Emma McCashin - Summit Real Estate
Emma McCashin is a dedicated Sales and Marketing Consultant with Summit Real Estate, bringing a unique edge to the Richmond property market through her background as a property lawyer. Since starting her legal career in 2000, she has cultivated a deep understanding of property investment, development, and ownership, allowing her to provide clients with pragmatic, legally-sound advice that adds real value to every transaction. Her professional expertise is complemented by extensive personal experience, having managed renovations, build projects, and subdivisions, which gives her a grounded perspective on what makes a property successful.
What truly sets Emma apart is her resilient, solution-focused approach. Known affectionately by colleagues as "DEFIB" (defibrillator), she is renowned for her ability to keep deals alive and find creative solutions even when negotiations seem to flatline. Her calm, down-to-earth demeanor and strong negotiation skills make complex transactions feel manageable, while her strategic marketing campaigns are designed to create genuine competition and maximize value for vendors. She avoids generic templates, instead crafting tailored strategies that position each property effectively to attract the right buyers.
Emma is particularly attuned to the needs of out-of-town owners and older vendors, offering hands-on support to coordinate pre-sale work, manage tradespeople, and streamline the preparation process. Whether helping first-time buyers navigate their first offer or assisting sellers in achieving top results in challenging markets, she prioritizes clear, honest communication and stress-free experiences. Her client reviews consistently highlight her professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care, with many noting her ability to exceed expectations and deliver tangible results through persistent hard work and excellent local market knowledge.
Opening hours
Photos of Emma McCashin - Summit Real Estate
Our comment from ImmoNetwork about Emma McCashin - Summit Real Estate:
Legal Expertise and Strategic Property Marketing
Emma McCashin brings a unique and powerful advantage to the Nelson real estate market, combining decades of hands-on experience in property investment and development with a professional background as a property lawyer. This dual expertise allows Summit Real Estate to offer clients advice that is not only commercially savvy but legally sound, providing a significant edge in complex transactions. Emma utilizes a tailored marketing approach rather than generic templates, designing campaigns that position each property to attract the right buyers and create genuine competition. Her ability to leverage local knowledge and professional networks ensures that properties are showcased effectively, maximizing their potential value in both strong and challenging market conditions.
Client-Centered Support and Stress-Free Transactions
Clients consistently highlight the exceptional communication and genuine care demonstrated by Emma and her team. Whether assisting first-time home buyers who need clear explanations of complex processes or supporting out-of-town vendors who require management of pre-sale preparations, Emma goes above and beyond to ensure a seamless experience. Her approachable, down-to-earth nature and ability to put people at ease transform what can be a stressful process into a positive journey. Reviews frequently praise her responsiveness, noting that she is always available to answer questions and provide timely updates, ensuring clients feel informed and supported at every stage.
Resilient Negotiation and Creative Problem Solving
One of Emma’s standout strengths is her calm, persistent negotiation style, often referred to by colleagues and clients with the nickname “DEFIB” for her ability to revive deals that appear to have flatlined. Her legal background proves invaluable when contracts face tight conditions or unexpected hurdles arise. Instead of walking away from problematic deals, Emma focuses on creative, out-of-the-box solutions to keep transactions moving forward. This tenacity has resulted in successful sales even in tough market climates, such as the challenging period of 2022, where she achieved multiple sales through strategic negotiation and a focus on practical problem-solving.
Trusted Local Knowledge and Exceptional Results
Summit Real Estate is highly regarded for its deep understanding of the Nelson area, including insights into new builds, land subdivisions, and current market values. Clients trust Emma and her team, such as Dwayne Lohmann, for their accurate market assessments and integrity. The team’s ability to sell properties quickly, often achieving asking prices or receiving multiple offers, speaks to their effectiveness. Beyond just transactions, Emma is valued for her honesty and long-term relationship building, with many clients expressing their willingness to recommend her services to friends and family, citing her as a trustworthy partner in achieving their real estate goals.
