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With 20 years of senior global marketing experience with the world’s largest food company Nestle behind her, Linda has been widely recognised and awarded for her innovative and emotionally driven property marketing campaigns – particularly her uniquely engaging videos. Key to Linda’s success is her understanding that people don’t buy homes, they buy the lifestyle that the home offers. They’re in search of the best future for their family. Linda curates a powerful, multi-faceted plan to capture the hearts and imaginations of potential buyers and authentically tell the story of each home.
To achieve truly exceptional results in today’s real estate world you need to offer service that astounds. Linda is joined by her sister Jacquie Macdonald, and together they ensure that both vendors and buyers feel supported and assisted at every step of the way. “How can we help?” is not just an introduction, but their mantra. Their unique ‘get ready for market’ service is a winning formula in which every aspect of a pre-sale to do list is swiftly and efficiently orchestrated - making the journey enjoyable, easy and even fun!
As a grateful Devonport resident, Linda, along with her husband and two daughters, enjoys life immersed in everything this special area has to offer. With her in-depth local knowledge, she’s able to showcase and highlight its rich character, beautiful beaches and one-of-a-kind community, which consistently attracts buyers from across the globe.
Linda and her team go above and beyond to exceed expectations. Whether you’re buying or selling, they’re entirely dedicated to helping you realise your dream.
2025/2026
Top 5% of Bayleys Salespeople
2021/2022
Top 5% of Bayleys Salespeople
#1 Salesperson - Bayleys Devonport
Bayleys Top Achiever
2018/2019
Finalist - REINZ Best Multi-Media Marketing Campaign of the Year
2024/2025
Top 5% of Bayleys Salespeople
#1 Salesperson - Bayleys Devonport
Bayleys High Achiever
2020/2021
Winner - REINZ Best Multi-Media Marketing Campaign of the Year
Top 5% of Bayleys Salespeople
#1 Salesperson - Bayleys Devonport
Bayleys Top Achiever
2017/2018
Winner - REINZ Best Multi-Media Marketing Campaign of the Year
2022/2023
Top 5% of Bayleys Salespeople
#1 Salesperson - Bayleys Devonport
Bayleys Top Achiever
2019/2020
Top 5% of Bayleys Salespeople
#1 Salesperson - Bayleys Devonport
Bayleys Top Achiever
2014-2016
Finalist - REINZ Best Multi-Media Marketing Campaign of the Year
Hear from Simon and Sarah McIntyre why they chose us to help them sell their very special home. This was taken before we even started, and they featured in the video we made for the campaign. They truly captured the hearts and minds of so many people. We had nine bidders at auction and achieved a result beyond our wildest dreams. Tears of happiness all round!
In this difficult selling market, Linda and her team supported us with their unwavering certainty that the right buyer for our house would come along. Their marketing skills ensured that a steady stream of potential buyers saw the property. Their personal skills soothed our nerves and projected calm, reassuring us with excellent communication and marketing analysis. They understand that buying and selling houses is a nerve wracking business. Always available and willing to help, Linda and Jacquie definitely went above and beyond to help us in our goal to sell - providing home presentation advice, sharing local contacts for jobs that needed doing, and generally wowing us with their care, generosity, commitment, and kindness. We also really appreciated the feeling that they were advocating for us as sellers but also for the buyer - a situation in which one party feels hard done by the other is never a good outcome and in a small community is particularly inadvisable, so this fairness and balance felt important. This is the second time that we have sold with Linda and Jacquie and we wouldn't consider working with anyone else! Thank you Linda & Jacquie!
Linda has unparalleled knowledge of the Devonport market, which was a key element in bringing together parties to create a great outcome for all. Patience and explanation of the process, coupled with the current market conditions, Linda and Mel put in a huge amount of work and effort. I am very grateful and a huge respect for their dedication. I found Linda and Mel courteous and never assuming anything, they would always check first that the house was available for viewing. The Teamwork, worked. Being honest and realistic with the market appraisal and throughout the process, balancing that with a vendors expectations takes professionalism. A stressful time and space to ask questions, even the same question multiple times was never an issue be that at the regular vendor meetings or via messages, the communication channels were always open. Thank you both again.
