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Jo Johnstone
Jo Johnstone

Jo Johnstone

Residential Sales

Bayleys Real Estate Ltd, Remuera,
Licensed under the REA Act 2008
LinkedIn
200 Million Dollar Club


Jo Johnstone

Residential Sales

LinkedIn

Bayleys Real Estate Ltd, Remuera,Licensed under the REA Act 2008

For Jo real estate is all about the three E’s - energy, enthusiasm and enjoyment. It’s both a personal philosophy and one she imparts to her clients so that they truly love their property experience. It’s helped Jo to deliver better than expected results to her vendors over her real estate career and her reputation has secured her a place amongst the very best agents working in Remuera.

Property was in Jo’s blood; her father John Foote was one of Auckland’s highly regarded and renown real estate agents so Jo grew up in the industry. This has given her a true passion for people and property and she especially loves the connections and friendships she invariably makes. Her background also includes a 25 years plus career in sales and marketing in fashion, fundraising and corporate partnerships which saw Jo work for Starship, The Hearing House and Barnardos as well as 0800 What’s Up, the children’s helpline. This has given Jo a ‘results driven’ mentality and the drive to go the extra mile and never give up until the very best solution is achieved.

Jo is known for her strong emotional intelligence and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. She takes an honest and straightforward approach and is an extremely hard worker who will do her utmost to get the optimal result for her vendors. It’s incredibly important to Jo that people are happy with the process and feel confident about the outcome of their property transaction. She also loves helping her vendors to find their next home in order to offer a full service and make the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free.

Jo is a long term double grammar zone local and went to school in the area as did her three children. Outside of work she is a keen gym goer and enjoys swimming, golf and tennis as well as skiing. Jo regularly supports charities with special interest in children’s and women’s health.

Recognised as one of the industry’s top performers, Jo has concluded over $500 million in property sales, primarily in Remuera, with the average sale approaching $4 million. Jo considers it a privilege to be invited into some of the most beautiful and exclusive homes in Remuera, Parnell and the Bays and to hear the special stories that her vendors share. If you’re looking to sell and take the next exciting step in your life then give Jo a call for obligation free and confidential advice.

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Licensed under the REA Act 2008
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Client testimonials

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Jo was unrelenting in her efforts to get the apartment sold. Even helped with the staging. Very professional and also very caring as my mother found the process quite stressful. Well done Jo

Ann Fernyhough
June 2026
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Jo is genuinely compassionate, authentic, and wholeheartedly committed to helping others succeed. She ensures that everyone feels supported at every step of their journey. I truly can't recommend her highly enough.

Amanda
February 2026
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Jo delivered exceptional service throughout the entire home-selling process. From our first meeting, there was a clear line of communication, and a strategic approach to pricing and marketing our property. Jo was consistently responsive, prepared, and proactive, ensuring that every detail was handled efficiently and professionally. Her guidance made the process very smooth. I would confidently recommend Jo to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and highly capable real estate agent.

December 2025
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I trusted Jo to sell my Mums house. Jo was hardworking, helpful and fantastic at engaging with and following up potential buyers. She approached every open home with a smile, and her communication with us was excellent. We achieved the outcome we wanted which was a sale on auction day. This is the second house Jo has sold for us.

A happy VENDOR
November 2025
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Jo and Carol were exceptionally organised, punctual, and courteous throughout the entire sales process. Their communication was excellent - we were always well-informed about buyer interest and progress. The auction process ran smoothly, and we were pleased to secure a strong offer shortly afterward. Jo's deep local knowledge, having grown up in the Bays, was clearly evident and valuable. Carol’s ability to connect with Asian buyers - who made up approximately 40% of the open home attendees - was a real asset, with her language skills playing a key role in engaging that market. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Jo and Carol again and highly recommend them to others.

Rebecca
July 2025
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My experience dealing with the people from Bayleys has been very positive. Everyone I have encountered, both as a purchaser and vendor, has been very professional and friendly, also highly responsive. Sunil Patel

Sunil Patel
May 2025
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We are thrilled to share our experience working with Jo Johnstone as our real estate agent. From the very beginning, Jo demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise, guiding us through every step of the selling process. Thanks to Jo’s strategic approach and market knowledge, our house was sold in record time and at an excellent price. Jo’s dedication, clear communication, and keen negotiation skills truly set her apart. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and highly recommend Jo Johnstone to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Vendor '51A Sierra Street, Glendowie'
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Jo was recommended to us by friends. She is a very busy, successful agent with a strong work ethic and a calm demeanour. Her ability to attract and match a wide network of potential buyers to our property was evident from the first week we listed on the market and she worked tirelessly to sell our house. She showed empathy and built our trust from the outset and achieved a pleasing result. We would definitely recommend her to any potential future vendors.