Emma McCashin - Summit Real Estate: Reviews
Reviews are the opinions of their authors. We do not verify that the author was a customer.
Reviews on Google
5,0 out of 5 from 48 reviews
Fantastic experience: Exceptional Service from Start to Finish. Selling a property can be stressful at the best of times, but our sale became significantly more complicated than anyone could have anticipated. Throughout the entire process, Brian and Emma were absolutely outstanding. From the outset, they demonstrated an excellent understanding of the local market and provided honest, practical advice that gave us confidence in every decision. Their communication was exceptional and they kept us informed at every stage, responded promptly to questions, and ensured that nothing was left uncertain. Even when there wasn't much news, they kept in touch, which made a real difference. Where they really excelled, however, was when unexpected challenges arose. The sale encountered a number of hurdles. Brian and Emma handled every issue calmly, professionally, and with remarkable patience. They remained focused on finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems, and their persistence played a huge part in keeping the transaction alive. What impressed me most was that they genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome for everyone involved. They balanced the interests of both buyer and seller with integrity, maintained constructive relationships throughout, and never lost sight of the end goal. Their experience and professionalism were evident in every interaction. I am sincerely grateful for everything they did to help us reach an unconditional sale despite the obstacles along the way. I cannot recommend them highly enough. If you're looking for estate agents who are knowledgeable, trustworthy, proactive and genuinely committed to their clients, Brian and Emma are exactly the people you want representing you.
Fantastic experience: Excellent communication, fast progress. Brian is an exceptional agent who sold our first home for us. He worked fast to ensure we could make the most of any opportunity and gave us all the information we needed, without overwhelming us. Communication was always quick and clear. We are very pleased to have had Brian on our team.
Fantastic experience: Professional and personalised experience . We recently purchased a home with the help of Emma McCashin and Dwayne Lohmann, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Both were knowledgeable and responsive in helping us through the purchase process.If you are looking for an agent who is professional, honest, and truly works in your best interest, we highly recommend Emma McCashin and Dwayne Lohmann.
Fantastic experience: They went above and beyond to ensure the sale was smooth, seamless, and completely hassle-free.
Fantastic experience: Five stars from start to sale
Fantastic experience: Fantastic experience all round. We were very impressed with Dwayne and Emma’s prompt and clear communication throughout the process. They were transparent at all times, and really went the extra mile to get the right buyers through our property. We felt they worked very hard to achieve a great result for us, and nothing was ever a problem. Above all they are both genuinely nice people who we have throughly enjoyed working with. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them as a fantastic choice of agent for anyone. Thanks again!
Fantastic experience: . We were impressed with the professional and well organised approach. Made our decision making super easy!
Fantastic experience: We were extremely happy with the time, effort, and professionalism Emma McCashin and Dwayne Lohmann put into selling our section. Communication was clear throughout the process, and we always felt well informed and supported. Their commitment and hard work made the experience smooth and stress-free. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Emma and Dwayne to anyone looking to sell.
Fantastic experience: Emma goes above and beyond for us. She always does. Which is why we will always choose to do business with Emma.
Fantastic experience: Great result. When we finally decided we needed to sell our house it was a very easy decision who we wanted to work with. We met Emma and Dwayne when we were out looking to buy a house . Emma was always going out of her way finding and recommending properties that would suit us. In the many years we have bought and sold we have never came across someone that worked so hard help us find our next home. There advice around when to put our house on the market was spot on and the house ended up selling in a few short weeks. They were both an absolute pleasure to work with and would highly recommend them.
Fantastic experience: Outstanding agent. Emma is an excellent communicator, proactive, a practical problem solver and positive and supportive to the vendor. We recommend Emma to any vendor without reservation. Celia and Ross
Fantastic experience: Very easy to deal with and great knowledge of requirements and explanation of contract.
Fantastic experience: We recently completed an acquisition with Dwyane and Emma and couldn’t be happier with the process. Their communication was quick and clear, everything was handled efficiently, and they made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Highly professional and a pleasure to work with. Thankyou guys!
