You don’t close over $400million in sales, sell more than 600 homes and consistently remain in the top echelon of salespeople without a reputation for creative thinking and understanding human nature. A reputation Katherine Foster has earned in a career she began in 2002, and that became a passion.
Several decades living in Hamilton and its environs has given her a broad appreciation of the Waikato region, its city and its villages, the landscape for the residential and lifestyle real estate she specialises in.
Katherine’s ability to think laterally adds value for both vendors and purchasers. Her vendors appreciate her sharp eye for detail and ability to hone in on and highlight the most advantageous features of a property. “Presentation is a critical marketing component,” she points out.
As an astute assessor of buyer needs, she uncovers fresh opportunities and applies her sound understanding of the potential in a property, and of multiple uses of land, to her clients’ benefit.
Her tenacity and highly developed negotiation skills coupled with genuine enjoyment of people and property have seen her consistently stand out in her field.
Katherine loves animals and family life. She also loves real estate, and wants to ensure you love it too. “My aim is to make the experience of selling your home as enjoyable as the outcome.”
Achievements/Successes
• EVES Top 5% Salesperson 2019 to 2020 (For Waikato & Bay of Plenty)
• EVES Top 10% Salesperson 2020 to 2021 (For Waikato, Bay of Plenty & Whangarei)
• EVES Top Performers Club 2018 - 2022 (For Waikato, Bay of Plenty, & Whangarei)
• EVES Victoria Street Office Top Achiever 2018 - 2022
• EVES Waikato Top Salesperson 2018 - 2021
• EVES 75 Million Dollar Club
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It has been lovely dealing with you and Katherine and I can tell you right now that is not something I often say about real estate agents! If people need recommendations for an agent in future you guys will be it. Reputation is everything in business particularly in a place the size of Hamilton. I can easily see how Katherine has built such a good stable of buyers and sellers.
Erin Burke
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Katherine was absolutely amazing in the way she approached the sale of our property and her clear and precise way it was marketed was first class!! She is at the top of her game for sure. I highly recommend her.
Emma and Daniel Watson
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Katherine knows the market for Fairview downs knew what we needed to do to market the property. It has been amazing what she has done to help us, was stress free and with a great result. The property was on market for a very short time would highly recommend Katherine and would definitely work with her again.
Pam and Phill Ecclestone
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From the first enquiry, Katherine was friendly and efficient. She responded promptly to queries, was patient and not pushy or demanding. Katherine was very helpful with the smallest aspects, which also evidenced her passion for what she does. We would highly recommend Katherine and would be honoured to work with her again.
Pani Schutte
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Katherine went way above and beyond what was expected ,to sell our house. She is extremely knowledgeable of the real estate market. Tenacious of purpose, a lovely personality and we will thoroughly recommend her to one and all. Thankyou Katherine we couldn’t have done it without you.
Carol and Roger Coates
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Just bought a property with the help of Katherine. She made the process as easy, simple and pleasant as possible. She communicated throughout the process and was very responsive to all my queries. I had a very pleasant experience, and I have no hesitation in recommending Katherine for any property sale or purchase.
Verified by RateMyAgentJoel Vanneste
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Working with Katherine has been an absolute pleasure! Her professionalism and dedication to providing full-service support throughout the real estate process truly sets her apart. From expertly staging the house to coordinating thorough builder's reports, Katherine made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. Her attention to detail and clear communication made me feel confident and informed every step of the way. If you're looking for a real estate agent who goes above and beyond to make your selling process easy and efficient, I highly recommend Katherine!
Alistair Hutcheson
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Within minutes of meeting Kathrine we rated her, she has an air of someone who knew what their talking about, however had a real empathic side to get the best result, Katherine provided honest advice and sales guidance that would mean we would be more likely to secure a property that made us want to go back to her, she was honest and I believe got a better price for her vendor due to her actions and made us feel like more confident to buy. Would use in the future.
Verified by RateMyAgentLuke Crabb
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E mihi kia koe Katherine,
From the beginning Katherine has shown an innate knowledge of the industry and the location. Her confidence, passion and eye for detail was the driver to providing our whānau with the best. Katherine always went over and beyond for our whānau ensuring that we had all the information we needed to make a decision. Her advice in preparing and the sell of our whare was appreciated. We would recommend Katherine to any whānau!
Again, thank you very much Katherine from our whānau, Kelsey, Kere and Tuwairua.
Verified by RateMyAgentKelsey Jones
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I didn’t have any experience selling a house in the NZ market, so I really appreciated all of Katherine’s tips and advice.
She has all sorts of great contacts too that can help with everything from staging to last minute small repairs.
Verified by RateMyAgentMichael Pryor
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"We found Katherine very helpful, amazing knowledge about market. She understand our needs and what we are looking for and guide us in the right direction when it was needed. I will strongly recommended to my friends/ family members."