Bill and Christine White
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Jo did a great job for us, both in helping us buy our new home and then subsequently selling our previous home. We built up a relationship with Jo over a couple of years and Jo appraised our house a few times during that time period, as the market was moving around quite a lot. Jo was very understanding that we wouldn't sell our home until we had bought a new one and was proactive in showing us potential options to upsize, often getting us in to view those houses before they were officially on the market. Jo also managed our sale process of our old home very well, in challenging conditions under a level 3 lockdown, where only one buyer group could visit at a time. I would definitely recommend Jo as an agent for buying and selling to others who are currently in the market.

Sarah and Daniel Minhinnick
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The decision to sell our beautiful home in St Heliers was the hardest part of the sale process. However the marketing and sale procedure was made easy thanks to the professional and personable expertise of Peter & Lisa Cleave and Jo Johnstone from UP. We were impressed with their attention to detail, clear communication with both us and potential buyers. The team worked extremely well together exemplifying a high standard of professionalism, business integrity and experience, resulting n a successful online auction. We were delighted with the outcome and would definitely use them again in the future! Enormous thanks to all of the team at Unlimited Potential! Kind Regards Leanne & Patrick. 66 Speight Road

Leanne & Patrick.
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Jo, Mark and the team at UP are simply the best in the business. They had active and ready to go buyers and were able to deliver an excellent result for us. Nothing better than people who know what they are doing and even more so the market they are working. You will not be disappointed.

Daniel Plested
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I found Jo and Chris to be extremely efficient and motivated to sell my house at the best possible price. They have been very supportive and have done everything possible to achieve the best result for me. The house sold after a three week campaign and their negotiation skills are outstanding, achieving the best possible price on the day. I would recommend them wholeheartedly. They have done an outstanding job and I am very happy with the result.

Jane
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We would recommend Mark and Jo as a real estate agents for any individual or family looking to sell their home. We were moving to Sydney and had decided to put our Auckland house on the market. Jo actually proactively knocked at our door, then she and her partner Mark convinced us they were the best agents for us. They were good at listening to our thoughts re the sale and suggesting options for how we best go about it. We found Mark and Jo to be highly attentive agents. They returned all phone calls and emails the same day. They scheduled all meetings and interactions at our convenience. This was very important to us, as at the time my husband was working in Sydney. Jo and Mark provided a good range of options for the marketing campaign for us to consider. Our home was under contract after the first open home weekend. We were thrilled. Jo and Mark bought us a very strong early offer and acted very professional whilst we considered the offer. We appreciated Mark and Jo’s calm reassurance throughout the entire process. They were both highly personable with an engaging personalities.

Allison Fyers & Callum Wilson
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We were moving to Sydney and decided to put our Auckland house on the market. Jo proactively knocked on our door, and she and Mark convinced us they were the best agents for us. They listened to our thoughts on the sale, suggested options, and were highly attentive throughout. All calls and emails were returned the same day, and meetings were arranged at our convenience while my husband was working in Sydney. They provided a good range of marketing options, and our home was under contract after the first open home weekend. We were thrilled. Jo and Mark brought us a very strong early offer and acted professionally while we considered it. We appreciated their calm reassurance throughout the process. Both were highly personable with engaging personalities.

Noel and Heather Davies
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“Talk about over delivered”…. Jo Johnston and Christine Kahn after giving them my brief on the type of house I was after, they spent many on the street hours door knocking and following up on potential houses that met the brief….not only did they find exactly what I was after and secured a great purchase deal for me but they also sold my house well over any estimated hopeful numbers we were dreaming of prior to sale….Go Jo and Chris…..totally recommend them.

Alex Joyce
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Having bought our home in Remuera at auction from Jo Johnstone and Greg Gibson and finding them to be both professional and courteous, we had no hesitation in choosing them to market our home when the time came for us to sell. The open house and sales process was seamless and stress free and with an offer after only 5 days on the market, we knew that we had made the right choice. Both Jo and Greg understand that what sets them apart is communication and they both excel at keeping you informed and involved throughout the whole process. If you are thinking of selling, we would recommend talking to Jo and Greg.

Deb and Richard Harding
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Jo was unrelenting in her efforts to get the apartment sold. Even helped with the staging. Very professional and also very caring as my mother found the process quite stressful. Well done Jo

Ann Fernyhough
June 2026
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Jo is genuinely compassionate, authentic, and wholeheartedly committed to helping others succeed. She ensures that everyone feels supported at every step of their journey. I truly can't recommend her highly enough.

