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Michael Buys
Residential, Lifestyle and City Living Sales and Marketing
Michael Buys
Residential, Lifestyle and City Living Sales and Marketing
Michael Buys is a Nelson real estate agent selling homes and lifestyle properties across Nelson, Stoke, Richmond and Tasman. His edge is strategy. Every property is different, and so is every seller. The right plan finds the right buyer. He won a Digital Marketing Excellence award for Nelson/Tasman at the Trade Me Property Awards 2023, and he is a member of the Bayleys 50 Million Dollar Club (2026).
Michael is happy to show you his full recent sales record, not just the highlights, so you can judge his results for yourself.
You deal with Michael personally, from the first meeting to settlement. You get honest pricing advice based on real sales, a written update every week of your campaign, and calm, skilled negotiation.
Michael brings more than 20 years of sales, business and customer service experience and a degree in business and accounting. He lives on a lifestyle property in Nelson Tasman with his wife and two young children.
“Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. If you're ready to sell, call me. I'll give you an honest view of what your home is worth and a clear plan to get you the best result.”
Client testimonials
"From the beginning we had a great feeling that Michael was the right person to sell our large home. From day one right through to the final sale of the house Michael was professional and never lacked enthusiasm and commitment to make the sale. We felt that he was honest with both ourselves and potential purchases of our property. His supporting staff, including Olivia who did the write up on the property also did an amazing job. Michael also worked extra hard to ensure the photography was executed to the highest standard. Our property was complex and required extra effort on behalf of the photographer. We would not hesitate to recommend Michael Buys to any potential vendor with a property of any size".
"Michael sold two of our properties so that we could purchase our dream house. He kept us informed at all times and kept us calm. He is super professional and is always happy and smiling. Any question we had he answered or found out the answer. He is totally committed to selling your house and makes it happen. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts".
"When you choose Bayleys to sell your house you simply expect a high standard of professionalism, expertise, wide market coverage and prestige. What totally surprised me was Michael Buys’ ability to really listen to our ideas, his sensitivity and high regard to our wishes and his commitment. He was our partner, thoughtful advisor and collaborator no#1 in this very emotional time of selling our former home and I thank him very much for everything he did for us. I strongly believe that Michael Buys got us the best deal we could have accomplished and he did it while he was also a valuable and helpful advisor to the purchaser. He really went above and beyond the high standard service you would expect".
"Michael’s work ethic and commitment to the sale of our house was outstanding. He often said that the house was not sold until it went unconditional and because of this we did have a back up offer and further interest waiting in the wings. He was not pushy and never did we feel under pressure to rush decisions. A fantastic outcome. We can’t recommend Michael enough.”
"In past transactions with other land agent firms, we have sensed the agent is more interested in getting the sale over the line, regardless of the final selling price. Michael was always there for both parties. We never felt he was forcing the sale or pressuring us amidst a difficult selling market".
"Michael is very professional and knowledgeable in everything he does. He follows through with everything he says he will and makes you a priority. He is friendly and polite and made selling our house as stress free as possible".
“Faye and I found Michael a real pleasure to work with. He listened and delivered on the outcomes we wanted. This was not better exemplified when the original offer that was beyond our expectations fell through but within four days Michael had found a second buyer with identical price and conditions. It was obvious Michael was working for us and not just a sale. We would have no hesitation in recommending him to any person contemplating selling.”
After a hiatus of 7 years since our last dealings with Michael, when it came to the recent sale of our house we had no hesitation in approaching him to undertake the sale for us. A very wise and successful decision. Michael is very professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of selling. He is very enthusiastic, trustworthy and hard working. Very respectful of our needs and situation. Maintained regular and informative communication around all aspects of the sale. Thank you Michael.
Michael was supportive during the major transition of selling a home and moving into a rest home. The process was seamless, selling within two weeks with an excellent outcome for all concerned.
Michael is an agent who truly goes above and beyond to get things sorted. From having a list of contractors ready for any repairs before putting the property on the market, to following up on our behalf-nothing was too much trouble. He even went as far as purchasing items for us from The Warehouse when needed. As we were not in town to oversee anything ourselves, having Michael as our eyes, ears, and hands was invaluable. He is highly responsive, an excellent communicator, and genuinely focused on achieving the best outcome for both us and the buyers. We have the utmost respect for Michael and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell (or buy!).
