Henry Barfoot - Inside Real Estate

Henry Barfoot - Inside Real Estate New and views from inside Auckland’s most successful real estate agency There’s never been a more exciting time to be in real estate.

Far from the internet being the end of our industry, we have met the challenges of the digital era head on. Buyers and sellers are better informed than ever, and expect a new standard of service from agents. Experience still counts, but effectiveness counts for more. It’s a time when a new breed of agent can make their mark. Henry started his real estate career in 2009, so has never known real est

ate in the pre digital age. Like many others in the industry his career background is unusual, with experience in accounting, sales and marketing. But after working for a mix of local and international corporates across different industries he has now found what he thinks is the best job in the world. A career in real estate is both financially and personally rewarding, where you create your own results while working with clients from all walks of life. Born and bred on the North Shore, Henry established himself as a top performer soon after joining the Glenfield branch. He consistently ranked in the top 10% of Barfoot & Thompson’s 1000+ salespeople, and became known for his innovative marketing and high level of referral business . He was then able to bring his love of marketing into the commercial arena, working in sales and leasing at the North Shore Commercial branch, before moving into management as a full time relief manager across Barfoots’ 67 branches. Henry loves using his knowledge and experience for the benefit of salespeople, helping them to grow and succeed in a competitive environment. Henry’s grandfather, Val Barfoot, founded Barfoot & Thompson over 90 years ago as a new migrant from England. The company has grown to be the market leader in Auckland, but has never lost sight of key family values like integrity and respect. A focus on performance and service has seen Barfoot & Thompson achieve international recognition as the top real estate agency in Asia Pacific - the first New Zealand agency to do so. However they retain their local focus with strong community involvement at all levels. Key sponsorships including Starship Childrens Hospital, Auckland rugby and netball, and the 2017 World Masters Games in Auckland. Outside of real estate Henry is a former competitive triathlete who still participates in ocean swimming and off-road running events. He lives with his family in Northcote, where he is busy preparing his next generation for the 2032 Olympics.

House prices have come a long way since 1972, and luckily so has our marketing. Found in a client's basement. 😄
03/05/2024

House prices have come a long way since 1972, and luckily so has our marketing. Found in a client's basement. 😄

Buying a home in Auckland is always a challenge. Right now we have a period of stable prices,. great for planning and bu...
24/10/2022

Buying a home in Auckland is always a challenge. Right now we have a period of stable prices,. great for planning and budgeting, but interest rates are high and mortgage finance can be hard to come by. Get some help! If you know anybody currently trying to buy in Auckland please pass my details on to them. We have a number of new salespeople in my branch who are energised and passionate about helping people into homes, and can provide the right advice on every step of the journey. Kia ora.

It was great to host the Milford sales team to a celebration lunch recently at Eight restaurant at the Langham. We’ve no...
15/08/2022

It was great to host the Milford sales team to a celebration lunch recently at Eight restaurant at the Langham. We’ve now reached 40% market share in our local area, a result that’s definitely worth celebrating! Amazing selection of food, lots of it cooked fresh right in front of you - certainly not your usual hotel buffet!

Should buyers stop waiting and start buying? See my thoughts here!
25/05/2022

Should buyers stop waiting and start buying? See my thoughts here!

TL;DR Auckland house prices have dropped, significantly. And are unlikely to fall much further.

Our branch is looking for a registered builder available for work over the coming year - please pass on if you know anyo...
07/04/2022

Our branch is looking for a registered builder available for work over the coming year - please pass on if you know anyone!

Builder wanted! Our property management team is seeking a registered builder to help with major renovation projects on our rental portfolio. Examples would include full deck replacement or installing a house lot of new windows. Work may involved scaffolding. If you're experienced, reliable and available we want to hear from you. Once confirmed as an approved contractor, there will also be plenty of work available from other B&T branches throughout Auckland. Contact us on [email protected]

Do you know anyone who’s been considering real estate as a career? We acknowledge it can be a hard road getting started,...
24/03/2022

Do you know anyone who’s been considering real estate as a career? We acknowledge it can be a hard road getting started, and it’s a big commitment to start out as a salesperson without knowing how you’ll go.

We have a role available as a Saturday morning administrator in the Milford branch, which could be a way for someone to dip their toes in and get a feel for the industry.

Anyone interested to know more can contact me on 021 274 3679. Some previous admin experience would be preferred.

Our Accelerator Programme is aimed at ambitious and self-motivated individuals both new to, and already operating in the...
14/02/2022

Our Accelerator Programme is aimed at ambitious and self-motivated individuals both new to, and already operating in the Real Estate Industry looking to make an impact. For more details including how to apply (by this Friday) see
https://www.barfoot.co.nz/careers/accelerator-training

Good morning Takapuna! We are offering free coffees this morning outside our display suite at 1 The Strand (across from ...
24/01/2022

Good morning Takapuna! We are offering free coffees this morning outside our display suite at 1 The Strand (across from Takapuna Library). Come check out the four minute video for the 16 Killarney luxury freehold townhouses, and have morning tea on us.

https://www.barfoot.co.nz/817771

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/300418083/covid19-nz-vaccinations-are-hitting-a-wall-and-the-government-needed...
28/09/2021

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/300418083/covid19-nz-vaccinations-are-hitting-a-wall-and-the-government-needed-a-plan-for-this-yesterday
Great article that shows how far 75% is from 90%. The main point is that the only way to achieve high vaccination rates is to restrict the ability of the unvaccinated to do certain things (like go to restaurants).

Does that mean real estate companies should only allow vaccinated buyers to view at open homes in future?

OPINION: The vaccination rate has fallen off a cliff. The Government needed a plan to fix this yesterday.

Would anyone like a great weekend at Mangawhai including a learn to surf package and dinner out? I've donated a stay at ...
10/08/2021

Would anyone like a great weekend at Mangawhai including a learn to surf package and dinner out? I've donated a stay at my bach for the Barfoot & Thompson Starship fundraiser tonight, and with a bit of help from some local businesses an awesome package for 4 people is up for grabs. You don't need to be at the event or even work for B&T to bid, just register below (I'm lot 166). Heaps of other great prizes too!
https://app.galabid.com/btquiz21/register

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