Real estate is all about networking, Marleen Ohms from Osborne’s - Osborne Realty Limited in Waiuku says.
"I'm a social butterfly. I enjoy networking and getting out there meeting people".
Marleen, who has been in real estate since 2007 is friendly and very easy to talk to. She believes her South Island background has probably contributed to her bright personality.

One of Marleen's clients, Deb Benschop, says Marleen's outgoing nature does not get in the way of her professionalism. "She has a very professional caring approach and works quickly and efficiently," Deb says.

Another client, Suzanne Robertson, can also testify to Marleen's efficiency. "After only two weeks of having my property listed with Marleen, she had managed to get me not one, but two contracts - remarkable!"

Marleen lives in Waiuku, married with 3 children who all go to school locally.  She enjoys motorbikes, traveling, cruising the pacific and loves the V8 Supercars, especially the Holdens!

Starting her career with another estate agent, Marleen moved to Professionals because she liked the teamwork opportunities the company offered, since then Professionals Waiuku have rebranded and know known as Osborne’s.

Marleen was runner up Rookie of the Year in her first year on the job. She's been in the million dollar club for selling $1mil worth of property in a month, achieved Top 2% and Top 10%  for sales and units (properties listed and sold) Marleen also holds the award for Runner up No1 Salesperson Auckland/Northland region for 2013.

"I'm an achiever," Marleen says. "I don’t sit around and wait for business to come. I'm motivated and I excel at everything I do."