Team Rod & Kathryn Cross

Rod and Kathryn Cross are an award-winning Real estate team with New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, specialising in Christchurch Coastal Real Estate across Sumner, Scarborough, Richmond Hill, Clifton, Moncks Bay, Redcliffs, Mount Pleasant and South Shore with their reach extending across the Port Hills, Banks Peninsula and wider Canterbury.

Long-time Sumner locals, Rod and Kathryn bring genuine insight into Christchurch’s unique coastal and hillside property market. Their deep connection to the area, its landscape, lifestyle and community is supported by a strong record of successful property sales throughout the coastal suburbs.

Rod brings a wealth of local Real Estate experience and a highly strategic approach to the team, underpinned by strong negotiation skills, astute market analysis and a technical understanding of property and construction from his background in Quantity Surveying. Known for his considered approach and ability to navigate complex negotiations, Rod is a trusted advocate focused on achieving exceptional outcomes for their clients.

Kathryn complements this with experience across business and relationship management, marketing, technology and solution sales, bringing strategic thinking and a sophisticated digital marketing approach to every campaign. Highly proficient in the use of emerging technologies and AI, she integrates these tools across campaign strategy, content development, market analysis and digital engagement to create more targeted, responsive and effective property marketing.

Together, they offer a highly personal, results-focused approach built around intelligent strategy, exceptional communication and service.

Specialising in the marketing of premium residential, luxury, architectural, coastal and lifestyle property, Rod and Kathryn combine deep local knowledge with the national and international reach of the Sotheby’s International Realty network. Their tailored campaigns are designed to tell the story of each property, maximise exposure and connect it with qualified buyers locally, nationally and globally.

Proudly local and globally connected, Rod and Kathryn combine experience, innovation and proven performance with a clear focus on achieving exceptional results for their clients across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.