{"id":80,"status":"active","firstName":"Caroline","lastName":"Daniel","displayName":"Caroline Daniel","email":"caroline@kellands.co.nz","agentStatus":"active","jobTitle":"Sales","phone":"+64 9 300 4001","mobile":"+64 21 922 223","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCaroline Daniel takes a deliberately different approach to real estate in Auckland\u0026rsquo;s inner western suburbs. She works with a select number of homes at any one time, typically just two to three, allowing her to deliver a highly personalised, hands-on service focused entirely on maximising each result. This focused approach allows her to build deeper relationships with buyers, create meaningful competition and ultimately deliver stronger sale prices for her clients.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery aspect of the sales process is managed directly by Caroline, from open homes through to buyer conversations and negotiations. This ensures every interaction is handled with experience, care and commercial intent, with no handovers to junior staff or assistants. The result is a more strategic process that consistently creates stronger buyer engagement and outstanding outcomes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 12 years of experience in real estate and more than 20 years in sales and marketing, Caroline is a skilled negotiator known for her professionalism, strong work ethic and genuine, down-to-earth approach. She combines sharp commercial thinking with a natural ability to connect with people, building trust with both vendors and buyers alike.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore moving into real estate, Caroline held senior sales roles across New Zealand\u0026rsquo;s leading interior design and lifestyle publications, including Urbis, Home, Design Folio and Denizen. This background has shaped her refined eye for presentation and her ability to position homes to the right audience \u0026ndash; an advantage that consistently translates into premium results for her clients.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving lived in Herne Bay, Freemans Bay, Westmere and Grey Lynn, and calling Grey Lynn home for the past 15 years, Caroline brings deep local knowledge and a genuine passion for Auckland\u0026rsquo;s inner western suburbs. She understands not just the homes, but the lifestyle that makes this area so sought-after, and is committed to helping her clients achieve the very best outcome when it comes time to sell.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;re considering selling, Caroline is always happy to offer clear, considered advice so you can understand your options and make the right decision with confidence.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat Caroline's clients say;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;I recently had the pleasure of working with Caroline Daniel during the sale of both my old home and the purchase of my new one. The experience was incredibly positive all round and I can\u0026rsquo;t thank Caroline enough for her constant enthusiasm, energy, very detailed hands on approach and her ability to listen and assess and guide as needed. She worked tirelessly and was always there when needed. Caroline helped make one of life\u0026rsquo;s most stressful experiences actually wonderfully positive. I loved my old house and was very sad to say goodbye and yet I have been able to embrace my new home and adventure with gusto!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThank you Caroline!\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; St Marys Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;We engaged Caroline to sell our house earlier this year and I cannot speak too highly of her service. She worked so hard on all aspects of the campaign and sale, was always available with help, information, a good suggestion and had a ready smile throughout. 110 % recommended!\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"If you want your house sold, then list with Caroline.\u0026nbsp; She will guide you through the process with impeccable style and expertise.\u0026nbsp; Her instincts are bang-on and she knows how to get the job done. When Caroline sold our house for us she was the ultimate professional, yet we had loads of fun along the way. I honestly feel we couldn\u0026rsquo;t have achieved the result we did without her.\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;Selling a home in challenging market conditions is no easy feat, but working with Caroline Daniel at Kellands made all the difference. From the very beginning, her professionalism, strategic insight, and tireless dedication stood out. What truly sets Caroline apart is her remarkable ability to match the right buyers with the right properties. She understood our home\u0026rsquo;s unique appeal and knew exactly how to present it in the best possible light.\u0026nbsp; Her design flair and attention to detail transformed the way our property was showcased\u0026mdash;highlighting its strengths and making it truly stand out in a very competitive and challenging market.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEqually impressive was Carolines ability to communicate clearly and effectively every step of the way. She kept us informed, confident, and supported throughout the process and achieved a result we were very happy with on auction day. We couldn\u0026rsquo;t have asked for a better agent to guide us through this process and we\u0026rsquo;re incredibly grateful for Carolines hard work. We wholeheartedly recommend Caroline to anyone looking to sell their home \u0026ndash; you\u0026rsquo;ll be in very competent hands.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Ponsonby\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003eCaroline is one out-of-the-box. She works so hard for her clients, both buyers and sellers. Go with her, you will be in such good hands. It's never a numbers game for her. For Caroline, it's all about marrying the right person to the right place. As a strategy, that's definitely the right way to sell homes. The genuine love and energy she also brings is a pretty awesome bonus.