Linda highly impressed us with her professional approach and market knowledge. Her communications were extremely prompt and direct, often spiked with a sense of humour which helped to maintain a relaxed and virtually stress- free experience. We appreciated both her realistic and straightforward advice and flexibility. Linda's commitment overall was exemplary.
Both Linda and Jacquie had our interests at heart in both the selling and buying process. Their deft navigation of potentially insurmountable challenges and their insightful advice along the way were brilliant. They epitomised what is at the heart of a first-class professional service ie building a relationship of high trust with the client. We could not have hoped for a better result. Thank you.
Linda was straight up from the start, as well as being super prompt with responses. I got no big BS like so many other realtors about the sellers wishes, and what it would take to make this deal happen from their point of view. And she paved the way to to ensure the vendors understood what we needed to make the deal happen from our point of view And so we concluded in a short period, with minimum fuss and angst. How it should be, with I believe a happy vendor and purchaser, both comfortable with the deal and the process.
Linda has a great knowledge of the market, very professional and a good communicator. Linda and her team were extremely heIpful in preparing the house for sale and guiding us through the sale process. We would highly recommend Linda and her team.
Linda is professional and honest. She is not a time waster. Her secret weapon is her sister, Jackie. Between the two of them they make a top class team. Jackie has great flair and knowledge on how to present a home to its best advantage. She was able to give advice and provide a contact for any job that needed to be done.
Linda's attention to detail & communication from the outset of our marketing journey right through to the point of sale was next level & is what sets her apart in achieving the best possible result regardless of market conditions.
"We cannot recommend Linda Simmons and Jacquie McDonald highly enough. From the initial market preparation to the final negotiations, their service was outstanding. Selling in a challenging market can be stressful, but their deep local expertise and professionalism gave us complete confidence. Their marketing strategy across multiple platforms truly made our property stand out from the competition. Throughout the process, they remained respectful, friendly, and genuinely caring. If you want a team that delivers results with a personal touch, Linda and Jacquie are the best in the business!"
Linda and her team were always responsive and always went the "extra mile". They had sound knowledge of the market and helped us every step of the way.
Linda was great to work with when buying our new home. Her experience really showed, and we appreciated her honest, no-nonsense approach. She's a straight shooter and made the process feel clear and manageable throughout.
Linda was extremely knowledgeable about the local market, guiding us through the process of selling our current home and purchasing our new home. Our circumstances were unique, and she took this in her stride, all the while showing great care and warmth. We'd highly recommend Linda to anyone wanting some heart along with good real estate advice.
Buying and selling off-market has a unique set of challenges, multiply that with effectively doing a house-swop with another Devonport house, on a tight deadline, with every single party involved travelling abroad during that timeframe, and you'll grasp the difficulty of our recent sale and purchase. Linda and Jacquie worked their socks off to get this deal over the line, from a chance conversation to a high-speed move on a joint opportunity. Their professionalism and negotiation skills through some tricky discussions, combined with practical, 'can do' approach, and a database which is probably unrivalled were impressive. Both bring tremendous energy, drive and attention to detail to the whole process. Linda ended up working through the night from New York and Italy, repeatedly during her holiday, to get the simultaneous sale through, with buyer and seller also in different time zones. Jacquie never stopped for breath, making everything happen with specialist building reports and the panoply of tradies and contacts that helped provide the right insights at the right time. We're very grateful for their commitment, served up with kindness, care and humour.
Very professional presentation of recent reslestate facts and figures.
Linda and her team performed perfectly when given the opportunity to make a sales within three months. From the initial briefing, extensive research into the rating system, Linda managed to build build a campaign that was backed up by solid market proof to provide vendors with the comfort that they were not over paying whilst at the same time managing my expectations of a fair deal. I whole heartedly recommend Linda ( and if course Jacquie) to provide a complete service from start to end.
