Willem brings over 30 years’ experience working in both the rural and SME sectors to the Bayleys Commercial and Industrial team. Originally from Gisborne and a fierce supporter of the East coast region, he loves making the trek to see family and friends.
Calling Cambridge home for 15 years, Willem has spent the last four years establishing a strong foothold in the Waikato commercial property market. Through hard work, reputation and an empathy for hardworking business owners, Willem has built an enviable network of professional contacts in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region. Before joining Bayleys, he spent eight very successful years as the leading salesperson for Waikato, Bay of Plenty and South Auckland with bulk fuel company northfuels.co.nz, clients were typically transport companies, earthmoving contractors and large-scale farming businesses.
Willem has been involved with youth mentoring since 2012 through Waikato Youth Empowerment Trust and Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Away from work he loves spending time with Margaret and Johannes his adult children who he is immensely proud of and connecting and enjoying hunting and fishing adventures with his friends.
2024/2025
#1 Commercial Salesperson of the Year - Success Realty Ltd
$50 Million Dollar Club
I have had the opportunity to work with Willem on 3 commercial real estate projects this year. I found him extremely proactive, (he actually phoned me, to engage me on the first project). He was diligent and very communicative. He worked meticulously on each project and at times was suggestive of things required, to secure an acceptable outcome to both parties. All 3 projects were made easier by Willem’s professionalism, approachability, determination, experience and knowledge. I would not hesitate to use Willem again.
We have been very impressed with Willem's handling of the sale and marketing of our commercial property in a difficult market. I think he left no stone unturned to find a suitable buyer, and the whole process was smooth and stress free for us. Thank you Willem.
We highly recommend Willem to anyone looking to sell their commercial property. He was so easy to work with and communicated with us frequently through all aspects of the sale process.
Having dealt with a number of real estate agents over the years I have to say I cannot recall anyone more diligent and professional than Willem Brown, although the sale process was long and protracted, we were kept well informed and up to date. Willem did most of the heavy lifting and went beyond what was expected making the sale process for us so much easier.
Willem was great to deal with, always enthusiastic keeping us up to date with progress and was always approachable in getting the outcome we required.
Always have had great service.
Big thanks to our agent whose dedication and communication helped us to success.
Willem we were both delighted with your efforts on our behalf - the market was a difficult one and you achieved a good result for us - kept us informed all the way and we benefited from your advice throughout the process.
I was so lucky to have a great team to guide me through the selling experience. I can't speak highly enough of your services Willem, you made it so much easier for me with your expertise. So a huge thank you for your assistance.
Willem's communication at every level in the negotiations was perfect. He followed the project through from beginning to end with constant commitment.
We found Willem a breath of fresh air in selling our properties. He was very focussed, meticulous with detail, prompt and very reliable with all aspects of the process. Willem was in constant contract during the campaign. Along with Jane they kept us up to date with every piece of information, promptly and effectively. Although our auctions were badly affected by COVID 19 lockdowns, we still achieved a good result by the teams efforts to minimise the problems.
Willem was very professional and informative and we respected his guidance and manner in selling our property. A real delightful person to deal with and a credit to him for making the call to ask if we were interested in selling. Willem was in touch with us frequently, keeping us informed with potential leads and enquiries on our property - his involvement & salesmanship were second to none! It was a little daunting as had never been to an auction, but the final result was excellent.
Willem was always so courteous in addressing both my daughter and me in every discussion we had, and always made sure that we understood before continuing. Never having attended an Auction before, we were not sure of what we were meant to do, but again, we were welcomed and made comfortable, and constantly informed of discussions.
To whom it may concern, We chose Bayleys with their beautiful marketing that we felt stood out amongst the rest. They also had a strong presence of success within the community. We chose agents - Catherine Hayward and Willem Brown together, with their friendliness and knowledge and professionalism - they were both able to present the facts and didn’t fail to disappoint throughout the whole listing, marketing and sales process of our property. They took what generally is a stressful time - and were able to make us feel at ease and their level of communication was outstanding. I highly recommended them both for the whole process as they won’t disappoint and should we go through the process again, they will be our first agents we would call.
