Philip has been actively involved in real estate since 1986. Since this time, he has successfully listed, marketed and sold many properties. Philip grew up in small town New Zealand where relationships counted. He holds a BSc; Dip PHI and is a Real Estate Licensee, AREINZ. One of his keenest skills is the ability to read people and distil their essential needs. He is not distracted by the many less important aspects that may clutter important real estate decisions. His focus is on assisting both vendors and buyers to meet their specific needs and preferences. Every listing and sale are a highlight for Philip and being a people person, he relishes the opportunity to establish trusting relationships that have often led to friendships. Until joining Harcourts as the Whitby Sales Manager in 2022 he was a salesperson and hands-on business owner, allowing him to keep in tune with the ever-changing challenges of the industry from all perspectives. Philip is dedicated to providing vendors with the best possible service tailored to their specific needs. For Philip the individual comes first, then he matches the marketing method to meet their individual requirements. Buyers, too, can expect to receive preferential and focussed attention when considering properties, with full disclosure of all known material facts. After the contract is signed, people count Philip a person who has delivered a high level of service. This post-sale service, along with his outstanding ability to help clients through the increasing complexities of the real estate sales process, is a significant contributor to his continued success and repeat and referred business. In a nutshell, Philip offers a safe pair of hands, along with sound and considered real estate advice honed from 35+ years of continuous real estate experience.