It was a far-from-easy market, and it took real experience, tenacity and ability to achieve a sale. Luckily, these are qualities Linda has in abundance, along with a degree of professionalism and diligence beyond anything we've previously experienced. That professional approach drew us in from the start. We knew, and said to one another very early on, 'Linda will sell our house'. However, it wasn't necessarily Linda's commercial aptitude that impressed us most. It was her genuine care for us. We were both going through very difficult times with ageing parents we needed to care for half a world away. So selling was incredibly important to us. Linda is aided and supported by her sister, Jacquie, and the level of care, advice, generosity of spirit and knowledge she brings has to be experienced to be believed. I don't know what we would have done without her. Another thing that really stood out, and was essential to our success, was the openness and honesty demonstrated by both Linda and Jacquie. They told us what we needed to hear, not just what we might have wanted to hear, and did it with exceptional sensitivity. Being able to share things with candour and transparency is essential, or things can easily go off track. Having that ability to trust and rely on Linda and Jacquie's judgment made a huge difference. Linda and Jacquie's teamwork means the service they provide is at another level. That it was also always backed by real heart and genuine care meant the world to us.
This is the second time in just over two years that we have engaged Linda's services, and once again she has gone above and beyond to ensure the sale of our home was not only successful, but handled with the utmost professionalism and care. What truly sets Linda apart is her genuine care and her ability to leverage her extensive network of contacts. She skillfully orchestrated a chain of buyers and sellers, creating a ripple effect that resulted in several successful transactions-all of which ultimately led to the sale of our home. Her coordination, communication, and strategic thinking were nothing short of impressive. Linda made what can often be a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. She kept us informed every step of the way, remained proactive in tackling any challenges, and showed genuine dedication to achieving the best outcome for us. Adding to her strength is the incredible team she has behind her. Jacqui and Helen were equally supportive, professional, and efficient, making the entire process even more seamless. Together, they operate like a well-oiled machine, each bringing their own strengths to the table and working in perfect sync. Linda's professionalism, market knowledge, people skills and genuine care were evident from day one, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her in our corner-twice. We would not hesitate to recommend Linda to anyone looking to sell or buy a property-Linda truly stands out in her field.
Working with Linda Simmons and Jacquie McDonald was an absolute pleasure! Their knowledgeable agent insights into the real estate market is invaluable. The team went above and beyond, their ability to analyze market conditions and provide excellent advice helped us secure our next home. If you're looking for a phenomenal agent who understands the local market, we highly recommend them!"
We were stoked with our price we got for our home and love the new one! Service was epic having cleaners in before we moved in - great service experience.
Linda and her team performed perfectly when given the opportunity to make a sales within three months. From the initial briefing, extensive research into the rating system, Linda managed to build a campaign that was backed up by solid market proof to provide vendors with the comfort that they were not over-paying whilst at the same time managing my expectations of a fair deal. I whole heartedly recommend Linda (and if course Jacquie) to provide a complete service from start to end.
10/10 Linda and Jacquie are honest, upfront and go the extra mile, time after time, to pull together often complex negotiations. You always feel they have your back, but operate with utmost integrity and professionalism, mixed with a good dollop of humour and kindness.
We have worked with Linda as both buyer and seller. Linda has an intuition for her customer's needs, she is a savvy businesswoman and an excellent marketer. We have found Linda to be professional, reliable and considerate in her dealings with us. 10/10! Thank you Linda, for your help, both times over with 45 Norwood Road.
Linda and Jacqui went a voice and beyond in guiding us through the sales process. They were incredibly thorough and supported us through the entire process pre listing right through to post auction.
Very professional and we were stoked with our price we got for our home and love the new one! Service was epic having cleaners in before we moved in - great service experience.
I would like to thank Linda Simmons and Jacquie McDonald for all their commitment to getting us the best price for our property and then finding our next home. The journey of getting your property market ready is easy with this duo, knowing all the contacts and organising trades nothing is an issue. With the purchasing of a property, it can be an overwhelming time, but we always felt well supported and informed during the auction process. Couldn't recommend them more highly.