Amanda
February 2026
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quotequote

Jo delivered exceptional service throughout the entire home-selling process. From our first meeting, there was a clear line of communication, and a strategic approach to pricing and marketing our property. Jo was consistently responsive, prepared, and proactive, ensuring that every detail was handled efficiently and professionally. Her guidance made the process very smooth. I would confidently recommend Jo to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and highly capable real estate agent.

December 2025
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I trusted Jo to sell my Mums house. Jo was hardworking, helpful and fantastic at engaging with and following up potential buyers. She approached every open home with a smile, and her communication with us was excellent. We achieved the outcome we wanted which was a sale on auction day. This is the second house Jo has sold for us.

A happy VENDOR
November 2025
Verified by
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Jo and Carol were exceptionally organised, punctual, and courteous throughout the entire sales process. Their communication was excellent - we were always well-informed about buyer interest and progress. The auction process ran smoothly, and we were pleased to secure a strong offer shortly afterward. Jo's deep local knowledge, having grown up in the Bays, was clearly evident and valuable. Carol’s ability to connect with Asian buyers - who made up approximately 40% of the open home attendees - was a real asset, with her language skills playing a key role in engaging that market. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Jo and Carol again and highly recommend them to others.

Rebecca
July 2025
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My experience dealing with the people from Bayleys has been very positive. Everyone I have encountered, both as a purchaser and vendor, has been very professional and friendly, also highly responsive. Sunil Patel

Sunil Patel
May 2025
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We are thrilled to share our experience working with Jo Johnstone as our real estate agent. From the very beginning, Jo demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise, guiding us through every step of the selling process. Thanks to Jo’s strategic approach and market knowledge, our house was sold in record time and at an excellent price. Jo’s dedication, clear communication, and keen negotiation skills truly set her apart. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and highly recommend Jo Johnstone to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Vendor '51A Sierra Street, Glendowie'
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Jo was recommended to us by friends. She is a very busy, successful agent with a strong work ethic and a calm demeanour. Her ability to attract and match a wide network of potential buyers to our property was evident from the first week we listed on the market and she worked tirelessly to sell our house. She showed empathy and built our trust from the outset and achieved a pleasing result. We would definitely recommend her to any potential future vendors.

Bill and Christine White
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Jo did a great job for us, both in helping us buy our new home and then subsequently selling our previous home. We built up a relationship with Jo over a couple of years and Jo appraised our house a few times during that time period, as the market was moving around quite a lot. Jo was very understanding that we wouldn't sell our home until we had bought a new one and was proactive in showing us potential options to upsize, often getting us in to view those houses before they were officially on the market. Jo also managed our sale process of our old home very well, in challenging conditions under a level 3 lockdown, where only one buyer group could visit at a time. I would definitely recommend Jo as an agent for buying and selling to others who are currently in the market.

Sarah and Daniel Minhinnick
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The decision to sell our beautiful home in St Heliers was the hardest part of the sale process. However the marketing and sale procedure was made easy thanks to the professional and personable expertise of Peter & Lisa Cleave and Jo Johnstone from UP. We were impressed with their attention to detail, clear communication with both us and potential buyers. The team worked extremely well together exemplifying a high standard of professionalism, business integrity and experience, resulting n a successful online auction. We were delighted with the outcome and would definitely use them again in the future! Enormous thanks to all of the team at Unlimited Potential! Kind Regards Leanne & Patrick. 66 Speight Road

Leanne & Patrick.
quotequote

Jo, Mark and the team at UP are simply the best in the business. They had active and ready to go buyers and were able to deliver an excellent result for us. Nothing better than people who know what they are doing and even more so the market they are working. You will not be disappointed.

Daniel Plested
quotequote

I found Jo and Chris to be extremely efficient and motivated to sell my house at the best possible price. They have been very supportive and have done everything possible to achieve the best result for me. The house sold after a three week campaign and their negotiation skills are outstanding, achieving the best possible price on the day. I would recommend them wholeheartedly. They have done an outstanding job and I am very happy with the result.

