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Meet Jen
Jen's not visiting Featherston — she's from it. School at Featherston Primary, a global career, and a return home in 2016 with a quiet conviction: small-town real estate needs more heart, not more hustle.
30+
Years in the Wairarapa
100%
Locally focused
1:1
Every conversation
Why Local by Jen?
She's from here. Every recommendation comes with lived-in knowledge and local insight.
More about JenWhat We Stand For
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We're here to help, not hustle.
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No scripts, just real conversations.
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Everyone deserves to feel rooted.
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We work for the whole town, not just the contract.
Built from the Inside Out
From Featherston Primary to helping families find their next home, Jen brings global experience and hometown heart to every move.
Homes with Heart
Curated by someone who knows what Featherston families really need.
What Your Local Neighbours Say
Real stories from homeowners who've had the privilege of working with Jen.
Jen was absolutely fantastic. She had great communication and was very timely. I feel she went above and beyond for us and now we have bought our dream home! I would highly recommend her service and I would be sure to contact her if I were to sell a property in the future!!
B. Power & J. Waaka
Jen is the perfect balance of professional expertise and casual chats. She makes the experience of buying and selling property feel so comfortable, because she truly takes the time to get to know you and your family, and understand what you want for the next stage of life. She is warm, open and easy to trust right from the outset. She has a fantastic depth of knowledge, but has a real knack of explaining things in a way that puts you at ease in what can be an incredibly stressful experience. Having her support and guidance through that process makes anything feel possible.
A. & S. Ogden
Jen was an absolute pleasure to work with. From our initial meeting to the final signing, she was consistently professional, patient, and incredibly supportive. Jen possesses a deep understanding of the local market and provided invaluable guidance throughout the entire process. Jen was always available to answer my questions, address my concerns, and negotiate on my behalf. I am thrilled with my new home and sincerely appreciate Jen's expertise and dedication.
A. Duvvuri
Oh Jen, not only are you an absolute hard case.. you're realistic, honest and genuinely such a lovely woman. Our journey with you has been nothing but remarkable. You know your sh*t lady. I will never hesitate recommending you to people, absolute legend.
Danielle Bolt
Jen has been amazing. She is so lovely and supportive, we've been looking at houses for a very long time and Jen is the only person we've found who actually understands our situation, and is contactable always. Thank you!
Emma Johnson & Luke Finnigan
Jen Bhati listened to what I was after, offered me properties to view and was super friendly and helpful to work with. I have had follow up emails explaining the process going forward after purchase which has really helped. The service didnt stop at the sold sign, awesome community driven agent!
V. Phillips
We found Jen to be super clued up about the market and very helpful. As we were based in Wellington, it was good to know Jen was able to sort out things for us, like getting a local plumber in, as we had no local knowledge. We would 100% recommend Jen to anyone who asked. She is amazing! Nothing was too much bother.
Marina & Murray Stevenson
We can't thank Jen enough, for her outstanding work in selling our property! After being stuck in the market, with no movement, for what felt like forever, we knew it was time for change. Within just two weeks, our situation turned around and she bought us an offer that made all the difference. The rest is history! Thank you for making our dreams a reality and showing us what true real estate expertise looks like. You are simply amazing!
S. Carter & E. Griggs
Jen made our first home buying experience both enjoyable and easy! Words we never thought we would use. We felt reassured throughout the entire process by her happy, honest and no pressure demeanour. Thanks so much!
Eden & Caleb Brown
Jen did a fantastic job coordinating the purchase progress for me including keeping me well updated while I was on other side of the world. In 40 years of buying and selling properties, she's the best I've worked with.
Bernadine Lynch
We only have the highest of highest praises for Jen, she is a bloody, bloody good agent. She absolutely has excellent communication, she's extremely professional, doesn't beat around the bush and she is just such a charismatic person. I would recommend her to everyone, in fact, I already have and will continue to do so. I only have the most positive feedback for her. She is the best. Every person I have spoken to have has ever dealt with her has said the exact same!
A. & D. Juggins
As an elderly woman with limited sight, I was not looking forward to the complication of selling my house. I asked among my friends: "who is a good land agent?" A name came up: "Jen Bhati". The moment I walked into the office, the warmth of Jen's greeting was reassuring. She was everything a person in business should be: sensitive, kind, understanding, helpful and efficient. She told me my little cottage would be advertised next month. But there was no need for that. Resourceful Jen found the perfect buyer within two weeks. The entire process was easy and enjoyable. I not only had my house sold without fuss, I have found a new friend in Jen. I warmly recommend her.
Dame Joy Cowley
I am very happy with the service and outcome we received from Amy and Jen while selling our house. Amy and Jen were professional, friendly and I trusted them to get the best outcome. I highly recommend Amy and Jen to anyone looking to sell their house. Thank you for making it such an easy, positive process.
K. Hamilton & J. Dunn
Jen was the perfect person to sell our property! She was totally easy to deal with, friendly and ambitious and persistent in finding the right person to love our property as much as we do.
M. & J. Howard
Jen was amazing, really went above and beyond for our little family! Helped us secure our dream home and property and made sure we were looked after, understood the process and happy!!
A. Jaquiery & K. Ramsden
I can't thank Jen Bhati enough for the incredible job she did in selling my house. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, my house sold quickly. I highly recommend Jen Bhati to anyone who are looking to buy or sell a property.
