Testimonials
“Outstanding
Martin,͏ Ben and their team are outstanding.
They have deep experience and a strong reputation in the area, which serves you well whether you are selling or buying.
They are friendly, yet professional, responsive, yet not pushy, positive, but realistic.
A super team that works very effectively to serve your real estate needs!”
“Thank you to the team at Ray White for their professionalism and persistence in selling out family estate property. Not an easy task in the current Auckland market and having to deal with our wider family group. We appreciate the whole team effort and in particular Ben and Martin for keeping us informed, for their marketing suggestions, and for their guidance along the way. We thoroughly recommend the team at Ray White One Tree Hill.”
“Everyone on your team is so awesome and we really enjoyed working with you. A special thank you to Ben for the daily calls and texts - we thought your organisation, professionalism and communication was excellent and we really appreciated everything that you did for us and for keeping us so well informed throughout the process. We will happily recommend you to others!”
“The selling of your home is both an emotional and financial journey, particularly when it is both your own home and an additional home that used to belong to a family member. Ben, Martin and all their team are well aware of this and are with you every step of the way.
What I valued especially, was the steady, regular, effective and timely communication and discussion. Any query was always answered promptly and never trivialized. Ben and Martin’s market awareness and their ability to explain, clarify and assist with potential hiccups was on point, while our views were always considered and respected. Very highly recommended.”
“Ben and the team have been fabulous! They worked exceptionally hard to get our house sold, in a tricky market and under difficult circumstances. Great communication, resilience and positivity the whole way through! If you are considering if they are the team to help you sell, just do it, you won’t be disappointed! Thanks guys!”
“The team at Ray White One Tree Hill are excellent to use for your local house sale. Ben in particular was exceptional with his professionalism, communication and persistence to get us the best price for our property. Ben and the team got our house sold within 6 weeks at a great price in a very trying market.
Would highly recommend Martin Honey and Ben Bibby to sell your house in the Onehunga/One Tree Hill area.”
“A huge thank you to Ben, Martin and the team for helping us with the sale of our home. The team have been nothing but amazing guiding us through the process of marketing, preparing for open homes, potential buyer feedback and of course, our sale! After our first meeting with Ben and Martin, we knew we had the right team to sell our home. You really do get the support of the entire One Tree Hill team with a professional, friendly and honest approach that makes the process run smoothly and stress free.”
“A huge thank you to Martin, Ben, Stephanie and all the team at Ray White, One Tree Hill for marketing and selling my property in Onehunga recently. I moved from Auckland last year and was very impressed with the very professional team approach shown by them all in making the sale, in all respects (including arranging staging) a seamless, smooth and stress-free operation. And all done from my dining room table in the South Island. Fabulous. Thank you again and sent with the highest recommendation.”
“And thanks to you and the Team for a very professional campaign. We were kept fully informed with an excellent reporting system. No worries! Thanks again to Ben Bibby and the One Tree Hill team”
“We can’t recommend the team enough. Selling our first home seemed a daunting and overwhelming prospect, but Ben, Martin, Stephen, Stephanie and the rest of the team were fantastic. They were extremely personable and professional, highly responsive and had excellent communication with us through the entire process. They answered our questions and worked with us to give us a brilliant marketing campaign and bring so many prople through the door. In a brief space of time we got a great result and are so grateful for their efforts and tireless energy. It was a pleasure to work with the team and we thank them for providing such a positive, professional service”
“My wife and I used Martin Honey and Ben Bibby to sell our house. We had a great experience with them. They were professional and friendly, and supported us as first time sellers. Thank you!”
“Awesome service, very professional. Helped me purchase my first home Nov 2020. Thanks to Martin’s team. Highly recommended.”
“Martin and Ben were highly recommended by our daughter, who sold her house with them earlier in the year, and we’re very glad we chose them to sell our place.
The team is knowledgeable, friendly and very responsive, and it was so nice having the flexibility of a larger team, who could work around our schedules when we needed them to.
The marketing material was so well done, and we can’t praise their stylist enough for her advice. We’re still shocked at just how many people showed up to the open homes and the amount of attention our humble family home received.
Selling a house for the first time in 15 years could have been such a stressful experience, but it was smooth sailing all the way for us thanks to Ben, Sarah and Stephen. We would definitely sell with them again (but thankfully we won’t be doing that for a long time).”