Jane
quotequote

We would recommend Mark and Jo as a real estate agents for any individual or family looking to sell their home. We were moving to Sydney and had decided to put our Auckland house on the market. Jo actually proactively knocked at our door, then she and her partner Mark convinced us they were the best agents for us. They were good at listening to our thoughts re the sale and suggesting options for how we best go about it. We found Mark and Jo to be highly attentive agents. They returned all phone calls and emails the same day. They scheduled all meetings and interactions at our convenience. This was very important to us, as at the time my husband was working in Sydney. Jo and Mark provided a good range of options for the marketing campaign for us to consider. Our home was under contract after the first open home weekend. We were thrilled. Jo and Mark bought us a very strong early offer and acted very professional whilst we considered the offer. We appreciated Mark and Jo’s calm reassurance throughout the entire process. They were both highly personable with an engaging personalities.

Allison Fyers & Callum Wilson
quotequote

We were moving to Sydney and decided to put our Auckland house on the market. Jo proactively knocked on our door, and she and Mark convinced us they were the best agents for us. They listened to our thoughts on the sale, suggested options, and were highly attentive throughout. All calls and emails were returned the same day, and meetings were arranged at our convenience while my husband was working in Sydney. They provided a good range of marketing options, and our home was under contract after the first open home weekend. We were thrilled. Jo and Mark brought us a very strong early offer and acted professionally while we considered it. We appreciated their calm reassurance throughout the process. Both were highly personable with engaging personalities.

Noel and Heather Davies
quotequote

“Talk about over delivered”…. Jo Johnston and Christine Kahn after giving them my brief on the type of house I was after, they spent many on the street hours door knocking and following up on potential houses that met the brief….not only did they find exactly what I was after and secured a great purchase deal for me but they also sold my house well over any estimated hopeful numbers we were dreaming of prior to sale….Go Jo and Chris…..totally recommend them.

Alex Joyce
quotequote

Having bought our home in Remuera at auction from Jo Johnstone and Greg Gibson and finding them to be both professional and courteous, we had no hesitation in choosing them to market our home when the time came for us to sell. The open house and sales process was seamless and stress free and with an offer after only 5 days on the market, we knew that we had made the right choice. Both Jo and Greg understand that what sets them apart is communication and they both excel at keeping you informed and involved throughout the whole process. If you are thinking of selling, we would recommend talking to Jo and Greg.

Deb and Richard Harding
quotequote

Jo was unrelenting in her efforts to get the apartment sold. Even helped with the staging. Very professional and also very caring as my mother found the process quite stressful. Well done Jo

Ann Fernyhough
June 2026
Verified by
quotequote

Jo is genuinely compassionate, authentic, and wholeheartedly committed to helping others succeed. She ensures that everyone feels supported at every step of their journey. I truly can't recommend her highly enough.

Amanda
February 2026
Verified by
quotequote

Jo delivered exceptional service throughout the entire home-selling process. From our first meeting, there was a clear line of communication, and a strategic approach to pricing and marketing our property. Jo was consistently responsive, prepared, and proactive, ensuring that every detail was handled efficiently and professionally. Her guidance made the process very smooth. I would confidently recommend Jo to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and highly capable real estate agent.

December 2025
Verified by
quotequote

I trusted Jo to sell my Mums house. Jo was hardworking, helpful and fantastic at engaging with and following up potential buyers. She approached every open home with a smile, and her communication with us was excellent. We achieved the outcome we wanted which was a sale on auction day. This is the second house Jo has sold for us.

A happy VENDOR
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Jo and Carol were exceptionally organised, punctual, and courteous throughout the entire sales process. Their communication was excellent - we were always well-informed about buyer interest and progress. The auction process ran smoothly, and we were pleased to secure a strong offer shortly afterward. Jo's deep local knowledge, having grown up in the Bays, was clearly evident and valuable. Carol’s ability to connect with Asian buyers - who made up approximately 40% of the open home attendees - was a real asset, with her language skills playing a key role in engaging that market. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Jo and Carol again and highly recommend them to others.

Rebecca
July 2025
quotequote

My experience dealing with the people from Bayleys has been very positive. Everyone I have encountered, both as a purchaser and vendor, has been very professional and friendly, also highly responsive. Sunil Patel

Sunil Patel
May 2025
Verified by
quotequote

We are thrilled to share our experience working with Jo Johnstone as our real estate agent. From the very beginning, Jo demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise, guiding us through every step of the selling process. Thanks to Jo’s strategic approach and market knowledge, our house was sold in record time and at an excellent price. Jo’s dedication, clear communication, and keen negotiation skills truly set her apart. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and highly recommend Jo Johnstone to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Vendor '51A Sierra Street, Glendowie'
quotequote

Jo was recommended to us by friends. She is a very busy, successful agent with a strong work ethic and a calm demeanour. Her ability to attract and match a wide network of potential buyers to our property was evident from the first week we listed on the market and she worked tirelessly to sell our house. She showed empathy and built our trust from the outset and achieved a pleasing result. We would definitely recommend her to any potential future vendors.