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u0026nbsp;Vendor \u0026ndash; Westmere\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;With Caroline and Martin we instantly felt we had the best.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eProfessional, well mannered , competent, intelligent\u0026nbsp; and just the highest standard of work.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003eThey never wavered in expecting the best price for our house and worked tirelessly to find the right buyer which they did do. We dealt mainly with Caroline , and I can\u0026rsquo;t recommend her highly enough both professionally but also as top quality human being . Leaving our family home of over forty years wasn\u0026rsquo;t easy and she kept us focused while showing huge compassion and warmth.\u0026ldquo; \u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;Caroline successfully sold two properties for my partner and I (in St Marys Bay and Grey Lynn) during one of the most difficult trading periods in many years. She was fantastic to deal with - professional, experienced and 100% committed to delivering the best result possible. The campaigns were executed perfectly, and while many properties sat on the market for months, Caroline found buyers for our two properties and the sales were relatively quick. She has an incredible eye for detail, warm and welcoming personality, and we thoroughly enjoyed working with her at every stage.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/em\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026ndash; St Marys Bay \u0026amp; Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Working with Caroline on the sale of my property has been a joy from start to finish. Great market knowledge and expertise, excellent communication throughout the process and she consistently went above and beyond to make everything as easy as possible. Caroline delivered everything she said she would, and always with a smile and good grace. I couldn't have asked for anything more.\"\u003c/em\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Caroline gives 100% to clients, with polished integrity, enthusiasm \u0026amp; expertise.\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We were so impressed by Caroline Daniel\u0026rsquo;s communication, marketing and negotiation skills when we purchased our home in Freemans Bay in 2015 through Kellands, that when it came time to sell the same property nine years later,\u0026nbsp; of course, we chose Caroline.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe is the loveliest, most enthusiastic person in Real Estate we\u0026rsquo;ve met.\u0026nbsp; She\u0026rsquo;s so easy to converse with you\u0026rsquo;ll feel like you\u0026rsquo;ve known her forever.\u0026nbsp; Right from our initial meeting, we thought \u0026ldquo;hey this could actually be fun\u0026rdquo; - who thinks that when they\u0026rsquo;re selling a house!\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo what top three outstanding attributes did we value the most in Caroline as OUR Real Estate Agent?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirstly, Caroline understood our goals.\u0026nbsp; She\u0026rsquo;s an active listener and puts a huge emphasis on clarity in everything, ensuring we were kept updated regularly during all stages of the campaign and she was always available to answer any query.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecondly, we found Caroline was empathetic towards the sometimes stressful and bewildering moments that can pop up during the process of selling. Caroline has a positivity and no fuss/can do approach to everything.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; She has a great eye for design and is pedantic about perfectly pitched marketing text and stunning visuals.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThirdly, Caroline put us at ease with her experienced and thorough knowledge of the market plus her unwavering commitment to achieving the outcome of our dreams - which she did!\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaroline Daniel\u0026nbsp; - Stellar Human \u0026amp; Real Estate Agent from Kellands should be your only choice when selling your house! \"\u0026nbsp; \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Freemans Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Caroline Daniel was recommended to us when we decided to sell our property in Grey Lynn earlier this year. It was obvious from the moment we met Caroline, that she was very committed to achieving the best possible result for our property. Caroline kept us well informed during every step of the process, consistently displaying a high level of professionalism, and gave us sound advice throughout which enabled us to make good decisions. We were very happy with the result that was achieved in what was becoming a rapidly changing market. We can't recommend Caroline highly enough, as from start to finish, she went beyond the scope of what she had been hired to do, and made the process streamlined and pain free as possible for us. From our experience, Caroline will go that extra mile for her clients and can be counted on to represent them in the very best possible manner.\"\u003c/em\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We recently sold our home in Westmere with Caroline, she was amazingly dedicated and so professional. Such a strong communicator, she really put our minds at ease, given the stress associated with selling one's home. We were thrilled with the incredible result that Caroline achieved for us on the sale of our house, which exceeded our highest expectations. We would highly recommend Caroline to anyone looking to sell their home.