Charlotte Gardner and Dirk Merwe are a dual force in the Real Estate industry. This collaboration brings together the right dynamics to create an innovative and efficient team, ensuring the job is done to the highest possible standard. Add into the mix a full time Selling Assistant/dedicated Buyers Agent and a full time Administration Manager and Team Charlotte + Dirk comes with the promise of SIX STAR, END TO END SERVICE.

Transparent and personable, Team C+D offer a strong focus on communication. This extends to having a comprehensive approach to marketing; ensuring your property is seen the right place, by the right people, at the right time.
Their combined toolbox of expertise is derived from extensive experience across multiple industry platforms, setting them leaps and bounds ahead when dealing and negotiating with vendors and buyers alike.

Team C+D are results driven, with the goal to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients. The power of four allows them to draw upon a vast network of contacts while providing their clients with the opportunity to capitalise on their individual strengths.

Proud to be affiliated with the successful EVES brand, they have a passion for Mount Maunganui and a strong understanding as to what draws people to this area.
Supported by the proven and reputable EVES infrastructure, Team C+D's sophisticated and finely tuned skill set brings a ‘refreshingly different’ approach to Real Estate.

• Myself and my wifes experience with Dirk is nothing short of absolute delight. Highly professional as well as being friendly. Both him and his team have done a fabulous job in marketing our home. We thank both him and his team for all their work. We also would highly recommend him to anyone else.

  Darren & Tania

• Dirk was very helpful during our journey of finding our next home. He is well connected and helped us through the process. Cheers!

  Henry

• I recently had the pleasure of working with Dirk to sell my apartment , and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the start, he was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to deal with. Dirk made the entire process smooth and stress-free, handling everything with great efficiency and care. Thanks to his expertise, my home sold quickly and at a great price. I truly appreciated the clear communication and support throughout the entire journey. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who is not only skilled but also a pleasure to work with, I highly recommend Dirk without hesitation.

  Sandy

• Great experience with clear and timely communication throughout. A pleasure to deal with and will be using Dirk & his team for any further opportunities.

  Tim & Bethan

• Was great to work with, very good communication and very helpful.

  Hannah

• Presale, Dirk shared some great advice on what we could do to get the property ready for the sale. He shared ideas we wouldn't have thought of otherwise. He kept us updated and informed throughout, so we always knew what was happening. We appreciated the weekly marketing reports, and the market feedback. He was always available to us and followed through on what he said he would do.

  Jo & Cory

• Dirk Merwe is a master negotiator! Their deep understanding of the real estate market helped us get our house on right price while keeping the seller happy. I highly recommend them to any prospective buyers.

  Manjit

• We were absentee home owners living overseas while we sold our house in Mount Maunganui. This required Dirk to work with us in understanding our needs, timelines and desired outcomes. He was always on time, transparent and honest with us. He even went above and beyond his duties which was much appreciated, including making sure the garden was looked after, or our mail was sorted. It's these little details that count in a big way. It all ended with a fantastic result at auction. Too bad we could only give him a virtual hug from overseas. We highly recommend Dirk and his team.

  Osamu & Ryoko

• Dirk was honest with the house and guided us appropriately. We appreciated him accommodating with our viewing requests and questions. Great first home buying experience.

  Fa & Naomi

• Dirk navigates us through the entire process of selling our home. He was easy to get along with and made a very stressful time, extremely stress free. The house sold at Auction and the price was spot on with what Dirk gave us within the appraisal!! Dirk is top notch guy and we would recommend him to anyone who wants to sell their property.

  Leon & Mignon

• Selling our home with Dirk was a seamless and enjoyable experience. His in-depth understanding of the market gave us confidence in his appraisal, and we know we achieved the best possible price at auction. Dirk’s communication was excellent, keeping us fully informed with detailed updates after every open home and weekly reports. His professionalism, integrity, and flexibility made the process stress-free, while his approachable manner kept things light and enjoyable. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dirk to anyone looking to sell.

  Mike

• After having numerous appraisals on an apartment and not feeling comfortable with the prices given, (Also not having a fond opinion of real estate agents either) Dirk found me. He was already selling one in the block, gave me a call and after a discussion and viewing of the apartment he had the listing. He's Different! Because he listens to the seller, refreshingly honest, is completely on your side, good communication, a good network of people working with him, if I was selling again in The Mount I would use him easily.

  Zoe & Alan

• Dirk displayed excellent communication and knowledge whilst guiding us through the house buying process. Thank you.

  Megan & Zane

• We knew Dirk was the right agent to work with after he did a great job selling our house to us three years ago. He was driven and hard working for the buyer while remaining personable. We felt like we were friends after buying a house through Dirk. Dirk did a great job selling the house for us, always understanding and never pushy. He took special care to work with us and the photographer to get the photos just right and put a lot of effort into the weekly reports, following up prospects and assessing next steps. He knew our area well and had his finger on the pulse with the market.

