A well recognised name in real estate, Alex Baker has been a top performing sales professional with Harcourts Remuera for over 13 years and has consistently been among Harcourts’ top sales consultants. During that time he’s built an enviable reputation for delivering outstanding results among a wide network of very satisfied clients throughout the Eastern Suburbs and central Auckland.
Well-known as much for his fun, energetic manner as his astute marketing skills and dedicated professionalism, Alex’s success in real estate is underscored by a career that suggests a great balance of personal attributes.
Initially, his exceptional people skills and passion for business, took him along the hospitality track, establishing and operating some well-known restaurants. He then sold up in the late 1980s to embark on a law degree. On completing an LL.B., he was employed by one of New Zealand’s top law firms – Simpson Grierson – where he specialised in building and construction law.
Five years later, Alex decided to branch out on his own as a salesperson with Harcourts. His legal background gave him a fantastic grounding in real estate. Alex was immediately successful and quickly became a dominant presence in Auckland’s market. He discovered the beauty of selling in the central Auckland and Eastern Suburbs areas is the variety it offers. Whatever a property is worth, Alex treats it with the same care.
Talk to his clients and they’ll say the things that set him apart are his absolute honesty and meticulous attention to detail. Clients value the fact they can rely on Alex to ensure nothing is overlooked.
As a facilitator in the sales process, he does his utmost to pull the many threads together to achieve win/win outcomes for both sellers and purchasers. The aim is to make the whole process as transparent as possible.
While he is a keen auction advocate, Alex recognises every client is unique. He goes out of his way to listen, which allows him to determine a winning marketing strategy for each property. And though he appreciates the recognition he has gained among his peers for winning awards, he gains most satisfaction from the results he achieves for his clients – especially when he sets record prices at auction.
His strong commitment to service gives him an edge, as does his ability to adapt to ever-changing needs through embracing technology. As part of a supportive Harcourts team, Alex has a personal assistant, Raewyn Anderson who has worked with him for over nine years. Raewyn is highly organised and knows Harcourts’ systems and procedures inside out. While Alex is the face of his business Raewyn is the cog that assuredly turns the wheels to make sure things happen behind the scenes.
Having gained a depth of experience, Alex likes to share his knowledge. He has been a guest speaker at a number of real estate conferences. For leisure, he enjoys exercising at the gym, skiing, swimming and entertaining as well as travel. He is a member of the Auckland Racing club and the immediate Past President of the APO Guild and remains on the Executive Committee of the APO Guild, the charitable fundraising arm of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
In any market, people want to be reassured they’ve done everything possible to maximise the value of their property. By selecting Alex Baker for your real estate needs, you know you’ve made a canny decision.
Put your trust in Alex Baker – the proven professional!