The ultimate professionals who put in the extra mile with additional viewings during Covid 19 Alert level 3 to get maximum buyers through. Even though I was nervous as to the impact of losing out on the initial open home due to restrictions, they reassured with a high level of confidence to keep to the plan.
I have worked with Lisa for a number of years in the purchase of properties and when our current house was ready for sale, Lisa and Steve were the only option for us.
They are professional in all that they do, in my experience with Lisa in particular she has never been pushy as some Agents are, she definitely works at getting her client the best possible outcome. I can’t recommend Lisa and Steve highly enough and they are our go too for advice, property sale and purchase negotiations.
I have referred them and have had extraordinary feedback after the sale of yet another property.
In my opinion they are definitely unique in the area of Real Estate Sales, a cut above the rest.
Selling our Mum’s home was never going to be easy as she was definitely not keen. My first task was introducing Steve and Lisa to my brother who was leaning towards using agents from the area - however he changed his mind after meeting Steve and Lisa; listening to them talk about their work style and in particular their communication and marketing plans along with their successes in other areas.
Meeting Mum was next and they nailed it with their honest, caring approach – so much so my Mum told me I was lucky to have such nice friends.
The whole process was handled professionally from organising times around Mum for photos to be taken, the open homes and latterly building inspections.
Steve and Lisa gave us total confidence throughout the process – with phone calls immediately after the open homes, regular weekly catch up meetings and follow up emails. We knew what was happening every step of the way, were offered options and given information to help us make the judgement calls. They let no one get away – they knew the interested potential parties and kept them updated too.
Their auctioneer was well informed and complemented Steve and Lisa on the professional front. On the day there were 5 bidders and the process went smoothly and quickly with the sale completed there and then.
This could have been a much more stressful exercise but Steve and Lisa made it all so much easier. We can’t thank them enough – great job and great result.
I highly recommend these two – we have sold and bought in the past but no one comes close to this dynamic duo who are fully engaged in the whole process and if you didn’t know better you could think you were their only clients (we weren’t!)
Mary & Rob Ansell
Kay and I recently embarked upon the process of selling our home in Remuera. While we have bought and sold homes throughout our lives we had never sold by auction before, and never in such a dynamic and unpredictable market as Auckland.
Thankfully we had Steve and Lisa to manage the process from inception to successful conclusion.
In simple terms, Steve and Lisa were responsible for getting buyers to the auction and we were responsible for getting the house ready to sell – but Steve and Lisa contributed so much more.
In the early stages they set realistic expectations, explained the process and outlined a clear path to readiness, then they coached and cajoled us, and even sourced the resources we needed to get the job done. Everything from house staging to finding a handyman for painting and repairs.
As the auction date neared we received constant updates on progress and their calmness and obvious experience and professionalism kept us reassured the process was tracking as planned.
The auction day itself is nerve wracking, but Steve and Lisa produced from their seemingly endless resources the perfect auctioneer and liaised with him to develop the strategy that worked for us as we approached the hour.
Needless to say the final outcome exceeded our expectations, and even then Steve and Lisa continued to work for us resolving the myriad of minor details.
Kay and I would recommend Steve and Lisa without hesitation. If you want to optimize the entire sales process and ensure an outcome, then Steve and Lisa are the team to engage. We are grateful that they sold our house for us and equally grateful to have met such a delightful couple.
Steve & Kay Shaw
I’d just like to say thanks to Steve & Lisa, they did an outstanding job of selling our apartment and achieving more than just a good price, they achieved an outstanding price on auction day. I want to thank them for their professionalism and their drive to get the best possible result. If you’re planning to sell your house, or thinking about it, talk to the Stones.
Daniel Smithwood
We have sold 3 very different urban properties and brought 1 rural property with Team Stone. They were originally recommended to us by another real estate agent that we know personally. We found Steve and Lisa to be highly professional, knowledgeable and genuinely lovely people. They listened to any concerns and suggestions we had with an open mind and worked around a schedule and marketing plan that we felt comfortable with. I’m positive their easy, positive nature made prospective buyers feel at ease during viewings and follow ups. We were kept fully informed through the entire campaign and were impressed with the effort they put into keeping the potential buyers engaged. From selling our first property to selling our last property with Steve and Lisa, we noticed that they had tweaked and updated their marketing strategy to keep in touch with the changing market. We recommend Team Stone to anyone requiring a professional, realistic and fully committed team to sell their home.
