Hazel Youngman and Russell Hume - Residential and Lifestyle Specialists

Based out of the Rangiora office of Total Realty, Hazel Youngman and Russell Hume are experienced real estate professionals with over 30 years of combined industry experience across residential and lifestyle property sales throughout North Canterbury and beyond.While both continue to successfully manage their own residential clients individually, they have also teamed up to provide a specialised approach to marketing lifestyle and country properties. Combining their experience, availability, marketing expertise and buyer follow-up allows vendors to benefit from two dedicated agents working together for the one fair fee.The advantage of two agents for your lifestyle property:

• Greater buyer reach and enquiry follow-up• Better property coverage during inspections and open homes• Stronger marketing and presentation strategies• More flexibility for inspections and open homes• Shared negotiation knowledge and experience• Continuity and support throughout the campaignPassionate about the lifestyle market and the unique properties North Canterbury has to offer, Hazel and Russell understand the appeal of country living, from family homes on acreage to properties with sheds, paddocks, workshops and additional dwellings. Their combined approach ensures every property is presented and marketed to its absolute best.

Hazel's Testimonials

Many thanks to Hazel for her continued professionalism and communicative nature here representing the vendor. It has been a treat to engage with such a down-to-earth and friendly seller’s agent - could not ask for more! (Justin and Charlotte, buyers)

Thank you Hazel :-)Hazel made the whole process of selling so easy!  Great communication, and a nice person along with it.  Things happened when she said they would, and didn't take her foot off the pedal.  I would definitely use her again, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hazel.  Thank you for making a stressful time much less so. (Liz, seller)

Excellent serviceHazel made the process of purchasing a property as simple and stress free as possible. Her prompt communication and professionalism were much appreciated. (Jonathan, buyer)

Approachable and friendlyHazel was both our buying and selling agent. She was extremely professional whilst maintaining open and friendly communication. The whole process was made very easy. We couldn't recommend her enough. (Carla and Brian, buyers)

Understanding and knowledgeableHazel was immensely supportive and understanding, particularly of my anxiety around selling our house. She was kind and a great communicator throughout the whole process. No questions were silly and always answered promptly. Hazel has a great understanding of the market and what's happening in the area which assisted us in making informed decisions. We would definitely recommend Hazel to friends and family and wouldn't hesitate to use her again. (Kerry and Trevor, sellers)

Exceptional Service

Hazel went the extra mile for us to present our offer and we found her very helpful indeed. Hazel is a very motivated and experienced agent who in our experience went the extra mile to make the process as smooth as possible. We appreciated Hazel's professional and focused approach, and we are grateful for all of her efforts. (Alison, buyer)

Above and BeyondHazel was super reliable, with great communication throughout the process, the results prove she knows her market very well! Two very happy vendors, thanks Hazel for the ongoing support. (Anthony and Shelley, sellers)

Personable and FriendlyWe used Hazel to sell our house as well as she was our purchasing agent. The whole process was so quick and easy. Her communication was fantastic and her advice and tips during, what usually would be a stressful time, was amazing. Hazel Is very personable, which makes you extremely comfortable around her. (Carla and Bryan, seller)

Exceptional Service! 5 Stars won't do it!We really needed a 10 stars to rate Hazel's exceptional service with the sale of our property. We were already super busy and overwhelmed by the thought of moving overseas but Hazel's calm and proactive approach made the selling process the best we have ever experienced. Our house didn't even make it to the open market! Hazel had suitable buyers for our house, she arranged with us to bring them through the property at a time convenient to us. Needless to say that they loved the house and the shed and the rest is history! Hazel negotiated top dollar for our property, with no advertising and no open homes. We can't be happier! We would recommend Hazel to any sellers who are looking for a pro-active, loyal and helpful agent.Hazel, we can't thank you enough. Colin & Erica (sellers)

Best agent ever!Selling the house was going to be a stressful situation but Hazel made this process so much easier.  She was always available to talk to and always answered my questions (and I had a lot) quickly and in a kind and professional manner.  I would happily have Hazel as my agent again and I highly recommend her to anyone that is looking to sell.  Thanks Hazel for being an absolute superstar. (Khryssi, seller)

Job Well DoneHazel was very supportive throughout the whole process, and this was a huge help for me as a first home buyer with little experience in the property market. Hazel would frequently keep in touch with me whilst I was organizing my conditions, and also kept me up to date with anything regarding the property as well as assisting with documentation and any other information. I am happy with my purchase and I very much appreciate Hazel's assistance. (Blair, buyer)

