Paul Sissons
“ It’s no wonder Paul Sissons is so successful. He works hard!
Buying and selling real estate can be very stressful, and our vision was to sell one large property and buy two smaller ones. Paul carefully guided us through this process without a problem and without stress. He actually made it enjoyable with a combination of humour, skill, experience, and total commitment to the cause. If you get a chance to work with Paul, grab it. ”
TONY & MAREE TAYLOR
Sotheby’s International Realty in New Zealand
Since 1744 Sotheby’s Auction House has been renowned for the sale of some of the world’s most precious items including fine art, antiques, jewellery and historical artefacts. It is now the largest art business in the world.
In 1976 Sotheby’s International Realty® was founded with the same commitment to exceptional service. Today it is the world’s largest luxury property business with over NZ$207 billion in sales each year.
In 2005 Browns Real Estate, owned by Julian Brown and Mark Harris, became part of the Sotheby’s International Realty network after searching for the world’s best luxury residential property brand. On the 1st of September 2021 Sissons
Real Estate owned by Jonathan and Tony Sissons became part of the Sotheby’s International Realty ® network. New Zealand
Sotheby’s International Realty has subsequently achieved record sale
prices across multiple sectors and regions of the New Zealand property market.
With offices throughout New Zealand, the demand for distinctive New Zealand property has proven strong across the Sotheby’s International Realty® network.
Our sales team has been involved with Millions in sales throughout New Zealand. Our distinct point of difference is our ability to connect buyers and sellers both locally and globally through the world’s largest luxury real estate referral system.
Today Sotheby’s network boasts more than 26,000 sales associates, 1,000 offices in 81 countries and territories, sharing thousands of referrals around the world annually. Our exceptional database of local and international clients and customers is second to none and represents a unique opportunity for vendors to maximise their properties sale price.
Introducing your agent
Paul Sissons’ professional multi-sector background in the world of sales, management and consultancy has set him up for a successful career in real estate where building strong working relationships with a broad range of people and having the ability to negotiate robustly is paramount.
Choosing to align his business with the proven and reputable New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty was a savvy decision. With astute communication skills and a commitment to keeping his clients well-informed of market happenings and trends, Paul’s aim is to develop lasting connections with his client base who in turn will become advocates for his service offering based on the results he achieves.
For 13 years, Paul owned and ran hospitality operations in Christchurch and Auckland where his dedication to providing outstanding customer service saw him awarded two national hospitality awards. Previous experience as sponsorship manager for Lion Nathan, and sales careers with Lockwood Homes and the insurance industry confirmed Paul’s ability to perform under pressure and attain enviable results; traits that have transferred brilliantly into the competitive real estate arena. Paul also has a family background in building and development so he has a good grasp of property fundamentals. Paul’s brother, Jonathan, has had a long and fruitful career in real estate and recognised the qualities needed to be a successful salesperson in Paul and encouraged him into the industry. Paul lives in Point Chevalier with his two teenage children. He is active in their schooling and sporting pursuits.
PAUL SISSONS
M +64 27 432 5220
T +64 9 353 1220
paul.sissons@nzsir.com
Recent sales by Paul Sissons
84
$21,840,000
45E
$5,800,000
156
$6,450,000
184 North Road, Clevedon
$10,500,000
$2,050,000
Paritai Drive, Orakei
Arana Drive, Karaka
Clovelly Road, Bucklands Beach
104 Kauri Point Road, Laingholm Confidential
Boatshed 15, Ngapipi Road, Orakei
3D/38 James Cook Crescent, Remuera
$1,395,000
3A/38 James Cook Crescent, Remuera
$1,500,000
$3,630,000
$1,900,000
8B/36 James Cook Crescent, Remuera
$3,015,000
803/8 Middleton Road, Remuera
$1,888,888
$2,015,000
45 Albany Road, Ponsonby
G02/8 Middleton Road, Remuera $1,375,000
604/8 Middleton Road, Remuera
802/8 Middleton Road, Remuera
Sales by Paul Sissons
401/10 Middleton Road, Remuera
$1,960,000
5 Joseph Banks Terrace, Remuera $3,350,000
201/10 Middleton Road, Remuera
$1,800,000
12/23 Graham Street, Auckland Central
$1,550,000
G03/8 Middleton Road, Remuera
$1,560,000
903/8 Middleton Road, Remuera
$2,100,000
302/8 Middleton Road, Remuera
$1,998,000
$1,410,000
$1,570,000
$1,509,000
$1,240,000
$1,430,000
$2,350,000
3A/38 James Cook Crescent, Remuera
3B/38 James Cook Crescent, Remuera
5C/36 James Cook Crescent, Remuera
2/164 Remuera Road, Remuera
Boatshed 19, Ngapipi Road, Orakei
$1,207,500
8 Hackett Street, Saint Marys Bay
2/95 St Johns Road, Meadowbank
What my clients say
“ My experience of Paul, and indeed the whole process of selling my residential property, was very positive. Paul kept me fully informed of all stages of marketing and showing the property, and the pre-auction preparation. Paul is a particularly good communicator. He developed a very good rapport with my tenants who were also very complementary about their interaction with him. The outcome of the auction was an unconditional sale at a price that I was happy with. ”
PHILIPPA
B.
“ I have appreciated Paul’s hard working and professional approach to marketing our apartment in Remuera. He carefully followed up all leads and ended up achieving an excellent result, exceeding our expectations - particularly in the current market. We would highly recommended Paul to any vendor.”
