Bayleys Hawkes Bay Napier

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Bayleys Hawkes Bay Napier has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

Reviews

Properties for sale

120

Sold properties

$726k

Average sale price

$87.1m

Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) where the agent was a part of the transaction and published on ratemyagent.co.nz. It may not be complete and can exclude off-market, private sales and undisclosed pricing and sold dates. Contact agent for full sales history.

Meet the team

Get to know the 17 agents at Bayleys Hawkes Bay Napier .

Sarah Knight

Sales Consultant

(142 reviews)

About Sarah

When it comes to real estate in Hawke’s Bay, Sarah Knight isn’t "just another agent". Consistently ranked #1 at Bayley's and proudly topping RateMyAgent for the region, Sarah has built a reputation for exceptional results, genuine client care, and a professional yet approachable style. Over the last decade she has built a renown and trusted name, with the support of a loyal and experienced team. Whether you’re stepping into the market for the first time, searching for your dream family home, or investing in premium real estate, Sarah brings a tailored, thoughtful approach to every client and property. Her expertise spans all levels of real estate, ensuring each sale is handled with meticulous attention to detail and strategic insight. Known for her sharp eye on market trends and a talent for telling each property’s unique story, Sarah combines savvy marketing with fierce negotiation skills and just the right touch of cheeky charm. Clients rave about her honesty, responsiveness, and unwavering dedication — qualities that turn what can be a complex process into a confident, congruent journey. More than selling houses, Sarah crafts experiences and builds lasting relationships. For buyers and sellers who value expertise, warmth, and a personal touch without intimidation, Sarah Knight is your trusted advisor. “Our focus is always on our people, taking them from where they are now, to where they want to be - sometimes this is connecting them with the right solicitor or mortgage broker, sometimes it is helping them find just the right home, sometimes it’s marketing and selling a property, sometimes it is just having a genuine conversation at the right time” – Sarah Knight. Sarah Knight | RESIDENTIAL SALES Finding her way into real estate was no mistake. Sarah began her career in radio over 15 years ago, managing key accounts, marketing concepts and communication with clients. From here she moved into digital media as a specialist in this field, before taking a negotiation role within a NZ wide marketing company which really reinforced her key communication skills when it comes to the “crunch”. Sarah embraces all of these elements in her professional role as your consultant, bringing exceptional marketing, seamless communication and high-level negotiation to the table ensuring you get the results you deserve and have a little fun along the way! Johnnie Springhall | SALES ASSOCIATE Johnnie is a distinguished consultant renowned for his incredible statistical knowledge and premium negotiation skills. With a hugely successful career in the insurance industry spanning several decades, Johnnie not only knows his stuff, but is remarkably humble in his approach. You will find Johnnie’s knowledge and know-how second to none. Meticulous and strategic, Johnnie’s experience, caring nature, wit, and strong industry knowledge add huge value to your real estate sales experience. Chantal Maxwell | LICENCED CAMPAIGN MANAGER Both an experienced consultant and advanced administrator, Chantal brings to the team an innate diligence and focus on customer care. Assistant to the Real Estate Stars and exceptional consultant in her own rights, Chantal is known for her extraordinary level of genuine care, her attention to detail and her extra mile service. A country girl at heart and mother to two boys, Chantal has her feet firmly on the ground yet her nurturing approach will make your real estate journey one to remember. Full of energy and with a laugh that brightens the room - you’ll be glad Chantal is in your corner. As head of customer success and campaign management, your ship is always going in the right direction with Chantal at the helm. Whatever your property needs, we’d be delighted to assist, no question is ever a silly one and our phones are always on.

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Sam Hutchinson

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(85 reviews)

About Sam

If anyone knows the importance of a big move, it’s Sam Hutchinson. Travelling halfway across the world to join the Hawkes Bay community, Sam knows the considerations and challenges of not only local moves but international ones too. Over the last 10 years Sam has become arguably one of the most respected and knowledgeable agents in the Bay, known not just for her real estate expertise but genuine involvement in the community too. Sam takes a highly personal approach with her “Put the jug on and let’s talk” motto and her undeniably genuine demeanour and extra mile service ethos. You will find that Sam’s reputation has been built on a huge amount of repeat business, through proven and trusted results - time and time again. Whilst Sam is a delight to engage with, when the going gets tough, Sam always comes through with exceptional communication and negotiation skills. Her attention to detail and thorough management is second to none. With an infectious laugh and energetic approach to life, Sam is a standout consultant, well respected by her peers. Genuine, Focused and Proven – Sam Hutchinson is the right choice.

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Kristen Hines

4.9

(20 reviews)

About Kristen

Kristen is deeply passionate about providing an experience that exceeds expectation, she possesses a natural talent for building connections while maintaining a meticulous focus on details that deliver superior results. Kristen grew up in the Waikato region before moving to Hawke’s Bay in 2000 to further develop her extensive farming interests. She has crafted over 3-decades of experience in owning and running successful businesses in both agriculture and aesthetic medicine. Her commercial savvy and ability to connect with others undoubtedly holds her in good stead for supporting people, while negotiating and dealing with the more challenging and complex processes of real estate. From the early stages of Kristen shaping her career pathway, she has been fostering a culture whereby people are critical in achieving success. She firmly believes that who we align ourselves with shapes the outcomes we experience. When you choose to work with Kristen as your agent you will receive a client-focused specialist committed to helping you to achieve the full realisation of your property goals. Kristen understands the importance of marketing for success; each client and their property objectives is unique and she is committed to ensuring the alignment between you and herself will blend in a way that delivers an exceptional service and outcome. Real Estate Awards 2024/2025 - Bayleys National Auction Club 2024/2025 - Rookie Of The Year - Bayleys Hawkes Bay/ Wairarapa 2024/2025 - Auction Growth Year On Year - Bayleys Hawkes Bay/ Wairarapa

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Johnnie Springhall

Sales Consultant / Sales & Marketing Consultant

(13 reviews)

About Johnnie

Johnnie is a distinguished consultant renowned for his incredible statistical knowledge and negotiation skills. With a hugely successful career in the insurance industry spanning several decades, Johnnie not only knows his stuff, but is remarkably humble in his approach. You will find Johnnie's knowledge and know how second to none. Meticulous and strategic, Johnnie's experience, caring nature, wit and strong industry knowledge add huge value to your real estate sales experience.

