Karyn von Engelbrechten

Local Expertise,
Global Connections

Recognised as a High Achiever and awarded Second Place in NZSIR’s Top Sale of the Year 2025, Karyn is known for delivering exceptional results with a highly personalised approach. Her background is anything but conventional: after 13 years building and operating a successful hospitality business on a remote island in Tonga, she returned to Nelson and joined the Nelson team, bringing with her experience in information technology, digital marketing, property management, and luxury client service. Having lived and worked across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the South Pacific, Karyn offers a genuinely international perspective and a strong understanding of overseas buyers, expatriates, returning New Zealanders, and investors. Her global network, combined with strong local market knowledge, strategic marketing skills, and negotiation experience, enables her to connect exceptional properties with the right buyers. Whether representing sellers, assisting buyers, or guiding international clients through the New Zealand market, Karyn is committed to building lasting relationships and delivering a seamless real estate experience.