GREG MILNER-WHITE
“ So – we are not big fans of most real estate agents – flashy, promise the world and are then full of excuses. Paul is the exception. We found him to be very professional, easy to deal with, down to earth, and got the job done. He was in constant communication with us, and never promised what he couldn’t deliver. Nothing was too much trouble, and he was very respectful of us, our time and our property. He showed up on time, every time and we highly recommend him. ”
SAM AND JAN
What my clients say
“ Paul’s obvious competence gave me confidence throughout the sales process. His advice is practical, his insights informed, and his style collaborative. Having agreed a plan for the sale of our mother’s apartment, he kept the family updated with regular progress reports and produced results all were pleased with. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services. ”
TOM MILLIKEN
“ Paul was a very skilled and professional agent during the entire process of selling my house. He always kept us up to date and went the extra mile. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He was always punctual and certainly took the stress off us. We would thoroughly recommend Paul if you are buying or selling and wish him a very successful career. ”
LESLEY C.
“ Paul’s commitment to selling our property was second to none. He was always great to deal with and kept us well informed throughout the process. I would not hesitate in recommending Paul. ”
STEPHEN COLE
“ I have no hesitation in recommending Paul as a skilled professional and trust worthy real estate agent and wish him well.”
LEE R
“ Paul exceeded our expectations. He was efficient and methodical, courteous and ethical, and he obtained a result we had only dreamed of. ”
JOHN & ELVERIE B.
Methods of sale
AUCTION
This is a method of sale in which the property is sold unconditionally on a set date by a licensed auctioneer.
Some of the reasons for selling by auction include:
• Builds urgency and a purchase deadline amongst buyers
• Creates a competitive, transparent purchasing environment
• Finds a true ‘cash’ buyer with no conditions
• Provides complete control for the seller –you set the terms
• Option of selling prior to advertised auction date
• Removes risk of under or over pricing
• Focus is on the property and not the price
TENDER
This is a confidential sales process whereby any offers (tenders) are made for a property by a set date and time. Prior offers can be considered or not.
Some of the reasons for selling by tender include:
• Deadline creates competition and urgency
• Buyers become emotionally engaged in the property before they consider price
• All tender details remain undisclosed and absolutely confidential
• Option of accepting offers prior to set sale date.
SOLE AGENCY WITH A FIXED PRICE
This is a common method of sale whereby the property is marketed for an advertised price.
Some of the reasons for setting a fixed price include:
• Some consider this the best means to attract purchasers on the basis that many purchasers prefer to understand the price expectation of the vendors property.
• Understanding the vendors’ price expectations allows purchasers to assess whether the property is in their preferred price bracket and whether they see the property as representing value to them.
Our key marketing platforms
PROPERTY STYLE
Property Style is the exclusive publication of New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty. Each magazine includes editorial content and also showcases a selection of extraordinary property from around New Zealand to a significant audience and is available in printed and eBook formats.
Property Style is distributed through the New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty offices and is delivered into selected mailboxes across New Zealand.
The eMagazine is published on all NZSIR email signatures, features on the NZSIR website and is sent through our company database to over 50,000 qualified clients.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Our brand has the unique effect of lifting the profile and quality perception of a property which elevates it above the competition and gives it a clear point of difference in the market. With annual global sales of NZ$204 billion in 2021, 1 million social media followers and 47,600 media placements, this international exposure provides our properties with significant international reach. Sotheby’s International Realty® is the most profiled luxury real estate brand in the news worldwide.
SOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
An exclusive listing gets presence on our sothebysrealty.com global website which generates over 4,000,000 monthly visits at no extra cost to the vendor. Sotheby’s International Realty® properties are viewed an astounding 140,000,000 times across all of our partner sites annually, including the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal websites, to name a couple.
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Social media is an engaging, cost-effective and measurable marketing tool that builds visibility, interest and engagement in a property sale.
Strategically delivered right to targeted audiences in the familiar environment of their own social accounts - buyers don’t need to go looking for your property, we go to them. An important part of the marketing eco-system.
The visually dynamic platforms of Facebook and Instagram enable us to promote and share information about your property, while connecting directly with unparalleled and specific audience reach.
Intelligent social algorithms prioritise content that is deemed relevant and valuable to its users, based on how likely they are to have a positive reaction and meaningful interaction with it – ensuring valuable advertising.
We use a third party specialist digital marketing agency, to maximise the social media exposure of your property.
AUDIENCE TARGETING:
• Core Audience – age, location, interests, behaviours
• Custom Audience – using valuable buyer databases, website visits and ad engagement data
• Lookalike Audience – new prospects that are 1-2% similar to custom audience
• Retargeting – reconnect with people who have shown interest
• We use a range of visual formats for our posts across both Facebook and Instagram
26,500 SALES ASSOCIATES 1,115
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty achieved top residential sales price in New Zealand property market last 3 years in a row.
2021 $23,500,000
2020 $24,000,000
2019 $15,500,000
Breaking records in New Zealand
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty broke its own records in 2022 as measured by sales volume, website traffic and media exposure.
$1.7B
UNCONDITIONAL SALES YTD
175+
SALES ASSOCIATES
Our performance stems from our approach: never rest on your laurels and redefine the highest standard of service.
29 OFFICES NATIONWIDE
80+ SUPPORT STAFF
Global reach
The Sotheby’s International Realty network is an exclusive association of high-quality residential real estate companies throughout the world. By association, working with New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty enhances the profile and perception of your property in the minds of a local, national and international pool of buyers.
Additionally, our Global Referral System connects the Sotheby’s International Realty network to facilitate the thousands of referrals that occur annually among
our offices. Our association with the Sotheby’s Auction House and their client database is unique, and by listing with us your property is accessible to this network.
Sotheby’s International Realty® have offices in Sydney, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth and we have strong cross referral agreements in place with these offices and Licensees. Across Asia, Sotheby’s International Realty® has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Beijing.