“The whole team at Ray White One Tree Hill are fantastic to deal with. They have helped us out so much with not only selling our first property, but with helping us find the perfect place for our family to grow. They exude professional but maintain that personal touch to everything they do. I would not recommend any other team!”
“My brother Bruce and I engaged Martin and Ben to sell our old family home.
Bruce made the initial contact after carefully weighing up all the realestate agencies in the area .
He truly made the right choice.
Right from the start they were great to deal with where nothing was a problem to them.
Their advice on how to present the house was great and made all the difference to the end result.
They are true professionals and very skilled when it comes to advertising and exposure to the market.
This was evident from the first open home we had an amazing response which continued right up to auction day.
The result was amazing a true team effort from Martin ,Ben and their team also their auctioneer was truly second to none, an amazing performance with a great result.
Bruce and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to any potential sellers or buyers who want the X factor and a professional approach and response with an amazingly dedicated team behind them.
They truly are a five star realestate team .
Many thanks guys.”
“Dear Martin and Ben,
I will be forever grateful to you both and the team, for all your hard work!
If I ever see you guys out and about, you’ll get the warmest of greetings from me and my respect and friendship for life.
When I came in to see you for the first consultation, it was a one stop shop for me. I didn’t even look anywhere else. The best decision ever!
Thank you so much.”
“We used Ben Bibby & Martin Honey to sell our property. They are the best team you could ever hope for. We felt really looked after by their whole team including Stephen, Tim, Stephanie, & Sarah.They are honest, hard working, and give excellent reports & updates.
When it came to auction night they delivered and we had an excellent result.
We could not be happier. Totally recommended.”
“We couldn’t be more rapt with the hard work Ben and the team put towards the sale of our home. This was our first home and having never sold a property before, the team put us at ease over what can be a relatively stressful time. They were personable and more than happy to accommodate our requests and worked with us to achieve an amazing result on auction night.
Ben was great at keeping us up to date and the team even went the extra mile to help us with our next home by preparing market analysis material even though that property wasn’t in the city.
Thank you again.”
“Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
Highly recommend selling your home with Martin & Ben. We were in a precarious situation where we had to sell our house on the very top end of its market value in order to upsize, in the middle of on-and-off lockdowns, and they totally smashed it out of the park.
The whole team is just awesome and full of energy. Couldn’t have asked for better communication from Ben, Sarah and Stephen, who kept us updated every step of the way. And be ready to get blown away by Stephanie and her insanely quick processing skills, she’ll have all your paperwork ready before you even think to ask for it.
10/10 would list with them again”
“I had the pleasure of selling our house through Martin and Ben in November.
Right from the start they made things exceptionally easy for us and provided us with a comprehensive strategy and marketing plan.
What also appealed was a very simple fee / commission structure with no additional surprise costs.
We ended up with a very positive result with our house selling in a very short space of time.
As a leader of teams, the one thing that really resonated with me, is the amazing team work I observed from the team at Ray White One Tree Hill. They all work together and as a Vendor and a Buyer I was so impressed how they communicated with each other and worked together to provide the very best result.
You don’t just deal with an individual, you have the support from a collective, highly professional team who are all on the same page.
I can sense they operate in a great work culture, passionate about what they do, doing all they can for their customers and having a bit of fun on the way.
I highly recommend Martin, Ben and the team at Ray White One Tree Hill, you will not be disappointed. I will really miss the relationships I have built up with the team, you have left a long lasting positive impression on what High Performance looks like.
Nga mihi”
“We just sold our first home. It could have been quite an intimidating experience, especially not living in Auckland at the time. The team at Ray White were amazing at keeping us in the loop. The auction had its moments but the team was with us every step of the way. A special thank you to Sarah who really went the extra mile. They got us a great sale, were really upfront and honest, and it was such a smooth process. Ngā mihi nui!”
“I am very impressed with the hard work from the team, and the excellent communication throughout the whole process, I highly recommend them to sell your property. And the end result was on the top end of my expectations so very happy.”
