Mike started his real estate career in early 1989 after 10 years in a range of industries including banking, corporate business and sales/marketing, in both the primary industry, and the manufacturing industry. He developed strong marketing and negotiating skills during this time which have proven invaluable in dealing with his real estate clientele. Mike prides himself in providing a very honest and committed approach towards assisting his clients in achieving their real estate requirements. He is approachable, and has the ability to work with all sectors of the community providing professional expertise, experience and skill. With a warm, caring personality and absolute integrity he has helped hundreds families and individuals, delivering results expected of a real estate professional. Mike has been a Tawa resident over 50 years and was educated at Linden School and Tawa College. Married to Fi (for over 30 years), and with three sons he is very much a family person, which complements his personal contacts and associations within the community. Because Mike's aim is to provide top quality professional service to all his clients he has also made a significant commitment to further education within the real estate industry. In 1995 he completed studies allowing him Branch Manager status, and in 1996 after further study and examinations he fully qualified as an "Associate of the Real Estate Institute (AREINZ)". He is one of only a few local real estate professionals who can offer both; years of practical experience and qualified knowledge. You can be assured that when working with Mike you will receive the very best service from a highly motivated and determined salesperson experienced within the industry and with an extensive local knowledge.