Harshad Panchal
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Top honest, most straight to the point, relatable Agent in NZ
My Husband, and myself have dealt with many Agents over the decades, not once have we able to make a positive comment as to how professional they have been.
This experience with Katherine, has been unbelievable! From her knowledge, of how the markets are at this current date, her professionalism, and approach, with regards to purchasing a property. She was undeniably the best ever. Most of all, the honesty...what you would call a straight shooter, that is what sealed the deal with her.
We wish her every success in whatever she may pursue in the future, and will put her name out there amongst all our colleagues, that may wish to purchase properties.
Would be great to see the Real Estate Association...employ many such personal as Katherine, what a great Ambassador she is. This would be highly beneficial to the Real Estate Industry.
From mu Husband, and i Katherine, never stop being who you are...a very sincere person, and you were a pleasure to deal with...a breath of fresh air.Alicia & Laurence Urlich
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Excellent Agent
We have used Katherine's services over the last 12 years and everytime she does an excellent job of selling our property and helping us to purchase another.
Gives great advice and nothing ever seems to be a problem.Lyndal & Kevin
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Easy to communicate with, makes you feel at ease, down to earth. full of knowledge. very vibrant
Katherine is full of knowledge when dealing with properties. she is very professional and answers any questions you ask in depth.
Sant
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Couldn’t ask for more
Kath is amazing, she goes above and beyond to get the job done. She supports you throughout the whole process and takes all the pressure off by going the extra mile to get results. Her large network allows her access to a number of buyers and having worked in the area previously she knows what is happening with the market. Kaths communication is top notch, she is easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable asking ‘dumb questions’, she keeps you well updated throughout the process and continues to touch base after sale to make sure everything is sorted. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kath to anyone looking to sellKate Anderson
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For our first Home
Wow! Katherine made buying a house such a breeze! We were so new in market searching for our new home and she was such a great help professionally and personally helped us heaps! She never made us feel uncomfortable and helped us at every step of the way! Biren and I are so glad to recommend her as the best seller who has got interest of her buyers as well. Thank you heaps Katherine.
Arti & Biren
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Very positive experience.
We found Katherine to be enthusiastic and most helpful. She made the whole procedure easier for us. Her recommendation was well founded. Many thanks.
Brian & Maureen
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Very very happy!
Katherine went above and beyond to sell our house in a tough market. She is very professional and knowledgeable. Communication was great throughout the whole process. This wasn’t the first time we have dealt with Katherine and it definitely won’t be last.Kate & Kurt
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The Kitchen Sink and more
We engaged our journey with Kath after visiting an Open Home and then we realised Kath and Mackenzie were the perfect team for our own Home Sale. Kath initially listened to what our House meant to us and then went to work with Marketing, Staging and the Sell Journey that eventuated. It's been absolutely amazing to work with them both and their Trust in ensuring the customer's needs are met is followed through by keeping to their values and commitments. Thanks very much and wish you every success going forward. Ngaa Mihi Nui ❤. Kotuku, Maria, Jack, Maia and AloKotuku & Maria
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Energetic, direct, determined, experienced.
It’s a tough market to sell. You need someone that will take the reins and get things sorted, like fencing for the dog before move in, and provide a range of ideas, options and contacts to sort all the things that need to be done.
And the important thing, getting a sale that suits everyone. Making us understand what is a realistic price - without insulting -, and showing the buyers what they are getting for their money is more than just a home.
Without her experience and the skills, we wouldn’t have got more than expected.
David & Kim
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Katherine is doing excellent job .She is very knowledgeable and I never had any problem understanding her specially when it's my first property to buy . She approached me after I visit the property for first time and Also , after the money was reduced . She was very helpful .
Mamta & Harsh
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Excellent Service, very helpful and accommodating
We highly recommend Katherine as a real estate agent. She was very easy to talk to and thoroughly explained everything. She presented our house in a professional manner. She is a great communicator and kept us informed of the interested parties. Katherine knows very well how to close a deal which, I think, is the most important quality to be a good real estate agent.
Paramjit and I would highly recommend Katherine to anyone looking to sell or buy a property.
Manpreet & Paramjit
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Katherine is truly AMAZING
She is super knowledgeable and professional, always willing to go the extra mile for us. She made our journey super stress free. It is very hard to find good agent/person and we are very lucky to have you. We highly recommend Katherine always. :)
Kunaal & Rupi
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Kath was a star from the start. She took us through the process systematically and efficiently.
Kath's expertise in helping us during the big decision to purchase our home is highly appreciated. She took time to understand us and skillfully brought it all together with her expertise. Our trust in Kath's ability grew very quickly and we appreciate her efforts to secure the deal. Kath's personal warmth and commitment will always be valued.Edward & Vera
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Katherine was professional, reliable and did an incredible job styling and marketing my home. Offers came in after just a week of marketing. Katherine knows the Hamilton market, so sets realistic prices with vendors and exceeds expectations (including another sale of my recent home). Katherine is my go-to agent for advice on selling, buying and understanding what my property is worth in the Hamilton market. Katherine is friendly, funny and a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend to anyone that I know that is planning on selling their home. A++++++++
Nikki Pindur - 22 Max Landing
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Katherine has been absolutely amazing in my 16 years of dealing with her. She has been professional and honest in all my real estate buying and selling. I highly recommend her and will continue to utilize her services.