“We used Martin Honey and Ben Bibby team for selling our property recently and I must say we were more than satisfied with the work and effort they put together as a team. We felt the whole process of the selling went very smooth. The home stylist visit they had organized gave us wonderful insights to present our home beautifully with very minimal changes. The photographer and his drone did an excellent job capturing our home at it’s best. Be it private appointments or weekly reports of open homes or follow up with potential buyers their communication was fantastic. The video of our property came out very professional. Ben and Stephan presented it very well.
We listed our property when the market was crazy, the team was very busy with many other properties yet their quality of communication or commitment never changed or dropped.
Ben needs a special mention here, he was very positive and energetic with lots of ownership and commitment. His highly positive attitude and integrity took all the stress out of us and gave us all the confidence that his team is doing their best in the process of selling our home.
Martin, Ben, Stephan, Sarah, Stephanie, Aiden all of you make a wonderful team together and we would like to thank you for all the hard work put together throughout the process.
Hence we would definitely use their service in future and also recommend them hands down to anyone who wishes to achieve the best for their property without any stress.”
“Having recently listed our home with Ben Bibby and Martin Honey we have had the most memorable experience.
The Team at Ray White One Tree Hill are experts in their field and this was made very apparent from the first moment we spoke with Ben right through until the successful sale of our home.
This wonderful team are so impressive with their professionalism and dedication to their clients. The entire process was seamless and enjoyable for our family and we felt the utmost confidence from start to finish.
We abundantly thank Ben, Martin, Sarah, Stephen and Stephanie for all of their hard work, knowledge and expertise resulting in the very successful sale of our property.”
“Martin, Ben and the team recently sold our house. We found them to be professional with great communication. They really work hard for their clients.”
“We have been buying and selling properties in Auckland and Rotorua. We have never had such a dedicated team selling our property and getting the price we wanted, like we did with our latest property, sold by Martin Honey and Ben Bibby team of Ray White One Tree Hill. Thanks a million.”
“Many thanks to the team that helped sell our unit, Ben, Martin, Stephen, Stephanie and Sarah. Everything was handled professionally and also in a very friendly and helpful manner. Our confidence in the team took much of the stress off the process.”
“My partner and I were looking to buy a house in One Tree Hill. With a limited budget and a very hot auction market, we found the process quite frustrating. We did eventually meet with Sarah Birrell who took us through the house we eventually purchased on Ngatiawa st. Sarah and Ben Bibby gave us a number of private viewings and helped us see the potential of the property as it was a do up. We eventually made an offer which was accepted and we finally moved in after Covid Lockdown. We found Ben and Sarah very professional and honest and they worked closely with us especially through the lockdown to ensure we could move in literally a few days after we moved to level 3. I would highly recommend this team for future house buying or selling.”
“We bought our property with Martin Honey 16 years ago he was great to deal with back then so naturally we went back to him to sell it. I loved that after all these years (and all his sales) he remembered us! I cant express how impressed I am with the team at Ray White One Tree Hill very friendly very professional and extremely hard working. Their office if lovely too. Ben Bibby was amazing! Our house was a little harder to sell than we expected and we hit a few small bumps also Covid-19 hit but Ben stayed positive and energetic the entire time. He put in many hours and worked SUPER hard for us to get the sale. Ben was excellent at communicating with us always keeping us in the loop. Ray White One Tree Hill go that extra mile to sell your house their marketing network is extensive and they were honest in that they never gave us unrealistic expectations. We will definitely be back for our real estate needs and highly recommend them to others. Thank you to the whole smiley team at Ray White One Tree Hill.
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“Thank you Ben, Sarah, Martin, Aiden, Stephanie and everyone else working behind the scenes at Ray White One Tree Hill for your effort marketing and selling our house. Ben, from day one I felt like we were in good hands with your team and that we could trust you with what was a big decision that we don’t do every day. Thank you for sharing your skills, your knowledge, for the great communication and for getting so many potential buyers through the property, resulting in us getting a great price at the recent auction. I would highly recommend this team to anyone selling!”
“Thank you Martin, Ben, Sarah, Stephanie and Aidan. From the moment I walked through your doors seeking advice through to the fall of the hammer at the auction last week you have all been upfront, honest, helpful and transparent. I really enjoyed working with you all and have absolutely no hesitation in recommending your services. Your comprehensive weekly vendor reports (which are obviously a lot of work) were a great communication tool. The inclusion of the marketing package was an unexpected bonus. And what a result! I couldn’t have done it without you all. ”
“Ben was friendly and extremely helpful, assisting and advising us along the entire purchasing process.”
