Building trust of those I work for and establishing good relationships is a key objective for me.

I was awarded “Rookie of the Year” in 2012 after my first full year in the Real Estate business, which I followed up with being named in the “100 Club” in 2013, 2014 and 2015, “200 Club” in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 and Rothbury Referrer of the Year in 2016. I am working hard to improve on these results year by year.

I grew up and attended Otumoetai College in my teenage years and have resided in Tauranga since then with the exception of a few brief periods exploring the world. I spent some time as a semi-professional cricketer in Worcester England in the late eighties and was a professional rugby coach in Lisbon, Portugal from 2008 to 2010.

Building the trust of those I work for and establishing good relationships is a key objective for me. Living up to the mantra, "Clients for life" you can expect a high level of communication and commitment to get your desired results with me "Finding your Property Solutions". My family have a notable history in Tauranga which can be traced back for at least 80 years which has helped me gain a great network, both friends and family who have helped me along the way to becoming a successful realtor. I have a vast knowledge of the greater Tauranga area and guarantee that people buying or selling property can rely on my abilities to give them what they are seeking.

Luckily I am not alone in my goals and my wife Leeann has joined me, so as Team Sandlant we would love to assist you. We are also hugely supported by our three children; Savannah, Luke & Brianna. They are constant levellers behind the scenes, keeping us grounded and focused for our futures. When I'm not working my family are actively involved in leisure time activities such as camping, fishing and ball sports which dominate our family holidays allowing us to take a break every once in a while.

Please contact me if you or family members require real estate advice now or in the future.

Being a long time Bay of Plenty local, Steve grew up around the time the Bay’s dairy farms and citrus orchards were being converted and developed by pioneers of the kiwifruit industry. His involvement transitioned from development of family land, into the post harvest and export sectors throughout the 1990’s. These businesses grew to support the increasing volumes and create the incredible infrastructure and profile the industry enjoys today. In addition to his kiwifruit involvement, Steve also developed nurseries, avocado orchards and his own successful manufacturing businesses in more recent years.

Steve and his wife Kellie along with their three children spent 16 years developing their own lifestyle block in Oropi. Now with their children embarking on their own life’s adventures, Steve’s passion for, and deep association with, the Bay of Plenty agribusiness and lifestyle sectors, along with a broad personal and professional network, create a unique platform for Steve to work with committed rural buyers and sellers. The Bay of Plenty continues to grow and develop as one of New Zealand’s most exciting regions – and it’s not a bad place to live either!

Coupled with the comprehensive support and profile created through Bayleys powerful marketing and brand exposure, Steve’s energy, integrity and innovation will see you well placed to achieve the best results for you and your property.