For an Onewhero home or lifestyle property, Ray White Tuakau offers a strong combination of rural understanding, award-winning sales experience and people with longstanding Franklin connections. Owner Christine Montagna’s farming background and Adrian Montagna’s own lifestyle-block experience sit alongside Beryl Bell’s lifelong local connections, Nick King’s renovation knowledge and Ray Newson’s building and design sales background.
That range gives you a choice of people who can bring different strengths to your sale. A home and its land need to be understood together: the way the house lives, how the block is used and the practical details a buyer will want to know. A smaller village property deserves just as much care in identifying what makes it special.
Look for someone who takes an interest in how you live on the property and what your move needs to achieve. Your salesperson should be able to explain the appeal to buyers, recommend preparation that earns its place and guide you through the decisions as the sale progresses.
Ray White Tuakau brings five distinct backgrounds to that work. Here is what each person can offer an Onewhero seller.
Christine Montagna combines a farming background with residential and rural sales experience dating from 2006. For a property with land, she understands why the home, access, outbuildings and day-to-day use all belong in the selling conversation.
Her Ray White achievements include Chairman’s Elite in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, Elite Performer in 2023/2024 and 2024/2025, and Premier Performer in 2025/2026. As the office owner since 2022 and an active salesperson, Christine offers experienced leadership with a hands-on approach to your sale.
Franklin-raised Adrian Montagna entered real estate in 2015 after a hospitality career. His work helping on his family’s lifestyle block gives him a personal appreciation of the everyday questions behind a move out of town.
Adrian’s Ray White Elite Performer recognition for 2024/2025 follows Premier Performer in 2023/2024. He combines that achievement with energy, rugby coaching and local community connections. For sellers who value an approachable salesperson who can build rapport with buyers, Adrian brings both professional recognition and a strong connection to the area.
Beryl Bell has spent her life in the wider area and is proud to call Franklin home. Her daughters and grandchildren live here too, and her connection with the people and place is an important part of her approach.
With experience across sales and rentals, Beryl understands that property decisions often involve family, changing priorities and more than one possible next step. She draws on her local contacts and resources, values clear communication and takes a personal interest in helping clients make choices that suit them. Her warmth and advocacy are strengths to get to know.
Nick King brings hands-on renovation and property-trading experience dating from 2020, from cosmetic upgrades through to full refurbishments. He has worked with homeowners, builders and private investors on acquisitions, budgets, compliance and sales.
For an Onewhero seller deciding which jobs deserve attention, that background brings practical value to a preparation discussion. Nick’s business ownership and hospitality experience also shape a straight-talking, service-first style, with attention to detail and follow-through. He is a strong choice to speak with when you want to understand the work as well as the marketing.
Ray Newson, Sales Associate to Christine, brings more than 28 years in sales and customer service, primarily in building, design and architectural sectors. That experience helps him recognise and explain features that make a home work, from its layout to the way living areas connect with outdoor space.
His community commitment includes Franklin Softball, Pukekohe Rugby and Karioitahi Surf Life Saving Club. Ray combines an understanding of homes with years of working with people, adding another valuable perspective when presenting your property to buyers.
You can choose your salesperson while drawing on a locally owned business with a broad range of experience. The office’s recognition includes Ray White Premier Business Leader for 2024/2025. The team combines that professional pride with personal connections to Franklin and a genuine interest in the move you are making.
Read buyer and seller reviews to hear about clients’ experiences, and explore the full Tuakau sales-team guide to get to know the people further.
For an Onewhero lifestyle property, help buyers understand more than the view. Prepare the information available about access, outbuildings, water and wastewater arrangements, and show how the land is used. A clear account of maintenance and improvements can make viewings more productive.
For a home on a smaller site, the strongest story may be its layout, outdoor living and presentation. Ask your salesperson which comparable properties are relevant and why. A larger nearby landholding may attract a different buyer and tell you little about the right campaign for your home.
Discuss preparation, photography, viewing arrangements and the sale method together. Ask how you will receive feedback and what will happen if the first response differs from expectations. You should feel comfortable asking questions and know what happens next.
Choose the person you would like to speak with:
Request a property appraisal. You are welcome to choose the person you would like to work with, or call 09 236 8447 for an introduction.
Tell us about your property, the work you have put into it and what you would like your next move to bring. Our selling guide can help you prepare for the conversation, while the sales snapshot explores selected homes and lifestyle properties sold by the office.