Hazel places you at ease.Selling my first home i thought would be a stressful experience, Hazel Youngman made the whole process simple and her experience also expertice put my mind at ease. I hope to deal with Hazel again as her professionalism is second to none. I would recommend wholeheartly to anyone who is looking for a honest and hard-working agent, if you want the best result you need to use to best which Hazel proved herself to be. (Richard, seller)

Hazel is a star!Hazel was so amazing to work with. I am a first home buyer and I had so much anxiety around this process. Hazel helped me through every step of the way. Her communication was faultless and knowledge extensive. I really don't think I could have got through this process without her calm and kind manner! Her professional integrity and transparency gave me the courage to make this step and I will definitely be using her services in the future and recommending her highly to everyone I know! (Islay-Mavora, buyer)

Hazel is AmazingThis is the 2nd property Hazel has sold for us. She has been absolutely amazing. Her communication was wonderful and We so appreciated her getting in touch after each open home so we weren’t left wondering how it had gone. She followed up with every one who came through, and was always positive and enthusiastic. We are so thrilled with the results of our sale. Thank you, again Hazel! (Chris and Victoria, sellers)

A Terrific AgentHazel is a very friendly agent who goes the extra mile. Always has a warm, genuine smile. And ready to help in any way she can. Hazel has a vast knowledge of the realestate industry When searching for a home to buy, I would highly recommend Hazel Youngman. (Donna and Gareth, buyers)

Hazel made our property dreams come trueWe recently brought a property through Hazel and sold our rental property tooHazel was amazing and kept us informed every step of the way, very professional and we will be recommending her to all our friends and family! (Gary and Louise, buyers and sellers)

Very helpfulHazel was amazing to deal with, she was very proactive and happy to help whenever we had questions. (Justine and Logan, buyers)

Hazel provided the most amazing service far in excess of any of the many agents I have dealt with.Hazel provided a stunning professional, personal & sensitive service.  She takes the "top Real Estate" agent I have ever dealt with over the last 40yrs+ She carefully considers both her clients and buyers criteria & needs from each perspective over the sale and purchase of properties within her portfolio.  I would thoroughly recommend her to any property owner considering the sale of their property as well as to potential buyers over properties within her for sale portfolio. Essentially Hazel.is one amazing lady. A big thank you and best wishes  to you Hazel. (Annette, buyer)

Positive all the way. Professional and caring. Hazel gave us total peace of mind.We cannot speak highly enough of our interaction with Hazel. We have had total peace of mind and didn’t have to concern ourselves about anything, it’s been wonderful. Hazel explained things in a language we could easily understand and felt more like a friend than an agent. We were kept up to date at all times and she responded to our text or emails straight away. This experience has been such a blessing at our last chapter of our lives.  We found her inspirational and we’re delighted with what she sold the house for. (Sally and Jeff, sellers)

Hazel recently sold our house.Hazel was fantastic, she always kept us informed, very knowledgeable, extremely friendly. We would highly recommend her. (John and Debbie, sellers)

Excellent service with a smileHazel listed our property recently, and we found her to be very professional and approachable in every way. Hazel's communication was timely and detailed, always keeping us informed. She has a personable manner which reflects trust and integrity in all dealings. Our house attained a higher sale price thanks to Hazel's negotiations with other parties. (Jackie and Mark, sellers)

Great communication and went the extra mileHazel provided extensive knowledge about the property and went the extra mile to ensure we had all the information we needed to make our purchasing decision. Hazel explained everything in straightforward easy to understand terms. Have thoroughly enjoyed our dealings with her. (Jackie and Mark, buyers)

Super star serviceMy fiancé and I recently purchased our first home from Hazel. She met our every need and made the process simple and stress free. We would highly recommend Hazel to anyone who is looking at buying or selling their property. Thank you so much! (Adam and Abbie, buyers)

Super HazelAs a buyer from outside the city, Hazel was always available and prompt to help making the process easy and stress free. All the details, doubts and questions we had, Hazel gave us an answer and affirmation in minutes! Thank you, Hazel (Angelo, buyer)

Stress-freeAfter meeting Hazel through a family member when she sold their property, we knew that Hazel was the right fit for us in selling our investment property. Hazel's expertise & friendly manner give her the ability to excel in what she does, we cannot recommend Hazel enough. (Nic & Kerry, sellers)

Hazel was awesomeHazel was super helpful the whole way through the purchase of my parent's house. We needed a bit of hand-holding to be honest and while our first offer didn't eventuate, Hazel found us another house that was perfect, pre-market!  I would absolutely work with Hazel again and highly recommend! (Barhna Family, buyers)

