us as we considered selling our home in West Harbour. This was our first home we had owned, and right from the start Tony's approach, communication and information put us at ease. We were always advised of options, and opportunities and Tony never set unrealistic expectations. The delivery of information was detailed when relevant, so we never felt over whelmed by everything. We were very nervous sellers, and as a result Tony put in extra effort via phone and in person to put our minds at ease.
If we were not moving to the South Island, I would be engaging him for the next house purchase. Tony is a great and honest real estate agent, who I would recommend to anyone buying or selling.

In mid-2015 we decided the time was right to sell our large waterfront property in Te Atatu South, Waitakere.
After meeting with a number of local agents, we eventually took the house to auction with one of these, who had promised us a quick and easy sell. What transpired were offers well short of our anticipated price (and of the price range promoted by the agents) which left us frustrated and very disappointed.
Within weeks we were contacted by another local agency with promises of interested developers and buyers in the area. This experience also fell well short of our expectations, and the contract ended with no success.
By chance we happened to run into old family friends who told us that their son was an agent working with Barfoot and Thompson - West Harbour, and offered to introduce us.
After our initial meeting with Tony, we came away pleasantly surprised to meet an agent who admitted that due to the unique size and nature of our property he was unable to find anything similar to use for a price comparison. With this in mind Tony put together a sales plan and marketing package that exceeded our expectations, and eventually resulted in a sale at auction which left us more than pleased with the result.
We cannot recommend Tony and his dedicated service highly enough. He is a friendly and professional agent, who won't muck you around. For us, he succeeded when many had fallen short and we do not doubt that he will do the same for you.

It has not only been a pleasure dealing with Tony, it has also resulted in an outstanding result with the sale of our house. At no point did we have to worry about the process as he left no stone unturned. We could not have wished for a better agent or result. Absolute professional.

We really enjoyed working with Tony during the process selling our home. His efficient and warm manner made it easy for us to feel at ease during what can be a very stressful time. His communication was exemplary, always quick to answer our queries either via text, email and phone and knowledgeable about the market. His tips to make our home more presentable and appealing were very useful and helped us to achieve a great result at auction. We had a large number of interested buyers, many of whom came to the house using the extensive Barfoot network from all over Auckland. All the information we needed was presented in a timely manner and we appreciated the advice that Tony gave us when it came to making key decisions regarding our marketing and sales campaign.
Basically Tony made the process easy, quick and stress-free. We'd happily work with Tony again and highly recommend him for any real estate matter.

We engaged Tony Buckwell to assist with the recent sale of our property. Right from our first meeting, Tony was extremely easy to deal with; I found him easy to talk to, knowledgeable, positive and responsive. Throughout the process, he made us aware of options and opportunities, but let us make up our minds on key decisions, only revisiting issues when he felt that he wanted us to be sure that we had weighed up the different factors. The communication flow was excellent - I always felt I knew what was going on, often ahead of time, and had access to the information I needed. In our case our property was tenanted, and so a crucial issue was working with the tenants to ensure their rights and privacy expectations were respected. Tony did an outstanding job of this. The marketing campaign was highly successful and attracted a good number of genuinely interested buyers - not just tyre-kickers. The extensive Barfoots agent network ensured that a wide range of potential buyers were introduced to the property. As a result of all this, we had a highly successful auction with several active bidders, ultimately realising a sale price that significantly exceeded our expectations. If anyone is worried about the slightly higher cost of sale through Barfoots, in my opinion the greater sale price we secured by using Tony and Barfoots produced a far better net outcome for us. From our experience, I have no hesitation in recommending Tony Buckwell to help with the sale of your property.

Tony has just sold our house for us. We were impressed with the professionalism, honesty and the energy he gave to working with us. He was prepared to go the extra mile in doing things like getting the fireplace going for viewers, and made himself very available to help in every way. We found that what Tony said about the Barfoot & Thompson network was correct, and we had agents from other parts of Auckland bringing potential buyers to our home. We are so pleased with our decision to select Tony as our agent.

Our Family had the pleasure of working with Tony in the sale of our Home.
He made a very stressful time a whole lot easier with his professionalism and communication skills which kept us informed every step of the way.
I think Tony's marketing skill's were top notch and the video part of the marketing was the Bee's Knee's, which I think was a pivotal part of selling our home.
We would not hesitate to recommend Tony in the sale or the purchase of your home.
Thanks again Tony for all your help.

Working with Tony was a real treat. We were 'first time sellers', so being completely new to the process of selling a home Tony always took the time to answer the many many questions we had (no matter how basic!!), and helped us with each decision to take away any guess work.
Tony's real strength was in the high level of professionalism and communication that he brought to selling our home - he worked hard to always make sure we were informed and consulted with at every step of the process, to the point where it felt more like a team effort rather than simply getting a specialist in to sell your home for you. We were also impressed with how Tony tirelessly following up with every possible lead in the hunt to find people willing to buy our home - we couldn't have done it better ourselves. It was due to Tony's enthusiasm and approach though that kept our motivation high throughout.
The results spoke for themselves - right up to auction and until the Sold sticker was on the sign, Tony was completely dedicated. If you are ever selling your home, Tony would be the exact person you would want to work with.

