Harcourts Howick Best in Real Estate Limited

18 Fencible Drive, Howick, Auckland, New Zealand 2014
  •   5   (300 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Harcourts Howick Best in Real Estate Limited has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

36
Reviews
114
Properties for sale
114
Sold properties
$1.2m
Average sale price
$136.5m
Total sales value

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  • Suburb WinnerSomerville
  • 3x Suburb WinnerHowick - 2023, 2022, 2021
  • 2x National Top 100New Zealand - 2024, 2023
  • 2x Suburb WinnerEast Tamaki - 2024, 2023
  • 2x Suburb WinnerBotany Downs - 2023, 2022

Meet the team

Get to know the 23 agents at Harcourts Howick Best in Real Estate Limited.

Tina Gao
Tina Gao

Sales Consultant

  5   (307 reviews)
About Tina
Tina’s world is full of strength of personality, persistence, confidence, enthusiasm, happiness and of course friends. Tina has more than two decades of vast experience in sales and marketing management and has unique communication and negotiation techniques. Her impressive track record of success results from her integrity, professionalism and dedication. Her intimate professional knowledge allows her to offer accurate analysis and customised strategies for different properties. Enjoying the variety of amazing properties that she encounters, Tina believes that every sale deserves to be treated with the same respect. Tina is widely known for her ability to deal with complex situations and has consistently secured superior results for her clients, and this has been proven time and again. She has what it takes to be a reputable agent, that’s why a lot of Tina’s sales come from repeat clients and referral business. Tina loves having a career in real estate and is proud to represent the finest in the business, she’s got an excellent team in a supportive environment, and a strong network with numerous high-quality contacts. She looks forward to working with you for your property needs, you will find her a very pleasant and professional person. More important to you is that Tina’s professional commitment and her willingness to go the extra mile will assure you of her outstanding support and the best possible results. TESTIMONIALS Tina promised me a 'happy ending' as I'd previously had 2 unsatisfactory experiences with estate agents. It took a while due to the current market, but I got my happy ending! Tina is impressively hard working and professional at every stage of the process. I personally think it's a bonus to have an agent who effectively moves between Chinese and English speaking buyers. K Parker Both Helen & I were very pleased with the diligent and professional service we received from Tina. The key to any good customer service is keeping the customer informed and updated on developments; Tina certainly excelled with her communications. I would recommend Tina to anyone considering selling in the Howick area. Martin & Helen Peters Tina has been amazing in her presentation in representing me in the process of selling my property. I find her to be incredibly professional, courteous and honest. She has shown that she undeniably put my interest at heart. I've been very happy with her approach and successful outcome. She's a dynamic salesperson and appreciate her suggestion to improve presentation of property. Thank you very much Tina! Shereen White Tina is a lovely person. Very helpful during the entire process especially as we are both new to the real estate process in NZ. Arranged for us to see the house as many times as we wanted. Tina behaved in a courteous and professional manner at all times. K & N Bishop Many thanks for selling the family home in such a short marketing time frame. It is a testament to your realty skills. What a huge relief to us that the reserve price was reached given the fast pace in which the Auckland market is changing. For a small piece of dirt it is a great result. So again fantastic result, and I hope this sale puts Team Tina firmly on everyone’s wish list in 2016 for marketing their properties M Newbold Tina is nice, patient with her professional performance. She knows how to build a rapport with her client in a very short time. She did an excellent job in selling our property, put in a lot of hard work towards the very satisfactory outcomes. I will highly recommend her to my friends and also choose her again when I get another new property Harry & Jun Tina is very calm and professional. She always seems at least one step ahead and understands the dynamics of marketing and selling a property. She appears to have a wide personal network and knows how to get maximum exposure of the property. We would certainly recommend Tina to friends and neighbours. A D Harsant and L Dai
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Cherie Brice
Cherie Brice

