“Geoff has acted as a broker in three of my transactions; in my sale of Shuk Engineering Supplies and my purchase of both Connectrix and Walker Industries. I have bought and sold a number of medium to larger sized businesses, and have been commercially active for many years and have previously been the HR Director for Westpac Australia and a Member of Parliament. Geoff stands head and shoulders above other brokers I have dealt with. I thoroughly recommend him for his ethical standards, his information preparation, and his ability to close a sale to the satisfaction of all parties”

Brin Connell
Seller: Shuk Engineering Supplies
Buyer: Connectrix and Walker Industries.

“We were introduced to Geoff Smart, as he was the broker, when we purchased our current business. From the outset Geoff demonstrated professionalism in all areas of the purchase. While it was obvious that Geoff was acting in the best interest of the Vendors, he established a relationship with us rather than just executing the sale. Geoff has remained in touch over the years and provided valuable insights into the market. We believe Geoff to be trustworthy in maintaining confidentiality and would have no hesitation in using Geoff’s services for buying or selling substantial businesses in the future.”

Dave and Liz McDowell
Buyer: Walker Powder Coating

“After deciding to sell our small/medium sized business, we approached Geoff Smart of Bayleys Real Estate in Christchurch, to market it and potentially find a purchaser for us. We found Geoff excellent to deal with and he was professional at all times. The brochure he presented to us at the time of listing was first class as was his research into our business, the property and the local area. Geoff has a very extensive network and this allowed him to introduce several potential purchasers to the business. Geoff was very good in closing the final sale, negotiating with the purchasers, and dealing with us and the property’s landlord, all in a very timely manner. We would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Geoff to any potential business vendors and or purchasers.”

Peter and Janie Bradshaw
Seller: Van H Chocolates