Testimonials

Outstanding

Jan was an absolute pleasure to work with!! Her communication and dedication goes far beyond expectations and we wouldn't hesitate to to recommend her to all future clients.

 

Naomi & Dylan - Riverton
Friendly & Helpful

Lee-anne was great to deal with. Very helpful, super professional and great communication, keeping us updated every step of the way. Went out of her way to find out extra info for us and was flexible with times to meet and go through the property. Thanks for making buying a house such a positive experience for us!

Emma - Riverton
Very Helpful

Have been looking for property for a while, Jan was very good - thanks

 

Nicola & Tom - Riverton
Exceptional!

Debs showed passion and drive throughout the whole process of selling our house. She nailed the brief and found the perfect buyers leaving our tenants in place and everyone happy. She also sold far quicker than we were expecting!! We would highly recommend Debs to any future clients and wouldn't hesitate to commission her again if needed in the future.

 

Naomi & Dylan - Invercargill
Lee-Anne was very positive

Lee-Anne was very positive and worked well with us, ensuring the sale went through well.

As we were going away for 2 months, Lee-Anne sorted all that required by us to facilitate the purchase of the house before we left. Our daughter was able to contact her as required. 

 

Graeme & Jan - Riverton
Awesome real estate agent - would recommend

Thoroughly enjoyed working with Jan. She had great communication throughout the whole process. Would use her again!

Anna & Michael - Invercargill
Fantastic real estate agent

Jan offered a depth of knowledge and was incredibly proactive with selling my house. Most importantly she was honest, reliable and professional while also being warm.

Katrina - Invercargill
Jill Quaid - Absolutely Fabulous

Jill was extremely professional from the outset and beautifully presented . Her manner and attitude was excellent and she gave us the best advice from the start to finish.

 

Gaylyn - Bluff
Easy to deal with

Jan made selling my property a simple process. Highly recommend.

Stewart - Riverton
Excellent communication

Jan never gave up. The house was on the market for quite a while. It wasn’t an easy sell. She kept us informed regularly after every open home and any enquires. Kept us up to date with what the market was doing around the area. She was always confidential and very professional. We have used First National for many years and will continue to do so. Thank you so much Jan.

Lynette & Stuart - Riverton
Extremely easy to purchase our new property from Christine

Christine was very knowledgeable about the property when we looked through it . She had excellent communication skills during the negotiation process , nothing was a problem and she worked alongside the vendors and ourselves to reach an agreement that worked for both parties . Christine was always professional , friendly and made the whole process very easy .

Mike & Debbie - Invercargill
Excellent Communicator

We found Christine to be very honest and professional in all our dealings with her. Nothing was a problem, we never felt pressured and she had a great knowledge of the market. Would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting a fuss free way to sell or buy a property.

 

Christine always gave us plenty of time before bringing people through, and did Open Homes at times to suit us.

Dawn & Graeme - Invercargill
Persistent and helpful

In a tricky market, Jan prevailed!

 

Anna - Orepuki
Excellent helpful experience

Very helpful to me for buying a first home, help me out with a lot of things I didn’t know about, even after buying my home she was helpful with a problem I had to do with my property.

Harry - Otautau
Tops many other Real Estate Agents

Jan is a great asset for the real estate world with her knowledge, responsiveness, communication, friendliness and people skills. We have been very pleased with Jan dealing with us and not being pushed in any ways to decide what we should do or not to do. Yes we rate her 5 stars.

Peter & Maria - Riverton
Very professional

Good communication, very straightforward and honest to deal with

Darrin & Louise - Riverton
Helpful, friendly, open, honest and accommodating. Very easy to work with.

Jan was very friendly, replied to txt messages, made our process easy. We had missed out on other properties, Jan was empathetic and really just great to work with.

Abie & Anita - Invercargill
Easy to work with and knew what she was talking about

Very easy and fast to communicate with, good knowledge of the house background and area. Keeps it professional from signing papers to rental appraisals. All of that plus a good house makes it easy to choose.

