Hamish McKay

Most New Zealanders already know Hamish McKay's voice. For more than a quarter of a century he was on our screens as a TV3 host, sports reporter and broadcaster, and the easy, affable manner that made him a media favourite is exactly what he brings to real estate. Quick to put people at ease, he understands that people are at the heart of every property deal, and people are the part of the business he likes most.

Based at Ray White Auckland Central, Hamish sells across the Auckland isthmus. His sales run from Onehunga and Māngere Bridge on the Manukau Harbour, through Mount Albert and Avondale in the west, to Panmure, Mount Wellington and Remuera in the east, with Herne Bay and lifestyle property at Kumeu among them. That range is a strength: he knows what a family home is worth in each of these suburbs, and what the buyers comparing two of them are actually weighing up.

Buying and selling a home are emotional decisions, and Hamish relishes the opportunity to help families realise their dreams or, at the very least, their next step. Without fanfare or fuss, he gets to know you, understands your property and negotiates the best deal on your behalf.

When he is not working, Hamish is a hands-on dad, husband and active member of his community. He is a regular on the side of the rugby field and at his local clubs, and he MCs a number of charity events each year. Quite simply, he is one of the good guys.