Erin Sandor is part of the team at Barfoot & Thompson. Tell us about your background?
I grew up in a very iconic sailing family, the Whiting’s, so I had no choice with my mother being Penny Whiting. However, I did have a horse that I competed on when we were not sailing. I’ve lived in Herne Bay all my life until I moved to Hong Kong for several years and then on to the Middle East where I managed a wonderful team of professional competition horses. I returned to New Zealand three years ago with my daughter and it is now great to be back and involved with my family, friends and in a community I grew up in.
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
I get out of bed in the morning because this is Auckland and the weather will be a variety of wonderful seasons all in one day. I walk our dog and get the family sorted for school, so I can get out and meet more wonderful people and see their properties. At the end of the day, I just really love my job and enjoy meeting and supporting people on their next journey.
Why real estate?
I have been passionate for as long as I can remember about interior design and houses and I love a challenge and the opportunity that real estate gives me every day. I have a very creative eye for detail and marketing and with the desire to win and be successful, real estate is the perfect mix.
How do you switch off?
I switch off by taking time out with my other half and our three girls, then find time to sneak out of the city to ride my horse (Aaron) in Kumeu, or out on the Waitemata Harbour sailing with family and friends. As I’m just ‘slightly competitive’ I never really switch off, I enjoy being busy.
Anything else you’d like to tell our readers?
I enjoy the core family values that Barfoot & Thompson offers, and working in such a dynamic team in the Ponsonby office, I feel very lucky and would enjoy the opportunity to work with you in the near future on your next move.
ERIN SANDOR, M: 021 644 483, E: e.sandor@barfoot.co.nz