Toni, Katrina & Bridg - Riverton
Very knowledgeable and gave great advice in a timely manner

Jan was great at keeping us up to date with how the sale was progressing and was very considerate when planning open homes and private viewings always giving plenty of notice. We appreciated her knowledge of the market and the processes involved in selling our home. She was always positive, calm and reassuring. Would highly recommend Jan

Pam - Invercargill
Alex was brilliant

We can not fault Alex in any way. We found Alex professional,honest and polite with a can do attitude. Alex would always get back to us quickly with any inquiry we had. I would recommend Alex without hesitation.

Donna & Keith - Bluff
Transaction went smoothly

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND PROFESSIONALISM.

Peter - Riverton
Open and Honest Communicator

Chistine was easy to work with from the start. I found her open and honest in all our dealings. We acheived a price we are happy with and I would be very happy to recommend her to others.

Judy - Otatara
Lee- anne was excellent to work with.

Lee -anne was excellent to work with. Very good communication and presented the property well with great photos. This helped with a timely sale.

Graham - Invercargill
Quietly Efficient, Highly Effective

We have now worked with Lee-anne Frew and the team at First National Riverton on two property sales, and once again the experience was outstanding. Lee-anne is highly professional, easy to work with, and communicates clearly throughout the process. She has a calm, steady approach and quietly gets on with the job - focusing on the details that matter and ultimately achieving results. The process was smooth, well-managed, and stress-free from start to finish. It has been a genuine pleasure working with Lee-anne, and we would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell property in the Riverton area.

Hendrik - Otautau
Brodie

Sublimely agent

Christine was absolutely amazing to work with easy to get in contact with and just wonderful to talk to highly recommend her and appreciate the time of work with her.

 

Brodie -
Diane

Honest Direct and Clear

Great sale. Jan was also able to manage complex situations with respect warmth and kindness making sure that all parties felt good

 

Diane -
Robyn

In the best hands.

Our family greatly appreciated the professionalism and guidance of Jan when we selected her as our selling agent of our late parents property. We felt that we were in the best hands for local market knowledge and the market share - both locally and beyond. The entire process of listing, marketing and the result of the successful sale was done with care and consideration for all family member's. If you are considering selling or purchasing in the Riverton area - select Jan.

 

Robyn -
Vicki & Warwick

Lee-anne has gr8 market knowledge & delivered in a friendly but professional manner...

Lee-anne made our experiences easy and seamless buying one property and selling another almost simultaneously...We highly recommend Lee-anne to anyone ....We will definitely use her expertise again if need be...

 

Vicki & Warwick -
Kerryn & Layne

Merry Christmas to us ...

Great experience with Leeanne. Fast effective communication.

 

Kerryn & Layne -
Brenda & Paul

Holiday Home

We can't thank Jan Wisley enough for her outstanding service, showing us through many houses until we found the perfect one. Jan was incredibly communicative, promptly answering calls, messages. Jan’s dedication to quick clear communication with the vendor, made the whole process very easy and stress free.

 

Brenda & Paul -
Chris

Amazing First home buying experience

Jill has been absolutely amazing throughout the whole process. Buying my first home was such a Breeze with Jill, she went above and beyond to help me in all ways, I would highly recommend Jill to anyone looking to sell, she knows her stuff and is very pleasant to deal with. Thank you so much! I plan to stay in my new house for many years to come but if I was to sell Jill would be my choice What more can I say! Give Jill a call and you will see for yourself what an amazing agent she is!

 

Chris -
Warwick & Vicki

Honest & Reliable

Lee-anne was gr8 to work with in finding us our amazing holiday home.. Good communicator and really helpful at all times...

 

Warwick & Vicki -
Russell & Judy

Very professional

We chose Jan to sell our house and are pleased we did. She worked very hard and kept us updated all the way and we got there in the end. Jan was very approachable and nothing was a problem. We loved working with her and would recommend her to anyone.

 

Russell & Judy -
Nigel and Lynn

No pressure sales

Jan was awesome to deal with, never felt rushed or pressured. Highly recommend

 

Nigel and Lynn -
Hugh

Excellent, Confident, knowledgeable

Christine was very professional and had great knowledge of the area. She was very easy to work with and nothing was a problem, I highly recommend Christine to anyone who is looking to sell or buy

 

Hugh -
Megan

Successfully succinct.

