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Sales - Last 24 months

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Sales - All time

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Blair is in the unique position of understanding farming and rural issues from most angles having had two decades as a senior rural banker, being a registered valuer and farmer advocate and growing up on a Southland sheep and beef farm.

He believes that this extensive knowledge, combined with well thought out and creative marketing and excellent negotiating skills, assists him to understand the issues associated with selling rural assets and importantly, to maximise a farm's value.

Maintaining a proactive relationship with customers and the ability to offer sound, unbiased professional advice is just as important as negotiating with a variety of parties to get the very best deal possible. This means treating every property he sells from the perspective that if it was his own, he would want the very best in terms of professional project management.

Blair has a B Com. in Valuation and Property Management, he is a member of the New Zealand Property Institute, an Associate of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, has completed a Kelloggs Rural Leadership Scholarship through Lincoln University, a National Diploma in Real Estate (Agents-Level 5) in October 2016 and completed the Company Directors Course through the NZ Institute of Directors in August 2017. Blair has been a director of WBS since 2020.

Blair has been recognised as one of the country's leading real estate agents with many company awards including the coveted Bayleys National Rookie of the Year Award for 2008-2009.

Other accolades include being the Winner of the Multimedia Marketing Award - REINZ Awards for Excellence 2022, and a Finalist for the Small Rural Office - REINZ Awards for Excellence 2019 (Top 3 in NZ).

Blair has now sold in excess of $715 million of real estate in 18 years specialising as a Rural Real Estate agent.

Testimonials

Ngapotiki Station March 2022

"Dave and Blair were recommended to us when we were looking at selling the family farm. We were impressed with their knowledgeable, professionalism, and understanding of the farm and our position. From the very beginning of the process there was a very clear strategy and well thought out campaign. This was essential as the property is unique and any standard selling campaign would not have achieved the outstanding results that we got. Nothing was ever too much, and Dave was always available to talk with and had answers, thoughts, and drive to keep the momentum going as there was a lot of moving wheels in the background. His professionalism and knowledge were appreciated and enjoyed. Both Blair and Dave made the process seem easy and we enjoyed ourselves through it all. We are so happy not only that the farm sold, but that Dave and Blair found the most perfect new owners for the property who will bring their own touch and get to enjoy the magic of this property. We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Blair and Dave and will really miss dealing with them. Thanks again Dave and Blair and NZR. Kind regards Jennifer Wilton & Karen Koers"

Mt Pleasant Farm Dec 2021

"We were recommended Blair Stevens and Dave Hutchison from NZR, when we made the big decision to sell our farm where we had lived and worked for 38yrs. From the initial meeting to the finalised sale, nothing was too much trouble. There was a clear plan with great communication, and excellent advertising and marketing. Dave kept us informed all the way, was always friendly, respectful and discreet and made the whole process seamless. We would happily recommend this highly professional team Thankyou Blair and Dave Kind Regards Alan & Margie Schofield"
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