Introducing

Lou Vockins

Licensee Salesperson | EJ Real Estate
Ray White Papamoa

ESTELLE JOHNSON REAL ESTATE - Excellence is a team effort!

Passionate about real estate and deeply connected to the Bay of Plenty, Estelle and Lou are dedicated to helping buyers and sellers achieve outstanding results. Specializing in Papamoa and Mt Maunganui, where they live and embrace the local lifestyle, they bring a personal touch to every transaction, ensuring clients feel supported and understood throughout the entire process.

With standout marketing, strategic sales techniques, and a commitment to the community, they make buying and selling smooth and stress free. They go above and beyond to showcase each property in its best light, using professional photography, expert staging, and cutting-edge digital marketing to attract the right buyers and maximize results.

Beyond real estate, Estelle and Lou are proud locals who love giving back to the community. Their genuine care and dedication to building strong relationships have earned them a reputation for trust, integrity, and exceptional service. Whether you’re selling your home, investing, or searching for the perfect property, they are here to guide you every step of the way.

LOU VOCKINS

Originally from Salisbury, UK, and raised in Manawatu, Lou has explored and lived across both islands, giving her a deep appreciation for New Zealand’s diverse beauty and communities. Settling in the Bay of Plenty, she discovered her true calling in real estate. With a bubbly personality, boundless energy, and a detail oriented approach, Lou makes the process smooth and enjoyable. When she is not helping clients, she loves exploring the local scenery, sharing good food with friends, and embracing the vibrant Bay of Plenty lifestyle.

ESTELLE JOHNSON

Originally from the Manawatu, Estelle has lived in Sydney and Auckland. She worked for many years in banking and mortgage finance in a number of roles. She also spent 10 years as the NZ Operations Manager for an Australiasian company. This experience provided sound property knowledge and exceptional organisational skills.  When she is not busy helping clients achieve their real estate goals she can be found exploring the local beaches with her family and two dogs, visiting local cafes and supporting the community of Papamoa. 

If you are looking for local knowledgeable and passionate real estate agents who will go the extra mile to help you navigate the property market please contact Estelle on 021474488  or Lou on 0273568473 at any time to experience a seamless and rewarding real estate journey.

2022-23 - Rookie of the year - Papamoa and Mt Maunganui
2023-24 - Top Customer Satisfaction - Papamoa and Mt Maunganui
2023-24 - #3 Settled Sales - Papamoa and Mt Maunganui 
2025 - Agent of the Year - Papamoa Beach - Rate My Agent

Awards

  • 2023/2024 - Executive Performer

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Testimonials

12 Seddon Street
Te Puke
John C.

Five stars. 10/10

9 Sorrento Key
Papamoa Beach
Joanna

Lou was incredible! Her communication was excellent and information always reliable.

172 The Boulevard
Papamoa Beach
Amber

Lou is fab. We appreciate her assistance in selling our homes, she knows what she is doing and is enthusiastic about it.

Lisa

No Open Homes!! Thanks Estelle and Lou!! We were coming into our home-based businesses busiest time of the year, so when our dream home came up to buy, the timing wasn't the best. Our place was not ready to go to market and the thought of doing Open Homes was not ideal. Step up - the amazing duo of Estelle and Lou! They had made contact with a buyer who had been looking for a while and just knew our home would be perfect for them. Estelle and Lou simply have a gift for understanding what their clients need. The market at the time was quite choppy and our sale price expectations were muted. However, because this team is so good they got us a great sale price and all in time for us to settle on our dream home. Working with Estelle and Lou for a second time, they have proven to be the best in the business. We highly recommend them both and encourage anyone looking to sell to put them at the top of your list as agents of choice.

Paul & Kelly

We first Met Lou at another address, at an open home. As we were looking at properties we had been presented to a number of agents. Lou was the only agent that gave me market updates, and had contacted me with another house's that met our requirements, she saw the opportunity with the house we ended up purchasing, So easy to deal with and no pressure, as we had a couple of other agents that wanted offers immediately.

