Lesley McLellan

Having worked closely with Lesley McLellan to sell and market my property, I can confidently say she is the epitome of honesty, hard work, and passion when it comes to marketing and selling properties. Lesley's dedication to her clients is unmatched; she treats both you and your property with the utmost respect. I would recommend that anyone looking for a trustworthy and driven professional in real estate reach out to Lesley McLellan. You won't be disappointed! - Louise (vendor)

"An Extraordinary Journey Wow, what just happened? With understanding and empathy from Lesley Maclellan, ably assisted by her associate, Mike Cassidy. Somehow, we flipped from a more conventional marketing/auction campaign to a virtual auction where we achieved an outstanding result for the sale our Mother’s estate home. The usual process had begun with the appraisal, photos, video, sales board, etc. The campaign began with the first week of open homes with some excellent participation, great follow-up and communication. Then along came COVID and the national lockdown. It didn’t take long to realise we should build on week one and pivot to a virtual campaign. Open homes and inspections were off the agenda but with an open and transparent process Lesley and Mike worked tirelessly to retain interest from those who had seen the property and generated substantial interest from those who could only view the online material. In two weeks, we had 14 registered bidders and the online auction process worked remarkably well to reach a value well in excess of our expectations. Lesley clearly understood the charm of the property and targeted the most likely demographic and so it came to be. She took control of the process with meticulous and detailed feedback. We all learned a lot about document management and the need for clear communication. We could not have asked for more and we were delighted to be the first sale for the newly formed Sisson agency of Sotheby’s. - David & Elizabeth Penman, Executors"

"We met Lesley and Mike when they acted as selling agents for the property we purchased and then as our agents for the subsequent marketing and sale of our home. We found Lesley and Mike to be extremely professional in their work ethic from both sides of the transaction. They were prompt to respond to all issues and queries that arose, pragmatic yet respectful in their assessment of our property and marketing strategy and always pleasant and approachable. We bought and sold during strict lockdown restrictions in Auckland and both Lesley and Mike negotiated the challenging environment with high standards of health and safety awareness, practical sense and flexibility whilst always maintaining a good sense of humour. They were respectful of our property and our wishes and worked extremely hard to ensure a satisfying outcome for all parties in what was a sensitive, complex transaction in a challenging environment. We have no hesitation in recommending Lesley and Mike as agents for the sale of your property. - Rosemary & Peter Lowe"

"It gives me great pleasure to write in support of the excellent work done by Lesley McLellan for my husband and I in the recent marketing and sale of our home of 30 years overlooking Hobson Bay in Parnell. We had previously engaged the services of a high profile agent from another real estate agency in endeavour to sell both our properties together on the same site in Tohunga Crescent. After a few months we had had no success. Lesley came to us with a proposition which involved selling the large and small houses separately. She had done extremely thorough research and demonstrated in that meeting that she knew her real estate in the area and had all the statistics. We agreed to her proposition and she ended up selling both houses in concert in the space of a very short time. We were delighted with the respected outcomes. In our view Lesley has the following characteristics that make her such a good agent and a pleasure to work with. She is: A thorough researcher and uses the data she gathers well, Strategic. Her proposition to us turned out to be the right strategy, able to build strong, enduring relationships based on her high level of empathy (she actually listens!) and her charming personality. Able to take a stand and state a point of view when she sees the need, Tenacious and patient and able to negotiate her way through what turned out to be some difficult title issues along the way in a manner that managed to keep sometimes three or more parties on board and incredibly hard-working and prepared to do whatever it takes. For example for open homes for the small house she hosted viewing for three quarters of an hour three times a week unlike the scant half hour of most agents. More often than not she would be on the job for an hour and a half dealing patiently with demanding possible buyers Able to give sound guidance on marketing which paid off for us. She arranged a very professional and skilled photographer and for very little cost, a drone. Calm and well considered under pressure and able to deal with our stress as vendors on several occasions when often we were challenging Fun to be with and has a sense of humour Respectful and tolerant of everyone Able to engage prospective buyers who really took to her. We had record viewings of the small house which was for sale by auction and many bidders. Very stylish and always immaculately presented Administratively strong and gives the best progress reports we had seen to date A strong and competent communicator who keeps you in touch all the way Overall, my husband and I give our unreserved commendation of Lesley. Either one of us would be happy to talk further with anyone who wishes for more information. - Christine and Simon Hart"

