Originally from Dublin, Ireland, and hailing from a typical Irish family of 7, Valerie has enjoyed a varied career, from working as an air hostess in London and Paris to modelling and even a stint as a weather anchor for TVB Pearl in Hong Kong.

Her first taste of real estate was in Hong Kong, where she worked in property management and discovered her passion for the industry. After moving to New Zealand 25 years ago, Valerie continued to pursue this passion, spending 5 successful years building her real estate career on the West Coast, based in the Buller region.

Although the West Coast wasn't initially where Valerie had planned to settle, she was soon won over by the relaxed coastal lifestyle of Charleston. Falling in love with living by the sea and being able to walk along the beach every day, she became a well-known face in the local community, regularly attending events and making lasting connections. Her love of people and hospitality also led her to own and operate Westwood Beach Cottage, a cosy beachfront accommodation in Charleston.

Valerie has now relocated with her family and joined the team at Summit Real Estate in Stoke. Bringing with her valuable industry experience, strong market knowledge and a genuine love of working with people, she is excited to begin this next chapter and help more people achieve their property goals across the Nelson Tasman region.

Together with her partner Craig, Valerie has 2 grown daughters, a teenage son and an awesome grandson. Family is incredibly important to her, and she loves meeting people, making connections and bringing people together.

Combining her technical expertise, industry experience and market knowledge, Valerie is well-equipped to help you achieve the best possible result when selling your home. Backed by a well-organised team and a friendly, approachable manner, Valerie is committed to making your real estate journey as smooth and stress-free as possible, whatever challenges may arise.