Monique understands that a property in the Queenstown Lakes region is more than just a dwelling; it's a place where cherished memories are made and dreams are realised. Her deep passion lies in unlocking a property’s true value and facilitating the aspirations of her clients so they can take the next important step in their life journey.
With a diverse background, Monique brings a unique perspective to the world of real estate. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce and Law degree with honours and Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing. Starting her career in law, Monique worked as a solicitor at Bell Gully then followed this up with over a decade of sales and marketing experience in the luxury wine and spirits industry both in New Zealand and in the USA, managing national accounts, distributors, and sales teams. Complementing her industry experience, she also was a senior writer for a luxury lifestyle men’s magazine based in North America and an international wine judge for several wine competitions in New Zealand and London. Now living in Queenstown, Monique brings her remarkable skillset to Bayleys Queenstown Lakes. Monique specialises in the luxury segment of the Queenstown real estate market, where her unique background and expertise shine.
Monique’s personable nature helps her to form strong connections with both buyers and sellers. She combines a diligent, commercially focused approach to real estate with a personal touch, utilising data and insights to develop client-centric solutions. This incorporates impeccable attention to detail and showcasing the unique qualities of each home, effectively conveying its value. Natural tenacity sees Monique leave absolutely no stone unturned to deliver a successful outcome to her clients.
Beyond her professional life, Monique's interests are as diverse as her skillset. She enjoys practicing Iyengar yoga, playing golf, touch rugby, wakeboarding, and skiing. Additionally, she takes on the role of coaching her daughter's school touch rugby team.
Recently we decided sell our property in Arrowtown, NZ, after vetting the real-estate market we employed Hemi Brown and Monique Simpson of Bayleys Queenstown. We have had our property for over 14 years and felt it was time to move on as we had been living overseas for a number of years. Both Hemi and Monique made the process of sale stress-free, professional and friendly. Their initial proposal, weekly reviews and preparation was excellent and put us at ease as overseas vendors. We decided to go the auction path for the sale, however we could not be in the country for this. Hemi and Monique worked with us through the logistics of time zone changes, communication issues and being an absentee vendor. This made us feeling we were part of the process and auction, resulting in the sale of our property on auction day. I would definitely use Hemi and Monique again and would recommend them to family and friends. Thank you Hemi and Monique for your service and support, you both made a stressful process, stressless.