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Irene Bremner
Irene Bremner

Irene Bremner

Residential, Waterfront and Special Projects Sales and Marketing

Mackys Real Estate Ltd, Bayleys,
Licensed under the REA Act 2008
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No1 in Office 2024 2025
Top 5 Percent of Bayleys Salespeople 2024 2025
300 Million Dollar Club

No1 in Office 2024 2025
Top 5 Percent of Bayleys Salespeople 2024 2025
300 Million Dollar Club

Irene Bremner

Residential, Waterfront and Special Projects Sales and Marketing

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Mackys Real Estate Ltd, Bayleys,Licensed under the REA Act 2008

For more than two decades, Irene has been a driving force in the Bay of Islands real estate scene, working across a range of sectors including waterfront properties, residential homes, commercial ventures, and more. Her track record speaks volumes - Irene has ranked in the Top 5% of Bayleys salespeople nationwide for four consecutive years and has successfully orchestrated over $300 million in property transactions.

At the core of Irene’s success lies her unwavering dedication to setting and surpassing goals, coupled with a relentless pursuit of excellence. This proactive approach translates into a seamless experience for her clients, as she employs strategic marketing tactics and a steadfast commitment to achieving outstanding results.

A recognised specialist in the premium and high-end market, Irene has also built a strong international profile. She consistently engages with buyers and investors from around the globe, leveraging tailored marketing campaigns and Bayleys’ international reach to attract qualified overseas interest. Her ability to bridge local insight with global connections gives her clients a distinct advantage in today’s competitive market.

Irene is a genuine and special person with a unique talent for bringing buyers and sellers together with ease and grace. With abundant experience and proven strategies, she is a champion at facilitating smooth, mutually beneficial transactions - always guided by the belief that every party should walk away satisfied.

With a reputation forged on integrity, professionalism, and results, Irene has become synonymous with premium real estate in the Bay of Islands. Her extensive network and deep-rooted connections, both locally and internationally, underscore her ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for her clients.

Whether you’re in the market to sell or to buy, Irene’s unparalleled knowledge of the local landscape, global marketing expertise, and tireless commitment to securing favourable deals ensure a rewarding experience for all involved.

Supporting Irene’s team are her partner in life, Darran Sanders, and PA Malin Messmer. Darran brings years of property management expertise, overseeing prestigious private residences and vacation homes in the Russell area. His extensive business background adds further depth to the team’s offering. Malin manages all administrative matters with precision, ensuring an exceptional client experience. Fluent in German, she enhances the team’s international capability. Together, they form a team of exceptional strength and value.

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Mackys Real Estate Ltd, Bayleys,
Licensed under the REA Act 2008
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Achievements

2025/2026

Bayleys Auction Club

2022-2024

Bayleys Auction Club

2020-2022

Top 5% of Bayleys Salespeople

2018

Award for Outstanding Values and Contribution - Bayleys in the North

2002-2004

#1 Salesperson - Bayleys Paihia and Russell

2024/2025

Top 5% of Bayleys Salespeople

Bayleys High Achiever

2017-2023

#1 Salesperson - Bayleys Far North

2020

Outstanding Auction Award - Bayleys Far North

2017

Achievement Award for Biggest Business Growth - Bayleys in the North

2014-2025

#1 Salesperson - Bayleys Bay of Islands

2022/2023

Top 10% of Bayleys Salespeople

2018-2022

Achievement Award for Outstanding Client Service - Bayleys in the North

2016-2019

Top 10% of Bayleys Salespeople

Client testimonials

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I was continually amazed at the effort and work Irene put into her job. She was very attentive to liaising with me at every step, I always felt I was in good hands.

Anne Buchanan
May 2024
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We couldn't have asked for a better agent. Irene worked very hard for us, we had lots of viewings and we ended with a good sale. She is so professional and such a lovely person.

Terence and Elizabeth Anne Greening
May 2024
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I would highly recommend Irene to anyone who is purchasing or selling real estate in the bay of islands. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and will make the whole process very easy and stress free. Irene has been super helpful, she definitely goes over and above her regular duties.

Nayna Manu & Richard Schaefer
April 2024
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For my husband and I finding Irene was like a dream come true. She was honest and hardworking, constantly open to trying different tactics and ultimately very successful. She has a lovely soft easy, manner but is firm and strong when she fights your corner. You could not choose a better agent.