Sales & Marketing Consultant

  5   (88 reviews)
About Cherie
Cherie brings a wealth of knowledge with 18 years' experience selling properties in the Eastern Auckland area. Cherie comes from a professional sales background and is committed to delivering outstanding personal service. The key to her success is listening to people and identifying their needs. She brings a abundance amount of local knowledge of the area she has called home for over 20 years. “Positive, trustworthy, attention to detail and very dedicated with heaps of enthusiasm and common sense”, are just some of the words previous clients have used to describe her. Cherie is in partnership with Lisa Looi, who has the ability to converse in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. Lisa brings another dimension to the team with her communication and language skills and this has been a great asset in communicating with all their clients to achieve the best possible results.
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April Fang
April Fang

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (84 reviews)
About April
Born and raised in Mainland China, lived in Hong Kong for over 10 years, and now settled in New Zealand since 2014, April understands and respects the cultural differences between people from various backgrounds. She believes in listening to customers’ needs and promoting seamless communication all the time. Her goal is to cement herself in real estate by providing diligent, professional service to ensure her clients achieve the best possible results. With a masters degree in Communications, and a decade's worth of working experience in Advertising and Marketing under her belt, April is equipped to tailor make a marketing plan for every client. Come talk to April and get the most updated market information. Together, let’s make your dream come true.
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Karl Vermeulen
Karl Vermeulen

Sales & Marketing Consultant

  5   (79 reviews)
About Karl
Born and raised in the Eastern Beaches, Karl’s unmatched affinity and knowledge of the area comes from being a long-time local. Over 25+ years after turning a burgeoning interest in real estate into a bonafide career, Karl has faced the challenges of the property market’s booms, slumps and recovery cycles and has come out the other side with a loyal customer base that is a testament to his unsurpassable levels of passion, service, and knowledge. Karl’s unwavering dedication to ensuring his clients get the best outcome possible has led to his outstanding sales total of $870 million +, which is solidified by the beaming smiles on the faces of over 4,000 happy clients. This roaring success has earned Karl multiple awards, including “Top Harcourts Consultant in Howick”, and a place in the “Top 5 Harcourts Real Estate Agents Internationally”. Aside from the property market taking up a lot of real estate in his heart, Karl has always had an adoration of nature. This has lead to his 5-acre lifestyle block out in Whitford to be home to not only his beautiful wife Louise and their two kids of 11 and 16, but dozens of rescue animals too! All surrounded by more than 20,000 (predominantly native) trees. Tucked away somewhere among all that are a few of his favourite Barry Crump books. If not enjoying the sunshine on his own property, Karl loves to explore near and far - from visiting surf spots in NZ with his family, to travelling through his favourite parts of Europe and Asia. Many of Karl’s adventures go hand in hand with his love for being active - especially water sports and martial arts.
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Jayden Xia
Jayden Xia

Sales Consultant

  5   (81 reviews)
About Jayden

Jayden currently has 16 active property listings and 17 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Vivian Wang
Vivian Wang

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (53 reviews)
About Vivian

Vivian currently has 12 active property listings and 15 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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About us

Meet Harcourts Howick Best in Real Estate Limited, Auckland's top-performing real estate agency, renowned for its dedication and success in the vibrant Howick area and beyond. With over 228 properties sold and a sales average of over $1.23 million in the recent months, this award-winning agency stands out in Auckland's competitive real estate market. Specializing in a wide range of property types, Harcourts Howick excels in selling houses, townhouses, units, and other varied real estate, having successfully sold over 228 properties with overall sales surpassing a remarkable $238 million. Their in-depth local knowledge covers key communities in Auckland including Howick, East Tamaki, Botany Downs, and Bucklands Beach, ensuring clients get the best guidance through every step of their real estate journey. Harcourts Howick's superior service has earned them numerous accolades. They've clinched the Howick Area Winner title not once but thrice in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Their outstanding performance also secured the East Tamaki Area Winner honor consecutively in 2023 and 2024. Not only do they shine locally, but they also earned a spot in New Zealand's top 100 ranked real estate agencies—an achievement that speaks to their national stature and commitment to excellence. Recognized for their unwavering dedication, superior local expertise, and a record of delivering exceptional results, Harcourts Howick Best in Real Estate Limited is truly Auckland's 'Best in Real Estate'. Take the next step towards your real estate success with the agency trusted by Aucklanders for its excellence and integrity. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, Harcourts Howick remains the best choice.

