Chris Jones & Francine Sweet
About Chris Jones.
CONNECTED, EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL
As the Licensed Agent AREINZ, Chris Jones brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for connecting people with their dream properties on stunning Waiheke Island.
With over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry and a resident of Waiheke for 25 years, Chris has established himself as a trusted advisor and advocate for his clients. His commitment to professionalism and integrity is evident in every transaction, whether you are buying your first home, selling a waterfront estate, or investing in prime Waiheke property.
Chris’s dedication to excellence extends beyond the transactional. He takes pride in understanding the unique desires and needs of each client, ensuring a tailored approach that achieves outstanding results. His market knowledge and negotiation skills are second to none, making him a formidable ally in the competitive world of real estate.
Outside of real estate, Chris is deeply embedded in the Waiheke community, fostering relationships and contributing to the island’s vibrant culture. His love for the area is infectious, and he takes great pleasure in sharing the island’s beauty and lifestyle with his clients.
When you choose Chris and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty you’re not just gaining a real estate agent – you’re gaining a partner dedicated to making your property dreams a reality.
Contact Chris today to experience the difference first-hand.
About Francine Sweet
AWARD-WINNING EXPERTISE. RECORD-BREAKING RESULTS.
Number One performer nationally for New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty (Waiheke Office) consecutively from 2018 to 2024 and for the first quarter of 2025 and top 5% National performer 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024. Achieving the largest Residential sale on Waiheke Island in 2021 and 2022 and the highest Auction sale on Waiheke Island ever recorded - Francine brings intimate local expertise and first-class nation-wide calibre to the Waiheke property market.
Through an extraordinary 15 year career previously as a professional dancer, her real estate business is marked by qualities of determination, energy and an unrivalled work ethic.
Francine’s background in selling premium New Zealand wines eventually led her to Waiheke Island where she developed her strong, personal real estate brand known for consistent and diverse sales and knowledge, especially north-side, coastal and surrounds.
Through her direct experience and observation in most of the successful local island real estate franchises and luxury boutique brands in Auckland, Francine continues to believe in a strong, effective and well-managed personal database approach to delivering outstanding results for her clients.
As an Auction Campaign Agent she holds an unprecedented record in the auction strategy, negotiation and results, with a proven record of negotiation through market cycles, she engenders high trust, connection and confidence in repeat clients and customers.
Chris Jones and Francine Sweet
Results Year To Date – Jan 1 st to July 9th 2026
5 of the Top 10 sales
75 %
or our listings sold either before, under the hammer or post auction
40 including, number 2, 4, 5, 8 and 9
average days on the open market
1 # 4
agents Waiheke Office
agents New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty North Group
National High Achievers
March 2026
THE PROPERTY
• 116 Fairview Crescent, Omiha
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Auction
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $8,950.22
THE NUMBERS
• 32 days on the market
• 5,500 online views
• Over 1,500 EDM opens
• 15 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• 1 registered bidder
• Passed in at Auction
• SOLD POST-AUCTION - $975,000
April 2026
THE PROPERTY
• 51 Okoka Road, Omiha
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Auction
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $8,783.47
THE NUMBERS
• 25 days on the market
• 4,500 online views
• Over 3,500 EDM opens
• 20 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• SOLD PRE-AUCTION - $1.40M
June 2026
THE PROPERTY
• 32 Kiwi Street, Oneroa
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Auction
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $11,046.25
THE NUMBERS
• 30 days on the market
• 3,500 online views
• Over 2,500 EDM opens
• 35 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• 1 registered bidder
• Past in at auction
• SOLD POST-AUCTION - $1.28M
June 2026
THE PROPERTY
• 68 Queens Drive, Oneroa
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Auction
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $9,784.10
THE NUMBERS
• 27 days on the market
• 6,500 online views
• Over 4,500 EDM opens
• 33 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• SOLD PRE-AUCTION - $2.00M
February 2026
THE PROPERTY
• 28 Valley Road, Omiha
THE CAMPAIGN
• Extended period on the market with another agency
• Relaunched and re positioned
• Method of Sale: Auction
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $8,800