We rate Leeanne's advice and understanding of the market very highly. We trusted her to give us an honest opinion of our property and went from there. Our house sold within 3 days of our first open home. Delighted!

 

Megan -
Amanda

Great knowledge and communication

Jan has provided a superb service to us on our search for the right property. She is cheerful, reliable, helpful and knowledgeable about the properties she is promoting. Importantly, Jan has always been open and honest when providing property information. She is a great communicator and responds very promptly to any enquiry. She has provided lots of options to us and our search has changed over the time due to her insight and expertise. I do not hesitate in providing a 5 star recommendation for Jan.

 

Amanda -
Iane & Dianne

Selling of Units!

Christine was amazing - even selling one unit in 3 days! No stress, very straightforward and pleasant to work with.

 

IAn & Dianne -
Kirstie & Adam

Amazing agent!

Christine was so friendly and helpful throughout the whole buying process. Nothing was a problem and she kept us fully informed along the way. It was a pleasure dealing with Christine!

 

Kirstie & Adam -

Highly professional. I found dealing with Lee-anne to be very easy and stress free. Her and her team were highly professional, friendly and always kept me informed as to what was happening. My property was not an easy one to sell. Not only did she manage to sell it but the price obtained was above asking. I would certainly use her again in the future.

Dan Harvey -
Ian & Diane

Christine worked extremely hard for us, keeping in constant contact throughout the process. She was amazing with the end result! We couldn't be happier! Thank you Christine!

Ian & Dianne -
Lee

One amazing Lady

Big thankyou to Lee-anne Frew. Listened and acted on our instructions. No nonsense, just got the job done!!

 

Lee -
Melissa

Most genuine agent I've ever worked with

I've bought and sold a few houses over the years and Lee-Anne is the most genuinely caring and interested agent I have every had the pleasure of working with. Lee-Anne was very quick to respond to any questions we had and maintained contact throughout the process to keep us up to date with progress of the offer and lead in to settlement, even on settlement day - I mean I heard from her before our lawyer! I didn't feel the hard sell pressure when viewing the property and even after a signed offer and later after collecting the keys, Lee-Anne was absolutely lovely to deal with the whole time. Just a beautiful person and loves to help people find their right home, shemade the whole experience fantastic from start to finish. Can not say enough good things about this fabulous human!!

 

Melissa -
Graham & Jenny

Very professional. Great communication.

Jan made our purchase very straightforward. She certainly looked after us as purchases very fairly. Our below asking price offer was accepted. Which I’m certain was down to Jan’s advice to the vendor. Jan’s office staff were also very efficient in their dealings with us. We would certainly use Jan again for future property dealings. Thank you very much Jan. (And Karla)

 

Graham & Jenny -
Shaye

Would recommend Jan

Jan provided clear communication and market knowledge when required throughout the selling process. Happy to recommend Jan.

 

Shaye -
Don

Great Work

Worked hard, didn't give it away and produced the outcome we were hoping for. Always positive which flowed through to us. Thanks Lee-anne.

 

Don -
Sumi

Helpful and No Nonsense

Lee-anne helped us buy a bach near the beach. She was courteous, kind, and very professional.

 

Sumi -
James

Jan is simply AMAZING!!!!!!!!

What can we say other than Jan is Amazing. So easy to work with, great communication throughout and just an absolute pleasure to work with. Jan had to work hard on this sale with a few tricky things thrown her way but nothing was an issue. Taking it in her stride and getting the deal done and even above asking. Would highly recommend Jan and the Riverton Real Estate team for sure. We had 100% in Jan throughout the whole process. Thanks so much Jan. Cheers James + Mel

 

James & Mel -
Roger & Denise

Very helpful and obliging with great communication

We live at the opposite end of the country and brought the house without seeing it in person. Lee-Anne was so helpful and FaceTimed us so we could virtually walk the house, she found a great building inspector for us and gave us confidence to purchase sight unseen. Without Lee-Anne’s help we would probably not have brought. We couldn’t recommend Lee-Anne more highly for selling or purchasing as she will go the extra mile to help.