Colleen and Geoffrey John Simpson
April 2024
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Loved her straightforwardness and her assistance to make and close the deal. She was excellent with communicating status and progress. I purchased through Irene and I would not hesitate to sell with her as my agent

Bernard Flynn
December 2021
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Irene got our house sold very quickly and for the price we wanted. She was 100% on communication and efficiency and we enjoyed working with her. We will happily recommend her in the future.

Phillipa and John Buchanan
October 2021
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Irene Bremner deserves a 10 plus rating. Such a talent with selling homes. Irene also gives the vendor the terrific nurturing needed when a little care, support and advice is so appreciated at such a stressful time. Her knowledge of residential and waterfront properties is superb. This lady is an absolute delight to work with, not only from my position as a vendor but also with the many possible purchaser's she is able to attract to a property. Irene has this delightful infectious personality that most people find so comfortable and that is priceless. With this sales consultant on your side you will sell a property and you will have new doors open for you.

Shelley Dobrec
April 2021
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Irene worked very hard to achieve a sale on a property which has been on the market for over two years. She communicated well and made the whole process very easy. Anonymous.

Bill Sanderson
November 2021
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Irene was easy to talk to and knowledgeable about the Russell area. She kept us informed of recent sales and helped us achieve a great result.

Craign and Jane Adams
September 2021
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Relative ease of the experience.

Stacy Cavanagh, Samuel Cavanagh, Toby Giles
November 2025
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Great friendly and professional service. Knowledge and experience of local area and people. Timely response to all communications. Gret support staff .

Parag Bhatt
October 2025
Verified by
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Caring and authentic in a professional manner. Irene carries the X factor that is very relational,direct and respectful.

Heike Eckhoff-Bjorngard and Johny Bjorngard
October 2025
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Their professionalism. They went out of their way to help us in both the purchase of a new property and the sale of our existing. Went beyond expectations with one prospective buyer who was very intense with her due diligence of our apartment.

Karen Machin and Daniel Hayes
October 2025
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Quick and efficient

Stephen Fernyhough
September 2025
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Because she knew what we were looking for

Sjoerd & Inky Vink
August 2025
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Kept us well informed throughout the marketing and sales process.

Gary and Amanda Hey
August 2025
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Active and not to pushy

Colin Cashmore
July 2025
Verified by
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An easy professional approach. Enjoyed working with Irene. She did what she said she would.

Dusty Miller
May 2025
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Irene has been amazing to deal with from the getgo. She has made the whole process so stress free and she has been such a professional. An added bonus is she's super friendly and always up for a laugh and chat. She will be our fo to for any property related projects that we have in the future. She's a star!

Allan Rogers and Kieran Morrison
May 2025
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Irene managed a really tricky sale for us, including looking after my elderly parents (who were selling their property), and getting a very good price in the difficult circumstances. She was great to work with.

Name Withheld
April 2025
Verified by
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Patient, helpful, informed & informative, responsive, well connected.

Name Withheld
April 2025
Verified by
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Irene very professional and understands what you are looking for. She is very knowledgeable and tells the truth and with this makes a good sale for both parties. Thanks Irene :)

Amanda Chapman
March 2025
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Her and Malin are a great team and she is a great sales person - had no plans to buy a house Wed night by Thursday afternoon I owned one ??

Dylan Wilson
February 2025
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Irene was very transparent in all our dealings. She always answered my messages very quickly. She made herself available for house viewing on the day i contacted her. She facilitated with the vendor a sale of some furniture i purchased along with the property. I recommend her highly.

Gary Sarath
February 2025
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Irene is the agent in this area with the highest profile, she is a pleasure to deal with and persevered when the market was very flat getting the result we were looking for

Greg and Lindy Morgan
February 2025
Verified by
quotequote

I was continually amazed at the effort and work Irene put into her job. She was very attentive to liaising with me at every step, I always felt I was in good hands.

Anne Buchanan
May 2024
Verified by
quotequote

We couldn't have asked for a better agent. Irene worked very hard for us, we had lots of viewings and we ended with a good sale. She is so professional and such a lovely person.

Terence and Elizabeth Anne Greening
May 2024
Verified by
quotequote

I would highly recommend Irene to anyone who is purchasing or selling real estate in the bay of islands. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and will make the whole process very easy and stress free. Irene has been super helpful, she definitely goes over and above her regular duties.

Nayna Manu & Richard Schaefer
April 2024
Verified by
quotequote

For my husband and I finding Irene was like a dream come true. She was honest and hardworking, constantly open to trying different tactics and ultimately very successful. She has a lovely soft easy, manner but is firm and strong when she fights your corner. You could not choose a better agent.

