Real Estate That Opens Doors – Literally & Figuratively
Donna Hewitt never planned to become a real‑estate agent. During the global financial crisis she worked in mortgagee recovery, counselling homeowners as they faced foreclosure. She learned how to listen deeply and guide people through tough transitions.
After relocating to New Zealand she started as an assistant to a high‑performing agent, absorbing every lesson. Within 18 months she had sold 37 homes. That success wasn't about slick sales tactics; it was about empathy, discipline and a people‑first mindset.
Connect Realty grew from her conviction that collaboration creates better outcomes than competition. The brand exists to make real estate human, transparent and empowering.
Donna Hewitt never planned to become a real‑estate agent. During the global financial crisis she worked in mortgagee recovery, counselling homeowners as they faced foreclosure. She learned how to listen deeply and guide people through tough transitions.
After relocating to New Zealand she started as an assistant to a high‑performing agent, absorbing every lesson. Within 18 months she had sold 37 homes. That success wasn't about slick sales tactics; it was about empathy, discipline and a people‑first mindset.
Connect Realty grew from her conviction that collaboration creates better outcomes than competition. The brand exists to make real estate human, transparent and empowering.
Why We Exist
"To change the way real estate works by replacing competition with collaboration. We give every vendor the widest possible reach and every agent the chance to share in success."
"To change the way real estate works by replacing competition with collaboration. We give every vendor the widest possible reach and every agent the chance to share in success."
What We Stand For
What We Stand For
Generosity
We share opportunities rather than hoard them.
Generosity
We share opportunities rather than hoard them.
Generosity
We share opportunities rather than hoard them.
Fairness
50/50 splits and no refusals
Fairness
50/50 splits and no refusals
Fairness
50/50 splits and no refusals
Transparency
Open communication and honest advice.
Transparency
Open communication and honest advice.
Transparency
Open communication and honest advice.
Community
People and relationships come first.
Community
People and relationships come first.
Community
People and relationships come first.
What You Can Expect
Connect isn't just a promise – it's a process. When you list with Donna you can expect:
Connect isn't just a promise – it's a process. When you list with Donna you can expect:
A 50/50 commission guarantee that invites every agent to bring you buyers.
A 50/50 commission guarantee that invites every agent to bring you buyers.
A no‑refusals policy so no potential buyer is turned away.
A no‑refusals policy so no potential buyer is turned away.
Access to the CollabClub – our mailing list connecting agents nationally and internationally.
Access to the CollabClub – our mailing list connecting agents nationally and internationally.
Agent‑only open homes that encourage networking and cooperation.
Agent‑only open homes that encourage networking and cooperation.
Simple, transparent pricing.
Simple, transparent pricing.
Clear communication, empathy and a steady hand through the entire process.
Clear communication, empathy and a steady hand through the entire process.
Ready to Experience the Connect Difference?
Let's work together to achieve your real estate goals.