I found Willem and Catherine both very warm and professional when dealing with Bayleys for my purchase. I really appreciated Willem's energy, his knowledge of the area, and the regular follow up/follow through over the weeks in regards to two properties. Bayleys ran an outstanding auction that I was proud to be a part of.
Positive & proactive agent who kept us well informed through the tender process.
I was satisfied with the level of communication. Willem kept me up to date regularly. I found Willem to be honest & created a high level of trust.
I found Willem knowledgeable about the region & he regularly sent us information about other properties for sale & his listings & selling success, I found him professional in his approach & he was easy to communicate with. What impressed me was his consideration for my tenant & how the sale impacted on their business. The marketing of the property was directed to potential buyers & Bayleys knowledge & contacts were an advantage. The auction day was well advertised & was well attended. Willem gave me updates about the interested parties & the results were beyond my expectations. I would recommend Willem as an agent & would be happy to use him again. From a very satisfied client.
I was happy with the way the marketing and selling the property was done, Willem showed professionalism in every step. Auction day was a nervous time, as it always is for both sides, but the support was excellent. Willem had very good communication right through the exercise. Very happy with the outcome and will use Bayleys again.
We got hold of Bayleys Cambridge which was the best thing we did. Willem was on board with his lovely PA Jane straight away. We mentioned to Willem what we wanted, he listened to us and we then left it with him. Willem communicated with us every Monday and within 3 months had got us a great tenant. Thank you Willem.
Willem Brown of Bayleys recently sold our partnership's large industrial property in Cambridge. Throughout the long and complicated sale process he continued to keep us well informed and subsequently achieved a very good result.
I have had the opportunity to work with Willem on 3 commercial real estate projects this year. I found him extremely proactive, (he actually phoned me, to engage me on the first project). He was diligent and very communicative. He worked meticulously on each project and at times was suggestive of things required, to secure an acceptable outcome to both parties. All 3 projects were made easier by Willem’s professionalism, approachability, determination, experience and knowledge. I would not hesitate to use Willem again.
We have been very impressed with Willem's handling of the sale and marketing of our commercial property in a difficult market. I think he left no stone unturned to find a suitable buyer, and the whole process was smooth and stress free for us. Thank you Willem.
We highly recommend Willem to anyone looking to sell their commercial property. He was so easy to work with and communicated with us frequently through all aspects of the sale process.
Having dealt with a number of real estate agents over the years I have to say I cannot recall anyone more diligent and professional than Willem Brown, although the sale process was long and protracted, we were kept well informed and up to date. Willem did most of the heavy lifting and went beyond what was expected making the sale process for us so much easier.
Willem was great to deal with, always enthusiastic keeping us up to date with progress and was always approachable in getting the outcome we required.
Always have had great service.
Big thanks to our agent whose dedication and communication helped us to success.
Willem we were both delighted with your efforts on our behalf - the market was a difficult one and you achieved a good result for us - kept us informed all the way and we benefited from your advice throughout the process.
I was so lucky to have a great team to guide me through the selling experience. I can't speak highly enough of your services Willem, you made it so much easier for me with your expertise. So a huge thank you for your assistance.
Willem's communication at every level in the negotiations was perfect. He followed the project through from beginning to end with constant commitment.
We found Willem a breath of fresh air in selling our properties. He was very focussed, meticulous with detail, prompt and very reliable with all aspects of the process. Willem was in constant contract during the campaign. Along with Jane they kept us up to date with every piece of information, promptly and effectively. Although our auctions were badly affected by COVID 19 lockdowns, we still achieved a good result by the teams efforts to minimise the problems.
