Sara Loves to Help You!
An out-of-the-box personality Sara is a zealous salesperson who leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets. A breath of fresh air, Sara’s uniquely experienced at guiding people through property milestones without stress.
Growing up in Tauranga, her first-hand knowledge of the region is enhanced by her wide networks and friendships, a powerful blend, and why Sara does not specialise on a specific suburb, instead preferring to focus on people regardless of age stage, demographic, or location.
Sara’s viewpoint is that “real estate is about the people, families, and their homes, it shouldn’t be about the agent and how well they look in front of a camera, the job is serious, it’s a responsibility,” and her results prove this. As a networking ninja, it’s no coincidence 80% of her business over the past twelve months is from repeat business and referrals.
With eight years of real estate experience, Sara’s background includes overseas banking, interior design, and several years on the Board of Directors for a utility company. Sara promises to work alongside you and consult with you to handle all the details – this means she will make sure you make the right decision for you at every step in the process. The bottom line, she is going to get the job done correctly.
When not physically working in real estate, you’ll catch up with Sara by attending charity events, keeping pace at the racetrack, or networking with clients, family, and friends.
Sara is genuine and honest, works with integrity, and will help you make the right choices when changing from one stage to another, whether you are upsizing or downsizing, moving in together, or moving out! Sara brings fun and spirit to the mix when changing from one stage to another in your life.
2016 100 Club Achiever
2017 100 Club Achiever
2018 100 Club Achiever & Lifetime-Rothbury Referrer of the Year
2019 100 Club Achiever
2020 200 Club Achiever
2021 200 Club Achiever & 50 Million Club
2022 100 Club Achiever
2023 75 Million Club
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Sara was recommended to me by a friend for the sale of my home. She made the process so much easier with her friendly nature and explained all the details in a way I was able to understand as this was a new experience for me.
I cannot speak highly enough of Sara as she worked tirelessly to market, find purchasers, and even helped me stage the house for photographs and open homes.
Thank you Sara
ANgie Phillips
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I highly recommend Sara Browne of Eves Realty Cherrywood Tauranga to sell your property as she was so positive and enthusiastic when I approached her to list my investment property. Her feedback on my property was always positive.
She worked with my tenant amazingly, got the place immaculate for photo shoots, kept me in the loop the whole time as I was living in Brisbane.
Her excellent work sold my house at Auction and the price I got was well above what I expected.
Sara is honest, efficient and an amazing Real Estate Agent.
Many thanks Sara.
Kelly Smith
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It was with confidence that I recommended Sara to a friend to sell her property knowing that she would support and guide her through a difficult time and carefully assist her transition into purchasing a new home.
This was a long process requiring diplomacy and patience on Sara’s behalf. This she carried out professionally and efficiently.
I am thrilled to say that my friend is now installed in her own new home after the successful sale of her property and purchase of her new home.
Sara did not falter with her communication and support during this time.
I would recommend Sara to any prospective vendor looking for an agent with integrity and professionalism.
Lynda Marshall
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Sara was recommended to us by a good friend. Her enthusiasm and friendly manner put us at ease as this was our first time selling through auction. Her strong work ethic and passion for real estate underpin her impressive career as a successful sales consultant.
Ideally, you want your property to be sold quickly, our property was sold in three weeks, the auction was brought forward and sold at a price we didn’t expect. Sara delivered on all counts.
If you are looking for a tenacious real estate agent in Omokoroa or in the Bay of Plenty then Sara should be your first call.
Many thanks to Sara and the EVES team.
Julian & Suzanne Thornton
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I would highly recommend Sara Browne of Eves Realestate Cherrywood Tauranga!
Having being involved for 25years as a licensed real estate agent I was pleasantly surprised by the professional approach which is essential to a smooth and successful outcome.
The experience of my buying in Tauranga was truly assisted with my association with Sara.
Her ability to provide me with an honest, efficient and an untiring willingness to find a property was appreciated.
Sara proved to me to be very knowledgeable with the local property scene and the trades people in and around Tauranga which definitely gives her the professional advantage.
I was very impressed with her property knowledge on all levels which certainly helped me acquire with her guidance the property I was looking for.
I also found her to be very responsive to my queries and concerns with constructive suggestions, innovated alternative ideas together with a high degree of integrity.
Sara’s driven enthusism for her real estate profession was a great help in my finding the right property.
