Collab Realty - Bay of Plenty

Unit 6/436 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui
  •   5   (265 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 10 agents at Collab Realty - Bay of Plenty.

Paige Smith
Paige Smith

Director / Sales & Marketing Consultant

  5   (100 reviews)
About Paige
Paige is bringing change and cutting her own unique path in the real estate industry. As a co-founder of Collab Realty, Paige sets the bar high in terms of what can be achieved through pure-hard work, absolute integrity and an unyielding focus on getting the best result for her clients. An absolute master in utilising social media marketing, Paige makes sure no stone is left unturned for her clients. With results that truly speak for themselves, Paige brings a level of professionalism and expertise second to none – making her one of the best agents around. Paiges charm, her love of working with people and unquestionable focus on results is the absolute perfect mix – making her one of the best agents around.
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Mel Taylor
Mel Taylor

Sales & Marketing Consultant

  5   (78 reviews)
About Mel
Mel is an established local entrepreneur, having previously started a successful yoga studio before selling it to move into real estate. With a background in graphic design and marketing, Mel understands what it takes to sell in a digitally-led environment. Her modern approach, combined with her personal experience in buying, renovating and selling her own homes, gives her a unique view of your home. She is hard-working and personable, while her creativity and community connections mean she can appreciate (and sell) your home’s potential. You’ll get compassion and warmth alongside high-quality service, because when it comes to real estate Mel knows it’s not just about transactions and viewings – it’s about relationships.
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Dee Gillard
Dee Gillard

Director / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (59 reviews)
About Dee
Starting Collab Realty as a co-founder was an easy decision for Dee because Real Estate truly is a collaboration. With an undeniable passion for real estate, Dee brings high energy and enthusiasm to everything she does. After spending several years refining her real estate craft, Dee's true caring nature and relentless pursuit for excellence achieves her best for all of her clients. Real Estate is changing and Dee is a strategic thinker with a strong digital marketing focus makes her an agent on top of the game. Integrity and professionalism are the cornerstones of Dee's work, which is exactly what you want and need from the agent working with you. If you want to work with an agent who GETS RESULTS, has integrity and provides you with honest and timely information, then you’ll want to work with Dee Gillard.
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Bryce Waldie
Bryce Waldie

Sales & Marketing Consultant

  5   (33 reviews)
About Bryce
Creating emotion. Inspiring competition. Delivering premium results For us, real estate has never been about simply listing homes, it’s about creating a connection between people and place. Every property has a story, every neighbourhood has a lifestyle, and every campaign is designed to help buyers imagine the life they could be living. By combining strategic marketing, thoughtful presentation and authentic storytelling, we consistently create campaigns that stand out and inspire buyers to pay more than they expected. As Mount Maunganui locals with a genuine passion for the Mount community as well as the wider Tauranga area, we offer far more than market knowledge. Our clients benefit from two experienced agents working together throughout every stage of the process, bringing complementary skills, honest advice and exceptional communication. Whether marketing a beachside apartment, a family home or a development opportunity, we are known for our calm approach, meticulous attention to detail and ability to uncover what makes every property truly special. Our reputation has been built on trust, creativity and results. Clients regularly describe us as approachable, hardworking and refreshingly different-agents who genuinely care, communicate openly and go above and beyond to deliver outstanding outcomes. It’s this combination of innovative marketing, local insight and unwavering commitment that continues to earn the confidence of buyers and sellers across Mount Maunganui and Tauranga.
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Brooke Robertson
Brooke Robertson

Sales & Marketing Consultant

  5   (28 reviews)
About Brooke
Brooke is a driven, high-performing real estate agent with more than 14 years of industry experience and a proven commitment to achieving exceptional results. Having worked alongside some of the country's top-performing salespeople and mentors, she has a polished skillset, exceptional market knowledge, and refined negotiation expertise that consistently delivers outstanding outcomes for her clients. Known for her approachable nature, professionalism, integrity, and unwavering work ethic, Brooke has built a reputation for providing an exceptional level of service while always putting her clients' goals first. She combines strategic thinking with genuine care, ensuring every client feels informed, supported, and confident throughout their property journey. Brooke understands that buying or selling a home is one of life's biggest financial and emotional decisions. She's committed to making every experience as seamless, enjoyable, and stress-free as possible. From the initial conversation through to settlement, she takes care of the complex details, provides clear communication, and offers trusted advice every step of the way, allowing her clients to focus on the excitement of their next chapter. A confident and accomplished negotiator, Brooke has achieved many awards throughout her career and she understands that real estate isn't something most people navigate every day, so she prides herself on making the process simple, transparent, and rewarding. Brooke is passionate about people as much as property. She has built her business on lasting relationships founded on trust, authenticity, and results. Her positive energy, and unwavering dedication, has earned the confidence of buyers and sellers alike, making her clients come back to her and is a valued advisor who is committed to exceeding expectations at every opportunity.
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Courtenay Megson
Courtenay Megson