\"\u003c/em\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Westmere\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Caroline and Martin were fantastic to work with. Both warm and professional, they were easy to talk to and put an incredible amount of work into the campaign. They understood the significance of selling a home, not just a house, providing consistent care and thoughtfulness while working with ourselves and the diverse range of buyers. They managed to do this while remaining sharply aware of the current market and kept us regularly informed of any changes. Thank you both so much for your hard work!\"\u0026nbsp; \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Grey Lynn \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Martin and Caroline recently sold our property in O\u0026rsquo;Neill Street, a family home we\u0026rsquo;ve had for the last decade. \u0026nbsp;One of the things we acknowledged right from the beginning was the level of trust we would need to place in them, and they gave us the confidence to do just that right from the outset. Their experience, commitment and understanding of the market and buyers was exemplary.\u0026nbsp; We have nothing but high praise for both of them. There\u0026rsquo;s a lot of agents you could choose to sell your property but there\u0026rsquo;s only a handful that you should. Martin and Caroline will always be at the top of our list.\"\u0026nbsp; \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Ponsonby \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Martin Dobson and Caroline Daniel\u0026nbsp;were recommended by friends who had a very positive experience. We were not disappointed and they exceeded our very high expectations. Having previously dealt with various franchise agencies we were delighted with the increased level of service and attention given by Kellands. Their in depth local knowledge was supported by highly detailed statistical pricing information which proved to be remarkably accurate. The weekly open home activity reports leading up to auction day were brilliant. At no time did we feel intruded upon, the campaign was conducted with style and the upmost consideration. All queries and communications were responded to immediately. The marketing was perfectly tailored to our property. Do yourself a favour and speak to them whether buying or selling. Martin and Caroline made a difficult task\u0026nbsp;easy and achieved a fantastic result.\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor \u0026ndash; Ponsonby \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;We have bought and sold a number of properties over the last few years and our experience with Martin and Caroline was without doubt our best experience by far. They were proactive, personally involved in every aspect of our property sale, took a real interest in us and our property and communicated constantly\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp; We would definitely engage them again and recommend their service to anyone wanting a superior selling experience\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Herne Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Trusting Caroline with our place was one of those decisions that felt right from the beginning, and we never looked back.\u0026nbsp; We brought our property to market just as things were changing post-COVID.\u0026nbsp; Feedback from the market was that viewing numbers were down at open homes, and that the heat in the market during COVID had eased back.\u0026nbsp; Everyone - everyone - was working harder to find new owners for their homes than they had before. Caroline's brilliant marketing was absolutely on point and continually attracted great attendance at open homes,\u0026nbsp;well ahead of others in the area at the time.\u0026nbsp; Her network, built over years of\u0026nbsp;delivering results with integrity, connected us with prospective buyers too.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;At every step, we felt that Caroline told us 'how it was', acted with impeccable integrity and always in our best interests and, frankly, worked her tail off on our behalf.\u0026nbsp; It wasn't an easy road -\u0026nbsp; a result of our timing and the nature of our particular property - but through persistence, tireless effort and outstanding skill, Caroline got us there - we couldn't be happier.\"\u003c/em\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVendors \u0026ndash; Grey Lynn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We chose Kellands and Martin and Caroline because we regard them as the experts in real estate in the St Mary\u0026rsquo;s Bay/Herne Bay area.\u0026nbsp; They have been in the market for many years and know the area and this neighbourhood very well.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe were impressed with their service. From day one they were able to articulate what was unique about our property, and they showed a real understanding of the market for it.\u0026nbsp; Throughout the process they were in touch with us and kept us informed about the interest and feedback on our house.\u0026nbsp; Right up to the last minute (where we had to switch to a zoom auction on the day due to a snap lockdown and deal with the unexpected arrival \u0026ndash; a couple of hours before the auction \u0026ndash; of a new bidder who wished to register for the online auction and negotiate variations) they acted calmly and professionally, working well with the prospective purchasers in an usual scenario.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheir support team \u0026ndash; the office, their marketing team and their auctioneer \u0026ndash; were also a pleasure to deal with.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThroughout the whole process, from listing to selling, we felt they were invested in a positive outcome for us and not just securing a sale.\u0026nbsp; They worked to the very end to secure the best possible outcome for us.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;We have no hesitation in recommending them as trusted partners to market your property.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Vendor \u0026ndash; St Marys Bay\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","showProfile":true,"imageName":"Caroline Daniel KPOD.jpg","storageKey":"Caroline Daniel KPOD.jpg","position":5}