Pegasus Post: September 23, 2021
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PEGASUS POST Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
Thursday <strong>September</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2021</strong> 15<br />
H O M E<br />
OUR STORY | KIERAN BALL<br />
Born and bred in Christchurch, and growing up in East Christchurch, Kieran<br />
knows this town inside out. His personal drive is second to none. All prior jobs<br />
have involved helping people and building positive relationships. Having<br />
recently purchased his own first home, he has a special empathy for other first<br />
home buyers. Sellers can also trust his drive and determination: he brings a large<br />
personality with a trusting presence to the table.<br />
“My goal is to make your Real Estate experience fun, exciting and memorable<br />
while maintaining the utmost professionalism.”<br />
KIERAN BALL<br />
021 281 1220 | kieran@homechch.co.nz<br />
What made you want to jump into the world of real<br />
estate?<br />
I previously worked in a gym and one of my clients was a<br />
top Christchurch agent. He convined me I would make a<br />
good agent so when the first lockdown brought our travel<br />
plans to a halt I decided to jump in head first!<br />
Can you remember your first sale?<br />
Definitely, 1/435 Madras Street! I’d like to give a special<br />
thanks to my friends who not only trusted my ability on a<br />
first sale and now have engaged me to sell their next<br />
home.<br />
What was most memorable when you purchased your<br />
first home?<br />
Not getting a gift, thank you or any appreciated from the<br />
selling agent. It was a great lesson on what not to do!<br />
Do you have any advice for someone considering a<br />
career in real estate?<br />
Your first office may not be your last. Be prepared to<br />
struggle, it’s not easy work but very rewarding. Work with<br />
people who genuinely care about you and don’t become<br />
you’re not.<br />
If you had to choose an alternative career path, what<br />
would it be?<br />
I’ve had a wide range of experiences already but if real<br />
estate was no longer on the cards I’d most likely apply for<br />
a role with the police.<br />
Ok, now let’s have some fun. What’s the most awkward<br />
thing that happens to you on a regular basis?<br />
Being 6’6 it’s reasonably obvious - hitting my head on<br />
things!<br />
Would it be wrong to assume you play basketball?<br />
No, you’re spot on. I play for a local team, UC Men’s Prems<br />
and I follow the LA Lakers.<br />
Who do you idolise and why?<br />
My Dad. I can’t even begin to find the words to describe<br />
how much he’s done for me and my family.<br />
Summer is coming, where are you looking forward<br />
visiting in Canterbury once the sun is shinning?<br />
Taylors Mistake is first on the list, as soon as it’s warm<br />
enough.<br />
What is your favourite eatery in Christchurch?<br />
Little High - specifically Bacon Brothers.<br />
You’re left alone on a resort island, you can take one<br />
book, one album & one film - what do you chose?<br />
David Goggins, Can’t Hurt Me | John Mayer, Room for<br />
Squares | Coach Carter<br />
And finally, what is your greatest achievement to date?<br />
Purchasing my first home with my partner Tia.
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