Shona M - 22 Pearsons Avenue
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Down to earth and clear communication from Katherine. Katherine's knowledge and experience is evident in getting desired results for anyone wishing to sell their home.
Karen Taylor - 9 Taylor Terrace
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Bill & I as a couple felt very much part of the overall process in the sale of our house despite being 12,00 miles away and contending with 12 hour time difference. We had several phone calls to discuss process and details. None of our questions were left unanswered. Questions and calls always answered promptly. Also it was wonderful for the whole family to be able to observe the actual auction on zoom and found it very exciting.
Bill & Carmel Stevenson - 3 Colman Street
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Kath came highly recommended to us by a friend and she was wonderful to work with. She was helpful and always happy to answer any question. We were always kept well informed throughout the sales process with weekly reports and/or phone calls. I would highly recommend Kath to anyone looking to sell their property.
Start & Emily Joyce - 5 Te Aroha Street
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A+ Real Estate Agent, Kath truly went above and beyond with the sale of my home and purchase of our new home.
From my perspective and past experience with Real Estate industry I feel that Kath provided additional support, guidance and staging to ensure that we got the best price possible for the sale of our home, and the outcome was well beyond what I could have imagined. Kath also supported us to find the perfect new home, and again her support and guidance with this allowed us to make a fully informed as well as the right decision for our family.
Based on past experience with other agents/agencies I was nervous re-entering the Real Estate territory, however Kath's support and guidance throughout this process has completely renewed my faith, you are definitely in great hands with Katherine Foster. Kath, thanks again for all of your help and making this journey such a pleasure.
Mel
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We used Katherine Foster of Eves Real Estate Hamilton to sell our home of 47 years ,on the recommendation of a family member who had previously used Katherine in the buying of their house and spoke highly of her.
Using an innovative and comprehensive marketing campaign Katherine had a Cash Unconditional sale at our top price with 2 and1/2 weeks
She then totally supported us through the buying process arranging viewings of other agents listings,arranging builders reports etc and using her experience and expertise in assessing the many properties on the market,any pitfalls there may be and their appropriateness for our needs
Katherine has turned a potential stressful experience for a couple of oldies into a stressless,even enjoyable experience through her friendly nature and professionalism.
John & Margaret Turkington
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Katherine, thank you so much for everything.
You've made our first home experience a real positive one.
We will be singing yours and Eves praises to all of our friends and family.
Kindest regards
Nick & Zoe
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A big thank you for your kindness & thoughtfulness you've shown. Katherine, you will always be remembered and warmly appreciated.
You have gone far and beyond all of duty as a land agent making the purchase of my new home a very pleasant experience.Karen & Quenton
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Being a real estate agent from Auckland I had very high expectation. Sean helped me furnish the property and mowing of the lawns as the property was vacant. I was recommended Sean and would recommend him to vendors wanting results.
Jane Harper
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Katherine and Sean held our hands through the buying process. We were both nervous but they provided us with great advice and made it easy. We viewed a number of properties and ended up buying a home under our budget. We love our home!
Louise & Don Braithwait
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Katherine was a bundle of energy and made buying a house great. She was patient with our kids while we viewed homes which made us feel at ease. We recommend Katherine to anyone looking for an understanding agent.
Aisha Hart
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We had an investment property that we needed to sell. Katherine and Sean gave us a realistic appraisal and marketing program. They kept us up to date and informed us of feedback both good and bad. They negotiated a great price for us and we would recommend them and have recommended them to everyone.
Terry G
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Katherine made the selling of our home simple. She was honest and gave us great advice on presenting our home for market. We were pleased not only with the result but how wonderful Katherine was throughout the selling program.
Stephen & Cait
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Katherine recently sold our home and went above and beyond what any other real estate agent would do. From making us feel comfortable with the whole process to coming in and staging our home to make it look amazing. We would definitely use Katherine in the future without hesitation.
Tiffany
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We engaged Katherine & Sean to help sell our rental property and what was the best way to approach the market, as it is or to renovate. Their honest knowledgeable advice saw that we achieved a fantastic result which was better than expected and they helped facilitate the tradesmen for us. What an agent!
Kerry and John
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I stumbled upon Kath and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. She was very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly to work with. Kath always kept us informed and used her expertise to give us the best service. She always went above and beyond - nights and weekends. Kath is a straight shooter and extremely honest with her clients. I can highly recommend her to anyone seeking a truly professional Realtor.
Alistair Hutcheson