We have used The Stones twice to sell homes and would happily recommend them to others. They go way beyond any other agents we have used previously. They know the market and constantly strive to ensure they get the right buyer for the best price for the home. Their work ethic is admirable. One of the homes they sold for us was my elderly Mother's home and the care and respect they showed her ensured she understood the whole process which in turn allowed her to feel she had control in the decision making. They kept her informed and didn't rush her in any aspect. My Mum felt comfortable dealing with them and trusted them. Steve and Lisa Stone are ultimate professionals.
Mary Ansell
We recently used The Stones (Steve and Lisa) to sell our family home after our dear father passed away.
They were very efficient and professional going out of their way to recommend local trades and services. This was extremely helpful for me being overseas , they kept me up to date with everything. Steve arranged for me to be on a live call, so it was like I actually attended on Auction day. They are a very discerning team and seem to know their market well.
Even through the confusing covid-19 lockdown we have managed to finally settle. Thank you both for all your efforts, and feel free to use me as a reference to your future clients.
I just want to say thanks very much to both you and Steve for how you have cared for my mother during the process of selling her house. We had not only a great outcome but she also didn't have to experience any undue stress due to your friendly concern and attention for her.
Helen Oakes
The duo Steve & Lisa ran an excellent and effective campaign during the recent sale of my property in Parnell. Both listened to my views and wishes; were calm and supportive and rather more than efficient. And more importantly, they obtained the excellent result we had hoped for.
Thank you to you both.
Can I just say what a pleasure it has been working with you. You took our interesting situation and managed not only the sale, but myself and my ex-husband, with apparent ease. Your high degree of professionalism was welcome and I almost cannot believe we sold the house in the exact timeframe you laid out for us in our initial implementation meeting. Anyway, thank you again for the speed, clarity and hard work to get our house sold in a 4 week period.
Steve and Lisa Stone recently sold my property. In doing so they achieved both the price result that I sought, and the timing that I needed. Their approach was thoroughly professional from the outset, with a clear marketing campaign, great visuals and comprehensive supporting info for my potential buyers. I particularly appreciated the formal weekly feedback, and their complementary strengths that a single agent cannot offer. I recommend them to all my colleagues and clients looking to sell their property well.
Jan Barraclough
It is with great pleasure that I provide this testimonial for Lisa and Steve.
I live in Australia and had an investment house in Auckland that I needed to sell. I mentioned this to the contractor that looks after the maintenance of the property and they recommended Lisa and Steve to me. When working remotely, you need a good agent, from my first meeting with Lisa and Steve I felt good about them doing what I needed.
Firstly from a planning view point, Lisa and Steve were very accommodating and well organised. They happily worked around the dates and times that I was in New Zealand for meetings, even those that were over Christmas. I needed a company that would just take control and make it happen with a tight time frame, Steve and Lisa did this. They worked with my property manager, not the easiest person in the world to work with, and the tenant who obviously needed to be respected to make it all happen.
Lisa kept me informed every step of the way. The advertising they put together was very good, I even had another real estate agent comment on how good it looked.
The end result of all they did was very good, I achieved above my reserve at the auction, it had made reserve and bidding had stopped and yet the auctioneer whom Lisa & Steve used was still able to get me more money with one on one negotiation. What more could I ask for.
All in all, Lisa, Steve and their support team did an exceptional job, I have no hesitation recommending them and would use them again.
Simon Hill (Kiwi in Sydney)
Lisa and Steve sold my home at auction after a relatively painless three week campaign. I felt confident with the huge numbers viewing the property both online and during open homes. They were informative and professional in their approach to the sale of my property keeping in close communication with plenty of detailed data and feedback , as a first time vendor I appreciated this.
The interest generated by their marketing campaign was certainly impressive and the auction result was fantastic. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending their services.
Elizabeth Ryan
After assessing several agents we chose Steve & Lisa Stone to take our Remuera Apartment to auction. We were impressed with their Professionalism and attention to detail and they had a marketing campaign that ticked all the boxes.
We were actually overseas throughout the Campaign including Auction Day but Steve & Lisa took care of everything and kept us informed. The whole process went without a hitch and with plenty of bidding the property was sold under the hammer.
Having dealt with some of the other agencies previously we have decided we would most definitely use Steve & Lisa again. A dynamic couple supported by an equally efficient and professional team that we could not recommend highly enough.
Thanks Steve & Lisa for a satisfying result and making our sale seem so easy.