In this difficult selling market, Linda and her team supported us with their unwavering certainty that the right buyer for our house would come along. Their marketing skills ensured that a steady stream of potential buyers saw the property. Their personal skills soothed our nerves and projected calm, reassuring us with excellent communication and marketing analysis. They understand that buying and selling houses is a nerve wracking business. Always available and willing to help, Linda and Jacquie definitely went above and beyond to help us in our goal to sell - providing home presentation advice, sharing local contacts for jobs that needed doing, and generally wowing us with their care, generosity, commitment, and kindness. We also really appreciated the feeling that they were advocating for us as sellers but also for the buyer - a situation in which one party feels hard done by the other is never a good outcome and in a small community is particularly inadvisable, so this fairness and balance felt important. This is the second time that we have sold with Linda and Jacquie and we wouldn't consider working with anyone else! Thank you Linda & Jacquie!
Linda has unparalleled knowledge of the Devonport market, which was a key element in bringing together parties to create a great outcome for all. Patience and explanation of the process, coupled with the current market conditions, Linda and Mel put in a huge amount of work and effort. I am very grateful and a huge respect for their dedication. I found Linda and Mel courteous and never assuming anything, they would always check first that the house was available for viewing. The Teamwork, worked. Being honest and realistic with the market appraisal and throughout the process, balancing that with a vendors expectations takes professionalism. A stressful time and space to ask questions, even the same question multiple times was never an issue be that at the regular vendor meetings or via messages, the communication channels were always open. Thank you both again.
Linda highly impressed us with her professional approach and market knowledge. Her communications were extremely prompt and direct, often spiked with a sense of humour which helped to maintain a relaxed and virtually stress- free experience. We appreciated both her realistic and straightforward advice and flexibility. Linda's commitment overall was exemplary.
Both Linda and Jacquie had our interests at heart in both the selling and buying process. Their deft navigation of potentially insurmountable challenges and their insightful advice along the way were brilliant. They epitomised what is at the heart of a first-class professional service ie building a relationship of high trust with the client. We could not have hoped for a better result. Thank you.
Linda was straight up from the start, as well as being super prompt with responses. I got no big BS like so many other realtors about the sellers wishes, and what it would take to make this deal happen from their point of view. And she paved the way to to ensure the vendors understood what we needed to make the deal happen from our point of view And so we concluded in a short period, with minimum fuss and angst. How it should be, with I believe a happy vendor and purchaser, both comfortable with the deal and the process.
Linda has a great knowledge of the market, very professional and a good communicator. Linda and her team were extremely heIpful in preparing the house for sale and guiding us through the sale process. We would highly recommend Linda and her team.
Linda is professional and honest. She is not a time waster. Her secret weapon is her sister, Jackie. Between the two of them they make a top class team. Jackie has great flair and knowledge on how to present a home to its best advantage. She was able to give advice and provide a contact for any job that needed to be done.
Linda's attention to detail & communication from the outset of our marketing journey right through to the point of sale was next level & is what sets her apart in achieving the best possible result regardless of market conditions.
"We cannot recommend Linda Simmons and Jacquie McDonald highly enough. From the initial market preparation to the final negotiations, their service was outstanding. Selling in a challenging market can be stressful, but their deep local expertise and professionalism gave us complete confidence. Their marketing strategy across multiple platforms truly made our property stand out from the competition. Throughout the process, they remained respectful, friendly, and genuinely caring. If you want a team that delivers results with a personal touch, Linda and Jacquie are the best in the business!"
Linda and her team were always responsive and always went the "extra mile". They had sound knowledge of the market and helped us every step of the way.
Linda was great to work with when buying our new home. Her experience really showed, and we appreciated her honest, no-nonsense approach. She's a straight shooter and made the process feel clear and manageable throughout.