“We recently sold our property with the team at Ray White One Tree Hill. I had a friend who was selling their property with this team so I was able to see from the outside just what an incredible team they are to work with, which made it a very simple choice to list our property with Martin, Ben, Sarah, Aiden and Stephanie . It is in fact all of these people who work together to make selling your home as stress free as it can be. Ben was our main point of contact, and he is such a pleasure to work with, an expert and a genuinely good bloke, you also have the support af everyone else in the team which means we always felt our home was a priority and that the years of experience Martin brings as the head of the team, all adds up to a seamless, professional and enjoyable experiene as a vendor. Selling your home is a challenging time, with open homes, and various inspections over the weeks, and there can be hick ups along the way, but if you put in the work to present your home as best as you can, these guys just deal with any challenges and work hard to get you a great sale. We highly recommend this team. Along with the exceptional marketing package which is included at no cost (stylist as well!) I would absolutely suggest you list with this team.”
“We really enjoyed working with the team at Ray White One Tree Hill. You guys were so cool and just so lovely and professional. I’m glad we got to go through this experience with you all. We may not have known what we were doing but thankfully we surrounded ourselves with people who did, and were able to guide us through the process of buying a great property.”
“Thanks to you, Martin and the team!! Guys done an aWesome job throughout and wouldn’t have done it with anyone else 😊 Keep in touch!! Brilliant work Ben 😃”
“Ben Bibby and his team had the above and beyond service you always hope to have, couldn’t of found our dream home without the One tree hill team behind us. Thanks again Ben Bibby and the team.”
“Thank you Martin, Ben, Sarah and Stephanie for your help. Selling a house is always stressful and the Team did a wonderful job by guiding us so we got the best outcome possible. They have dedicated a lot of time and effort to make our life easier throughout the process and were always available for any question. They know the One Tree Hill and Onehunga market very well and their job even better.”
“Great Service from the team at Ray White One Tree Hill. As purchases we were provided with all the information we required to make a decision in a timely manner. Access to the house was arranged as and when we needed it. The entire team were professional and personable in our dealings. A pleasure to do business with.”
“I have known Martin for a long time. When the time came to sell our house, I didn’t hesitate to list with him. Marty and Ben were excellent throughout the process and the sales result exceeded our expectations. I have no hesitation in recommending Martin Honey and his team.”
“Ben and the team recently sold our home in Penrose, they were all fantastic to deal with, great communication and got us a result which exceeded our expectations. We had an incredible 16 registered bidders at auction! Thanks team - highly recommend.”
“Ben, Sarah and the Martin Honey Team made selling our house easy. Nothing was too much hassle. No hidden costs. All processes explained really well. Really supportive, friendly, excellent communicators and helpful! Highly recommend this team whether you are buying or selling.”
“Thank you all so much for the great result you achieved for me on the sale of my house in Titirangi. The whole process was so professional, a smooth and seamless operation, all the necessary procedures carried out exactly when they were supposed to be. Communication was great, I was given updates of how the marketing was going . The advertising material was of a high standard and certainly did the trick. My auction time frame was 16 days, we had three bidders, I was very happy about this considering the current market. I can recommend the sale by auction, and must congratulate the auctioneer, he was also very professional and worked hard to achieve my sale. I can highly recommend you and your team as Real Estate Agents who truly work for the vendor, great to have what can be a stress.”
“We had an outstanding experience with the Ray White team at One Tree Hill. They truly delivered on all they promised. The team know the local market inside-out and work as a team meaning all bases are simultaneously covered with Open Homes, buyer enquiries and follow-ups. They were highly efficient and very professional whilst being friendly, easily accessible for any questions and very mindful of all the details from a vendors point of view. We really appreciated their honest and positive approach and would recommend the Martin Honey/Ben Bibby team to anyone in this area. We achieved a great price for our house and the new owners were also very happy.”
“We have recently sold our first home with Ben Bibby and we highly recommend him to others looking to sell. Throughout the process Ben acted with professionalism and integrity. He provided us with all of the information we needed to make informed decisions and he supported us with every decision we made so we felt confident that he was acting in our best interests. His communication was excellent and we were able to understand the process, which was important to us being first time sellers. Thank you for your support Ben.”
