Introducing

Babette Griffiths

Licensee Salesperson
Ray White Kilbirnie

Babette is a skilled real estate professional with over 28 years' experience in the industry.  Her career has spanned roles in sales, auctioneering, training, management, franchise owner and now she has returned to her first love of selling property, based from the Ray White Wellington City office. 

Babette's intelligent and pragmatic approach to selling property is balanced by a very real desire to help clients move on to the next phase of their lives as effortlessly and seamlessly as possible.  "My personal philosophy is to enter into a partnership with our vendors.  Together we can formulate a specific marketing plan for their property with the aim of achieving the best possible price in the shortest possible time - in the most professional, hassle-free way. Well-presented property marketed astutely by an agent who is firmly on their vendors' side, will sell regardless of the market.  I have seen many real estate cycles come and go and this remains a fundamental premise," says Babette

Keeping the channels of communication open and accessible is paramount to Babettte.  As a practicing speech and drama teacher and communication educator with LT.C.L status from Trinity College of London, Babette knows that the ability to communicate effectively with people lies at the heart of successful negotiating.  

Her savvy way of communicating with people coupled with an ability to 'cut to the chase' n a business sense, instills confidence in her clients.  Innovative, targeted marketing campaigns which she is renowned for, ensures that the widest possible audience for a property is reached.

Converting enquiry into positive outcomes is Babette's strength.  Over the years she has consolidated an extensive database of past clients and business contacts throughout the wider Wellington area and her track record is impressive. The repeat and referral business she receives as a result, is testimony to her ability as a deal-maker. 

 


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Testimonials

Rotherham Tce
Miramar
Richard Roberts

Thank you Babette & Mike, you're a very special team. Considerate, wise, thorough and fullly commended. Thank you very much, Richard!

Aloela & Don Davies

We have dealt with Babette on numerous occasions over the years and her expertise and negotiating skills are second to none, always achieving the right result for us.

Daniel and Peter

We would very much like to thank you for such a great effort in working for us over the period given. We found you to be very conscientious and always available. I must say that when we decided to take Bayleys on as our agents, it was due to Babettes presentation. I would highly recommend you to prospective buyers. We would like to both thank you for persisting in getting the buyers to make it possible to purchasing our property. Again thank you for making this possible and hope your venture takes you to higher places

Matt Taylor

Confident and professional in her manner and demeanor, Babette is at the pinnacle of her game, a great credit to Bayleys, not to mention her profession. Babette helped with the presentation of mums house, giving us useful insights and tips, good advice and guidance. Impressive, Babette exceeded expectations, communicates exceptionally well, and from the get go, with her subtle sense of humour was a pleasure to deal with. Accordingly, I have no hesitation in recommending Babette’s first class services to others

Tracy Morah

Superfast and efficient as always! I just wanted to say a big thanks to you and Mike for all your support and guidance. I doubt I would’ve gotten through this - and with such a great end result - without you both.

Elisabeth

Thank you for your assistance with the purchase of my beautiful new home. I've really appreciated both your warm friendliness and professionalism over the past few months. I do hope you keep in contact and perhaps pop in for a 'cuppa' or glass of wine sometime. Also many thanks for the lovely and thoughtful gifts. The hydrangeas are in full bloom at present; the fragrance is delicious and reminds me of spring back home ... Which it is at present!

Bronwyn Stuart

I want to let you know how pleased we are with the results of the auction. Your marketing strategy was absolutely right for the property. With more than 100 people through the three open homes there was plenty of interest generated for auction day. And what a day! The street was absolutely full of cars and they just kept coming. A top auctioneer, a find day and a well-managed property with 12 active bidders = very satisfied vendors. We were more than happy with the price obtained and all this took just over a month from start to finish. So well done and thanks very much Babette – we would certainly recommend you to anyone looking to sell their property

Marion King

When selling our late Mother’s property, Babette was truly professional. From advising how to sell, staging the property, through to the open homes and keeping us informed at all times of interest. Babette not only got a wonderful result for us selling the home but was very sensitive, supportive and protective in our time of grief. I have no hesitation in recommending Babette to sell your home

John O'Kane

In a very difficult market, Babette took over a property we previously had with another agency and put it in an auction campaign. Although we did not sell it on Auction day, Babette worked tirelessly with prospective buyers to get a sale. She had to bring 2 buyers together as the property consisted of two dwellings with a commercial component – this meant working through the resource consent process of subdivision, so the buyers could secure separate pieces for the respective properties. With all the work Babette did, in the end we achieved a very good result from this sale

Peter King

I have known Babette for many years. She has always been a caring and charming person with very strong integrity. Two years ago I owned a house in Strathmore, Wellington. I marketed the property with two local agencies consecutively, both of whom were unsuccessful in making a sale. I asked Babette to give me an appraisal. She was like a breath of fresh air, positive from the very beginning and kept me informed constantly. Babette achieved a sale quickly and at a price much higher than I expected. Of course I was delighted. Babette then repeated her professionalism when we contracted her to sell our large family home in Miramar, Babette marketed it to their world-wide database and at the same time managed to liaise comfortably with all family members about the process of open homes and feedback from potential buyers etc. Once again Babette was successful in contracting a very sustainable price with all parties being delighted and happy. I would recommend Babette Newman to anyone contemplating a serious Real Estate decision to contact her. She works very diligently and is a pleasure to do business with.

Mark Burns

I would like to thank you for all your hard work you put in to help me to purchase my new property. You have been a pleasure to work with. Your people skills, communication, honesty and motivation is amazing. I really feel that you got the best out of this property for both the vendor and me the purchaser. I look forward to working with you again and I will highly recommend you to my family and friends

Awards


  • 2020/2021 - Executive

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