A. Yang
Jen Bhati was my consultant. Jen has been the most professional of all the real estate agents I have dealt with over this long process of selling and buying a new property in a different region. She has not only put my mind at ease with the process, but has done it with professionalism. I can't thank or recommend Jen Bhati enough for what she achieved for me.
T. Edmondson
Jen is a delight to work with. She took the time to understand our family needs, including the complexities involved in our relocation from Australia to NZ. She also helped introduce us to the community in Featherston and we feel like we've truly landed "home", in no small part due to Jen.
D. & N. Porteous
Jen has been very helpful and accommodating during the process. Her communication has been friendly and responsive too.
Tracey Lupton & Dean Kerr
Jen has been fantastic. A true professional and easy to work with. She knew the market we were selling into and her attention to detail, keeping us informed throughout was great. Thanks Jen!
L. Flack & W. Douglas
Your agent Jen Bhati in Featherston is excellent. We are the buyers of a property Jen has sold us and she has been very helpful.
Akrasi Trust
Team work very prompt and professional.
Ana Staniukynaite
Jen is great at what she does.
J. & K. Venter
Our consultant Jen Bhati was great to work with. She kept us informed & gave us advice every step of the way which helped us with the decisions we had to make. Jen was very friendly & fun to work with.
Mr T. & Mrs Y. Williams
Great communication. Jen is genuine and lovely. Knew the area well and was the right person for our house sale. Very happy.
N. & M. Rosenbaum
Jen has been amazing throughout the entire journey of finding and buying a house - a truly genuine, caring, hardworking person and a total joy to work with. Thanks Jen!!
L. Edwards
Jen has been amazing to deal with I loved her relaxed friendly attitude, as having been in real estate myself for nearly 40 years I understand the frustrations of working in this industry.
D. Clark & L. Jones
Jen Bhati was great. We had lots of questions, and a couple of bumps along the way, but she did everything in her power to keep the sale on track.
J. Moore & J. Clarke
The whole process was super easy, photos, ads, open homes, we didn't have to worry about anything. Great communication and support by all agents involved.
Tea & David O'Neale
Jen is the best! Always there when we needed her! Not just a sales person, but someone who is with you for the emotional ride of selling and buying.
Tea & David O'Neale
We spoke with the rest, then chose the best!! Jen Bhati was the one for us, sold our house in three weeks - no fuss!! Nothing was a problem for Jen and the crew, so if you want to sell your house Jen is the one for you!!! Thank you so much for making our dreams come true team!!!!!
S. & K. Tulip
Jen gave exceptional service throughout the sale process. All important questions were answered professionally. We recommend Jen to anyone looking for an excellent Sales Consultant.
Mr M. & Mrs K. Turner
Jen was very helpful, diligent, caring and cheerful. She kept me informed regularly and was very knowledgeable.
LA Kerr
Highly recommend Jen if you are looking to sell. Her local connections are amazing, if you need anything done to get your house ready to sell she will find a solution ASAP! Her positivity and determination keep you focused on your end goal despite the challenges of the market, and she made sure we were able to secure the property of our choice. Thank you!
Marcus & Deborah Anselm
Jen Bhati was an exceptional agent always keeping us fully informed throughout the sale process and she definitely went way beyond what would normally be expected of a real estate agent. She knows what offering the best service is all about and never wavered from that during the sale process.
P., J. & S. Leloir
The Sales agent was accomodating and very helpful. She is quick to respond and assisted our needs in the most efficient way.
J. Minguito & R. Co
Jen was great it wasn't easy for her with the way the market was at the time
R. Gardner
Jen provided us with top-quality service and made the sale process seamless and easy.
Mr M. & Mrs K. Turner
Jen's communication, professionalism and enthusiasm was consistently 100% I would recommend Jen in a heartbeat!
S. Christian
Jen Bhati was totally amazing in helping get my home sold. Nothing was too much to ask of Jen and she came back quickly with answers. Would definitely recommend Jen to anyone.
T. Christiansen
Jen listened!
D. Brasell & M. Marshall
Jen Bhati is the all-time super realtor! Not only is she pro-active about the important aspects of finding the right buyer, Jen also has the most important of talents: people skills. Selling or buying a home is a stressful experience, and Jen is always there to listen, to give good feedback, to show up with the answers (or chocolate!) to ease the stress. What an amazingly perfect mix of all of the talents that one would hope for in an estate agent!!!
N. Ragano Beavan
The process of selling our home of 28 years was made painless by the enthusiasm and dedication of our agent and friend, Jen Bhati. She's an agent superstar!
T. & K. Pritchard
I've had a great experience working with Jen to find a house in Featherston. She was very accommodating in timing that I was able to view the house. A great agent.
Tina Knapp
Jen was wonderful and we are so grateful to have had her as our realtor! She is honest, hardworking and has high integrity. We highly recommend Jen!
Mrs S. & Mr Z. Prestidge
Jen Bhati....is as honest as the day is long! In any dealings I have had with Jen she has been a pleasure to deal with. She is dependable and hardworking, she show genuine empathy and integrity.
Penny Griffin
Jen was amazing. Warm, supportive, helpful, understanding.
T. Geddes & A. Mathur
Jen provided us with superb service and answered all our questions about purchasing. Excellent follow-up when necessary for a smooth transition. Thank you, Jen.
M. & K. Turner
I really loved the energy and creativity - and passion. Jen in particular communicated so well. Thanks guys, we are over the moon with the sale - this sets us up well for the future. Much gratitude.
Charli & Brad
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