“This is the second time we have undertaken the services of Ray White One Tree Hill to sell one of our properties. It’s fair to say that from the get-go Ben & Martin had an extremely good handle on the local market. They came very well prepared with information including data from the area, a marketing plan, and recent sales. They took their time to talk through everything and always made themselves available to discuss any queries. We loved the idea that Martin would not only be selling the home but also doing the auction, and we were really happy with both the proposals they put forward for selling. Needless to say, we were inundated with viewings from the start, the team working around the clock to talk with prospective buyers. They delivered the result we wanted for both properties in the end and we were delighted. Ben & Martin also have a wonderful support Team with Sarah and Stephanie, whose communication is second to none. So rather than just dealing with one agent, you actually have 4 people working for you, a real asset. We would have no hesitation in recommending them and will most definitely use them in the future should the need arise. Thanks again for all your hard work!”
“We are delighted to recommend the team of Martin Honey and Ben Bibby to any prospective vendor. We approached Martin and Ben because of their reputation for hard work, local knowledge, honest communication, and results. As the owners of one of the largest properties in the Onehunga area, we were naturally nervous about the sale process as there are very few (if any) comparable properties in the area, which therefore adds complexity to the negotiations. Right from the start, Ben and Martin impressed us as knowledgeable agents with our interests front of mind. Their local knowledge was obvious from the very first visit: they had done their homework before meeting with us, they knew the sales history of the property and could talk confidently about other properties in the area. They worked with us to develop a marketing plan that best suited our unique property, including thoughtful advertising, plus viewings by appointment only and careful vetting of any prospective purchasers. It was important to us that they respected our privacy, avoiding open homes and other on-site marketing and they listened to us and respected our wishes. The advice they gave us regarding styling our house and presenting it for sale was invaluable and we can’t recommend the services of Kelly, their styling consultant, highly enough. The house looked amazing once we had enacted all their suggestions and we really believe it helped us achieve the maximum possible value from the sale. Throughout the whole process, Ben and Martin communicated proactively and comprehensively. They gave us plenty of warning of any viewings, which enabled us to ensure the house looked spick and span every time a prospective purchaser visited. They even had their team take care of our dog during some of the viewings – it seemed that nothing was too much trouble to make sure every purchaser got to experience the property in the best possible light. After every visit, we received communication about how the viewing had gone and they followed this up with a weekly summary of activity to reassure us that the agreed marketing plan was being actioned. All in all, throughout the process we felt that Martin and Ben worked with us as a team, coaching us through the sales process and ensuring they did everything they could to make what is a stressful time as smooth as possible. Having settled in for what we thought would be a long sales process, we were pleasantly surprised when Martin and Ben presented multiple offers just three weeks into the marketing campaign. Their attentiveness during the negotiation could not be faulted – at one stage Ben drove to the airport to meet us and present offer paperwork! Even after the sale was complete, Martin and Ben remained in touch to ensure the process remained smooth. Right from the first day to settlement day, they have demonstrated their commitment to their relationship with us. In summary, we believe that Martin and Ben’s team approach would benefit any vendor. They worked conscientiously to deliver an outstanding result and we would use their services again at any time.”
“We have just sold our beautiful property with Martin, Ben, and Sarah, and can’t speak highly enough of their awesome teamwork. Everything, from the initial meeting to the result this evening, has exceeded our expectations. Communication and professionalism were paramount, with a personal touch we valued beyond everything else. We highly recommend their services to all considering selling their property and would not hesitate to utilise their services again. Thank you, we are beyond happy!”
“My husband and I had appraisals from a few agencies and making the choice to use Team Martin Honey was an easy one! Martin and Ben are a fantastic team and were so easy to work with. We really appreciated their non-pushy approach (even in the final negotiations) and felt they collaborated with us on decision-making. Their communication was outstanding through the whole process. We were always kept in the loop, and every detail was explained carefully. One thing that stood out was their enthusiasm and passion - and they actually made it fun which was a bonus! Due to Martin and Ben’s experience and extensive network in our neighborhood and surrounding suburbs, we were able to secure a timely sale - even in a challenging market. We are very happy with the result! The whole team worked really hard for us - a big thanks to Martin, Ben, Stephanie and Sarah.”
