Meet the Team
What its like to be a part of the Lovell Team?
The great thing about the Lovell team is the common focus on helping people and reaching the best outcomes for our clients! It is fun, rewarding, challenging and never a dull moment. We are all passionate about the industry and the relationships we build with our fantastic buyers and vendors! Here is a short description about each of us so that you can get a feel for what we are like.
Martin Lovell - Principal
Martin began his career in Real Estate in 1991. During his early years as a sales person, it became increasingly apparent to Martin that the industry was in dire need of a change. He was very unhappy with the lack of protection afforded to consumers, and the lack of accountability most mainstream Real Estate Agents possessed. So Martin decided to make a difference and researched many real estate systems to come up with the philosophies that Lovell Real Estate is based upon.
Since starting Lovell Real Estate his primary aim has been to provide an alternative, honest form of Real Estate sales to mainstream home owners.
Sue Anderson - Sales
Sue embarked on her career in Real Estate in 2000 after experiencing the hassles of trying to purchase her first home. After dealing with over 40 different agents over 12 months Sue thought, If these people can make a living out of Real Estate, then I would do way better, because they just don't listen! That was enough for Sue, and she decided to go into Real Estate to make a difference. Five years down the track Sue now owns several of her own rental properties and she still loves her career now as much as the day she started!
Steve Dougherty – Sales
Steve is a local Tauranga lad having lived here for nearly 40 years. His local knowledge and passion for real estate makes him a perfect addition to the Lovell Real Estate team.
Steve’s background has primarily been in the photographic industry where he managed both retail and large wholesale businesses for nearly 24 years. More recently Steve has been working in Weifang, China on the executive management team for a $300million property development and also for a commercial property management company here in Tauranga.
He has a strong focus on customer needs and providing the best possible service.
Emma Tillott – Sales Creator
Emma comes from the South coast of England and has been in New Zealand for 18 months.
She has a background in entertainment management co-coordinating corporate functions and weddings and has a fantastic ability to interact with potential vendors. Emma is enjoying the real estate industry which she has taken to with flare, passion and enthusiasm. She looks forward to a long rewarding career with Lovell Real Estate.
Kim Divehall – Sales Support
Kim has grown up in the Tauranga area and has a background in Banking and Radio sales. With this experience Kim understands the importance of providing excellent customer care and service.
Kim loves living and working in Tauranga and is enjoying her role as sales support for the team. When you phone Lovell’s you will be greeted by Kim who is ready to help.
Merlin
Merlin is the smallest in size but the biggest personality in the Lovell team. Merlin is a Maltese with a loveable disposition. As you enter our office you will be greeted by cotton wool on legs. No longer a puppy, Merlin has now matured into the role of Public Relations and office Psychologist. Merlin is always ready with a smile and unconditional love.