"Lesley sold our house at auction successfully in August 2015. Lesley was referred to me, and on first meeting I knew she felt the same passion and understood my love for my home. She noticed detail that I never would have expected anyone else to notice. We chose to sell by appointment only, which is a time consuming commitment for agent and seller. Lesley took the time daily to spend thorough individual viewings with buyers, making sure they appreciated the quality of the design. Never once did she call 720 Remuera Road a house. She always called our home, a home. I felt Lesley’s elegance and dignity reassured both the buyers and myself that they were in the safe hands of a professional. Within a week of selling, and a day after viewing, I bought my new home which Lesley suggested I view. She understood what I was seeking and we all worked at speed for this to be a reality. - Jo Nicholls "

"Lesley McLellan has acted as agent for a number of my clients over the past 5 years. She is highly professional in her dealings with buyers and sellers and acts with complete integrity. For assignments requiring a high level of confidentiality and discretion she is in my view an excellent choice Jeremy Goodwin - vendors solicitor"

"I don’t think I would have bought my first New Zealand home if it were not for Lesley. As a first time buyer into the New Zealand property market, Lesley was patient and careful to answer all my many questions thoroughly and knowledgeably. It’s worth mentioning that Lesley made me feel comfortable and confident that she was representing both the vendor of the property and myself fairly. I believe it was a good outcome for both parties. Meticulous with her choice of words as she is with her approach to presenting a property, I’ve enjoyed the process of working with Lesley immensely and would happily do so again. I look forward to catching up with her again when I next visit and to taste her famous chicken pie. Peter Teo - Purchaser"

"It is our immense pleasure to recommend Lesley as a real estate agent for any individual or family searching for the ideal home for their unique situation. She assisted my partner and me with the purchase of a house in Parnell earlier this year. We were looking for a house where we could start a family and after meeting Lesley while visiting our new home, she proved to be a super attentive agent, almost as if we were her only customers, although we know that was not the case. She knows this part of Parnell like the back of her hand. There is nothing that escapes Lesley’s attention when it comes to property for sale in this area, which really helped us fall even more in love with this property and surroundings. A master with the contract negotiations, Lesley came up with a deal that was good for us and made the seller happy as well. She has high integrity and is very conscientious and tenacious, always keeping the clients’ best interests in mind. She returned all phone calls and emails the same day. We never felt neglected or unimportant. She is also highly personable with an engaging personality and gave us amazing advice on a few things in the house. We are pleased to recommend Lesley to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is hands down the best in the business in our opinion and if we ever need to move again she will be our first choice in real estate agents. Tiago and Claudia - Purchaser"

"The sale of your primary home can be one of the most stressful events ever undertaken. It needs a professional with attention to detail to orchestrate the whole process while keeping the client fully informed. This removes the stress and manages expectations concluding in a successful transaction. Clearly maturity and experience matters. There is no finer professional in Auckland than Lesley McLellan. -John Mather (vendor)"

I was thrilled to have Lesley sell my beautiful apartment in the SKHY development, uptown Auckland. From the first moment she entered my home she was committed, passionate and respectful of my wishes for the campaign. The marketing advice and her expertise in how to present the property was absolutely outstanding, and, within under a week my property was online on many platforms including her large personal database that she has with Sotheby’s. I followed her expert advice on how to proceed and was stunned by her negotiation skills, her communication skills with both me and potential buyers, and her extraordinary eye for detail. Lesley met all potential buyers individually, always beautifully presented and with grace and poise. Most impressive, was her extensive knowledge of the building, the residents and the ambiance of the SKHY community, as well as her knowledge of the market and extensive experience in the real estate industry. Lesley instantly reassured potential purchasers with her professionalism, knowledge and obvious credibility. Within the week we had an offer and following her expert advice and superb negotiating skills bringing that offer up to an acceptable level, we brought the auction forward. 12 days on the market and my lovely home was sold to a very happy buyer, all this in the midst of Auckland’s great floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. I highly recommend Lesley as an agent and you can be rest assured that you are in expert hands when selling or purchasing a home. - Sarah Kippenberger, vendor