Michael had our home under contract within 48 hours of coming to the market - which was incredible, given the slower market conditions in general and also particularly on Princes Drive, where similar houses were taking some time to sell (if at all!). He was clear on a strategy to use and the marketing was completed to a high standard. Michael negotiated with the buyers to get a great price result - and although we were under contract very early - he continued to work on the sale, explore other avenues for buyers, and leave no stone unturned - right until the first contract went unconditional a few weeks later. If you are looking for a fantastic agent who has excellent negotiation skills, and will work tirelessly to get you the best results, then get in touch with Michael.
He is professional,respectful of your needs,helpful enthusiastic, trustworthy, knowledgeable, hardworking and to top all that he is a really nice person. Thank you so much Michael Buys for selling our house in 11days!
"From the beginning we had a great feeling that Michael was the right person to sell our large home. From day one right through to the final sale of the house Michael was professional and never lacked enthusiasm and commitment to make the sale. We felt that he was honest with both ourselves and potential purchases of our property. His supporting staff, including Olivia who did the write up on the property also did an amazing job. Michael also worked extra hard to ensure the photography was executed to the highest standard. Our property was complex and required extra effort on behalf of the photographer. We would not hesitate to recommend Michael Buys to any potential vendor with a property of any size".
"Michael sold two of our properties so that we could purchase our dream house. He kept us informed at all times and kept us calm. He is super professional and is always happy and smiling. Any question we had he answered or found out the answer. He is totally committed to selling your house and makes it happen. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts".
"When you choose Bayleys to sell your house you simply expect a high standard of professionalism, expertise, wide market coverage and prestige. What totally surprised me was Michael Buys’ ability to really listen to our ideas, his sensitivity and high regard to our wishes and his commitment. He was our partner, thoughtful advisor and collaborator no#1 in this very emotional time of selling our former home and I thank him very much for everything he did for us. I strongly believe that Michael Buys got us the best deal we could have accomplished and he did it while he was also a valuable and helpful advisor to the purchaser. He really went above and beyond the high standard service you would expect".
"Michael’s work ethic and commitment to the sale of our house was outstanding. He often said that the house was not sold until it went unconditional and because of this we did have a back up offer and further interest waiting in the wings. He was not pushy and never did we feel under pressure to rush decisions. A fantastic outcome. We can’t recommend Michael enough.”
"In past transactions with other land agent firms, we have sensed the agent is more interested in getting the sale over the line, regardless of the final selling price. Michael was always there for both parties. We never felt he was forcing the sale or pressuring us amidst a difficult selling market".
"Michael is very professional and knowledgeable in everything he does. He follows through with everything he says he will and makes you a priority. He is friendly and polite and made selling our house as stress free as possible".
“Faye and I found Michael a real pleasure to work with. He listened and delivered on the outcomes we wanted. This was not better exemplified when the original offer that was beyond our expectations fell through but within four days Michael had found a second buyer with identical price and conditions. It was obvious Michael was working for us and not just a sale. We would have no hesitation in recommending him to any person contemplating selling.”
After a hiatus of 7 years since our last dealings with Michael, when it came to the recent sale of our house we had no hesitation in approaching him to undertake the sale for us. A very wise and successful decision. Michael is very professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of selling. He is very enthusiastic, trustworthy and hard working. Very respectful of our needs and situation. Maintained regular and informative communication around all aspects of the sale. Thank you Michael.
Michael was supportive during the major transition of selling a home and moving into a rest home. The process was seamless, selling within two weeks with an excellent outcome for all concerned.
Michael is an agent who truly goes above and beyond to get things sorted. From having a list of contractors ready for any repairs before putting the property on the market, to following up on our behalf-nothing was too much trouble. He even went as far as purchasing items for us from The Warehouse when needed. As we were not in town to oversee anything ourselves, having Michael as our eyes, ears, and hands was invaluable. He is highly responsive, an excellent communicator, and genuinely focused on achieving the best outcome for both us and the buyers. We have the utmost respect for Michael and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell (or buy!).
Michael had our home under contract within 48 hours of coming to the market - which was incredible, given the slower market conditions in general and also particularly on Princes Drive, where similar houses were taking some time to sell (if at all!). He was clear on a strategy to use and the marketing was completed to a high standard. Michael negotiated with the buyers to get a great price result - and although we were under contract very early - he continued to work on the sale, explore other avenues for buyers, and leave no stone unturned - right until the first contract went unconditional a few weeks later. If you are looking for a fantastic agent who has excellent negotiation skills, and will work tirelessly to get you the best results, then get in touch with Michael.