 

Roger & Denise -
Jill had a good local knowledge and with great communication acheived a sale on property quickly

Property sale went through quickly with good communication through out the process. Polite with a bubbly personalty. Just what you need to get the sale accross the line. Would definetly recomend and would use again if selling property futher down the line.

Warren -
Her market knowledge was very up to date

From first meeting Christine she was very open and friendly and answered our endless questions. We would not hesitate to use her again or recommend her to any one

Rex & Heather -

We have been fortunate enough to buy and sell several Bluff properties with Jill. We have been very grateful for her help and have had quick results every time. She is a great communicator and we will gladly use her again and recommend her to others.

Jo -
Very smooth process from initial viewing to completion

Jan was always there for us and responded immediately to any requests and questions. Her knowledge of the local Real Estate market was impressive and Jan has many years and experience behind her which gives you confidence in dealing with her. Guiding us through the negotiation process was very much appreciated and very professional. Thanks Jan even lit the Woodburner for us just to make sure it worked.

Steve & Lynne -
Everything you want in an agent

Everything you want in an agent from the beginning to the end.

Roger -
Extremely Helpful

Christine was a joy to work with right from the first time I looked at 28 George Street she has kept me informed of the market trends price changes and property availability. Christine was happy to show me the property as a private viewing. Christine answered all my questions and was alway bright and friendly to me and my family

Kaye -
Good communication.

Jan is a good communicator telling us her honest thoughts about the market. Being a local she has a good knowledge of the market situation and guides you well through the whole processes of realestate . We would be happy to recommend Jan to others.

Moira -
Christine was extremely knowledgeable and confident of the market and that I would sell

First Nationals team were very professional and their communication was fantastic. Their recommendation on how they would list my property to finding another one was great.

Philip -
Trustworthy and hard working

Lee-anne is one of the few estate agents that I can totally trust to give me unbiased opinions and information. She worked hard over several years to sell our difficult to sell property in a difficult market and got us a very good price.

Carl & Wendy -
Christine knew the market well, and communicated with us along the way

From start to finish it was a very pleasant experience with Christine on hand at all times to reassure us and keep us informed at all times. We fortunately had a quick sale with only a few open homes so very pleased how it all went . Thanks Christine

(Seller) -
Excellent service

Jan was great to deal with. Prompt communication. Would recommend.

Jacqui -
Friendly Sevice

Jan was very understanding of my situation and what I was requiring. Communication was efficient, honest without being pushy. Very easy to work with.

Ang -
A lovely experience

Christine was very helpful and patient with my many questions on the property I wanted to buy, a pleasure to deal with

Fiona -
Passionate of her work

Christine was enthusiastic when I asked her about selling my property, and right from the start she sprung into action. She was very focused and knowledgeable and the process was smooth and calm.

Philip -

Lee-Anne was great to deal with and so lovely. She went over and above helping me find a property. 10/10 would recommend

kate johnson -
Happy to recommend

We found the team at First National to be very professional when we sold our holiday home in Riverton. The weekly updates and market analysis was useful in our decision-making process. The marketing material (photos and listing summary) was of a high quality. Lee-anne was very good at keeping us informed through the whole process.

Kieran -
Professional

Lee-anne made the experience of viewing and purchasing property very easy as. Our purchase process was not your usual type, however Lee-anne made negotiations easy and simple.

Ron & Liz -
Professional

Lee-anne made the experience of viewing and purchasing property very easy as. Our purchase process was not your usual type, however Lee-anne made negotiations easy and simple.

Ron & Liz -
Fabulous!!

Jan was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She made the whole process of this purchase easy and stress free. Jan liaised with the tenant and answered any questions I had both pre and post sales. I highly recommend using Jan.

Selena -

Highly recommend . We found Jan very helpful and honest. Would highly recommend her. Nothing was a problem. Thanks for making the process easy.

Richard Sheehan -
Highly recommend

We found Jan very helpful and honest. Would highly recommend her. Nothing was a problem. Thanks for making the process easy.

