Carmen Holder
About Carmen Holder
Deep Roots in Herne Bay, Ponsonby & Grey Lynn—Who Knows & Loves These Streets “I don’t just sell homes here—I grew up in them.” My award-winning career in real estate grew from the fabric of these neighbourhoods—from early mornings behind the counter at my grandparents’ iconic Havana Dairy (now Salta Café), from low-tide adventures along Herne Bay’s jetties, from the familiar hum of trolley buses gliding past Ponsonby’s villa-lined streets. That was my real classroom: where I learned that what makes a place special isn’t just the houses, but the people—those who show up, speak straight, and never lose sight of what matters. That connection still shapes how I work today. When you partner with me, you’re not just hiring an agent—you’re gaining someone who knows these streets at a cellular level (and which buyers will love your home before they even step inside). Someone who fights for your priorities like they’re my own, with honest advice, meticulous preparation, and relentless negotiation. And someone who pairs market expertise with authentic connection—transforming what could feel like a transaction into an exciting new chapter. Tailored to You Want the full spotlight? Done. Professional styling, targeted marketing, and a campaign that shines. Prefer discretion? Not every sale needs a sign out front. I’ve helped homeowners’ transition quietly—your way, on your terms. While markets change, my commitment doesn’t. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or just curious, I’ll guide you with clarity, care, and the same ethos I learned at the dairy: great outcomes start by understanding what truly matters to people. Let’s talk—whether you’re ready to list or just exploring, I’d love to hear what’s next for you.
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Top skills
Negotiation
Marketing
Communication
Patience
Customer service
Knowledge
Experience
Advertising
Top suburbs
Saint Marys Bay
Birkenhead
Herne Bay
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Testimonials
"Carmen has excellent communication skills, taking all the stress out of selling. Good advice, reads the room well, understand life situations and acts accordingly. She managed to gets us the very best price in this market, exactly what we wanted. In my view we could not have found anyone better. Thank you Carmen " Seller - 6A Eskdale Road, Birkdale-
"Carmen is a patient, attentive, and incredibly kind. She has been very helpful with our recent sale, staying on top of finding clients and tracking the progress of the sale. She communicates clearly and transparently and goes above and beyond to make things happen. We are very happy!" Seller - 910/135 Hobson Street, Auckland Central -
"Personable, professional, knowledgeable, resourced and easy to communicate with. Our house was a complete renovation, Carmen knew who to contact for possible consent processes, staging companies, what potential buyers were looking for and how to keep the property well presented and within budget. We greatly appreciated her patience, humour and positivity as well as her deep knowledge of markets and real estate processes. Carmen reported to us in a timely manner, used helpful data and buyer feedback, guided us through the paperwork and was always available to provide support and resources.\n\nWe also appreciated Carmen's team partner, Sid Sakpal, he too offered knowledge, practical help ( he even used a leaf blower on open home days!) humour and market experience. Our house sold, big shout out to Carmen and Sid, we will certainly use them again." Seller - 2/40 Salisbury Road, Birkdale-
"Awesome agent. Carmen was very clear in her communication and very kind in in her manner and approach to such an emotional buy for our family. She is wonderful agent, and my experience was very positive. So grateful my family were in great hands. Thank you Carmen!" Buyer - 35 Albany Road, Ponsonby -
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