He is professional,respectful of your needs,helpful enthusiastic, trustworthy, knowledgeable, hardworking and to top all that he is a really nice person. Thank you so much Michael Buys for selling our house in 11days!
"From the beginning we had a great feeling that Michael was the right person to sell our large home. From day one right through to the final sale of the house Michael was professional and never lacked enthusiasm and commitment to make the sale. We felt that he was honest with both ourselves and potential purchases of our property. His supporting staff, including Olivia who did the write up on the property also did an amazing job. Michael also worked extra hard to ensure the photography was executed to the highest standard. Our property was complex and required extra effort on behalf of the photographer. We would not hesitate to recommend Michael Buys to any potential vendor with a property of any size".
"Michael sold two of our properties so that we could purchase our dream house. He kept us informed at all times and kept us calm. He is super professional and is always happy and smiling. Any question we had he answered or found out the answer. He is totally committed to selling your house and makes it happen. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts".
"When you choose Bayleys to sell your house you simply expect a high standard of professionalism, expertise, wide market coverage and prestige. What totally surprised me was Michael Buys’ ability to really listen to our ideas, his sensitivity and high regard to our wishes and his commitment. He was our partner, thoughtful advisor and collaborator no#1 in this very emotional time of selling our former home and I thank him very much for everything he did for us. I strongly believe that Michael Buys got us the best deal we could have accomplished and he did it while he was also a valuable and helpful advisor to the purchaser. He really went above and beyond the high standard service you would expect".
"Michael’s work ethic and commitment to the sale of our house was outstanding. He often said that the house was not sold until it went unconditional and because of this we did have a back up offer and further interest waiting in the wings. He was not pushy and never did we feel under pressure to rush decisions. A fantastic outcome. We can’t recommend Michael enough.”
"In past transactions with other land agent firms, we have sensed the agent is more interested in getting the sale over the line, regardless of the final selling price. Michael was always there for both parties. We never felt he was forcing the sale or pressuring us amidst a difficult selling market".
"Michael is very professional and knowledgeable in everything he does. He follows through with everything he says he will and makes you a priority. He is friendly and polite and made selling our house as stress free as possible".
“Faye and I found Michael a real pleasure to work with. He listened and delivered on the outcomes we wanted. This was not better exemplified when the original offer that was beyond our expectations fell through but within four days Michael had found a second buyer with identical price and conditions. It was obvious Michael was working for us and not just a sale. We would have no hesitation in recommending him to any person contemplating selling.”
After a hiatus of 7 years since our last dealings with Michael, when it came to the recent sale of our house we had no hesitation in approaching him to undertake the sale for us. A very wise and successful decision. Michael is very professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of selling. He is very enthusiastic, trustworthy and hard working. Very respectful of our needs and situation. Maintained regular and informative communication around all aspects of the sale. Thank you Michael.
Michael was supportive during the major transition of selling a home and moving into a rest home. The process was seamless, selling within two weeks with an excellent outcome for all concerned.
Michael is an agent who truly goes above and beyond to get things sorted. From having a list of contractors ready for any repairs before putting the property on the market, to following up on our behalf-nothing was too much trouble. He even went as far as purchasing items for us from The Warehouse when needed. As we were not in town to oversee anything ourselves, having Michael as our eyes, ears, and hands was invaluable. He is highly responsive, an excellent communicator, and genuinely focused on achieving the best outcome for both us and the buyers. We have the utmost respect for Michael and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell (or buy!).
Michael had our home under contract within 48 hours of coming to the market - which was incredible, given the slower market conditions in general and also particularly on Princes Drive, where similar houses were taking some time to sell (if at all!). He was clear on a strategy to use and the marketing was completed to a high standard. Michael negotiated with the buyers to get a great price result - and although we were under contract very early - he continued to work on the sale, explore other avenues for buyers, and leave no stone unturned - right until the first contract went unconditional a few weeks later. If you are looking for a fantastic agent who has excellent negotiation skills, and will work tirelessly to get you the best results, then get in touch with Michael.
He is professional,respectful of your needs,helpful enthusiastic, trustworthy, knowledgeable, hardworking and to top all that he is a really nice person. Thank you so much Michael Buys for selling our house in 11days!