  Jenny & Jono

• Our experience selling with Dirk has been great. He was spot on with his valuation of our house. He acted with professionalism and integrity throughout. His communication was outstanding and he was flexible with meetings and viewings. We would highly recommend.

  Max & Lara

• Though I had known Dirk for many years before working with him, I was not prepared for the back ground work he did on our behalf. He helped us find a great stager to set our home and have it looking amazing, and he was a massive workhorse in terms of communicating / feedback of all the potential buyers to help us set up everything in the best way. Dirks super friendly, yet honest and straight-talking approach had us at the leading edge of the selling process the whole time. I wouldn't hesitate in choosing him again if we sold / bought a property.

  Scott & Stef

• Dirk was happy to help with any questions we had and was always pleasant to deal with.

  Stacey

• Absolutely Fabulous He guided us smooth & effic. throughout the whole process to achieve good result. Dirk is a great Agent & absolutely trustworthy & super knowledgeable. He managed the whole selling process for us in a very professional manner & yet kept it fun & light at the same time. We would not hesitate at all to recommend him with the highest regards. Thank You so so much for achieving a very quick & satisfying result for us. Great working with You & all the very best :)

  Mike & Emma

• We bought a property marketed by Dirk, he is friendly knowledgeable and a great communicator.

  Tony & Rachel

• We had a great experience with Dirk. We felt Dirk was excellent at doing what he said he was going to do, following up and offering support where needed. He wasn’t overbearing, but stepped in where necessary. Our house sale wasn’t the smoothest due to a number of factors and Dirk handled it with a calm can do attitude and we appreciate that. Thanks Dirk!

  Anna & Ryan

• Dirk was friendly and approachable, and showed real interest in helping to ensure the property was a good fit for what we were looking for. He was accommodating around viewings and aligning with third parties for inspections. And had good communication throughout the sales process.

  Karla

• I am writing to express my satisfaction and gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Dirk, his consistent and focused approach in selling my property has been truly commendable. I appreciate the dedication he showed in providing access to trades, potential buyers and his family-focused attitude. I am immensely pleased with the experience, along with Bronwyn’s contributions, it is a testament to the high standards upheld by your agency.

  Kendal

• Dirk made the whole experience of listing our property easy, from the initial inspection to the written appraisal. He kept us up to date after each open home and followed with a written report each week. It was a pleasure to work with Dirk through the whole process ending with a sale. We would not hesitate to recommend Dirk to any person wanting to sell a property.

  Heather & Steve

• Dirk knows and understands the market very well. His appraisal was fair, and we believe he got us the best price possible on the day. Dirk’s comms throughout the campaign were great, and we felt across all the relevant detail. Great weekly reports! As out of town vendors, we appreciated Dirk and his team going above and beyond to help get the property ready- staging, meeting contractors on site etc. Would happily recommend Dirk and his team, and given the opportunity, would use him again to market a property.

  Simone

• Dirk was brilliant to deal with, he made selling the property easy and stress-free. The price achieved exceeded expectations which we thought was brilliant considering the state of the market. I would definitely use Dirk again.

  Matt & Kim

• I recently sold my family home with Dirk, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Dirk was friendly and honest throughout the entire process, making everything smooth and stress-free as possible. He was incredibly efficient and did a fantastic job, going above and beyond. I highly recommend Dirk for anyone looking to sell their home!

  Jacob & Kylie

• Dirk has been absolutely amazing through the searching and buying process. I was buying on my own and being a first-time buyer it was a massive learning curve for me. Dirk was great with the no bullshit advice and gave me the confidence to buy at auction. Highly recommend Dirk if you are buying or selling!

  Millie

• Dirk has exceptional communicating skills. Updating you all the way through the process of selling your home. Very professional sales agent, he certainly knows his business, also Dirk actually listens to you and your requirements. We felt so at ease with Dirk and put all our trust in him. And yes Dirk certainly came through for us. If you are looking for a top agent to take all the stress out of selling your home. Dirk is your man.

  Dean & Maree

• A certain Tina said... 'simply the best'. Well, I guess we can say the same thing for the experience we've had with Dirk as we were looking for our first home to buy.
  As I was new the process of buying a house, Dirk was in contact with me every step of the way : prompt, proactive and super-efficient communication. No mucking around, just what you need to know when you need it.
  Dirk was super patient as well. I was picky, super inquisitive, and while Dirk put no pressure on us where we were hesitant, he was also able to tell us when this was our time to make a bold move
  Plenty of resources & connections, Dirk gave me advice on lawyer, trades, insurance brokers...etc.
  Basically everything you need in one single agent... I would highly recommend Dirk and his brilliant services.