An Agent who gets great resultsHazel is very enthusiastic about her chosen profession. Hazel works very hard to get the best result for her clients and she did this for the sale of our investment property. We also referred Hazel to a young couple we know who were going to market their property themselves, and she got them an exceptional result as well. Hazel is very professional and gets great results. A pleasure to deal with and we highly recommend her. (Jan & Stephen, sellers)

Great communication, such an easy processHazel was really clear and precise when communicating and helping with all the paperwork. As I am a first home buyer she was really good to work with and helped me along the way, very patient and very courteous. (Mitch, buyer)

Stressed people, now feeling very grateful!Our small family was feeling very stressed by the time we got to the open home. Hazel did a great job of being understanding, helpful and supportive. She helped create the mind space to objectively look at the property and its features. With some complexity in our circumstances she was also very professional and did a great job working with our lawyer, ensuring we were all on the same page. Down to the wire she went the extra mile, made herself available when we needed her and ultimately helped us in having a successful purchase.  Now feeling very grateful she was the agent and that this whole move is meant to be.  Thank you Hazel! (Daniel & Kim, buyers)

Hazel is amazing!We had been on the hunt for a real estate agent for a while when we met Hazel.  As soon as we met her, she was so friendly and approachable, we knew straight away that we wanted her to sell our house! Because it was our first time selling, we were quite nervous and didn't understand the whole process. Hazel made everything so simple and easy, and gave us so much confidence. Hazel exceeded our expectations and we were extremely happy with the end result! She even referred us to another agency when she saw the perfect home for us, which we bought! Thank you so much Hazel! (Brittany and Adam, sellers)

Thank you Hazel for your hard work to sell our property!Hazel was awesome to work with. As this was our first time selling she gave us all of the information we needed to make the best decision for us. We originally were going to attempt a private sale but with the appraisal Hazel provided we soon changed our minds. Hazel was very communicative and also available with any questions I had throughout the process. Not only did she help with selling our house but when it came to purchasing our new home she was happy to help and provide advice. (Tayla & Shaun, sellers)

Highly recommend!Hazel was very professional and kept us informed every step of the way. Her market knowledge was spot on and she worked hard to get us the best outcome - much more than we could have imagined! Very happy with her service! (Kowhai & Adam, sellers)

A very positive experienceWe planned to sell our flat in Hoon Hay ourselves but after meeting with Hazel we decided to list it with her. The end result was amazing - we pocketed an extra $50,000 than we would have privately advertised it for! We had multiple offers after the first open home and she then negotiated a great price. Hazel noticed the flat's best attributes, suggested how we could enhance them without spending a fortune, and then she promoted them.Hazel was always positive, enthusiastic and available for any questions we had. It was a very positive experience for us. (Chris & Victoria, sellers)

Would recommend Hazel YoungmanHazel recently had the challenging task of selling our investment property. She had trying times with difficult tenants and an uncooperative neighbour, but she handled it all with aplomb. We found Hazel at all times efficient, pleasant and helpful - a joy to work with. We would have no hesitation in recommending her to any potential would be sellers or buyers. (Pete & Marie, sellers)

Fantastic Customer CareWe brought a house Hazel had listed. Throughout the process Hazel responded quickly and professionally.  She was a pleasure to deal with and I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to sell or buy. (Louise & Elizabeth, buyers)

Hazel is first class!We initially met Hazel at an open home she was running and we were impressed with her friendly manner and enthusiasm. We chose Hazel to market our property because she is professional, efficient and helpful. She has a lovely personality and is easy to communicate with. She handled the entire process calmly and smoothly.  If there were questions or issues, Hazel was always prepared to go beyond the call of duty if necessary, to promptly provide answers and solutions. She was honest and realistic with feedback and information. She even found us our next home which was very hard to do in such a buoyant market! We HIGHLY recommend Hazel to anyone selling their property, you won’t be disappointed! (Karen & David, buyers and sellers)

Hazel is amazingNothing was a problem dealing with Hazel as our agent - she marketed our much loved home exactly the way we wanted and had great suggestions. We really enjoyed meeting her and feel she has become a friend. We appreciated all her advice and would highly recommend her skills to anyone thinking about selling or buying a home. Hazel went out of her way to make our experience positive in the time frame we had set and I have no hesitation in recommending her as an honest, reliable and trustworthy salesperson. We look forward to working with her in the future. (Karen & Richard, sellers)