THE NUMBERS
• 30 Days on the market
• 3,000 online views
• 2,000 EDM opens
• 12 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• 3 registered bidders
• SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER - $1,718M
February 2026
THE PROPERTY
• 28 Ostend Road, Ostend
THE CAMPAIGN
• Extended period on the market with another agency
• Relaunched and re positioned
• Method of Sale: Auction
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $6,800
THE NUMBERS
• 30 Days on the market
• 3,000 online views
• 2,000 EDM opens
• 15 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• 3 registered bidders
• SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER - $980k
January 2026
THE PROPERTY
• 34 Kennedy Point Road, Surfdale
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Set Date Of Sale
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $2,625
THE NUMBERS
• 28 days on the market
• 2500 online views
• Over 1,000 EDM opens
• 5 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• SOLD PRE DEADLINE $2,950M
October 2025
THE PROPERTY
• 57 Hill Road, Palm Beach
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Auction / Priced for sale
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $8,707.00
THE NUMBERS
• 240 days on the market
• 15,000 online views
• Over 10,000 EDM opens
• 40 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• Not sold at auction
• Changed to Negation /Priced
• SOLD IN MULTI OFFER $2,030M
THE PROPERTY
• 38 View Road, Ostend
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Auction
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $10,020.25
THE NUMBERS
• 50 days on the market
• 6,500 online views
• Over 5,000 EDM opens
• 35 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• 2 registered bidders
• Passed in at Auction
• SOLD POST-AUCTION - $4.00M
June 2026
THE PROPERTY
• 2 Rata Street, Oneroa
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Auction
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $9,784.10
THE NUMBERS
• 19 days on the market
• 2,500 online views
• Over 2,500 EDM opens
• 25 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• Pre-Auction offer accepted
• Auction called forward
• SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER - $1.58M
March 2026
THE PROPERTY
• 61 Victoria Road South, Onetangi
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Auction
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $8,999.72
THE NUMBERS
• 32 days on the market
• 9,500 online views
• Over 2,000 EDM opens
• 25 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• 3 registered bidders
• SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER - $1.700M
February 2026
THE
PROPERTY
• 363a Sea View Road, Onetangi
THE
CAMPAIGN
• Extended period on the market with another agency
• Relaunched and re positioned
• Method of Sale: Auction / Priced For Sale
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $9,800
THE NUMBERS
• 7,000 online views
• Over 5,000 EDM opens
• 15 enquiries and visits
• Successful buyer uncovered in 53 days
THE RESULT
• 2 registered bidders
• Past in at auction
• Under offer 14 days from post auction
• SOLD - $3.335M
February 2026
THE PROPERTY
• 155 Nick Johnstone Drive, Oneroa
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Private Auction / Priced For Sale
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $10,200
THE NUMBERS
• 8,000 online views
• Over 12,000 EDM opens
• 10 enquiries and visits
• Successful buyer uncovered in 44 days
THE RESULT
• 2 registered bidders
• Past in at auction
• Under offer 14 days from post auction
• SOLD - $8.150.M
February 2026
THE PROPERTY
• 8 and 24 Te Matukuk Point Lane
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Private Auction
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $18,200
THE NUMBERS
• 7,000 online views
• Over 8,000 EDM opens
• 15 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• 3 registered bidders
• 24 bids at auction
• SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER- $5.60M
February 2025
THE PROPERTY
• 41A Tiri View Road, Palm Beach
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Auction
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $9,998.53
THE NUMBERS
• 32 days on the market
• 4135 online views
• Over 5000 EDM opens
• 20 enquiries
THE RESULT
• 3 registered bidders
• 3 active bidders at auction
• SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $2,405M
June 2025
THE PROPERTY
• 28 Pacific Parade
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Auction / By Negotiation
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $9,161.62
THE NUMBERS
• 92 days on the market
• Over 11200 online views
• 9000 EDM opens
• 12 qualified enquiries
THE RESULT
• Passed in at auction
• SOLD BY NEGOTIATION $2,000,000
June 2025
THE PROPERTY
• 5/8 Victoria Road North, Onetangi
THE CAMPAIGN
• Method of Sale: Auction
• Vendor Marketing Investment: $7,790.58
THE NUMBERS
• 26 days on the market
• 4082 online views
• Over 3500 EDM opens
• 25 enquiries and visits
THE RESULT
• 2 registered bidders
• 1 active bidder at auction
• SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $902.5k
An extraordinary brand.