“Martin and his team were professional, friendly and approachable, and very obviously well experienced in the area. The design consultant they had to assist us with suggestions for how to present the house was invaluable. The team took into consideration my mother’s deteriorating health but still included her in all discussions in a polite and friendly manner.”
“We had a great experience with Martin Honey, Ben Bibby and Team. They were excellent to work with, they explained step by step the actions they were taking and why; as well as being available and giving great advice throughout the entire period. The marketing was outstanding. It really couldn’t have gone better, we sold at auction and were just thrilled with the result!”
“Just want to say a huge thank you for your professionalism and dedication when selling our unit in Mariri Road in One Tree Hill. You consistently kept us updated during the sale process and were always very honest, a rare quality I believe. We wish you the very best of luck in the future and will happily recommend you to any vendor or purchaser.”
“This is the second property we have listed and sold over the last year with the Martin Honey/Ben Bibby team, and once again we were very impressed with their sales process. The team’s extensive knowledge of the market, sound advice and hard work in marketing our property resulted in an exceptional result at auction. We would absolutely recommend the Martin Honey/Ben Bibby team to prospective vendors.”
“Martin, Ben, Sarah and Stephanie, firstly thank you!!! What a Professional, dedicated, focused and committed Team you all are! Our home had been in the family since 1942 and the thought of selling was daunting. Selecting the best Agency was crucial as we had no prior experience with selling or the auction process. In the beginning, we engaged and meet with every other local agency. However, once we met with Martin and Ben, 4 weeks later their efforts are now on the wall - SOLD. Ray White One Tree Hill is deserving of its No 1 reputation!”
“Ben Bibby and Martin Honey are an exceptional team who really listened and provided the exact solution our property needed for marketing and auction. They made every step of the process clear and easy to understand. The local auction rooms were convenient, with easy access and evening auction time allowing more buyers to attend. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone considering buying or selling a home!”
“We found the whole experience with Martin, Ben and team to be smooth and professional. It felt great to be engaged and involved at every step. I was impressed at how the team took so much effort to make contact regularly, to give feedback on open homes, to offer advice and support us throughout the selling process. We would like to thank the team and will be recommending them to any of our friends who are looking to sell.”
“Martin honey and his team were extremely professional from going over the whole process of selling my home. I didn’t need to do a thing as they found out when I purchased the property and any relevant documents. They also dealt with my property manager and the tenants. A big thank you to Martin and Ben for all your help.”
“The process of selling their home at auction was quite daunting for my elderly parents but Martin and Ben were able to connect with them quickly and instill trust and calmness throughout the Open Home campaign and auction. Mum and Dad were comfortable that they knew what was happening at all times and even when the auction didn’t quite go as planned, Martin and Ben were able to get a pleasing result for them quickly and without drama.Thank you for helping Mum and Dad move on to their next adventure and we all would happily recommend Martin and his team!”
“Martin was extremely helpful in assisting us with selling our home. His professionalism and expertise ensured that the stress involved with selling our home was kept to a minimum. Ben was wonderful to work with and was very helpful throughout the selling process. He assisted Martin in putting our minds at ease with the process and was successful in continuing to do this throughout the auction process.”
“Martin persevered throughout a lengthy marketing process, not once did he lose focus or try to force our hand on price. At the end we had to concede that the right price had been achieved for both parties. Simply put, it was the best experience we have every had with an Agent!”
“Martin’s skill and experience was imminent from the beginning of the marketing program, I felt encouraged that all would go well due to his positivity and enthusiasm throughout. Martin achieved a result for me that other Agents couldn’t!”
“If it hadn’t been for Martin we would still be here! With Martin we were able to visualize the transistion and take it out of the ‘too hard basket’. Martin’s contacts and his own extensive knowledge and experience of not just the sales side but the logistical side of selling up and moving was a great motivating factor. The administration side was handled professionally and efficiently and we had every confidence that our potential buyers were being handled with care.”
“From the vast array of agents eager to take on property listings it’s largely a chance factor, I took it with Martin Honey. Straight forward, practical, sound advice and action - how often is a property sold on Christmas Day!! And then flick in the benefits he offers. I took the chance you don’t need to, just do it with Martin!”