Our reviews

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Our qualities as told by our client reviews: friendly, reliable, dedicated, responsive, supportive, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Five Successful Sales and Counting!
2 days ago
Five Successful Sales and Counting!

Tina and Sherry have been fantastic to work with throughout our 14 Vida Place project. 🥰 Managing the sale of a multi-lot development comes with its challenges, but they have made the process straightforward and well organised from the beginning. With Lot 5 now sold, five of the six lots have successfully been secured through their efforts. We’ve really valued their commitment to the project and the way they have consistently followed through at every stage. They have been responsive, practical and genuinely invested in achieving the best outcome for us. It’s been great to see the project progress with their support, and we’re very pleased with the results to date. We would definitely recommend Tina and Sherry to other property owners and developers. 💕

Tina Gao

Tina Gao

  5   (307 reviews)
Seller review
Clear communication & relying information
5 days ago
Clear communication & relying information

We had an excellent experience working with April. She was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to making the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible. From our initial consultation through to the completion of the transaction, April provided clear communication, practical advice, and excellent attention to detail. April always approachable and kept us well informed at every stage. We would highly recommend April to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and trustworthy real estate agent. Thank you for your outstanding service and support throughout the process.

April Fang

April Fang

  5   (84 reviews)
Buyer review
Kind and excellent service
5 days ago
Kind and excellent service

Kind explanation and good manner

April Fang

April Fang

  5   (84 reviews)
Seller review
A smooth and professional experience
6 days ago
A smooth and professional experience

I hired Tina and her team due to their reputation of getting results and being driven by performance. During the sale of the house I could not fault their customer care, professionalism and determination to get a great result for our family. The marketing was spot on and ensured plenty of interest but more importantly bidders. During the process their communication was fantastic and ended in a wonderful result ensuring that we could move on with the next chapter of our lives, thanks Tina & team!!

Tina Gao

Tina Gao

  5   (307 reviews)
Seller review
Professional, Knowledgeable and Easy to Work With
8 days ago
Professional, Knowledgeable and Easy to Work With

We had a great experience working with Tina and Sherry on the sale of our project at 14 Vida Place. 🥰 With six lots in the development, finding the right buyers for each property was important. Tina and Sherry understood the market well and attracted genuine buyer interest. After successfully selling Lots 1, 3 and 4, they have now also sold Lot 2, bringing the total to four successful sales. What stood out to us was their market knowledge, strong communication and ability to keep things moving throughout the campaign. They were professional, proactive and easy to work with, keeping us well informed from start to finish. We’re very happy with the result and would happily recommend Tina and her team to anyone looking to sell property. 💕

Tina Gao

Tina Gao

  5   (307 reviews)
Seller review
Tina will deliver a sold sign for her vendors in a difficult property market.
11 days ago
Tina will deliver a sold sign for her vendors in a difficult property market.

Howick Harcourts are well known for proven track record and results . Tina Gao is an agent that will go the extra the distance and the extra mile for her vendors . Now more then ever as you enter the property market to sell your decision on agency and agent carries significant more complications , choose the right company for the best results .

Tina Gao

Tina Gao

  5   (307 reviews)
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Our properties

Harcourts Howick Best in Real Estate Limited has 114 properties for sale and sold 114 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Auction 31 Oct 5PM on-site (Unless Sold Prior)
98 Mellons Bay Road
Mellons Bay Auckland
3
2
House
For Sale
Deadline Sale 28 Oct 4PM (unless sold prior)
4 Quarters Lane
Beachlands Auckland
4
3
1
House
SoldOct 5, 2026
For Sale
Deadline Sale 5th Nov @ 4pm (unless sold prior)
16 Montgomery Crescent
Cockle Bay Auckland
5
2
2
House
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