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Sales - Last 24 months

9
$11.4M
(+ 3 sales to be confirmed)

Sales - All time

18
$24.2M
(Confirmed sales)

Maria Fontes is a dynamic and outgoing salesperson who has a natural way with people. Her ability to easily connect with a wide range of people allows her to build strong, honest and long-lasting working relationships with her clients. With an intuitive feel for property and a knack for matching people with homes, Maria is a valued member of the Ray White Austar residential sales team. Determined and highly motivated by nature, Maria is a hard worker and believes in going above and beyond to provide a seamless service to her clients. Mindful of the stresses that are involved in any property transaction, Maria draws on her experience as a salesperson for the last 14 years. She has dealt with customers from different parts of the world and knows that the skills she has accumulated during this time will stand her in good stead when managing expectations and needs of her real estate clients in West Auckland, looking for lifestyle properties, coastal market and beyond. 

As Spanish is Maria’s first language she can empathise with different cultures and ethnic groups. With the resources of the wider Ray White network at her fingertips, Maria is able to add value to her clients’ real estate experiences through savvy marketing initiatives, up-to-the-minute research, extensive networks, and an experienced and knowledgeable sales and management team. 

Maria has lived in Piha for the last 22 years having great knowledge of the area, the people, and what’s involved to be part of a small coastal settlement where young families and long-time residents share the same passion for living close to the sea in a close-knit community yet within easy reach of the city.

Testimonials

Ranjan Misra

"We recently completed the purchase of 91 Seaview Road in Piha through your agent, Maria, and I wanted to take a moment to share our experience with you directly. It is not often that I feel compelled to write a letter like this, but Maria truly stands out as an exceptional real estate professional. Having spent considerable time navigating the property market, I’ve interacted with many agents yet none have left such a lasting, positive impression as Maria has. She is, quite simply, a cut above the rest. From the very start of our journey, Maria made us feel confident, informed, and at ease. She never pushed or rushed us into decisions. Instead, she created a space where we could think clearly and ask questions freely and she always responded promptly, no matter the hour. Her dedication and availability were remarkable; whether it was 10 p.m. or 6 a.m., she never left a question unanswered for long. Our past dealings with other agents including some who boast about being the "top in the West" have often been transactional and disappointing. In contrast, Maria treated us like partners, not just buyers. What stood out the most was her integrity and ethics. She maintained a professional and fair approach at all times, carefully balancing the interests of both the vendor and us as buyers. Having experienced both sides of the property market, I’ve unfortunately seen how some agents change their tone depending on who they're representing. Maria is different. Her consistency, transparency, and commitment to fairness make her truly rare in this industry. She exemplified values that are important to us honesty, dignity, and respect and we appreciated that immensely. What impressed us even more was the extra mile Maria went during the settlement period. She proactively checked on the property to ensure it remained secure, helped us connect with reliable local tradespeople, and never hesitated to assist when we needed to return for measurements or other arrangements. These efforts, while outside the standard scope of her role, made a significant difference and showed us how deeply she cares about her clients. If we ever choose to sell, there would be no hesitation, Maria would be our first and only call. She brings empathy, professionalism, and heart to every step of the process. She doesn't just help people buy and sell homes she builds genuine, lasting relationships based on trust. I believe Maria is a tremendous asset to Auster Realty, and a shining example of the kind of leadership and culture you must be fostering in your team. I hope you’re as proud of her as we are grateful. Wishing you and your team continued success. Nag mihi nui Ranjan Misra"

Charlotte Evans

"Maria was an absolute lifesaver for us, managing every detail seamlessly while we were living overseas. In what was considered a challenging market, her dedication and expertise not only secured us three competitive multi-offers but also resulted in the successful sale of our home within just four weeks of listing. Maria went above and beyond, handling the preparation and marketing of our property flawlessly, ensuring the entire process was stress-free and transparent. We wholeheartedly recommend Maria to anyone looking for an exceptional real estate agent who genuinely cares and delivers outstanding results."
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