  Cecile & Nico

• Dirk has been great to deal with. Aways pleasant and helpful in stressful situations which I appreciate. Many thanks Dirk :)

  Georgie & Glen

• Dirk's knowledge and professionalism made my buying process so easy and straightforward. He found me a property, took me through the process with ease and we won the auction, thank you Dirk! He also recommended my property lawyer who had also been amazing. Thank you, Dirk!

  Jeanne

• Dirk was in contact with us every step of the way, followed up every lead and was easy to work with. Would be very happy to use his services again and would highly recommend him.

  Sarah

• Dirk was very helpful, professional and informative. He kept us up to date with all open homes and interested parties. Pleasant to work with. Highly recommend if your looking for a professional motivated agent.

  Julia

• We had not sold a property before and were a little nervous. Dirk guided us through every stage with a lightness and humor that made us extremely comfortable. He and the wider Eves team that we had contact with worked tirelessly to ensure us a fantastic outcome. We will definitely use Dirk again.

  Paul & Jane

• Our Family found Dirk a pleasure to deal with. We found the process with him professional and informative and he was readily available when needed without any forced pressure.
  We wouldn’t hesitate in referring his services to others and will no doubt work with him in the future.
  

  Karl

• It's a tough job and Dirk does it well. A positive attitude goes a long way when dealing with the challenges that inevitably present themselves. Dirk comes highly recommended by us. Thank-you Dirk!

  Niels & Kelley

• We recently had the pleasure of working with Dirk to purchase our new home. From start to finish, it was an absolute pleasure! From our initial conversations and throughout the whole process, Dirk was professional and highly knowledgeable about the local market.
  Dirk demonstrated understanding of our situation providing us with various options as they became available and also keeping us up to date with options previously explored, that along with arranging inspections to researching potential issues with a property.
  Communication was always professional and prompt no matter the time of day, we would recommend Dirk and Team to anyone looking for real estate services
  

  Duncan

• Other than getting my house sold he helped with so many other things. He even gave me his spare laptop when mine stopped working. Dirk is open, transparent and very helpful

  Joy

• It was so great working with Dirk. His advice was spot on which resulted in a super successful outcome that we were incredibly happy with. From start to finish he had his finger on the pulse and made the whole process so simple for us. Would 100% recommend Dirk to anyone looking at buying or selling their home :)

  Brianna

• We were referred to Dirk by a previous client of his. We weren't disappointed! Dirk was great to deal throughout the whole process. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly. We were never short of information through the campaign which entitled us to make informed decisions when it came to auction day. Thanks again Dirk. Would recommend to anyone wanting an agent!
  

  Gavin

• Dirk went over and above when selling our beach bach. We were based in Auckland, but he made the whole experience easy. Great outcome in selling our property very quickly. Would highly recommend
  

  Michelle

• We highly recommend Dirk, Bronwyn, Sarah and the team at Eves for their open and honest communication, availability, knowledge, professionalism and efficiency in selling our property! Thank you team,🏆👌🏻

  Stephen & Charmaine

• I knew Dirk prior to marketing my property. I was impressed then with his professionalism and friendliness, so it was easy to nominate him to take my property to market. Dirk has very good market knowledge, communicating and listening skills. He is very hard working and presents professionally. Dirk was punctual to all appointments and was honest in all our dealings. His market analysis and reports were timely, and I was kept up to date with open home attendances and inspection interests. At no time was I under any pressure and Dirk worked around my commitments when arranging property visits etc. I felt I was in charge/control of the sale. I picked the best Eves agent who successfully brought my house to market.

  Ray

• We chose Dirk to help us find our next home and he was fantastic to work with. He listened to what we wanted in our next property and was quick to send us suitable places to look through. His communication was great, he is very genuine, and was a pleasure to work with. We would only use Dirk when buying or selling again!

  Steve & Terri

• Nothing was a problem dealing with Dirk. We were in a multi offer situation and Dirk operated with integrity and openly with us. Dirk was quick to respond to all our questions and messages.

  Ryan & Nicola

• Dirk was professional in every way. He understood our needs and also the seller's aims and goals. He communicated clearly through the negotiating process. I will happily work with him again.

  Robert

• I want to thank Dirk for the successful marketing and sale of my Mt Maunganui property. Dirk has exceptional local knowledge. His understanding of local market dynamics coupled with creative marketing techniques helped generate the interest required to get the sale. Dirk and his team have excellent communication skills and provided on a regular basis up to date market information for my evaluation. In light of the great service Dirk provided I have no hesitation in recommending him to friends and colleagues who may require the services of a highly skilled agent.

  Graeme

• We want to thank you Dirk for the fantastic work you've done for us. A huge thank you for going the extra mile, from checking if the beds were all made up, to meeting the new cleaner to help her with keys. We are extremely glad that you were recommended to us and have no hesitation in paying forward and recommending you to anyone else who is thinking of buying or selling in the Mount Manganui/Tauranga area. Once again, thank you Dirk for everything.

