Jake Stevens works as he lives with plenty of passion and loads of enthusiasm.

The auctioneer and real estate agent is the first to admit you can't achieve success unless you love what you are doing. He is the quieter version of a real estate agent, the kind who listens to his clients needs and wants, then seeks the much-desired match. Jake feels he has finally found his niche in life, the perfect balance between the lifestyle in the city he loves and a profession that is both challenging and rewarding.

Most mornings you'll find this former New Zealand surfing rep out catching a wave before heading to his desk at Bronwyn Kay Agency at their stylish boutique office in the Inner Harbour area.

Jake moved into real estate in 2006, joining the Bronwyn Kay Agency in 2008. "I've always had a inclination to get into auctioneering and it is every bit as exciting, rewarding and enjoyable as I knew it would be." As head in-house auctioneer for Bronwyn Kay Agency, Jake has come to appreciate even more the process of selling under the hammer. "You get three opportunities to sell this way", he says "It can be sold prior to auction, under the hammer or post auction - for a seller this is the absolutely the best way to go because it is a true way of testing the market and achieving the best money on the day." It is an emotive way to sell or buy property. "I love the excitement of an auction", says Jake "There is nothing quite like selling a home under the hammer." "I like to make people feel comfortable, by making the whole buying and selling experience as enjoyable and stress free as possible. I want to know I make a difference in peoples lives."

Jake has worked in a number of industries and travelled the globe, but is adamant there's no place like home.

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 "I have been dealing in both commercial and residential property throughout New Zealand for the past 8 years. I have dealt with many Real Estate agents, both in selling and purchasing. When I made the decision to invest in Gisborne I dealt with Jake Stevens of the Bronwyn Kay Agency. I encountered a smooth transaction, I found Jake Stevens to be both professional and knowledgeable when it came to dealing with the property. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others seeking to invest within Gisborne."

 Jane Grant

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"Jake Stevens was the auctioneer at our last property we bought. His positive and laid back attitude was a welcome surprise. We felt at ease at the auction, no pressure was laid on us to bid, and instead Jake's wonderful personality made us feel welcome and comfortable to be there. Jake would be our pick of the bunch for an auctioneer if we were ever in need of one...Thanks Jake!!"

Cory and Angela Hutchings 

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I highly recommend Jake Stevens and the Bronwyn Kay Agency Real Estate Team. Over the past 2 years Jake has successfully sold 5 rental properties for me. As I live in a foreign country, it fell to Jake to work with the property manager and the tenants to arrange presentation of the property to potential buyers. In this Jake truely excelled. His strong rapport with tenants and local tradesmen made a dramatic difference in the outcome of these sales. Jake made arrangements with the property manager and tenants to ensure that the properties were in the best shape possible for the sale.
Jake's ability to bring in offers is remarkable. Even in a slow real estate market, Jake was able to pull in multiple offers on most of the sales and was able to leverage the multiple offers in order to obtain a higher selling price.
Lastly I must commend the team at Bronwyn Kay Agency on their technological capabilities. As a foreign investor I rely heavily on electronic communication. With Bronwyn Kay Agency I was able to do so with minimal effort.

John Goddard