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Bridget Alexander

(6 reviews)

About Bridget

Bridget is a real estate professional with several years of experience at Bayleys, where she has supported and worked as part of the team for two of the company’s top-performing agents. This has given her a front-row seat to high-performing real estate practice, each role offering distinct insights that have shaped the deep industry knowledge and refined skills she now brings to her own clients across both residential and lifestyle property. With a growing track record of successful sales, Bridget delivers a fully personalised service, managing every aspect of the sales process herself and tailoring her approach to suit each client and property. Through thoughtful strategy, clear communication, and strong negotiation skills, she is focused on achieving the best possible outcome. Raised on a family farm and with a background in education, Bridget brings a practical, grounded perspective to her work. Now raising her own family in Hawke’s Bay, she’s proud to call the region home and brings genuine care and commitment to helping others do the same.

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Tiana Winiata

(4 reviews)

About Tiana

Tiana currently has 4 active property listings and 3 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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About us

Bayleys Hawke's Bay are well known as the premium real estate brand in Hawke's Bay. We are a multi-disciplined business, offering a full service agency that specialises in residential sales, commercial and industrial sales and leasing, horticulture, rural and lifestyle sales, servicing from Wairoa to south of Dannevirke and across the ranges.

Seller review

1 day ago

Great at her job

Working with Tiana was a pleasure. Open, friendly, great communication and made us feel that she was after the best outcome for us. Would recommend her to any prospective clients.

Tiana Winiata

(4 reviews)

Buyer review

15 days ago

Great experience as a buyer

Bridget was great to work with and everything went smoothly. She was efficient and always happy to answer any questions we had. A very positive experience overall!

Bridget Alexander

(6 reviews)

Seller review

19 days ago

Genuinely cares about the both the sale of property and the impact on the vendor.

Communication skills: Johnnie is an excellent listener. This was demonstrated from the start when he took to take time to understand my need to sell, the concerns I had and my need to have clarity about the selling process. I really appreciated his suggestions on how to prepare my home for visits with potential buyers. Personal Qualities: Johnnie is straight forward and honest. He has a great sense of humour, is kind and thoughtful Professionalism: He is able to engage personally while maintaining professional boundaries throughout the process. This meant that I knew I could rely on him to always respond to any queries, and at times to meet to discuss issues that arose during the process. His knowledge of the market and how that would impact on my need to expedite the sale of my property confirmed my confidence that I had asked the best agent possible. Negotiation: Because Johnnie had taken time to understand the reasons for the sale, this was straightforward and within the timeframe that I needed to meet. He was clear about options available to me, which enabled me to make a good decision. Thank you Johnnie. You were amazing.

Johnnie Springhall

(13 reviews)

Seller review

22 days ago

Detailed and calm throughout the process.

Bridget approached the selling of our house with a detailed and calm approach. She gave careful consideration to everything and was consistent with her communication.

Bridget Alexander

(6 reviews)

Seller review

about 2 months ago

An amazing experience with Sarah and her team.

From the moment I contacted Sarah for an appraisal, she was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her communication was clear and prompt, and she has such an easy, friendly manner that instantly put us at ease. We were won over by her attention to detail, her thoughtful marketing approach, and the way she explained the best timing and strategy for bringing a property to market. I especially appreciated the detailed plan she provided — from photo dates to launch timelines to open home schedules. It gave us clear milestones to work towards and meant getting our home ready never felt rushed or overwhelming. Throughout the campaign, both Sarah and Simone (another fantastic member of her team) kept us fully informed. We received updates straight after every open home, followed by more in‑depth feedback within 24 hours each week. We always knew exactly where things stood and how the campaign was tracking. We did have a small hiccup when our first buyers weren’t able to meet their conditions, but Sarah didn’t miss a beat. She jumped straight into action and, the very next day, presented us with three stronger offers. We moved forward with one of them, and just five days later we were unconditional — and absolutely thrilled with the outcome. We were also lucky enough to work with Sarah on the purchase of our next home. She and Johnnie (another amazing member of her team) introduced us to a beautiful property in Bay View that we instantly fell in love with. They guided us through the entire process and turned what could have been a stressful experience into something smooth, positive, and genuinely exciting. We will forever be grateful for the incredible experience we had with Sarah and her team. Their professionalism, care, and dedication made all the difference.

Sarah Knight

(142 reviews)

Seller review

2 months ago

Fantastic experience!

We had a fantastic experience with Bridget. She helped us sell our first home and purchase our second one. The whole process felt some much easier because of her. She was a great communicator, always honest and transparent, consistently kept us informed at every step. She was very easy to work with, flexible with our needs and clearly worked hard to get the best outcome for us. We really appreciated how attentive she was and how well she understood what we were looking for. We’re very grateful for her support and would happily recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home. Thank you!!

Bridget Alexander

(6 reviews)

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