Linda was extremely knowledgeable about the local market, guiding us through the process of selling our current home and purchasing our new home. Our circumstances were unique, and she took this in her stride, all the while showing great care and warmth. We'd highly recommend Linda to anyone wanting some heart along with good real estate advice.
Buying and selling off-market has a unique set of challenges, multiply that with effectively doing a house-swop with another Devonport house, on a tight deadline, with every single party involved travelling abroad during that timeframe, and you'll grasp the difficulty of our recent sale and purchase. Linda and Jacquie worked their socks off to get this deal over the line, from a chance conversation to a high-speed move on a joint opportunity. Their professionalism and negotiation skills through some tricky discussions, combined with practical, 'can do' approach, and a database which is probably unrivalled were impressive. Both bring tremendous energy, drive and attention to detail to the whole process. Linda ended up working through the night from New York and Italy, repeatedly during her holiday, to get the simultaneous sale through, with buyer and seller also in different time zones. Jacquie never stopped for breath, making everything happen with specialist building reports and the panoply of tradies and contacts that helped provide the right insights at the right time. We're very grateful for their commitment, served up with kindness, care and humour.
Very professional presentation of recent reslestate facts and figures.
Linda and her team performed perfectly when given the opportunity to make a sales within three months. From the initial briefing, extensive research into the rating system, Linda managed to build build a campaign that was backed up by solid market proof to provide vendors with the comfort that they were not over paying whilst at the same time managing my expectations of a fair deal. I whole heartedly recommend Linda ( and if course Jacquie) to provide a complete service from start to end.
It was a far-from-easy market, and it took real experience, tenacity and ability to achieve a sale. Luckily, these are qualities Linda has in abundance, along with a degree of professionalism and diligence beyond anything we've previously experienced. That professional approach drew us in from the start. We knew, and said to one another very early on, 'Linda will sell our house'. However, it wasn't necessarily Linda's commercial aptitude that impressed us most. It was her genuine care for us. We were both going through very difficult times with ageing parents we needed to care for half a world away. So selling was incredibly important to us. Linda is aided and supported by her sister, Jacquie, and the level of care, advice, generosity of spirit and knowledge she brings has to be experienced to be believed. I don't know what we would have done without her. Another thing that really stood out, and was essential to our success, was the openness and honesty demonstrated by both Linda and Jacquie. They told us what we needed to hear, not just what we might have wanted to hear, and did it with exceptional sensitivity. Being able to share things with candour and transparency is essential, or things can easily go off track. Having that ability to trust and rely on Linda and Jacquie's judgment made a huge difference. Linda and Jacquie's teamwork means the service they provide is at another level. That it was also always backed by real heart and genuine care meant the world to us.
This is the second time in just over two years that we have engaged Linda's services, and once again she has gone above and beyond to ensure the sale of our home was not only successful, but handled with the utmost professionalism and care. What truly sets Linda apart is her genuine care and her ability to leverage her extensive network of contacts. She skillfully orchestrated a chain of buyers and sellers, creating a ripple effect that resulted in several successful transactions-all of which ultimately led to the sale of our home. Her coordination, communication, and strategic thinking were nothing short of impressive. Linda made what can often be a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. She kept us informed every step of the way, remained proactive in tackling any challenges, and showed genuine dedication to achieving the best outcome for us. Adding to her strength is the incredible team she has behind her. Jacqui and Helen were equally supportive, professional, and efficient, making the entire process even more seamless. Together, they operate like a well-oiled machine, each bringing their own strengths to the table and working in perfect sync. Linda's professionalism, market knowledge, people skills and genuine care were evident from day one, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her in our corner-twice. We would not hesitate to recommend Linda to anyone looking to sell or buy a property-Linda truly stands out in her field.
Working with Linda Simmons and Jacquie McDonald was an absolute pleasure! Their knowledgeable agent insights into the real estate market is invaluable. The team went above and beyond, their ability to analyze market conditions and provide excellent advice helped us secure our next home. If you're looking for a phenomenal agent who understands the local market, we highly recommend them!"
