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Sales - Last 24 months

20
$29.6M
(+ 5 sales to be confirmed)

Sales - All time

75
$67.3M
(Confirmed sales)

A top performer across Christchurch and Canterbury, Rod was named Top Sales Associate for NZSIR Canterbury in 2024 and again in 2025. He is also a recipient of NZSIR’s National High Achiever status, reflecting sustained performance at the highest level.

When it’s time to make your next move, Rod Cross is the real estate partner you can trust to deliver beyond expectations. A consistent top performer across Christchurch and Canterbury, Rod was named Top Sales Associate for NZSIR Canterbury and Marlborough in 2024 and again in 2025. He is also a recipient of NZSIR’s National High Achiever status, reflecting sustained performance at the highest level.

With a background in Quantity Surveying and business ownership, Rod brings a rare combination of construction knowledge, financial discipline, and data-led strategy to every property. His considered approach, attention to detail, and strength in negotiation position him as a trusted advisor for clients seeking clarity and confidence in their decisions.

Rod works in partnership with his wife Kathryn, forming a highly regarded team within New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty. Together, they combine Rod’s proven real estate expertise with Kathryn’s strengths in marketing, solutions sales, and client experience. Their campaigns are carefully curated, ensuring each property is presented with precision and purpose, supported by consistent communication throughout the process.

Having lived in Christchurch for over two decades, Rod and Kathryn are deeply connected to the coastal and hillside communities they represent. Actively involved in the local area, including support of the Sumner Tennis and Squash Club and Bridge Club, they bring both local insight and a strong sense of community to their work.

Strategic, personable, and results-focused, Rod and Kathryn offer a refined real estate partnership built on knowledge, trust, and consistently outstanding results.

Testimonials

Deborah - Clifton Hill

"Rod Cross is an excellent realtor. He understood my needs and went out of his way to market and sell my house in a way that suited me. He was enthusiastic, engaged, and responsive, so I felt involved in the process the entire time."

Jason - Sumner

"Brilliant guy - very personable, easy to communicate with. Professional, engaged and reliable. Great experience"
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