I now live the “good life” in Tauranga and would highly recommend anyone requiring an ethical real estate agent whether selling or buying a home to contact Sara Browne at Eves Real Estate Tauranga.
I remain a satisfied purchaserJohn Lyall
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The best there is!
From the start Sara was very professional and engaging with us. She explained every part of the sales process and advised us on all the techniques to maximise the value of our property. She had an endless list of quality tradesman and businesses to help us with our renovations we completed before the sale.
We wouldn’t hesitate to use Sara again, and wish her all the best for the future.Steven McLean & Kelly McLean
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Sara delivers - knows her stuff and gets the job done! Highly recommended.
Ian Smith
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Thank you for all the hard work professionalism and enthusiasm you put into selling our house at 1441 State highway 29 lower Kaimai’s.
Our house was listed just before Covid-19 put us all in lockdown. The massive challenge to sell real estate at this time did not deter Sara who kept us all on track and focused thought the whole ordeal.
Sara negotiated between the sale of our house, the sale of the purchases house and the house we ended up buying. We were amazed how Sara lined everything up and made this work.
Sara is highly motivated, honest and a delight to deal with. I would definitely recommend Sara Brown to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.
James Carson
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Sara's easy going and bubbly personality made the sale process a whole lot less stressful.
She explained every part of the process clearly, so I knew exactly what was happening and when. She was respectful of my work and child commitments, ensuring that viewings worked for me, as well as giving me plenty of notice.
Sara was always cheerful and positive even when COVID-19 threw a curve ball.
What impressed me the most was the fact that Sara continued to find buyers, even when there was a conditional offer on the table. This resulted in us getting a champagne price for our home, and wouldn't have eventuated without her continued effort and commitment.
I would most definitely recommend Sara to anyone considering selling their home.
Jandhe Carter
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Deciding on a listing agent to handle the sale of our investment property had become a bit of a challenge for us – as real estate salesperson with over 20 years of experience ourselves, we knew what we wanted in a salesperson, i.e. enthusiasm and excellent communication.
We chose Sara, and she certainly stepped up to the mark. Always cheerful and willing to go the extra mile, she consistently kept us informed with regular feedback, both written and verbal, which was exactly what we wanted. We had previously had extremely stressful experiences with two other salespeople (one in Australia and one local), mainly due to their poor communication skills. These experiences combine with our own long-standing involvement in the real estate industry, places us in a unique position to make a judgment. Knowing this background and our expectation, working for us was probably quite a daunting prospect for Sara! She handled it all with ease and professionalism. If you want a salesperson who will constantly keep you informed, remain cheerful and optimistic and convey enthusiasm for your property to both her colleagues and to your purchasers, Sara is the one for you.
Martin & Jackie Fothergill
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I wasn’t sure whether or not to use a real estate company to sell my home, but after working with Sara from Eves I’m more than happy I did. Sara works incredibly hard to achieve the best outcome and that exactly what she did for me. I found Sara easy to work with, a great communicator, honest and respectful making my house selling process stress free. Thanks for enabling my next step on the ladder
Ryan Wicks
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Thank you for everything you did for us during our purchasing of 123 St Andrews Drive. In some respects the process was not straight forward but throughout you were so positive, cheerful & supportive plus most importantly you gave us time and space. We appreciated your phone calls and the documentation you provided and a BIG thank you for attending to items mentioned on the Builders Report. Once again thank you Sara for your comprehensive and friendly assistance. We enjoyed meeting with you and will hopefully see you around Tauranga in the furture. Yvonne & Alastair
Yvonne & Alastair Clarke
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During the past few months we have been selling down some properties. After some consideration, we decided to entrust this project to Sara Browne from Eves. We have now sold the last of our properties, and have been very impressed by the service that Sara and the Team at Eves Cherrywood, led by Gordon Stewart, have provided. We have found their service and advice to be excellent, and we felt in control of the process throughout. We are very happy with the timeline to get the properties sold, and all relative communications were promptly passed on to us, making us feel “in the loop” which was exactly what we were looking for.
We were overseas at the time of one of the settlements, there were some minor issues to be resolved before settlement could occur, Sara just got it sorted, for which we were very grateful.
I would certainly recommend Sara and the team at Eves Cherrywood to any other sellers, I have personally bought property through them in the past, and achieved the same excellent service.