  James & Gaye

• We had been searching for the right property for over 13 months, needless to say we were very particular buyers. During this time Dirk never failed to disappoint our continuous requests to view a property, answer our calls and provide honest feedback regarding the market. Dirk worked hard for us and cannot thank him enough for his time, effort & professionalism and would not hesitate to recommend or work with him again in future.

  James & Sarah

• Dirk was very professional and patient in what became quite a difficult and protracted negotiation.
  There is no doubt that this sale would not have happened without his input and timely attention to contractual requirements.
  

  Ian

• Dirk is amazing! His market knowledge, communication and professionalism were all outstanding. On top of this, Dirk demonstrated a great deal of flexibility and patience which allowed us to purchase our next family home. He answered all our questions in a friendly, clear and concise manner, thanks for ALL your amazing support Dirk!!

  Cam & Zoe

• Dirk is highly motivated, relatable and honest. Dealing with Dirk is very easy and I would happily recommend him for buying or selling.

  Joss

• If you want the ultimate service, look no further. Dirk has made a very stressful time stressfree in every aspect. His knowledge and professionalism is second to none. He gained our trust from day 1 and followed through looking after every aspect of sale. Knowing we did not live in the same city he went above and beyond to organize everything for us, always happy to be available. Truely genuine, caring and trustworthy I would recommend anyone looking to sell to put your trust in Dirk for the ultimate service. Thank you so much Dirk to you and your team

  Wendy

• Dirk has excellent communication. He led us through the selling process carefully and explained all the parts to selling a home at the Mount. He has excellent knowledge of the housing market in the area.

  Fraser & Lesley

• It's always a journey with ups and downs when looking for a new home. Dirk supported us in this journey as our buyer agent. He took the time to find out what we needed in a new home. He also had a good grasp of the market and availability of homes. He was professional in both offering good advice and also giving us space to look. We never felt pressure from him to buy and yet he was spot on when we needed it. I would recommend Dirk wholeheartedly

  Osamu & Ryoku

• Thanks to dirk and his team for the sale of our house, you kept us informed every step of the way and worked hard for us. The market at the moment has been tough and you have shown us how good you are in completing the sale of our house in a proper and fast manor. we got what we were wanting. We definitely recommend dirk and his team 100% thank you very much.

  Barry & Trish

• Dirk was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. Didn't attend auction but got in contact immediately & kept us informed. Took us through the whole process of multiple bids & came out with the sale. Dirk was very professional & had good empathy & could only highly recommend his professionalism & knowledge

  Judith & Grant

• As landowners for 49 years, we are first time sellers of our current property. We have found Dirk an honest and reliable person. As we are quite technically challenged, we have admired Dirk's patience, knowledge and general understanding of real estate which has been a huge help in the process for us, he explains things in plain English. We would not hesitate in recommending Dirk to represent anyone in the buying/selling process.

  Ray & Liz

• Dirk was great to work with. He is very professional and has a lot of knowledge and experience as an agent. He is clear and prompt with his communication and kept us well informed during the process of selling our house. We felt Dirk put in 100% effort to achieve the best possible result for us and can highly recommend him to anyone looking for an agent to sell their home.

  Dylan & Katie

• We highly recommend Dirk as an RE Agent. He is extremely professional and warm friendly and proactive. He actually appears to really care for his vendor/buyer not just as a business asset. Best agent we have ever dealt with

  Charles & Yvonne

• Dirk ticks the boxes for me. Capable, Professional, Friendly and Efficient. This was my second sale with Dirk and I would recommend him to others.

  Caroline

• A big thanks to Dirk for the relaxed manner in which I first met him at the open home, I later purchased at auction. The whole process was honest, on the table stuff which made every area of planning and negotiating that much easier. Also big thanks to Bronwyn and Sam for being a great unit.

  Wayne

• After asking Dirk to come and appraise the property I was selling, it was an absolute no-brainer for me to list the property with him. The whole process was really easy and so much less stressful than I expected - and a lot of that was due to the down-to-earth approach Dirk has, and how much he kept me up to date with what was happening. We got a great result at auction, and then I asked him to help me find a new place to live.
  Being on the other end of the process was totally different and much more stressful, but Dirk was an awesome wingman, sending me suggestions of properties to see each week, organising viewings so we could avoid the crowds at open homes and really get a good feel for what was out there, and coaching me through the auction process as a buyer. Turns out I love a good auction and having a side-kick really gave me the ability to bid confidently, know my numbers and not get carried away. He really took the time to listen, ask lots of questions and understand what was important for me in a new home, challenged some of my assumptions, and this week I got the keys to my new home!
  I would totally recommend Dirk as an amazing agent to work with whether you are buying or selling, and when the time comes to move on (hopefully many years away) will certainly be calling on him again.

  Chrissy