Thanks heaps for taking the time to write the review Tayla - much appreciated.
Fantastic experience: Great Advice, 'Can-Do' Attitude, Highly Recommend. I became very impressed with Emma & Dwayne when enquiring about a section we ended up purchasing in Quail Rise. Emma was aware of our situation and provided us with many options that would suit us. She took the time to chat about the building process and different ways we could go about it. Documentation on various sections were promptly given to us and communication was prompt and clear. Having had the experience of working with Emma & Dwayne from a buyers perspective I had no hesitation to ask them to sell our current property. Emma gave great advice on what areas of the house needed to be improved and how to do this cost effectively. When faced with challenges through the selling process with regard to minor building report findings Emma had the greatest 'Can do' attitude and provided immediate and legitimate rectification options to both seller and buyer to not lose the sale. I would recommend Emma & Dwayne to anyone looking to buy or sell and would happily work with them again.
Fantastic experience: Excellent Service . Emma was amazing to deal with, great communication and easy to deal with, highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Emma - Great communicator, great follow-up. Thanks Emma, Hamish and Tayla
Fantastic experience: Experienced. Emma was fantastic to work with—helpful, involved, and supportive without being overbearing, which we really appreciated. Dwayne, though not part of our sale, was equally impressive when we met him at a previous open home—helpful and never pushy. Both are clearly experienced, professional, and genuinely great real estate agents. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Proactive and professional, Emma really goes the extra mile. She is very knowledgable, has great communication skills and gets the results. Don't hestitate to use her.
Fantastic experience: We found Emma and Dwayne very friendly and efficient to work with . Highly recommend them .
Fantastic experience: PROFESSIONAL ALL THE WAY. It was great working with Dwayne and Emma, who were both very professional throughout the whole process. The sale went very smoothly and quickly and they were very accurate in their assessment of the market as well as coming up with new marketing incentives, which proved successful. I’d work with them again without hesitation.
Fantastic experience: Seamless and Professional! Emma and Dwayne were very easy to deal with, great communication and feedback through the selling process
Fantastic experience: Great Service. Promt communication and good knowledge of buyers market. Would recommend Emma and Dwayne.
Fantastic experience: What an excellent experience . Using both Dwayne and Emma to sell my property had huge advantages, between the two of them one is always available to take calls or show people through the property. Both excellent to deal with, full of good knowledge and skills. I wouldn't go anywhere else!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended!!! Emma was great to deal with, she has been so helpful and has gone above and beyond to help us with all the finer details. Highly recommend Emma and Dwayne!!
Fantastic experience: Helpful, professional and responsive. Emma responded promptly and positively at all time making us feel comfortable to ask questions or raise any concerns. Appreciate her effort to fit extra viewing requests into her busy schedule. Only met Dwayne once but easy to tell they are a solid team. They are knowledgeable and professional, no wonder handling all the best listings in region and keep selling!!!
Fantastic experience: Thanks again. Emma and Dwayne just keep selling, even in a market which alot of other agents will describe as tough. Not these guys, its times like these where the best agents rise to the top. We loved building this Town House and we're very happy Emma and Dwayne found an owner that loves the home just as much as we do. Thanks again, we'll be listing another home with you very soon
Fantastic experience: I had a really positive experience and from start to finish was stress free. All contact during the sale & after sales were open, honest & kept me informed
Fantastic experience: Emma is Great! Emma was very helpful with our search for a houses, is lined up a number of properties for us to view in a short timeframe and when we found the one we wanted she was great in helping us get through the offer process. She was very responsive and quick when replying to our questions and requests
Fantastic experience: Sale process made easy. Emma and Dwayne recently sold my late grandmother’s home. As we are not Nelson based, there were a few loose ends that needed tidying up and Emma made this happen for us. Throughout the sale process communication was timely yet concise. I would definitely recommend.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant . Selling made easy. Great communication, great market knowledge, very professional with a relaxed personality. 100% recommend was a pleasure to deal with and the result was fantastic.
