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Eddie Rizarri
Hotels, Tourism and Business SalesEddie Rizarri
Hotels, Tourism and Business Sales
Eddie Rizarri brings over 20 years of business-to-business sales experience and 15 years in recruitment to his role at Bayleys, offering clients a unique blend of commercial insight, strategic thinking, and people-first service. Now specialising in hotel and resort sales across New Zealand’s North Island, Eddie operates at the intersection of tourism, property, and investment.
Before real estate, Eddie worked closely with businesses across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, and the Americas, helping them find the right talent and build long-term success. This background sharpened his ability to assess needs, craft tailored solutions, and connect the right people at the right time - skills that now translate directly into the property sector.
Eddie’s approach is methodical, analytical, and solutions-focused. He’s known for his financial literacy, tenacity, and personable nature, and he thrives on creating win-win outcomes for buyers and sellers alike. Clients value his ability to distil complex opportunities into clear, strategic steps, especially in a fast-moving, competitive market.
He chose Bayleys for its unmatched reputation, national and international reach, and strong presence in all real estate sectors. For clients, this means greater exposure, more connections, and a team that delivers at every level.
Eddie’s passion for hotel and resort real estate comes from the challenge and reward of brokering deals that often carry both financial weight and emotional investment. His extensive investor network and insight into both local and offshore markets give him an edge in identifying and maximising opportunities others might miss.
Outside of work, Eddie prioritises wellbeing through daily training and long walks, and he enjoys weekends on Waiheke Island when possible. A dedicated supporter of youth basketball - especially North Harbour where his godson plays - he also takes pride in personal achievements like learning to swim long distance and launching his own recruitment business.
Originally from Canada, Eddie has lived abroad since age 22 and brings a global outlook with a grounded, local focus. His clients benefit from his rare combination of strategic planning, sharp negotiation skills, and genuine care for their goals.
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Client testimonial
We recently sold a unique property in a very remote location, which meant that special real estate expertise was required to make this happen. Eddie and John were certainly instrumental in getting this over the line, especially given the market conditions across the country were far from favourable at the time. Not only did they get to know the local rural population who were also key to selling the property, but they also applied their extensive client network to getting the purchase completed. In short, I wouldn’t hesitate using Eddie and John again who, based on our interactions with them, were adept at applying their vast real estate experience to the successful sale of our property.