Sharon & Russell Jackman
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From the outset she consulted us on all aspects of the process, letting us make all the decisions without being pushy. She was respectful and always positive. Sara’s communication skills are exceptional, she was always available if we had a query. Reporting on progress constantly. Sara also has a natural flare for staging and offered her skills , time and furniture to help stage with the house, the transformation was amazing. We wouldn’t hesitate to use her again.
Ellerington Family
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Deciding on a listing agent for our investment property was a challenge as we have over 20 years’ experience being in the industry ourselves. We chose Sara and she stepped up to the mark. Always cheerful going the extra mile. She kept us informed with regular feedback, both written and verbal. We previously had stressful experiences with two other sales people. Knowing our back ground and our expectations she probably found the prospect quite a daunting prospect. She handled it with ease and professionalism. If you want an agent who is constantly keeping you informed, remain cheerful and optimistic and convey enthusiasm for your property to both her colleagues and purchasers, Sara is the one for you.
Fothergills
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Sara exceeded our expectations of delivering a quick sale and reached our preferred sale price.
Her professionalism and advice, support and calmative attitude made the sale and purchase straightforward and without a doubt we would highly recommend her service to anyone thinking of buying and selling.
Duffey & Slater
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We enlisted the help of Sara to sell our family home. From the outset she consulted us on all aspects of the process, gave her advice, provided us with feedback, but let us make the all the decisions. She was respectful, not pushy and always remained positive. When you're selling, you often are wondering about feedback - and Sara's communication skills were exceptional. She would phone after every open home, send a weekly report and was always available if we had any queries. As if this wasn't enough, Sara also has a natural flair for home staging and she offered her skills, time and furniture to help us stage the house - we were amazed at the transformation! We wouldn't hesitate to use Sara again if we ever sold in the future.
Ellerington Family
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Case Study:
The vendor had two properties to sell, her own home and a rental; she needed to sell one in order to bid on a property she had seen. She had been approached by other agents who recommended she sell her own home before bidding on her dream home. My mind set was if she wasn’t successful in bidding on the property she wanted, she would be without a home and would have to live in the rental – not ideal.
Result:
With the rental identified as the property to be sold first, I had a tight time frame of two weeks, in which to secure a buyer and I recommended the Auction process – it gives buyers a deadline to work to. We went to Auction, although it didn’t sell in the room on Auction day, on the Saturday after the Auction I received a call from the bidder in the room who was interested in putting in an unconditional offer in. We negotiated a price suitable to both parties, property sold!
Testimonial:
“Sara enabled me to focus on other aspects of my life while she handled the transactions with total professionalism. There was absolutely no stress involved and I had and always will have total faith in Sara’s attitude” Her clients come first”, unlike some other agents I have dealt with.Keryn Mahoney
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The vendors had employed an agent from another company, with little subsequent interest in the property. The listed price method was used, unfortunately this resulting in a “no sale” situation. They asked me to list their property, my recommendation was an Auction campaign – with no price indication it enabled buyers to determine the value.
Result
They achieved a price over their original listed price.
Testimonial
“We would like to thank Sara and all her team for their assistance & guidance in selling our family home at Littlejohn Drive.
Her professionalism, enthusiasm & guidance throughout the whole auction process was truly appreciated” Henry & Moira Van Den Broek
Henry & Moira Van Den Broek
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A lovely couple had made the decision to sell their property due to their much beloved garden becoming too large to handle. The property had substantial views from Omokoroa through to the inner harbour.
The most important thing was to find them their next home. After listening to their brief, we found a property advertised “Price by Negotiation”. We secured that property and due to the tight time frame and their large views selected the Auction process for theirs.
Result
The process was simple and stress free, the buyers identified this was the perfect property for them and were successful securing the property.
Testimonial
“Sara was knowledgeable about things that were required and arranged things that needed to be done with good humour and advice. We would recommend her to anyone who is considering selling a property. Her diligence, energy and professional handling of our sale are greatly appreciated”
David & Audrey McLaughlin
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The client purchased the property from me December 2015. It was a tenanted property and the tenants were very happy living there. Unfortunately by May 2016 the vendor’s circumstances had changed and the difficult decision was made to sell the property. The Auction process was the method of choice due to the buyer’s market at the time.
Result:
We sold the property a $65,000 profit (Over 5 months) for the vendor. Having identified a buyer who was slightly nervous about the bidding process. I recommended I bid on her behalf as I wasn’t emotionally involved. This resulted in her securing the property. Both vendor and buyer were very happy with the outcome.
