About Richard:

Richard Woerlee is a distinguished figure in real estate, with a decorated career spanning nearly three decades. Before returning to Central Otago, Richard and his wife, Sue Woerlee, were consistently ranked among the Top 20 for Harcourts in Canterbury, where they excelled in the realm of quality residential and lifestyle properties. Their exceptional service and commitment to providing prompt, accurate, and valuable advice earned them multiple awards and widespread recognition.

Richard and Sue’s real estate journey began in Queenstown and Arrowtown, where they played a pivotal role in the successful launch and establishment of the acclaimed Harcourts Arrowtown office. Their expertise and dedication were instrumental in building the office’s reputation.

In 2006, they relocated to Christchurch, where their real estate business thrived. They spent several years ranking in the top 5% of national salespeople, eventually focusing on lifestyle properties and high-quality residential homes in North Canterbury. Their continued success was acknowledged with accolades as Harcourts’ Top Lifestyle Property Sales Team in Canterbury, and they featured prominently in national awards from 2018 to 2024.

Richard’s approach to real estate is rooted in a deep commitment to providing professional and expert advice to both owners and buyers. According to Richard, their success is attributed to their high level of service and sales expertise, which has consistently delivered outstanding results for their clients.

As Richard returns to Central Otago, he brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success, promising continued excellence in real estate.

About Sue:

Sue is a highly respected real estate professional with a remarkable career spanning more than two decades. Working alongside her husband, Richard Woerlee, their real estate journey began in Queenstown and Arrowtown, where they played a pivotal role in establishing the multi-award-winning Harcourts Arrowtown office. In 2006, the couple relocated to Christchurch, where they specialized in quality residential and lifestyle properties, consistently ranking in the Top 20 for Harcourts.

Sue's approach to real estate is fuelled by a genuine love for the industry and a results-driven mindset. She has an unwavering commitment to providing comprehensive support throughout the sales process and achieving excellent results for all clients. This is evidenced by Sue & Richard being recognized nationally as Harcourts’ Top Lifestyle Property Sales Team in Canterbury and receiving accolades from 2018 to 2024.

With a passion for equestrian dressage, Sue has actively been involved with owning and competing horses across the South Island for many years. This gives her a unique insight and specialized service for clients wishing to purchase or sell equestrian orientated properties.

As Sue returns to Central Otago, she brings with her a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success, ensuring that her clients continue to benefit from her exceptional service and industry knowledge.