There are salespeople who work in Meadowbank - and then there is Michael Ataman. Around Meadowbank, people simply say, “Michael is Meadowbank,” and it is not a slogan - it’s a reflection of decades spent embedded in the homes, the families and the rhythms of this community.

When Michael arrived from the Ukraine with his family, he brought a formidable work ethic, a deep sense of loyalty, and the analytical discipline of a qualified engineer. That background still defines the way he operates today: precise, strategic, and always three steps ahead.

With close to three decades in Real Estate Sales and thousands of successful sales across Meadowbank, Remuera, St Johns and surrounding suburbs, Michael is consistently ranked as a high performer.

What sets Michael, and his longevity in the industry, apart is judgement.

As well as being an expert negotiator, he understands market cycles - the surges, the slowdowns, the uncertainty - and more importantly, he knows how to navigate them. He reads people exceptionally well, understands buyer psychology and clients trust him because he has seen it all before -and because he tells them the truth.

His pre-market strategy is another quiet advantage. With long-standing relationships across trusted trades - builders, painters, landscapers - he advises vendors on where to invest, where to simplify, and what to highlight.

Working alongside his daughter Tatyana, Michael has built something rare in real estate: a genuine family business. Their approach is disciplined, responsive and deeply personal. Michael has built a reputation that few can match and that reputation has been earned through decades of consistency, resilience and results.

In Meadowbank, experience and relationships matter - and that is why Michael remains exactly where he belongs.