About Ben Buchanan

Associate Salesperson
Sales Associate to Team Matt & Ryan

Drive & Passion Award, Barfoot & Thompson, to end March 2021
Top Salesperson, Grey Lynn Branch, to end March 2020

I’m a competitive person and I love a challenge, so it is always a thrill when I sell my clients home, and help them find the house they have been dreaming about.

I have a Diploma in Aircraft Engineering and prior to joining the team at Barfoot & Thompson Grey Lynn I was an aircraft engineer at Air New Zealand working on the airlines jet fleet. As in real estate, it was an exacting job often solving commercial and practical problems.

My energy and people skills gives me the ability to clearly understand their goals and being a tech savvy engineer, I know how to use all the latest social media to market your property successfully.

Growing up and living in central Auckland, namely Mt Eden, means I know the area’s well. You can be assured that I understand the process from a buyers perspective too. I’ve been there and done that! I’ve built my own property portfolio, right from assessing the current market to falling in love with a home.

I like to challenge myself and I enjoy competing in Ironman triathlons. The same self-discipline and determination needed to train for such an event is reflected in my real estate work. I keep going until the job is completed and clients are happy with the outcome.

Outside of the office, I enjoy endurance events that challenge me. Swimming, cycling, and marathon running and when I have time, surfing, cars, motorbikes. When I stop I like to read with a particular interest in health and personal development. Barfoot & Thompson’s involvement in the community and their network sponsorship of sport, was a big drawcard for me.

I believe in always going one step further in life to achieve the desired result. Ring or email me at Barfoot & Thompson Grey Lynn and we’ll start planning to achieve your goals.