Testimonal:
“I highly recommend Sara for all aspects of Real Estate, she will work had, has a brilliant attitude and her personality is outstanding, she is helpful and listens to your needs and requirements. If you are thinking of engaging Sara as your agent, then I couldn’t recommend anyone more suitable”Keryn Mahoney
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Case Study:
Built circa 1930, this unique stucco dwelling, boasting original period features was situated on a large sub-dividable section to the rear of the property. A highly desirable piece of the real estate with superb marketing abilities.
As there were no other comparable properties on the market, making it difficult for me to gauge its value we decided to take the property to Auction to create a competitive edge amongst the buyers.
The Campaign & Result:
We received a pre-auction offer with in the first week, which was not at a level the vendor was excited about, so they elected to have faith in the Auction process and carry on with the campaign.
At the first open home we met and identified the buyer. I worked with her throughout the Auction campaign. I discussed her bidding strategy prior to auction day. Ultimately she was bidding against an investor/buyer from Auckland who was introduced to the property by phone the morning of the Auction. We worked through his due – diligence in time for him to phone bid. The bidding was fast and furious, it came down to our home owner and the investor/buyer. She stuck to her strategy and secured her dream home.
Testimonial:
“We followed Sara’s advice and received a great result! We highly recommend her work ethics and professionalism”
Stewart & Eileen Browne
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Case Study:
This property was previously marketed by an opposition company with a listed price, unfortunately unsuccessfully. I was approached by the vendor’s to sell the property. It had gorgeous views and was proudly elevated sitting on a large site. We went through an Auction campaign, however the bidding in the room didn’t reach expectation. We marketed the property “By Negotiation”, at which point we received a number of offers but the failing builder’s reports meant each offer was withdrawn. The decision was made to take the property off the market, out of sight but not out of mind. I mentioned it to a building inspector, who requested to go through the property. Both he and his wife loved it and decided to purchase the property to add to their investment portfolio.
Result:
I re-listed the property and negotiated a satisfactory price between both parties. The process of working with the buyers to satisfy the bank through the lengthy process of invasive testing by an independent inspector revealed the property was in a lot better shape than originally thought. The bank was satisfied, the building inspector had himself a beautiful property and the vendor was happy he could move to town and be closer to his family.
Testimonal:
“I previously listed my property with another agency, which did not create much activity. I decided to change my agency to Sara Browne from EVES. She worked through two auction campaigns and a few offers, she never lost faith she would sell the property for me. With her connections she found an interested party, they loved my house and after negotiation purchased it. I would not hesitate to work with her again, she is hard-working, positive and always makes sure her clients are looked after”Ken Bloor
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I have known Sara Browne for about 40 years. She has always been a highly motivated person who has achieved at the highest level in everything she has done in life, whether it be interior design or running a large successful family business. Sara has great moral values and is very loyal to her family and friends.
Vicki Pike
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We have known Sara Browne on a professional level for the past 10 years. Sara has been involved with organisations in and around Tauranga for many years and has been involved in organising functions for charity that we have participated in. Sara is honest and reliable, and has an enviable work ethic. We have always found her easy to get along with, conscientious, and she has a great sense of humour. We have found Sara to be a very well organised and professional person who has always strived to provide mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties involved in our business transactions. We have no hesitation in recommending Sara to future clients, the morals and high standards that she possess and her positive approach to getting the job done are a valuable asset to her and to any person who chooses to enlist her services.
Darryl & Avalon Guy
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I contacted Sara Browne with a view to purchasing a "do up" property in the Tauranga area in March 2015. She found 6 potential properties that we viewed and I identified one which ticked all my boxes. She then worked with me during the auction process which I was unfamiliar with and a successful outcome was the result. Her friendly personality and professional manner left a lasting impression and I have no hesitation in recommending Sara Browne to my friends, colleagues and acquaintances' for any future property dealings in the Tauranga area.
Keith Paine
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We recently contacted EVES to help us determine the best way to sell our property and had contact with Sara Browne who was very conscientious and helpful through the whole experience. She was knowledgeable about things that were required and arranged things that needed to be done at the time with good humour and advice. We would recommend her to anybody who was considering selling a property at this time. Her diligence and energy and professional handling of our sale are greatly appreciated and we wish her every success in the future.
David & Audrey McLoughlin