Bill and Christine White
quotequote

Jo did a great job for us, both in helping us buy our new home and then subsequently selling our previous home. We built up a relationship with Jo over a couple of years and Jo appraised our house a few times during that time period, as the market was moving around quite a lot. Jo was very understanding that we wouldn't sell our home until we had bought a new one and was proactive in showing us potential options to upsize, often getting us in to view those houses before they were officially on the market. Jo also managed our sale process of our old home very well, in challenging conditions under a level 3 lockdown, where only one buyer group could visit at a time. I would definitely recommend Jo as an agent for buying and selling to others who are currently in the market.

Sarah and Daniel Minhinnick
quotequote

The decision to sell our beautiful home in St Heliers was the hardest part of the sale process. However the marketing and sale procedure was made easy thanks to the professional and personable expertise of Peter & Lisa Cleave and Jo Johnstone from UP. We were impressed with their attention to detail, clear communication with both us and potential buyers. The team worked extremely well together exemplifying a high standard of professionalism, business integrity and experience, resulting n a successful online auction. We were delighted with the outcome and would definitely use them again in the future! Enormous thanks to all of the team at Unlimited Potential! Kind Regards Leanne & Patrick. 66 Speight Road

Leanne & Patrick.
quotequote

Jo, Mark and the team at UP are simply the best in the business. They had active and ready to go buyers and were able to deliver an excellent result for us. Nothing better than people who know what they are doing and even more so the market they are working. You will not be disappointed.

Daniel Plested
quotequote

I found Jo and Chris to be extremely efficient and motivated to sell my house at the best possible price. They have been very supportive and have done everything possible to achieve the best result for me. The house sold after a three week campaign and their negotiation skills are outstanding, achieving the best possible price on the day. I would recommend them wholeheartedly. They have done an outstanding job and I am very happy with the result.

Jane
quotequote

We would recommend Mark and Jo as a real estate agents for any individual or family looking to sell their home. We were moving to Sydney and had decided to put our Auckland house on the market. Jo actually proactively knocked at our door, then she and her partner Mark convinced us they were the best agents for us. They were good at listening to our thoughts re the sale and suggesting options for how we best go about it. We found Mark and Jo to be highly attentive agents. They returned all phone calls and emails the same day. They scheduled all meetings and interactions at our convenience. This was very important to us, as at the time my husband was working in Sydney. Jo and Mark provided a good range of options for the marketing campaign for us to consider. Our home was under contract after the first open home weekend. We were thrilled. Jo and Mark bought us a very strong early offer and acted very professional whilst we considered the offer. We appreciated Mark and Jo’s calm reassurance throughout the entire process. They were both highly personable with an engaging personalities.

Allison Fyers & Callum Wilson
quotequote

We were moving to Sydney and decided to put our Auckland house on the market. Jo proactively knocked on our door, and she and Mark convinced us they were the best agents for us. They listened to our thoughts on the sale, suggested options, and were highly attentive throughout. All calls and emails were returned the same day, and meetings were arranged at our convenience while my husband was working in Sydney. They provided a good range of marketing options, and our home was under contract after the first open home weekend. We were thrilled. Jo and Mark brought us a very strong early offer and acted professionally while we considered it. We appreciated their calm reassurance throughout the process. Both were highly personable with engaging personalities.

Noel and Heather Davies
quotequote

“Talk about over delivered”…. Jo Johnston and Christine Kahn after giving them my brief on the type of house I was after, they spent many on the street hours door knocking and following up on potential houses that met the brief….not only did they find exactly what I was after and secured a great purchase deal for me but they also sold my house well over any estimated hopeful numbers we were dreaming of prior to sale….Go Jo and Chris…..totally recommend them.

Alex Joyce
quotequote

Having bought our home in Remuera at auction from Jo Johnstone and Greg Gibson and finding them to be both professional and courteous, we had no hesitation in choosing them to market our home when the time came for us to sell. The open house and sales process was seamless and stress free and with an offer after only 5 days on the market, we knew that we had made the right choice. Both Jo and Greg understand that what sets them apart is communication and they both excel at keeping you informed and involved throughout the whole process. If you are thinking of selling, we would recommend talking to Jo and Greg.

Deb and Richard Harding

Track record

With a strong track record of success, Jo is dedicated to delivering exceptional results for every client.

Take a look a selection of her most recent sales to learn how she could help you achieve an altogether better result.

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