With experience in over 6,000 property transaction we are the most experienced selling partnership in the Manawatu, backed by the largest real estate franchise company in the world.

Michelle started her real estate career at the tender age of 19, and reached number one status in residential sales after a very short period for the national franchise she worked for at the time. Some years later, she enjoyed a well-earned extended overseas travel experience, and returned to work for the largest independent company in the Manawatu. Michelle went on to repeat the same number one sales status in residential sales for that company before starting a family in 1997.

In 1999, Michelle and John van Lienen formed JVL Prestige Realty and for 15 years Michelle was the Business Manager for their company until May 2014 when she and John made the decision to sell. Michelle says "the move was all about a balanced family lifestyle with our kids" and "the new change is exciting, and allows me to focus on my passion of selling real estate again, together with John".

Michelle, who was born and raised in the Manawatu, knows the region and the people who live there well. She is known as a committed industry professional, and has always been totally client focused. Together Michelle and John form a real estate partnership that has seen them involved in over 6,000 property sales, which will benefit clients who choose to use their experience and advice when considering selling or buying. That kind of experience can't be replicated, and offers significant value to clients in all areas of the real estate buying and selling process.

Call Michelle anytime for advice you can trust.

Our experience, market knowledge, enthusiasm and proven results have been the difference between our clients selling their property often for above market value and in the shortest possible timeframe so they can move on with their lives, versus people waiting a longer time to sell and often for a price that is under their expectation.

We are proud of our Team JVL reputation and results. We are passionate real estate professionals who will work solely on your property to provide you with a personalised service through all levels of the marketing and selling processes until sold. We can’t wait to introduce you to our exceptional team of licensed sales and marketing assistant Kristen Lowndes and personal assistant Tracy Eagles.

The benefit to you: A truly team-focused approach to selling your property, versus an agent with a personal assistant working in a large group of people with varying experience spread across on a large number of properties. Our long-standing 5,000 strong client base and referral network of people is a continual source of potential buyers and sellers we know and have conducted business with over time.

We have ongoing access to qualified buyers and a referral network for your property that other agents don’t have access to.

For higher-end residential and lifestyle property, we hold the dominant market share of properties sold in the Palmerston North area.