Your home is your biggest and most precious asset. When it comes to entrusting someone to market and sell your home, you need to be certain that it’s in good hands – and few real estate professionals have the depth of experience and marketing and negotiation skills of Julie Shand. Julie started selling real estate on Auckland’s North Shore back in 2014. Before that, she spent five years selling property in Hawkes’ Bay, so it’s fair to say, she has a wealth of knowledge of how this industry works – and that is vital in today’s market. Add to this, 16 years of legal experience, plus a thorough understanding of housing construction typologies, past and present, and you have an unbeatable package. An intelligent marketing strategist with exceptional negotiating skills, Julie has been one of North Shore’s top-ranked real estate professionals for many years, and she puts this success down to dedication and hard work. Julie listens carefully to her vendors, building a strong rapport by offering solid advice and giving honest feedback throughout the sales process. "Good communication is hugely important", she says. “My goal is to take the load off my clients, by making the whole sales process as stress-free and as enjoyable for them as possible. It’s all about trust. And trust comes from experience.” Having lived in the area for almost 15 years, Julie knows the lower North Shore very well. She is liked and well respected within her neighbourhood and is known for the immense involvement for her local community. Community is important to me – it’s all about giving back,” she says.