Jo Say
About Jo Say
Arriving in New Zealand in 2004, Jo began her professional career as Head of Drama at Nelson College for Girls. She later established a successful property development company specialising in remodelling homes for resale. She also had her own life-coaching business. Both these experiences combined creativity, business acumen, and a genuine passion for helping people achieve their goals. In the UK, Jo worked in the film industry, managing large teams and coordinating complex productions. This fast-paced environment sharpened her organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to remain calm under pressure—qualities that now serve her clients well throughout every real estate transaction. Having travelled extensively, Jo quickly builds genuine rapport with people from all walks of life. Clear communication, practical problem-solving, and a healthy sense of humour are hallmarks of her approach. Her background in photography, interior design, and property development gives her a keen eye for presentation and she has the ability to recognise a property's full potential. She is passionate about sustainable construction. Jo is an active member of the Nelson community, volunteering as a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor and supporting local arts and cultural diversity. She has served as Chair of the Fairfield House Executive Committee. Whether you're buying your first home, selling a treasured property, or investing for the future, today's market requires experience, sound advice, and skilled negotiation. Jo would be delighted to meet for a confidential, no-obligation chat to discuss your property goals. #1 agent in Atawhai on homes.co.nz Top 20% Nationwide award from Rate My agent. #1 agent at Summit Nelson office December 2025.
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Top skills
Negotiation
Marketing
Communication
Patience
Customer service
Knowledge
Experience
Top suburbs
Atawhai
All Listings by Jo Say
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Testimonials
* * * * * It was a real pleasure to work with Jo! Jo's knowledge, attention to detail and commitment were awesome. She kept us in the loop throughout the process and was always available to chat and answer any queries we had. We wouldn't hesitate to work with Jo again and highly recommend her to any prospective purchaser or vendor. We're very much looking forward to our move to Nelson. Verified by RateMyAgent-
* * * * * Exceptional Agent We had the pleasure of working with Jo Say to purchase our first home. We appreciated her encouragement, swift responses, and flexibility in showing the house multiple times. As first-time buyers, her expertise and transparent communication made the entire process way less stressful for us. It was evident that Jo genuinely cared about helping us, not just closing a deal. Highly recommend her services. Thank you so much, Jo! Verified by RateMyAgent-
***** 11 out of 10 ! To say that Jo goes above and beyond is a huge understatement! I couldn’t be happier with the result she achieved for me. Jo certainly knows the market and is professional to a T. But what makes her stand out from the rest is her willingness to go the extra mile to ensure that absolutely every detail is attended to prior to the house going on the market. Even though I was away from Nelson at the time, I found the whole sale process incredibly relaxed, and this was 100% due to Jo’s ongoing communication with me - she kept me informed every step of the way. If I have to sum up Jo’s performance in one word, there is really only one word that springs to mind - faultless. Huge thank you to Jo for your faultless dedication! Verified by Rate My Agent-
***** Absolute Legend! Jo has been absolutely fantastic to work with! She provided a great market analysis for our property and has been patient, never pressured us, and genuinely listened to our needs. Her energy and drive had us excited and feeling confident from the start and when we hit a bump in the road she took control and had the issue sorted all whilst keeping us up to date. We could not be happier with our outcome and we would not hesitate to recommend or use Jo's services again. Verified by Rate My Agent-
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