Jan has been helping clients buy and sell in the region since 2014 and takes pride in promoting this beautiful part of the world and calling Kerikeri “home”. His positive attitude and local community involvement serve as a perfect springboard for his real estate career with Ray White in Kerikeri.

“Real estate is the ideal job. We help purchasers find their perfect place and assist owners to get the best possible price for their home,” Jan says. “Engaging with customers on their property search and making the process as easy, comfortable, and professional as possible is a key part of being a real estate agent. It’s a privilege to support clients through such an important event in their lives.”

“A lot of working in real estate is about building relationships, many of these lasting for life. I find that clients go on to become good friends too.”

Based in the Bay of Islands with his wife and two sons, he has found plenty of opportunities to be involved with the community outside work over the years. Jan has been a Justice of the Peace since 2015 and is the currently president of the Far North JP Association. He has previously served on the committee of the Kerikeri Striders Multi Sports Club and was involved for many years with the Be Free - Youth Mentoring through Music scheme. He also resurrected the iconic Cape Brett Challenge trail running event for three years.

Prior to relocating a family business from the UK, Jan’s background was in IT consultancy, beginning with Deloitte Consulting. He has been engaged on client-based projects both in the UK and Europe and has travelled extensively.