"Selling a home of 22 years is not an easy decision to make and the sale process itself can be daunting. We wanted to work with an agent and company that would give us confidence that we would achieve the best possible result with the least amount of added stress. Tony Buckwell has a high profile in our area and having worked with him during the marketing and successful sale of our home we now consider that well earned. Tony sets exemplary standards for himself and showed great empathy and listening skills when working with us to develop our marketing plan. He provided constant and open feedback throughout and we felt well informed and confident going into the auction. We would have no hesitation recommending Tony to anyone looking for a professional real estate agent."

Throughout the marketing process of our home Tony was always professional, reliable and hardworking. No phone call or question went unanswered and we were always comfortable to approach Tony about anything. He worked tirelessly until a successful result was achieved and we were very grateful for this.

Tony was outstanding in everything he did. He was professional, enthusiastic, hard working & went the extra mile & was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Tony to anyone wanting to buy or sell a home & believe he is a great asset to Barfoot & Thompson.

If every Agent had Tony's passion, drive & enthusiasm selling or buying a home would be a positive experience for all. Tony is so good, that he should look at coaching other Agents on how to be the best Agent ever. We highly recommend Tony.

had been looking to buy a house in the Auckland area for some time but, being from overseas, kept coming up against all sorts of difficulties regarding legalities of buying by negotiation and more especially by auction.
I first spoke to Tony Buckwell when he was helping me find a house of my requirements and he e-mailed me the details of many houses among which was a house which had possibilities. I returned to Auckland and looked at the house a few days after arriving. Even though the auction was to be held the following day he gave me the confidence to follow it through. He arranged for a solicitor (at 1600hrs on a Friday afternoon) to look over the LIM report and gave us phone numbers of building inspectors. He also arranged to meet me before the auction in order to ask the vendors for conditions to be approved and signed off (which were successful), but more importantly offered to do the bidding for me for which I will be eternally grateful. I was successful with the bidding and now own a lovely home in West Harbour. Without Tony's help I have no doubt that I would not have had the confidence or the know-how to proceed with the process and certainly not the confidence to bid.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Tony Buckwell to any prospective buyer.

After meeting and working with multiple residential and commercial real estate agents in Auckland, Hong Kong and Portland, Oregon, Tony is by far the best agent. He was extremely helpful and never stopped looking for the house we wanted for over 4 months. He consistently checked in with us, sent us new listings and was very efficient and quick to respond to phone calls and emails. We purchased our house at an auction - it was very nerve wracking to say the least, but Tony kept us calm, was very supportive and never pushed us to bid more than what we wanted to. As it was our first auction, he explained the process thoroughly and even put the bids in for us (as we were too nervous to say anything louder than a whisper). Tony is very friendly, professional and extremely efficient. Buying a house is never easy, but Tony made the process a lot easier. I would never go with another real estate agent as long as Tony is around!

If you are looking to sell your home, give the job to Tony!
Tony has a very professional attitude which demonstrates in his enthusiasm, dedication and reliability.
It was such a pleasure to work with Tony.

Tony was always very professional in his approach and kept us informed and up to date at all times. He made sure that he explained everything we needed to know and his feedback on progress throughout was fantastic. He is a genuine and caring person who is a great ambassador for your company. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone looking to buy or sell a house.
Tony did everything he could to make the experience of selling as easy for us as possible.

Tony was always very professional, reliable, well groomed and polite. We were well informed of all aspects for marketing our property for sale and then it was left for us to decide what action
to take. We never felt at all pressured and his advice proved invaluable. He kept us very well informed during the weeks of marketing. He went the "extra mile" to find out about our area (other properties
recently sold, schools, public transport, shops, etc.), all things important to prospective buyers. We have no hesitation in recommending him to any other future vendors.

"It was a great pleasure working with Tony. Tony is very positive, driven, professional and friendly. Thanks
to him, we not only sold our home for an outstanding price but also bought one above what I expected to be able to
afford. Tony's positive outlook has really made this experience all positive, even when I had my doubts, Tony always
encouraged me and made me believe that anything is possible. I highly recommend Tony to others, and
welcome others to contact me for a reference. I know Tony will continue to do well in his career, and I definitely will not
hesitate to contact him in the future. We enjoyed working with him and think he is a great person."Thank you for believing in us and giving so much of your time. We wish Tony the very best and look forward for the opportunity of working together again."

"Tony Buckwell proved to be exceptionally professional and thorough. He communicated clearly and
ensured that we were well informed throughout the process. Tony demonstrates excellent attention to
detail and he is clearly passionate about real estate. He was very well prepared for all open homes,
arriving early and ensuring that the property was ready to receive potential purchasers. I highly
recommend Tony to others looking for an honest and enthusiastic agent to help sell their home.
Tony exceeded our expectations."