We were stoked with our price we got for our home and love the new one! Service was epic having cleaners in before we moved in - great service experience.
Linda and her team performed perfectly when given the opportunity to make a sales within three months. From the initial briefing, extensive research into the rating system, Linda managed to build a campaign that was backed up by solid market proof to provide vendors with the comfort that they were not over-paying whilst at the same time managing my expectations of a fair deal. I whole heartedly recommend Linda (and if course Jacquie) to provide a complete service from start to end.
10/10 Linda and Jacquie are honest, upfront and go the extra mile, time after time, to pull together often complex negotiations. You always feel they have your back, but operate with utmost integrity and professionalism, mixed with a good dollop of humour and kindness.
We have worked with Linda as both buyer and seller. Linda has an intuition for her customer's needs, she is a savvy businesswoman and an excellent marketer. We have found Linda to be professional, reliable and considerate in her dealings with us. 10/10! Thank you Linda, for your help, both times over with 45 Norwood Road.
Linda and Jacqui went a voice and beyond in guiding us through the sales process. They were incredibly thorough and supported us through the entire process pre listing right through to post auction.
Very professional and we were stoked with our price we got for our home and love the new one! Service was epic having cleaners in before we moved in - great service experience.
I would like to thank Linda Simmons and Jacquie McDonald for all their commitment to getting us the best price for our property and then finding our next home. The journey of getting your property market ready is easy with this duo, knowing all the contacts and organising trades nothing is an issue. With the purchasing of a property, it can be an overwhelming time, but we always felt well supported and informed during the auction process. Couldn't recommend them more highly.
In this difficult selling market, Linda and her team supported us with their unwavering certainty that the right buyer for our house would come along. Their marketing skills ensured that a steady stream of potential buyers saw the property. Their personal skills soothed our nerves and projected calm, reassuring us with excellent communication and marketing analysis. They understand that buying and selling houses is a nerve wracking business. Always available and willing to help, Linda and Jacquie definitely went above and beyond to help us in our goal to sell - providing home presentation advice, sharing local contacts for jobs that needed doing, and generally wowing us with their care, generosity, commitment, and kindness. We also really appreciated the feeling that they were advocating for us as sellers but also for the buyer - a situation in which one party feels hard done by the other is never a good outcome and in a small community is particularly inadvisable, so this fairness and balance felt important. This is the second time that we have sold with Linda and Jacquie and we wouldn't consider working with anyone else! Thank you Linda & Jacquie!
Linda has unparalleled knowledge of the Devonport market, which was a key element in bringing together parties to create a great outcome for all. Patience and explanation of the process, coupled with the current market conditions, Linda and Mel put in a huge amount of work and effort. I am very grateful and a huge respect for their dedication. I found Linda and Mel courteous and never assuming anything, they would always check first that the house was available for viewing. The Teamwork, worked. Being honest and realistic with the market appraisal and throughout the process, balancing that with a vendors expectations takes professionalism. A stressful time and space to ask questions, even the same question multiple times was never an issue be that at the regular vendor meetings or via messages, the communication channels were always open. Thank you both again.
Linda highly impressed us with her professional approach and market knowledge. Her communications were extremely prompt and direct, often spiked with a sense of humour which helped to maintain a relaxed and virtually stress- free experience. We appreciated both her realistic and straightforward advice and flexibility. Linda's commitment overall was exemplary.
Both Linda and Jacquie had our interests at heart in both the selling and buying process. Their deft navigation of potentially insurmountable challenges and their insightful advice along the way were brilliant. They epitomised what is at the heart of a first-class professional service ie building a relationship of high trust with the client. We could not have hoped for a better result. Thank you.
Linda was straight up from the start, as well as being super prompt with responses. I got no big BS like so many other realtors about the sellers wishes, and what it would take to make this deal happen from their point of view. And she paved the way to to ensure the vendors understood what we needed to make the deal happen from our point of view And so we concluded in a short period, with minimum fuss and angst. How it should be, with I believe a happy vendor and purchaser, both comfortable with the deal and the process.