As part of the largest luxury real estate company in the world, we are excited to provide a brand that brings international exposure to the market and a premium service to our vendors.
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty was founded in 2005. Privately owned, run and operated, the company has 27 offices nationally and is planning to continue its expansion into key locations across New Zealand. We have the ability to expose property locally, nationally and globally like no other company in New Zealand. Our emphasis and attention to detail in marketing lifts the profile of our properties beyond the competition and exposes them to a larger audience of buyers, resulting in sales records throughout each of our offices. Our desire is to create premium results for our vendors via the world’s very best real estate marketing, distribution and exposure.
26,100+ SALES ASSOCIATES
1,100+ OFFICES WORLDWIDE
84 COUNTRIES & TERRITORIES
The Waiheke market.
A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE LOCAL MARKET IS CRUCIAL.
The Waiheke Island real estate market includes some of our most expensive and desirable property in Auckland whilst also offering entry level and more affordable options. The Waiheke real estate market differs from other markets in the limited supply of residential property and the ongoing demand to own a home in this unique paradise.
Our agents are uniquely placed to see what’s exceptional about a listing ensuring that every home is represented as one-of-a-kind. With a global network like no other, a unique heritage of storytelling, we see what’s exceptional and tailor what we do to every home. From family homes and baches to waterfront estates.
Because every home is one of a kind.
Office of the year
The Waiheke Office are proud to receive the “Office of the Year 2024 (1-9 Agents)’ award at the New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty National Networking Event in April 2025.
Testimonials
It was an absolute pleasure working with Chris and Francine for the sale of a high-end property on Waiheke in a very difficult market.
Right from the start they had their finger firmly on the Waiheke pulse and the excellent sale price achieved was firmly within their estimate of what we might expect, a noted difference from other appraisals which either shot far too low, or massively over promised.
Chris and Francine were responsive, available, efficient and a genuine pleasure to work with. As we were based out of town, they attended to many things that we were unable to do ourselves and really went above and beyond. They certainly earned their commission.
We were really thrilled with the sale price achieved in what was and is a very fickle and depressed market and believe that a large part of the success was down to the excellent marketing by the team, their professionalism, international reach that other agents lacked and their expert read of what was the best method of sale for the market.
We would happily work with Chris, Francine and the team again, and would highly recommend them to anyone wishing to sell their property, no matter the value.
Claire Broad - Vendor
Testimonials
“Chris navigated a complex negotiation, secured an unconditional pre-auction offer within a tight timeframe, and supported us every step.”
“We felt that as a vendor Chris gave his full attention to selling our property and proactively kept us updated providing invaluable advice. We had the pleasure of dealing with Chris Jones in 2024 as both a vendor and a purchaser when he sold us our current home and helped us sell two properties within a six week period. It was a priority for us that we had an agent we could trust and Chris did not let us down. He acted with honesty and integrity and followed through on everything he said he would do throughout the process. We felt that as a vendor he gave his full attention to selling our property and proactively kept us updated providing invaluable advice. His highly tuned negotiation skills benefited us as both a buyer and as a vendor which we think sets him apart from his competitors. He will be the first person we call for any future Waiheke real estate needs and we have recommended him to a number of friends.”
LISA POWELSAND – VENDOR / BUYER
“It was a pleasure dealing with you on the sale of our property at Kennedy Point Road. As we didn’t reside on the Island you were most helpful in meeting contractors at the house on our behalf pre-sale. We were impressed with your diligence in effecting the sale.”
KURT EDMONDS – VENDOR
“Chris Jones was outstanding to work with. From the outset his calm, confident approach gave us clarity and trust in the process. Despite a sluggish market and competing coastal properties, Chris guided us with honesty and without pressure. It was in the critical auction phase where his value truly showed — he navigated a complex negotiation, secured an unconditional pre-auction offer within a tight timeframe, and supported us every step. The result was a smooth sale and an outcome we were very happy with. We would
not hesitate to recommend him — in fact, we already have, and they received an equally outstanding result.”
