Jen Bhati
Master Brand Partner
Featherston & South Wairarapa
Starting LOCAL by Jen Bhati was about creating a real estate business that truly reflected who I am, my values, and my connection to the Wairarapa community.
About
About The Network
The Network brings together New Zealand real estate agents and a shared support team. Founded by Ben Dellabarca, it backs agents with licence, compliance, technology, marketing and operational support. Agents can build a brand licensed exclusively to them or join an existing brand at a rate agreed with its brand owner.
The Movement
Built for real estate agents who have out-grown the corporate brand.
Our vision
A future where systems scale performance, and agents lead with purpose.
For too long the industry has rewarded volume over value, burnout over balance, and franchise systems over the people doing the work. The Network exists so good agents can run great businesses — with the brand, the income, the systems and the community to back them.
Property categories we serve
ResidentialBusinessCommercialRuralThe four pillars
What this movement actually gives you.
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Freedom
Your name above the door. Always.
We build, fund and hold the brand and license it exclusively to you. The business you build is yours, and you can sell it.
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Purpose
Re-establishing what it means to be an agent.
Every listing is a life moment. The Network exists so you can wake up proud of what you do, who you help, and why — alongside peers who want you to win.
03
Innovation
Innovation that actually runs your business.
We obsess over the systems so you don't have to. One integrated stack — CRM, marketing, listings, compliance, trust accounting, design, AI — built and refined to make agents faster, sharper and better. You bring the relationships and the judgment. We bring the platform, the back office, and the people who keep it humming.
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Generosity
Generosity by Design.
Brand owners earn 85% on every sale. Joining a brand means a rate you agree with the brand owner. No brand fee, no franchise fee, no royalties, no marketing levy. No admin fee today. Everything we provide is in the 15%; your licence, PI insurance share, REINZ and portal share are your own costs.
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What does the Trustmark mean for your vendors?
The Trustmark is the promise your clients see. It signals an agent backed by a vetted network — with the systems, support and standards behind every transaction.
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We only hire the best talent to support our agents.
Testimonials
Agents who made the move.
Testimonial
Launch post
Yesterday at 16:05·
Big news… I've rebranded! 🎉 So proud to share what we've been working on behind the scenes. See more
Independent · Local · Trusted
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So excited to have you with us 🎉
Testimonial
Donna Hewitt
Master Brand Partner
Queenstown
Starting my own real estate brand in Queenstown was one of the biggest decisions of my career — and without question, one of the best.
Launch post
1 August at 08:01·
✨ LAUNCH DAY! ✨ A new chapter starts today — thank you to everyone who's supported the journey. See more
Live local · List local · Love local
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So exciting! Welcome to The Network 🥳
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Leon Schrader
Master Brand Partner
Schrader Real Estate
The communication is excellent, the technology platform and CRM are outstanding, and the genuine commitment to agent success makes this network a fantastic place to be part of.
Launch post
3 April·
✨ LAUNCH DAY! ✨ We're officially open — so grateful to everyone who's backed us along the way. See more
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Wow, what a response — thanks everyone 🙌
