With over 2,000 properties sold and most at the top end some would describe John as a super-salesperson. John is the driving force for the development of a high quality, advanced specialist ( boutique) real estate agency focusing on a niche market, lifestyle and rural lifestyle lots across New Zealand. 

Educated, informed and highly motivated John also manages related businesses that strengthen Habitat’s marketing position including land development consultancy,  alternative land use and as a seminar speaker and training adviser both in New Zealand and internationally.His experience selling ‘top end’ property in Australia and training commitments give him unique experiences in the marketplace helping him develop a highly formed brand.  John is recognized for his innovation having a reputation for selling ‘hard to sell’ properties, those ones that too often get stuck in complacency with other agents.John points out, “the world is constantly changing, clients recognize the need for change. Habitat are change innovators; a dynamic company that adapts quickly to each specific environment. It fosters the development of strategies that allow its agents to achieve the best possible results for their clients. Our clients love us, it’s why we expand effortlessly and attract better agents.”  John leads the Habitat team by example, he still sells. With over 2,000 properties sold it’s not surprising he has an impressive list of satisfied clients.  A pilot with his own specialist STOL aircraft, John can be in any part of New Zealand at short notice.  

John says, “I have lived overseas, travelled widely but in 2012, I came home.”    A pilot, sailor and keen fisherman and committed to a self-sustainable lifestyle  John lives on his farm at Paengaroa.