9 Pense Place
Papamoa Beach
Carole

With buying my first home, the thing that scared me the most was meeting the selling agent. When I walked into the house Lou immediately put me at ease and was able to answer any questions I had. This was the first property I had viewed. I viewed another property after this, the agent was not so welcoming and I felt like she didn’t want to be there (maybe because it was under offer) I found Lou good to deal with from start to finish, professional, smiling and nothing was a problem.

6 Shaun Close
Papamoa Beach
Mike

Estelle Johnson and Lou Vockins were outstanding in selling my property within just four weeks. Their professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail truly exceeded my expectations. From start to finish, they guided me through every step with confidence and expertise, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. I couldn't be happier with the result they achieved, and I highly recommend Estelle and her team to anyone looking for a seamless and successful real estate experience.

6 Wembury Grove
Parkvale
Keith & Lisa

It was very obvious to us who Lou was working for. She able to get us a great price and she knew her buyer well enough to know exactly what homes to show and in what order to do it to get the best result.

10 Conifer Place
Te Puke
Roslyn

Lou was very friendly to deal with during our sale and super helpful. She was happy to answer any questions we had and offered guidance along the way.

40 Woodleigh Place
Ohauiti
Lizanne Deacon

Lou was very professional and responsive with all our questions. She made this experience worth it.

Shannon - Tenant during sale

My Rental went up for sale which was initially unsettling, however upon meeting Lou she made me feel so confident in the process and even helped me with finding another rental. Lou was super respectful of the open homes. Top communication and empathy! Highly recommend. All round great agent/woman!

40 Woodleigh Place
Ohauiti
Douglas Garret

The experience was well carried out and a pleasant procedure, Lou was always eager to make things work well.

16 Kokomo Key
Papamoa Beach
Susan Garner

I met Lou first about 18 months ago when she was cold calling in my street. I was impressed by her determination and courage. She's done everything which reinforces my first impression and kept me informed at every stage. I'm delighted with the positive sale she achieved for me.

16 Snowden Street
Ohauiti
Kathryn A

Lou was fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble and although our house sale was a bit more complicated than the usual ones that Lou must deal with she was unfailingly friendly, warm and positive. She communicated promptly and overall was just a pleasure to deal with. Thank you Lou. Your hard work is very much appreciated.

16 Snowden Street
Ohauiti
Ema & David

Lou was extremely professional and helpful. She was very prompt with answers to any questions we had and did everything possible to make the process easier for us. She made a difficult time a little easier. Thank you Lou.

115b Waitaha Road
Welcome Bay
Georgia Roe

Lou was great at helping me but my first house. She was so great to work with, was great at communicating, and kept me in the loop throughout the whole process. She was really flexible with scheduling an extra viewing of the property and meeting me to sign documents. I would definitely recommend

Georgia R

Amazing Agent. Lou was so great at helping me buy my first house! She was so great to work with, was great at communicating, and kept me in the loop throughout the whole process. Was really flexible with scheduling an extra viewing of the property and meeting me to sign documents. Would definitely recommend!

James B

Keep up the great work! Dear Lou, Wishing you well for the rest of your years in house sales! Thank you for the after sales service and your caring attitude! Best wishes, James.

Barry & Helen

The best agent that we have EVER worked with! We can not more highly recommend Lou. We have bought and sold many properties over the years and she is by far and away the BEST ever! Lou is always cheerful and positive. She is an excellent communicator and can be relied upon 100%. Lou was incredibly pro-active in her approach to selling our property and kept us in the loop at every stage. Lou also went out of her way to assist the current tenant in finding new accomodation. This is just one example of where she went above and beyond in her interest and care. We would not hesitate to use her again and would be happy to discuss with any prospective vendor. She is a total STAR!

Cheryl K

I couldn't fault Lou. She has been a pleasure to work with, nothing was ever any trouble or a problem. She is efficient, effective and a very nice person. I would recommend her and she would always be my go-to agent for the future.

3 Silver Fern Lane
Papamoa
Rithy Cheer

Lou is very awesome and helped alot, we're very appreciative of Lou. Thank you so much

13b Opal Drive
Papamoa
Andrea B

Lou is great to deal with. Explained the process well, kept us informed and got a great response to our house in this difficult market

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