Colleen and Geoffrey John Simpson
April 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Loved her straightforwardness and her assistance to make and close the deal. She was excellent with communicating status and progress. I purchased through Irene and I would not hesitate to sell with her as my agent

Bernard Flynn
December 2021
quotequote

Irene got our house sold very quickly and for the price we wanted. She was 100% on communication and efficiency and we enjoyed working with her. We will happily recommend her in the future.

Phillipa and John Buchanan
October 2021
quotequote

Irene Bremner deserves a 10 plus rating. Such a talent with selling homes. Irene also gives the vendor the terrific nurturing needed when a little care, support and advice is so appreciated at such a stressful time. Her knowledge of residential and waterfront properties is superb. This lady is an absolute delight to work with, not only from my position as a vendor but also with the many possible purchaser's she is able to attract to a property. Irene has this delightful infectious personality that most people find so comfortable and that is priceless. With this sales consultant on your side you will sell a property and you will have new doors open for you.

Shelley Dobrec
April 2021
quotequote

Irene worked very hard to achieve a sale on a property which has been on the market for over two years. She communicated well and made the whole process very easy. Anonymous.

Bill Sanderson
November 2021
quotequote

Irene was easy to talk to and knowledgeable about the Russell area. She kept us informed of recent sales and helped us achieve a great result.

Craign and Jane Adams
September 2021
quotequote

Relative ease of the experience.

Stacy Cavanagh, Samuel Cavanagh, Toby Giles
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Great friendly and professional service. Knowledge and experience of local area and people. Timely response to all communications. Gret support staff .

Parag Bhatt
October 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Caring and authentic in a professional manner. Irene carries the X factor that is very relational,direct and respectful.

Heike Eckhoff-Bjorngard and Johny Bjorngard
October 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Their professionalism. They went out of their way to help us in both the purchase of a new property and the sale of our existing. Went beyond expectations with one prospective buyer who was very intense with her due diligence of our apartment.

Karen Machin and Daniel Hayes
October 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Quick and efficient

Stephen Fernyhough
September 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Because she knew what we were looking for

Sjoerd & Inky Vink
August 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Kept us well informed throughout the marketing and sales process.

Gary and Amanda Hey
August 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Active and not to pushy

Colin Cashmore
July 2025
Verified by
quotequote

An easy professional approach. Enjoyed working with Irene. She did what she said she would.

Dusty Miller
May 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Irene has been amazing to deal with from the getgo. She has made the whole process so stress free and she has been such a professional. An added bonus is she's super friendly and always up for a laugh and chat. She will be our fo to for any property related projects that we have in the future. She's a star!

Allan Rogers and Kieran Morrison
May 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Irene managed a really tricky sale for us, including looking after my elderly parents (who were selling their property), and getting a very good price in the difficult circumstances. She was great to work with.

Name Withheld
April 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Patient, helpful, informed & informative, responsive, well connected.

Name Withheld
April 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Irene very professional and understands what you are looking for. She is very knowledgeable and tells the truth and with this makes a good sale for both parties. Thanks Irene :)

Amanda Chapman
March 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Her and Malin are a great team and she is a great sales person - had no plans to buy a house Wed night by Thursday afternoon I owned one ??

Dylan Wilson
February 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Irene was very transparent in all our dealings. She always answered my messages very quickly. She made herself available for house viewing on the day i contacted her. She facilitated with the vendor a sale of some furniture i purchased along with the property. I recommend her highly.

Gary Sarath
February 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Irene is the agent in this area with the highest profile, she is a pleasure to deal with and persevered when the market was very flat getting the result we were looking for

Greg and Lindy Morgan
February 2025
Verified by
quotequote

I was continually amazed at the effort and work Irene put into her job. She was very attentive to liaising with me at every step, I always felt I was in good hands.

Anne Buchanan
May 2024
Verified by
quotequote

We couldn't have asked for a better agent. Irene worked very hard for us, we had lots of viewings and we ended with a good sale. She is so professional and such a lovely person.

Terence and Elizabeth Anne Greening
May 2024
Verified by
quotequote

I would highly recommend Irene to anyone who is purchasing or selling real estate in the bay of islands. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and will make the whole process very easy and stress free. Irene has been super helpful, she definitely goes over and above her regular duties.

Nayna Manu & Richard Schaefer
April 2024
Verified by
quotequote

For my husband and I finding Irene was like a dream come true. She was honest and hardworking, constantly open to trying different tactics and ultimately very successful. She has a lovely soft easy, manner but is firm and strong when she fights your corner. You could not choose a better agent.