Willem was very professional and informative and we respected his guidance and manner in selling our property. A real delightful person to deal with and a credit to him for making the call to ask if we were interested in selling. Willem was in touch with us frequently, keeping us informed with potential leads and enquiries on our property - his involvement & salesmanship were second to none! It was a little daunting as had never been to an auction, but the final result was excellent.
Willem was always so courteous in addressing both my daughter and me in every discussion we had, and always made sure that we understood before continuing. Never having attended an Auction before, we were not sure of what we were meant to do, but again, we were welcomed and made comfortable, and constantly informed of discussions.
To whom it may concern, We chose Bayleys with their beautiful marketing that we felt stood out amongst the rest. They also had a strong presence of success within the community. We chose agents - Catherine Hayward and Willem Brown together, with their friendliness and knowledge and professionalism - they were both able to present the facts and didn’t fail to disappoint throughout the whole listing, marketing and sales process of our property. They took what generally is a stressful time - and were able to make us feel at ease and their level of communication was outstanding. I highly recommended them both for the whole process as they won’t disappoint and should we go through the process again, they will be our first agents we would call.
I found Willem and Catherine both very warm and professional when dealing with Bayleys for my purchase. I really appreciated Willem's energy, his knowledge of the area, and the regular follow up/follow through over the weeks in regards to two properties. Bayleys ran an outstanding auction that I was proud to be a part of.
Positive & proactive agent who kept us well informed through the tender process.
I was satisfied with the level of communication. Willem kept me up to date regularly. I found Willem to be honest & created a high level of trust.
I found Willem knowledgeable about the region & he regularly sent us information about other properties for sale & his listings & selling success, I found him professional in his approach & he was easy to communicate with. What impressed me was his consideration for my tenant & how the sale impacted on their business. The marketing of the property was directed to potential buyers & Bayleys knowledge & contacts were an advantage. The auction day was well advertised & was well attended. Willem gave me updates about the interested parties & the results were beyond my expectations. I would recommend Willem as an agent & would be happy to use him again. From a very satisfied client.
I was happy with the way the marketing and selling the property was done, Willem showed professionalism in every step. Auction day was a nervous time, as it always is for both sides, but the support was excellent. Willem had very good communication right through the exercise. Very happy with the outcome and will use Bayleys again.
We got hold of Bayleys Cambridge which was the best thing we did. Willem was on board with his lovely PA Jane straight away. We mentioned to Willem what we wanted, he listened to us and we then left it with him. Willem communicated with us every Monday and within 3 months had got us a great tenant. Thank you Willem.
Willem Brown of Bayleys recently sold our partnership's large industrial property in Cambridge. Throughout the long and complicated sale process he continued to keep us well informed and subsequently achieved a very good result.
I have had the opportunity to work with Willem on 3 commercial real estate projects this year. I found him extremely proactive, (he actually phoned me, to engage me on the first project). He was diligent and very communicative. He worked meticulously on each project and at times was suggestive of things required, to secure an acceptable outcome to both parties. All 3 projects were made easier by Willem’s professionalism, approachability, determination, experience and knowledge. I would not hesitate to use Willem again.
We have been very impressed with Willem's handling of the sale and marketing of our commercial property in a difficult market. I think he left no stone unturned to find a suitable buyer, and the whole process was smooth and stress free for us. Thank you Willem.
We highly recommend Willem to anyone looking to sell their commercial property. He was so easy to work with and communicated with us frequently through all aspects of the sale process.
Having dealt with a number of real estate agents over the years I have to say I cannot recall anyone more diligent and professional than Willem Brown, although the sale process was long and protracted, we were kept well informed and up to date. Willem did most of the heavy lifting and went beyond what was expected making the sale process for us so much easier.
Willem was great to deal with, always enthusiastic keeping us up to date with progress and was always approachable in getting the outcome we required.
Always have had great service.
Big thanks to our agent whose dedication and communication helped us to success.
Willem we were both delighted with your efforts on our behalf - the market was a difficult one and you achieved a good result for us - kept us informed all the way and we benefited from your advice throughout the process.
