Michelle Pearson
Managing Director / Business Development Manager
Hamilton
Michelle Pearson
About Michelle
Born and raised in the Waikato, Michelle is not only a successful property investor but also a passionate leader in the dynamic world of real estate. Her experience and dedication to the industry, paired with a deep commitment to helping others, make her a standout in her field. Michelle thrives on collaborating with property investors, whether they're seasoned professionals or just starting their journey, and takes immense pride in guiding them toward achieving their financial and life goals.
For Michelle, property isn’t just about houses – it’s about people. She loves connecting like-minded investors and creating meaningful customer experiences where passion meets purpose. Whether you're an aspiring novice or a seasoned investor, Michelle’s goal is to help unlock potential and undiscovered opportunities.
At Waikato Real Estate, Michelle’s leadership focuses on building a high-performing team that thrives on mutual success. She believes that when a business takes care of its people, it creates a ripple effect that benefits everyone – customers, team members, and the community alike. By cultivating a culture where strong business practices align with exceptional people, Michelle ensures that both investors and her team achieve long-term, sustainable success. It’s a win-win that Michelle and her team are proud to champion.
My Awards
Business Development Manager of the Year - Leading Property Managers Association, 2021
My YouTube Shorts
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My Google Reviews
Michelle actively works with investors like myself
I was recommended Michelle by a trusted agent and we have her team manage one of our rentals. Michelle stands out from the rest as it is a family run business who are investors themselves.
Michelle actively works with investors like myself. We have ongoing discussions about property and she has the expertise or networks to assist along the way.
Great communicator
Michelle and the team assisted me in finding a home for a relocating staff member. I couldn't recommend highly enough!
Great communication, everything happened quickly and smoothly. Would use again!
Creating value
Michelle has transformed my rental property into a valuable asset for years to come.
My Media Mentions
6 Sep 2024
Top 5 Property managers in Hamilton
Business development manager. Michelle Pearson says the team uses "out the box" thinking to actively help investors develop their portfolio.
And property investors seems to like it. On average, landlords stick with Waikato Real Estate for over 7.5 years.
30 Nov 2023
Waikato Real Estate a winner at Property Management Conference 2023
The agency’s business development manager, Michelle Pearson, expressed her honour in receiving the award and dedicated the win to her team.
“We’ve worked tirelessly to uphold the highest standards in quality, service, and performance, and this award is a recognition of the collective effort that each member of our team puts into making Waikato Real Estate a standout in the industry."
12 Apr 2021
Hamilton business takes out award
“Winning these awards in such a challenging year means so much to myself and the team,” says Waikato Real Estate manager Michelle Pearson.
“We used last year’s lockdown to thoroughly audit the business, and when we emerged from Level 4 we systematically implemented new technology, adopted industry best practices and continuously benchmarked our service standards against our industry Property Management peers in the LPMA community."
My Articles
20 Sep 2024
Fix for 6 months or 1 year? How I made my decision
I fixed one of my home loans this week and had to decide between these two options. Fix today for 6-months (and then fix again for 6-months in 6 months’ time), or just fix for 1 year.
Which option will work out cheaper?
9 Aug 2024
Seasonality at play in latest Hamilton rental data
Seasonality significantly impacts the demand for residential rental properties in Hamilton, with fluctuations typically tied to the academic calendar and holiday seasons.
7 Mar 2024
Lending data suggests Investors believe we are at peak interest rate
A fresh data series from the RBNZ shows that, over the last 12 months, Property Investors have shifted their borrowing towards shorter fixed terms.
In turn, they have made clear what their expectations are for future mortgage rates.