Colleen and Geoffrey John Simpson
April 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Loved her straightforwardness and her assistance to make and close the deal. She was excellent with communicating status and progress. I purchased through Irene and I would not hesitate to sell with her as my agent

Bernard Flynn
December 2021
quotequote

Irene got our house sold very quickly and for the price we wanted. She was 100% on communication and efficiency and we enjoyed working with her. We will happily recommend her in the future.

Phillipa and John Buchanan
October 2021
quotequote

Irene Bremner deserves a 10 plus rating. Such a talent with selling homes. Irene also gives the vendor the terrific nurturing needed when a little care, support and advice is so appreciated at such a stressful time. Her knowledge of residential and waterfront properties is superb. This lady is an absolute delight to work with, not only from my position as a vendor but also with the many possible purchaser's she is able to attract to a property. Irene has this delightful infectious personality that most people find so comfortable and that is priceless. With this sales consultant on your side you will sell a property and you will have new doors open for you.

Shelley Dobrec
April 2021
quotequote

Irene worked very hard to achieve a sale on a property which has been on the market for over two years. She communicated well and made the whole process very easy. Anonymous.

Bill Sanderson
November 2021
quotequote

Irene was easy to talk to and knowledgeable about the Russell area. She kept us informed of recent sales and helped us achieve a great result.

Craign and Jane Adams
September 2021
quotequote

Relative ease of the experience.

Stacy Cavanagh, Samuel Cavanagh, Toby Giles
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Great friendly and professional service. Knowledge and experience of local area and people. Timely response to all communications. Gret support staff .

Parag Bhatt
October 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Caring and authentic in a professional manner. Irene carries the X factor that is very relational,direct and respectful.

Heike Eckhoff-Bjorngard and Johny Bjorngard
October 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Their professionalism. They went out of their way to help us in both the purchase of a new property and the sale of our existing. Went beyond expectations with one prospective buyer who was very intense with her due diligence of our apartment.

Karen Machin and Daniel Hayes
October 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Quick and efficient

Stephen Fernyhough
September 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Because she knew what we were looking for

Sjoerd & Inky Vink
August 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Kept us well informed throughout the marketing and sales process.

Gary and Amanda Hey
August 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Active and not to pushy

Colin Cashmore
July 2025
Verified by
quotequote

An easy professional approach. Enjoyed working with Irene. She did what she said she would.

Dusty Miller
May 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Irene has been amazing to deal with from the getgo. She has made the whole process so stress free and she has been such a professional. An added bonus is she's super friendly and always up for a laugh and chat. She will be our fo to for any property related projects that we have in the future. She's a star!

Allan Rogers and Kieran Morrison
May 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Irene managed a really tricky sale for us, including looking after my elderly parents (who were selling their property), and getting a very good price in the difficult circumstances. She was great to work with.

Name Withheld
April 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Patient, helpful, informed & informative, responsive, well connected.

Name Withheld
April 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Irene very professional and understands what you are looking for. She is very knowledgeable and tells the truth and with this makes a good sale for both parties. Thanks Irene :)

Amanda Chapman
March 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Her and Malin are a great team and she is a great sales person - had no plans to buy a house Wed night by Thursday afternoon I owned one ??

Dylan Wilson
February 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Irene was very transparent in all our dealings. She always answered my messages very quickly. She made herself available for house viewing on the day i contacted her. She facilitated with the vendor a sale of some furniture i purchased along with the property. I recommend her highly.

Gary Sarath
February 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Irene is the agent in this area with the highest profile, she is a pleasure to deal with and persevered when the market was very flat getting the result we were looking for

Greg and Lindy Morgan
February 2025
Verified by

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Proudly and wholly New Zealand-owned and operated, Bayleys stands tall as a market leader in a competitive industry.

We pride ourselves on being better and doing our best to build on our hard-earned reputation every day. Find out how Bayleys are Altogether Better.

Proudly and wholly New Zealand-owned and operated, Bayleys stands tall as a market leader in a competitive industry.

We pride ourselves on being better and doing our best to build on our hard-earned reputation every day. Find out how Bayleys are Altogether Better.

Proudly and wholly New Zealand-owned and operated, Bayleys stands tall as a market leader in a competitive industry.

We pride ourselves on being better and doing our best to build on our hard-earned reputation every day. Find out how Bayleys are Altogether Better.

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