I was so lucky to have a great team to guide me through the selling experience. I can't speak highly enough of your services Willem, you made it so much easier for me with your expertise. So a huge thank you for your assistance.
Willem's communication at every level in the negotiations was perfect. He followed the project through from beginning to end with constant commitment.
We found Willem a breath of fresh air in selling our properties. He was very focussed, meticulous with detail, prompt and very reliable with all aspects of the process. Willem was in constant contract during the campaign. Along with Jane they kept us up to date with every piece of information, promptly and effectively. Although our auctions were badly affected by COVID 19 lockdowns, we still achieved a good result by the teams efforts to minimise the problems.
Willem was very professional and informative and we respected his guidance and manner in selling our property. A real delightful person to deal with and a credit to him for making the call to ask if we were interested in selling. Willem was in touch with us frequently, keeping us informed with potential leads and enquiries on our property - his involvement & salesmanship were second to none! It was a little daunting as had never been to an auction, but the final result was excellent.
Willem was always so courteous in addressing both my daughter and me in every discussion we had, and always made sure that we understood before continuing. Never having attended an Auction before, we were not sure of what we were meant to do, but again, we were welcomed and made comfortable, and constantly informed of discussions.
To whom it may concern, We chose Bayleys with their beautiful marketing that we felt stood out amongst the rest. They also had a strong presence of success within the community. We chose agents - Catherine Hayward and Willem Brown together, with their friendliness and knowledge and professionalism - they were both able to present the facts and didn’t fail to disappoint throughout the whole listing, marketing and sales process of our property. They took what generally is a stressful time - and were able to make us feel at ease and their level of communication was outstanding. I highly recommended them both for the whole process as they won’t disappoint and should we go through the process again, they will be our first agents we would call.
I found Willem and Catherine both very warm and professional when dealing with Bayleys for my purchase. I really appreciated Willem's energy, his knowledge of the area, and the regular follow up/follow through over the weeks in regards to two properties. Bayleys ran an outstanding auction that I was proud to be a part of.
Positive & proactive agent who kept us well informed through the tender process.
I was satisfied with the level of communication. Willem kept me up to date regularly. I found Willem to be honest & created a high level of trust.
I found Willem knowledgeable about the region & he regularly sent us information about other properties for sale & his listings & selling success, I found him professional in his approach & he was easy to communicate with. What impressed me was his consideration for my tenant & how the sale impacted on their business. The marketing of the property was directed to potential buyers & Bayleys knowledge & contacts were an advantage. The auction day was well advertised & was well attended. Willem gave me updates about the interested parties & the results were beyond my expectations. I would recommend Willem as an agent & would be happy to use him again. From a very satisfied client.
I was happy with the way the marketing and selling the property was done, Willem showed professionalism in every step. Auction day was a nervous time, as it always is for both sides, but the support was excellent. Willem had very good communication right through the exercise. Very happy with the outcome and will use Bayleys again.
We got hold of Bayleys Cambridge which was the best thing we did. Willem was on board with his lovely PA Jane straight away. We mentioned to Willem what we wanted, he listened to us and we then left it with him. Willem communicated with us every Monday and within 3 months had got us a great tenant. Thank you Willem.
Willem Brown of Bayleys recently sold our partnership's large industrial property in Cambridge. Throughout the long and complicated sale process he continued to keep us well informed and subsequently achieved a very good result.
Bayleys continues to have a high profile across the community through involvement in local events, activities and sporting groups. From significant cash sponsorship to mentoring groups on event management, marketing and public speaking; the Bayleys name is synonymous with being involved in what is happening and what is on in our community.
Our auctioneers willingly give their time to call charity auctions and fundraising events which have resulted in many thousands of dollars being raised.
Bayleys Waikato are proud sponsors of Waikato Rugby, Waikato Reigonal Theatre, Central Property People Awards, and Waikato Hockey Association.
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