Linda has a great knowledge of the market, very professional and a good communicator. Linda and her team were extremely heIpful in preparing the house for sale and guiding us through the sale process. We would highly recommend Linda and her team.
Linda is professional and honest. She is not a time waster. Her secret weapon is her sister, Jackie. Between the two of them they make a top class team. Jackie has great flair and knowledge on how to present a home to its best advantage. She was able to give advice and provide a contact for any job that needed to be done.
Linda's attention to detail & communication from the outset of our marketing journey right through to the point of sale was next level & is what sets her apart in achieving the best possible result regardless of market conditions.
"We cannot recommend Linda Simmons and Jacquie McDonald highly enough. From the initial market preparation to the final negotiations, their service was outstanding. Selling in a challenging market can be stressful, but their deep local expertise and professionalism gave us complete confidence. Their marketing strategy across multiple platforms truly made our property stand out from the competition. Throughout the process, they remained respectful, friendly, and genuinely caring. If you want a team that delivers results with a personal touch, Linda and Jacquie are the best in the business!"
Linda and her team were always responsive and always went the "extra mile". They had sound knowledge of the market and helped us every step of the way.
Linda was great to work with when buying our new home. Her experience really showed, and we appreciated her honest, no-nonsense approach. She's a straight shooter and made the process feel clear and manageable throughout.
Linda was extremely knowledgeable about the local market, guiding us through the process of selling our current home and purchasing our new home. Our circumstances were unique, and she took this in her stride, all the while showing great care and warmth. We'd highly recommend Linda to anyone wanting some heart along with good real estate advice.
Buying and selling off-market has a unique set of challenges, multiply that with effectively doing a house-swop with another Devonport house, on a tight deadline, with every single party involved travelling abroad during that timeframe, and you'll grasp the difficulty of our recent sale and purchase. Linda and Jacquie worked their socks off to get this deal over the line, from a chance conversation to a high-speed move on a joint opportunity. Their professionalism and negotiation skills through some tricky discussions, combined with practical, 'can do' approach, and a database which is probably unrivalled were impressive. Both bring tremendous energy, drive and attention to detail to the whole process. Linda ended up working through the night from New York and Italy, repeatedly during her holiday, to get the simultaneous sale through, with buyer and seller also in different time zones. Jacquie never stopped for breath, making everything happen with specialist building reports and the panoply of tradies and contacts that helped provide the right insights at the right time. We're very grateful for their commitment, served up with kindness, care and humour.
Very professional presentation of recent reslestate facts and figures.
Linda and her team performed perfectly when given the opportunity to make a sales within three months. From the initial briefing, extensive research into the rating system, Linda managed to build build a campaign that was backed up by solid market proof to provide vendors with the comfort that they were not over paying whilst at the same time managing my expectations of a fair deal. I whole heartedly recommend Linda ( and if course Jacquie) to provide a complete service from start to end.
It was a far-from-easy market, and it took real experience, tenacity and ability to achieve a sale. Luckily, these are qualities Linda has in abundance, along with a degree of professionalism and diligence beyond anything we've previously experienced. That professional approach drew us in from the start. We knew, and said to one another very early on, 'Linda will sell our house'. However, it wasn't necessarily Linda's commercial aptitude that impressed us most. It was her genuine care for us. We were both going through very difficult times with ageing parents we needed to care for half a world away. So selling was incredibly important to us. Linda is aided and supported by her sister, Jacquie, and the level of care, advice, generosity of spirit and knowledge she brings has to be experienced to be believed. I don't know what we would have done without her. Another thing that really stood out, and was essential to our success, was the openness and honesty demonstrated by both Linda and Jacquie. They told us what we needed to hear, not just what we might have wanted to hear, and did it with exceptional sensitivity. Being able to share things with candour and transparency is essential, or things can easily go off track. Having that ability to trust and rely on Linda and Jacquie's judgment made a huge difference. Linda and Jacquie's teamwork means the service they provide is at another level. That it was also always backed by real heart and genuine care meant the world to us.