Fantastic experience: Great to deal with. Thanks for making purchasing a property an easy process.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic!! . Emma was amazing to deal with, great communication throughout the sale. Very informative with any questions we had being our first sale. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Awesome to deal with. Emma was professional, great to deal with, helpful and went the extra mile to accommodate us throughout the sales process - we highly recommend her to others looking to sell.
Fantastic experience: Thank you Emma . I cant praise Emma and Dwayne enough . The asking price for my property was achieved in a very difficult market ,with fantastic communication and dedication to all aspects of the sale . Accurate expectation forecasting, and an extremly sound knowledge of the local market . I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Emma and Dwayne , for their professionalism and integrity as well as to thank Emma for the personal support in making this journey a positive memory for me .
Fantastic experience: A dynamic duo! . I would like to thank Emma and Glyn for making the sale of our home in Richmond an enjoyable & stress-free experience. I couldn't think of a better team to have, sell our home! Exceptional communication! They both went above and beyond to make it stress free! We were blown away with how speedy the process of selling our home was. I recommend both Emma and Glyn, hand's down a dynamic duo. Thank you to you both The Ingerson whanau
Fantastic experience: Friendly and efficient: Emma is very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.
Fantastic experience: Excellent Sales Agent Highly Recommend . The process was very professional and Emma went the extra mile to ensure the sale was made. Communication was there at all times. Summits advertising was great and ensures there is a large marketing coverage. Would highly recommend Emma and the Summit team.
Fantastic experience: We had the pleasure of working with Emma McCashin from Summit Real Estate, and can confidently say that she exceeded all our expectations. Emma's professionalism and efficiency made the entire process of selling my property a breeze. From the moment we contacted her on Tuesday, Emma displayed remarkable responsiveness and dedication. She promptly arranged a professional photoshoot for my property, which took place on Wednesday. We were thoroughly impressed with the quality of the photographs, showcasing my home in the best possible light. Our property was listed by live Friday, just days after our initial contact. What truly set Emma apart was her excellent communication skills. She was not only easy to talk to but also incredibly attentive to our concerns and preferences. Emma kept us informed at every step of the way, ensuring we were well-informed and comfortable throughout the process. Emma's ability to work swiftly without compromising on quality is truly commendable. We highly recommend Emma to anyone in need of a dedicated and efficient real estate agent. Her professionalism, communication skills, and proactive approach make her an outstanding choice. We are grateful for her expertise and the seamless experience she provided. Thank you Emma, for your exceptional service
Fantastic experience: Dream Team. Made the struggle of buying that little bit easier Quick response, good communication and pleasant to deal with.
Fantastic experience: Brilliant service. We found Emma to be transparent and speedy in all her communications. Thank you Emma all your help is much appreciated
Fantastic experience: Successful in the NZ Market Maelstrom: Emma was professional to deal with and went the extra mile in a tough climate. Summer of 2022, during Peak Mandates, was a challenging period, which showed off Emma's negotiating skills. Her knowledge of the market and client approach led to three separate successful sales.
Fantastic experience: Excellent! Emma has been very professional. She helped us to buy our first home in New Zealand. She was very patient ( as we have had a lot of questions)and helpful. Great communications skills and just simply a good person . Highly recommended to everyone.
Fantastic experience: ProActive, informative and awesome! We met Emma at a different property to the one we brought, she was great talking with us about everything and figuring out what we might. She sorted everything from views to offers and the contract kinks, then went above an beyond when things went sideways after possession. We will always go to Emma and recommend her to everyone, as you can truly trust her and it’s Rare to find a real estate agent you can truly trust
Leave your opinion about Emma McCashin - Summit Real Estate:
Emma McCashin - Summit Real Estate appears in the following listings:
Other real estate agencies you might be interested in
Anthony Carppe House Realty
Summit Property Management - Stoke
Summit Property Management - Nelson
Add your real estate agency to our directory for free
If you manage a real estate agency and want to appear in our guide, send us your company information and you can appear completely free of charge.