The Matakana Coast is a highly desirable location and none are better at flying the flag for this premium spot than residential and lifestyle specialist Shailenne Parkes. The huge list of accolades she has amassed in her impressive real estate career, which spans around two decades, includes top residential salesperson, no 1 salesperson, national high achiever, nationally top 10% salesperson and Bayleys 100 million-dollar club. All of this signifies that Shailenne, like no other, knows how to achieve the very best outcome possible for her clients.

Shailenne is known for the first class service she provides her clients during their real estate transaction and beyond. She recognises that property is all about people and so it is the people she engages with that are always her number one priority. She considers it a huge privilege to work with her clients and be entrusted with assisting them to buy and sell one of their biggest assets. A good indication of business success lies in the level of repeat and referral business and Shailenne is proud to have clients she has assisted with multiple property transactions over the years.

Shailenne’s recipe for real estate success involves dynamic and strategic marketing campaigns - both through Bayleys marketing mediums and social media platforms – and high level communication every step of the way. A true team player, Shailenne harnesses the knowledge of her extended team, including her personal assistant who brings extensive knowledge and a marketing and communications degree, for the benefit of her clients. Shailenne also has a background in property development and interior design, which means she can often make savvy suggestions to her clients as to how they could improve their property for maximum market impact. Her knowledge of the process and skill at handling buyer enquiry is nothing short of impressive. 

Shailenne’s well-respected skills include proven success in the fast paced auction arena where she is renown for getting better than expected results for her clients under the hammer. Recognised as committed, professional and energetic, Shailenne also knows how to ensure her clients enjoy a stress free and enjoyable real estate experience. Shailenne boast an impressive book of contacts spanning the Auckland city and Matakana property markets, which have distinct synergies as discerning Aucklanders often choose to relocate seeking the slower pace of life further north.

Shailenne is a case in point – she hasn’t looked back since moving to Matakana around ten years ago and enjoys nothing more than her morning runs along Omaha Beach. Another passion is fishing. A day out game fishing is a family favorite and she now has six marlin under her belt and has been known to scoop up ‘Angler of the Year’. 

Respect and honesty are the values Shailenne holds close to her heart. An industry award winning leader with excellent knowledge in the region in which she operates, Shailenne is the residential and lifestyle specialist of choice for the booming Matakana market.