South East, Auckland, New Zealand

Carolyn Hanson & Markus Blum

Co-Directors / Principals | NZ Sotheby's International Realty Auckland South East

Carolyn Hanson & Markus Blum
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Experience. Strategy. Exceptional Market Reach.

As Principals and Owners of New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Auckland South East, Carolyn Hanson and Markus Blum bring together extensive property expertise, commercial insight and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results. Carolyn is recognised for her direct, dynamic approach and ability to identify opportunities others may overlook. Her broad experience across the real estate sector is complemented by Markus’s 25 years of business experience spanning multiple industries and his expertise in navigating complex property transactions. Together, they bring a considered, commercially astute approach to every campaign. With particular strength across Auckland’s eastern and south-eastern markets, Carolyn and Markus understand how to position distinctive residential and lifestyle properties to reach the right audience. Combining deep local knowledge with the global reach of the Sotheby’s International Realty network, they provide their clients with a sophisticated, highly personalised approach from initial strategy through to negotiation and sale.

The Experience Behind the Expertise

An insight into the experience, market knowledge and complementary strengths that Carolyn and Markus bring to every property campaign.

25+ Years

Business Experience

Principals & Owners

Auckland South East

25+ Years

Residential, Lifestyle & Commercial Expertise

Recently Sold

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61A Whitford Park Road, Whitford
Auckland City
Sold
5 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms386 sq m (Floor area)3024 sq m (Land)
See Details Price: Sold, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Floor Area: 386 sq m, Land Area: 3024 sq m
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42 Porterfield Road, Whitford
Manukau City
Sold
7 Bedrooms5 Bathrooms900 sq m (Floor area)2.55 ha (Land)
AIP Eligible
See Details Price: Sold, 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Floor Area: 900 sq m, Land Area: 2.55 ha
6-web-or-mls-44 Dale Road Ramarama-13
44 Dale Road, Ramarama
Franklin
Sold
6 Bedrooms5 Bathrooms345 sq m (Floor area)2.04 ha (Land)
See Details Price: Sold, 6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Floor Area: 345 sq m, Land Area: 2.04 ha
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34 Quinns Road (Two Residences), Clevedon
Auckland City
Sold
7 Bedrooms5 Bathrooms597 sq m (Floor area)4.07 ha (Land)
See Details Price: Sold, 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Floor Area: 597 sq m, Land Area: 4.07 ha
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178 Blackbridge Road, Karaka
Karaka
Sold
4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms240 sq m (Floor area)2 ha (Land)
See Details Price: Sold, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Floor Area: 240 sq m, Land Area: 2 ha
255 Clifton Rd-52-Low res
255 Clifton Road, Whitford
Auckland City
Sold
8 Bedrooms5 Bathrooms470 sq m (Floor area)5.13 ha (Land)
See Details Price: Sold, 8 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Floor Area: 470 sq m, Land Area: 5.13 ha
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Carolyn Hanson & Markus Blum

Co-Directors / Principals | NZ Sotheby's International Realty Auckland South East

Level One Corner Bellingham Road & William Ralph Road, Ormiston Town Centre, 2019 | Auckland 2019 | New Zealand, New Zealand

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