Real estate is about property, people, and timing. For Marlene, good advice starts with understanding the market, the property, and the people behind the move.
Originally from the Netherlands, Marlene moved to New Zealand in the late 1990s and began her Kiwi journey in Te Awamutu. Over the years, life and career opportunities took her to different parts of New Zealand and Brazil, but Te Awamutu always felt like home. Returning to the area is both exciting and familiar, and she is delighted to be reconnecting with a community she knows and values. She looks forward to bringing her real estate experience, market knowledge, and passion for property back to the region.
Before real estate, Marlene worked as a veterinary nurse, dental assistant, property manager, dairy farmer, and Sponsorship Manager for the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards. Together with her husband Gerard, they have built their property portfolio while raising three children and working within the dairy industry. Marlene’s background gives her firsthand insight into residential, lifestyle, and rural property ownership. Her husband was recognised as New Zealand Dairy Farm Manager of the Year in 2018, and their farming experience has given her a practical understanding of the hard work, investment, and important decisions that often sit behind every property transaction. Fluent in Dutch, English, German, and conversational Brazilian Portuguese, Marlene enjoys working with people from all walks of life and helping them feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their property journey.
Marlene is proud to have been recognised nationally with a Top 10 Residential Sales Award in 2026, reflecting both the results she delivers and the trust her clients place in her. While people are at the heart of what Marlene does, successful real estate also requires strong market knowledge, a clear strategy, skilled negotiation, and attention to detail. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or searching for the perfect lifestyle property or family home, she is committed to providing honest advice, regular communication, and exceptional service.
Marlene’s goal is simple: to make the entire process as smooth, successful, and stress-free as possible while achieving the best possible outcome for you.
Honest. Determined. Approachable.
Marlene Makes It Happen.