Since beginning her real estate career in Taupo in 1999, Sabine Davison has built extensive experience across sales, leadership, negotiation, training and auctioneering. As General Manager, Central Region for New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, she brings that breadth of experience to leading people, performance and business improvement across the region. Having worked across a range of markets and senior roles throughout New Zealand, Sabine has a strong understanding of what drives successful real estate businesses: capable people, clear leadership, commercial discipline and an unwavering focus on the client experience. Her focus is on strengthening performance, developing capability and creating consistently exceptional standards across the business. Practical, commercially minded and outcomes-focused, Sabine is passionate about helping people turn knowledge into action through better conversations, stronger negotiation, clear expectations and accountability. Her leadership approach centres on high standards while creating an environment where people are encouraged to learn, challenge themselves and take ownership of their performance. She brings a direct and pragmatic style, grounded in frontline experience and an understanding of the realities facing real estate professionals and their clients. Auctioneering is an important part of Sabine’s professional expertise. An award-winning auctioneer who has called thousands of auctions throughout New Zealand, she contributes through judging, training and involvement in the auction sector. Her experience on the auction floor and at the negotiation table brings a valuable commercial perspective to clients and agents she works with. Sabine is motivated by progress for individuals, teams and the business. Her combination of commercial leadership, real-world experience and commitment to developing people helps create stronger teams, stronger businesses and an exceptional experience for NZSIR clients.