Brad Barbour
BMS
Rural Sales Advisor | Rural & Lifestyle
License # Licensed under the REAA 2008
About
Professional Summary
As salesperson of Collier’s Rural and Agribusiness, Brad thrives on the details of his work, problem solving and providing his clients with confidence in the sale of orchard properties. Through gaining a Bachelor of Management Studies, industry experience and local knowledge, Brad has a sound understanding of the kiwifruit and avocado industries, it’s people, the market place and comparative alternatives. This enables Brad to provide his clients with confidence and the tools to navigate through any situation to achieve a successful result. Brad also prides himself on undertaking challenges, having represented New Zealand in sport, taken on overseas adventures and is a keen guitarist.
Over the past three years Brad has worked with his father, Jeff. During this time Brad has gained valuable skills, insight, and knowledge from Jeff’s specialisation in orchard sales throughout the past 23 years. Brad has assisted Jeff with the first ‘million dollar per hectare’ sale, and they have since sold orchards over the $1.2 million per hectare in 2019. Together with Jeff, Brad has an extensive database of buyers and industry contacts from which he is committed to providing the best orchard sales service for all parties involved.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management with specialisation in French Language
Services
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My Team
My Team
Jeff Barbour is a sales person working under Colliers Rural and Agribusiness Bay of Plenty. Jeff has had 23 years specializing in the sale of Kiwifruit and Avocado orchards within the area including Te Puke, Tauranga, Te Puna, and Katikati.
Jeff has a background in orchard management, contract labour supply and was involved in developing Vine management systems for the Kiwifruit industry.
During his realestate career Jeff has been instrumental in many high profile sales and also became the first agent to sell a Gold Kiwifruit orchard at $1 m per hectare.
Recently Jeff’s son Brad has joined him in the Realestate business and together they have continued to provide great results for their clients. Jeff’s knowledge of the Kiwifruit and Avocado industries has helped facilitate many sales to buyers that are new to the horticulture scene. His contacts with managers, packhouses and specialist advice has often provided purchaser confidence in concluding a sale.