DAVID & SUE THOMPSON, VENDORS
“If you are thinking about selling your home, we would highly recommend NZ Sotheby’s International Realty (NZSIR) agent Chris Jones. After careful consideration, we recently engaged Chris to sell our home, a place we were very emotionally attached to, in a market that was still trying to recover after a major downturn. This gave Chris a lot of challenges in trying to manage our expectations while maximising price. Chris embraced the opportunity and worked on a philosophy of no surprises, keeping us informed at every stage. While it wasn’t a smooth ride to the end, it was Chris’s dedication and professionalism that ensured a result was achieved we were happy with. Thanks Chris and NZSIR Waiheke for your efforts. We would definitely look to you again should we find ourselves needing real estate services in the future.”
DEAN AND BEV GILBERT – VENDOR
“Having never sold a house before it was delightfully reassuring to have Chris from Sotheby’s help us navigate through the process. He went above and beyond in his help in getting the property ready for market, clearly explaining the marketing strategy and what he thought was the best method to sell. None of the questions that I asked were too small and I felt confident the whole way through the process. The property ended up selling prior to auction date which again was a huge relief and indicative of the whole team at NZSIR working together on your behalf. I happily recommend NZSIR and Chris, you would be hard pressed to find a better team.”
RAWINA
SALMON – VENDOR
“Francine Sweet is dynamic and driven yet honest and kind. She represents New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty in the most professional manner but connects with her clients on a personal level. Excellent campaign thanks to her.”
L. SCHMIDT
“Francine is a powerhouse, leaving no stone unturned to achieve incredible results. She will make sure that she provides qualified buyers with no excuses not to buy your house, which is the result you want. She will ask you to maximise your potential, and for us, it was well worth the effort. The auction was extremely well attended. Mark Sumich (Auctioneer) was excellently briefed and we appreciated his crucial contribution to the outcome. I cannot praise Francine more highly. If you’re thinking of selling, call her”
M. AND K. BIGGS
“Francine’s tireless professional service and commitment was second to none. Her drive, attention to detail and going the extra mile to obtain information for both parties gave her the X factor that few people have. It made her stand out from many of the other agents I have dealt with over the years.”
M. VAN DER WALT
“All the sorts of things that you hope for in an Estate Agent but rarely see put together with one dedicated person.”
KILGOUR FAMILY
“Francine Sweet is a class act.”
H. THOMPSON
“Witnessing the dedication she has to doing her job in the best possible way was truly inspiring. I always felt I was in the best hands and very grateful that she was the woman we had chosen to get the job done. An outstanding campaign with beyond exceptional results. I wholeheartedly and highly recommend Francine to anyone.”
J. BLAIR AND D. BOON
I am one of five siblings who today were able to successfully sell our mother’s property. The auction was successful due to Francine’s marketing campaign and Mark Sumich’s auctioneering skills with Francine creating further motivation for the bidders to place competitive bids. The result was a sale exceeding our expectations. These two make an excellent team with Francine being the kingpin for this team’s effectiveness and efficiency. The campaign Francine put together was very professional and with her endless energy and dedication, excellent communications, not only with us but also potential bidders, and her great personality was very effective. She has to be recognised for skills, dedication and mastery and commended accordingly. An excellent ambassador for Sotheby’s NZ. Forwarded for consideration,
A. DUKE
Global reach.
The Sotheby’s International Realty® network is an exclusive association of high-quality residential real estate companies throughout the world. By association, working with New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty enhances the profile and perception of your property in the minds of a local, national and international pool of buyers.
Additionally, our Global Referral System connects the Sotheby’s International Realty® network to facilitate the thousands of referrals that occur annually among
our offices. Our association with the Sotheby’s Auction House and their client database is unique, and by listing with us your property is accessible to this network.
Sotheby’s International Realty® have offices in Sydney, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth and we have strong cross referral agreements in place with these offices and Licensees. Across Asia, Sotheby’s International Realty® has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Beijing.