Tania & Richard -
outstanding service

Lee-anne is lovely to deal with,I bought my very first home through her and she helped guide me every step of the way making it more achievable than I had expected it to be.I found her to be professional honest and trustworthy.I could not have had a better agent to deal with great first home buying experience.

Liviana -
Excellent

Christine was very honest and helpful with selling our property. Took time and was positive throughout the process.

Linda -

Robin McCall -
Very good at her job got the job done

Excellent job well done

Isobel -

A Truly Exceptional Agent – Lee-anne Frew. Selling my home was a big decision, and I feel incredibly grateful to have had Lee-anne Frew by my side throughout the process. From start to finish, Lee-anne displayed the utmost professionalism, care, and dedication. Her heart was always in the right place—constantly thinking about me, the seller, and how she could make the experience smoother, easier, and ultimately more successful. She didn’t just do her job—she went above and beyond in every way. Thoughtful, honest, and so supportive, Lee-anne made what could’ve been a stressful time feel calm and manageable. She truly was the best, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Melissa Jane -

Great communicator! . Jan was great at keeping in touch with me about who was showing interest in the recent sale of my investment flat. If she was unsure of something, she would go through extra mile and check it out for me. Thanks Jan, for all your efforts.

Nicky Fryer -

Excellent

Mark Reid -
56C MacKenzie Street, Winton, Southland Sold on 30 May 2025 Jan Wisely (Recommended) Selena (Buyer) templerselena@gmail.com 16 Jul 2025 Fabulous!!

Jan was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She made the whole process of this purchase easy and stress free. Jan liaised with the tenant and answered any questions I had both pre and post sales. I highly recommend using Jan.

Selena -

Highly Recommend. I had the please of working with Christine when selling my house in early 2025. Christine was informative, friendly and professional. I found her very helpful, especially as a first time seller.

Leigh Alsop -

Robyn Cooper-Radke -

Oustanding agent. Lee-anne is the consummate professional. The property was sold exactly as we had wanted. Her communication with us was first class. At all times she is personable and approachable - she knows her stuff. Well done!

Greg Weake -

Cathy Hunter -

Jenny Brown -

Really good.Robert was very helpful ,informative.

Mark Bellamy -

Awesome and smooth . From the 1st phone call, to the sale Jan was amazing, so easy to talk too, helpful with questions as Kate and I were 1st home buyers. Always keeping us updated, and guiding us through our house buying process, was really exciting and enjoyable for Kate and I. Thank so much Jan and team

Mike -

Karen Barnes -

A truly great experience selling our property with Robert. Great communication throughout and a hassle free settlement. We would highly recommend him if you are intending to market your property.

Paula McKenzie -

Robert was awesome to deal with, very accommodating and always keeping in touch to see how we were getting on

Joanne Snyman -

Jennifer Skerrett -

Robert Orchard is a very professional Real Estate Agent who helped us through our House Purchase. My husband and I would highly recommend Robert to find and purchase a property with him.

Carolyn Forster -

Jan Wisley and the team at First National Riverton are amazing! Couldn't recommend anyone better if you are looking to sell your property!

Lauren Leicester -

Lyn Williams -

Recommending Leeanne to you as your Real Estate agent is a privilege. The combination of her local knowledge and understanding what was happening in the Riverton market, provided us with confidence and reassurance the family home was priced right and would sell quickly for mums care. (Which it did). But her true talent is in her ability to provide recommendations with timelines that are workable for everyone; her honesty and warm caring conversations just checking in on how you are feeling about the processes has made an emotional time easier. Two words that come with great meaning ‘thank you’ Leeanne. Liz Somerville.

Liz Somerville -

A very pleasant and professional experience dealing with the sale of our crib with Leeanne. We would highly recommend engaging Leeanne in any property transactions!

Daniel Withington -

Awesome team and I have just sold my house with Jan and I could not of asked for a better service Jan keeped me informed all the way.and was always ready to go the extra mile my experience and journey was a pleasure..thank you Jan.

Lin Wilson -

George Hixson -

Excellent

Anna Hope -

Oppo Oppo -

Emily Muir -