Real Estate by Design

Kara’s engaging manner and total professionalism are immediately evident. Consequently her history of achieving top dollar in record time for her vendors is really no surprise. Kara’s effectiveness is the result of many years of experience, her knowledge of current market conditions and an understanding of her clients goals in relation to either buying or selling. A mother of two, Kara has a son, Dominic who is a Personal Trainer and a daughter, Taylor at Auckland University studying law.

Kara’s Real Estate career began in 1994 and includes the sell down of large off-the-plans projects as well as Residential Sales across the North Shore and beyond. A team player Kara always goes the extra mile to get the job done. Her desire to give back to her community includes working as a front line volunteer on the phones for Lifeline, supporting mothers to return to exercise by looking after their babies so they can have some much needed time out as well as supporting her local Primary School.

Honest, real and wonderfully passionate, she brings an added dimension to our growing team.

A true professional in everything he tackles, Frano firmly believes that the principles he learned as a top-level rugby player can be successfully applied in the business arena.

With 18 years experience playing internationally for the All Blacks, New Zealand Maoris, New Zealand Sevens and Kiwis, he has always relished the challenge of producing his best possible effort on every occasion.
As a former captain, he also has exceptional leadership skills, making him an excellent group facilitator and negotiator. Frano’s long career at the elite level of sport has complemented his ongoing business career, giving him the ability to operate effectively with a wide range of groups and organisations.
He has worked with Fonterra, Downer EDI, Vitico, the Department of Conservation and NZ Defence Force, among many others.
He is now embarking on a new and exciting chapter in his life with Harcourts Cooper and Co. With his extensive relationships and networks to draw on, he relishes the challenge of producing the best possible outcome and results for you.