Lisa and Steve Stone supported us in the process of selling our family property in Mt. Eden Auckland. After meeting with several estate agents in the area, we agreed to a sole agency listing with Lisa and Steve who came recommended to us from a friend, and come upfront with an outstanding track record; but ultimately after meeting with them we were sold on their absolute professionalism and the strength of their team effort approach.
From day one we knew we were going to be demanding customers due to our family circumstances, the timing for putting the house on the market was uncertain, my mother leaving her home to move to a retirement village, and other family members abroad for much of the process. Lisa and Steve took this in stride like complete stars, they supported us in every element of getting the property prepared for sale, and managed contact and communications with the various family members with promptness and brilliant sensitivity towards the personal complexities of moving house.
When it came to the final sale of the property, Lisa and Steve delivered exactly where it counted and paid for themselves. In many ways the house could have sold itself, but the premium we ended up with on the final price represented the effort that Lisa and Steve put into connecting with potential buyers in the lead-up, and engaging with them through the auction process.
I would recommend Lisa and Steve without hesitation. Please contact me through Lisa and Steve for anything further.
Henry Farrell
Selling a property is one of life’s greatest stressors they say …. not so, when The Stones are managing the process for you!
From start to fantastic finish, we knew we were in the most capable of hands. With a tight timeline and a marketing campaign so well structured that we were astounded by how many people it reached in the market, coupled with regular updates following each open home, selling our property was made effortless and enjoyable for us.
To achieve a sale price that exceeded our expectations, under the hammer, at auction was the result we had been hoping for. Lisa and Steve, backed by their team at Ray White, delivered!
We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them to successfully market your property.
Consummate professionals, their support, quiet confidence, experience and expertise creates a winning formula.
Many thanks, Helen and Lance
Hi Lisa and Steve
A huge thanks for the fantastic job you did in the selling our Kohimarama property. We are delighted with the outcome - you managed to achieve what we thought was not possible! You supported us well through the emotional rollercoaster of selling a property, keeping us well informed along the way. We feel we had the best team on board with us and cannot thank you enough.
Marion & Kevin Etches
Having met Steve and Lisa we knew that they would be the best agents in Auckland to sell our very much loved home. We were right!
We were extremely impressed by their professionalism, integrity and commitment to achieving the very best result for us. The marketing campaign was extraordinary and our house was sold within 9 days of being on the market. What really stood out for us as Vendors were Steve and Lisa’s sensitivity and understanding of our concerns during the very short lead up time to the Auction day.
Steve and Lisa are the perfect real estate team and they are an asset to the Auckland real estate industry. We will always highly recommend them without hesitation.
- Simon and Kate Milne
It is with great pleasure that I am able to say a very sincere Thank you to Lisa and Steve Stone of Ray White, Parnell for selling my home in Remuera recently. Even though my timing was not particularly convenient for them, as they had important commitments overseas a few days later, Lisa very graciously rose to the occasion, interrupting a very special family gathering in order to view my property. I was impressed when they presented a very professional Appraisal a couple of days later, recommending dates for Open Homes, Auction, etc., with all the relevant details included and organized - only requiring Vendor approval. Lisa and Steve left an excellent professional support team behind, which enabled unhindered progress in their absence.
From the time we first made contact with Lisa and Steve until settlement date the Stones were busy ensuring that the whole sales process went smoothly. Their presentation of my home in their videos and sales brochures delighted me, the advertising, photographs and comments were excellent and they did not attempt to raise my expectations by giving me an inflated appraisal.
During the few days they were away the advertising, photographs and staging were in place and they were frequently in contact by telephone and email to ensure that any queries were quickly resolved. By the time they returned home the Open Homes were booked and action began immediately, resulting in a sale by Auction only 22 days after the property reached the market.
I would also like to thank the Auctioneer, Jeff Tubman, for the excellent work he did on Auction Day. I appreciated his friendly approach and enthusiastic comments about the property, which banished all apprehension. I was convinced he was about to sell the property, and enjoyed every moment of the selling process.
Lisa and Steve were meticulous in their attention to detail. I have sold a number of properties over the years but I have never before experienced such good communications during a sales campaign.
They took the time to keep me up to date with who had visited the property, how they perceived it, and whether they intended to proceed further. They certainly ensured that the whole process was as stress free as possible and I have no hesitation in recommending them to any future vendors who are looking for approachability, honesty, integrity and competency in the team they wish to entrust with marketing their Property.