This is the second time in just over two years that we have engaged Linda's services, and once again she has gone above and beyond to ensure the sale of our home was not only successful, but handled with the utmost professionalism and care. What truly sets Linda apart is her genuine care and her ability to leverage her extensive network of contacts. She skillfully orchestrated a chain of buyers and sellers, creating a ripple effect that resulted in several successful transactions-all of which ultimately led to the sale of our home. Her coordination, communication, and strategic thinking were nothing short of impressive. Linda made what can often be a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. She kept us informed every step of the way, remained proactive in tackling any challenges, and showed genuine dedication to achieving the best outcome for us. Adding to her strength is the incredible team she has behind her. Jacqui and Helen were equally supportive, professional, and efficient, making the entire process even more seamless. Together, they operate like a well-oiled machine, each bringing their own strengths to the table and working in perfect sync. Linda's professionalism, market knowledge, people skills and genuine care were evident from day one, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her in our corner-twice. We would not hesitate to recommend Linda to anyone looking to sell or buy a property-Linda truly stands out in her field.
Working with Linda Simmons and Jacquie McDonald was an absolute pleasure! Their knowledgeable agent insights into the real estate market is invaluable. The team went above and beyond, their ability to analyze market conditions and provide excellent advice helped us secure our next home. If you're looking for a phenomenal agent who understands the local market, we highly recommend them!"
We were stoked with our price we got for our home and love the new one! Service was epic having cleaners in before we moved in - great service experience.
Linda and her team performed perfectly when given the opportunity to make a sales within three months. From the initial briefing, extensive research into the rating system, Linda managed to build a campaign that was backed up by solid market proof to provide vendors with the comfort that they were not over-paying whilst at the same time managing my expectations of a fair deal. I whole heartedly recommend Linda (and if course Jacquie) to provide a complete service from start to end.
10/10 Linda and Jacquie are honest, upfront and go the extra mile, time after time, to pull together often complex negotiations. You always feel they have your back, but operate with utmost integrity and professionalism, mixed with a good dollop of humour and kindness.
We have worked with Linda as both buyer and seller. Linda has an intuition for her customer's needs, she is a savvy businesswoman and an excellent marketer. We have found Linda to be professional, reliable and considerate in her dealings with us. 10/10! Thank you Linda, for your help, both times over with 45 Norwood Road.
Linda and Jacqui went a voice and beyond in guiding us through the sales process. They were incredibly thorough and supported us through the entire process pre listing right through to post auction.
Very professional and we were stoked with our price we got for our home and love the new one! Service was epic having cleaners in before we moved in - great service experience.
I would like to thank Linda Simmons and Jacquie McDonald for all their commitment to getting us the best price for our property and then finding our next home. The journey of getting your property market ready is easy with this duo, knowing all the contacts and organising trades nothing is an issue. With the purchasing of a property, it can be an overwhelming time, but we always felt well supported and informed during the auction process. Couldn't recommend them more highly.
Stanley Bay School's annual mud run raised funds to refurbish its playground and with 482 entrants it was a phenomenal success. Linda and her sister Jacquie manned the balance beam, helping children to guide their way across the slippery plank on a chilly Auckland Saturday.
Stanley Bay School's annual mud run raised funds to refurbish its playground and with 482 entrants it was a phenomenal success. Linda and her sister Jacquie manned the balance beam, helping children to guide their way across the slippery plank on a chilly Auckland Saturday.
Stanley Bay School's annual mud run raised funds to refurbish its playground and with 482 entrants it was a phenomenal success. Linda and her sister Jacquie manned the balance beam, helping children to guide their way across the slippery plank on a chilly Auckland Saturday.
Stanley Bay School's annual mud run raised funds to refurbish its playground and with 482 entrants it was a phenomenal success. Linda and her sister Jacquie manned the balance beam, helping children to guide their way across the slippery plank on a chilly Auckland Saturday.
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