Sales & Marketing Consultant

  5   (25 reviews)
About Courtenay
Courtenay is typically known in the real estate industry as the exceptional all-rounder – a chameleon of sorts. The ability to wear multiple hats enables Courtenay to provide a seamless end-to-end experience for her clients, leaving no stone left unturned and achieving outstanding results. Courtenay has excelled throughout a range of roles in the real estate industry, which ensures every stage of your property transaction is handled with the care and precision required, whilst maintaining the highest standard of integrity and professionalism. Whole-heartedly believing that the customer should be the core focus of any real estate business, Courtenay ensures every client receives first class service at every stage of the process. Combining this belief with a well-versed skillset in management, marketing, negotiations, and a degree in communications makes Courtenay the real deal. Yet to find a place she would rather call home than the beautiful Bay of Plenty, and raised as a Tauranga girl, Courtenay is a local through and through. When you list with Courtenay, you’ll get an efficient and passionate agent who simply loves helping others find their home here too. Collab Realty is proud to have Courtenay on the team.
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About us

Collab is something different, something unique, something special. Collab has been created to do the absolute best by our clients, and the absolute best for our agents. Collab isn’t a place of agent or business egos, it’s a company formed by good people who want to do great things. The Collab family is about having good people, great agents always doing their very best for our clients. Real estate is a journey, which can have real highs and some low moments for clients - our vision and our ethos in real estate is to make that journey as easy and relaxed as possible through our passion for what we do and our utmost focus on exceptional client care. When we say we will do something we will do it. Real estate is more than a transaction, it’s a massive step for anyone whether you are buying or selling your first home or buying or selling your 21st home. Collab Realty prides itself on making this journey as stress free as possible. Collab is about the team, we work together with a shared vision and shared values – a true collaboration. You will soon see the Collab difference!

Our reviews

  5  
265 reviewsacross 29 different locations, showing 6.
Seller review
She's bloody good
28 days ago
She's bloody good

We used Brooke when buying our home and then 3 years later when we were ready to sell. She not only knows her stuff but also held my hand throughout and answered my many, many (many) questions. She is warm, friendly, and funny too; you'd be silly not to use her for your next sale or purchase.

Brooke Robertson

Brooke Robertson

  5   (28 reviews)
Buyer review
Sector Professional with integrity
about 1 month ago
Sector Professional with integrity

I was the buyer, for me the conduct on behalf of Mel’s vendor was my first experience. The balance of really understanding her client, managing their requirements was first and foremost, she was upfront and honest and worked with me on what could be achieved and various options. I ended up being highly impressed that I was also about to list my own house for sale with Mel. I have and will continue to recommend her to others. It’s more than a job to her and I valued the fact she listened to what I needed and how that may work with her vendors. Frankly if it wasn’t for her I likely would not have continued with the process and not purchased the property she was selling. Trust is a high must have with a real estate agent who manages your asset and debt for you, and there’s nothing worse than being told and sold things that simply aren’t true. Mel is highly trustworthy, effective, focused and responsive. Because of all that, you continue to engage with her and work with her.

Mel Taylor

Mel Taylor

  5   (78 reviews)
Seller review
Brooke got the job done!
about 1 month ago
Brooke got the job done!

Brooke brought energy, enthusiasm and clear communication to our property sale. Brooke left no stone left unturned and, after four months on the market with another company, she achieved a successful result within just two weeks. Brookes skillset is polished & she achieved an excellent result for us.

Brooke Robertson

Brooke Robertson

  5   (28 reviews)
Buyer review
Liv's professionalism made our first-home journey smooth, rewarding and memorable.
about 1 month ago
Liv's professionalism made our first-home journey smooth, rewarding and memorable.

Buying a home felt overwhelming at times, but working with such a knowledgeable and supportive real estate agent made the entire experience so much easier. From the very beginning, Liv was professional, approachable, and incredibly responsive, always answering our questions promptly and keeping us informed every step of the way. Her expertise and guidance gave us confidence throughout the process, and she took the time to explain everything with simplicity and clarity, making sure we understood each stage of the journey. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and her patience, dedication, and genuine care really stood out. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive real estate agent. She goes above and beyond to make the buying process as smooth and stress-free as possible. We wish Liv every success in her real estate career, we're confident she'll continue helping many more people achieve their property dreams with the same care, professionalism, and dedication.

Liv Hewetson

Liv Hewetson

  5   (3 reviews)
Seller review
Brooke is a happy and bubbly person that has a professional drive . Its an   A+ from us.
about 1 month ago
Brooke is a happy and bubbly person that has a professional drive . Its an A+ from us.

Brooke gathered knowledge of our area, and came to us with a great presentation at the beginning. In Her professional manor she followed what was presented at the beginning all they way through to the end. Colab management also backed her all the way in doing her job. I can recommend both Colab and Brooke to sell your home. Very professional company in a whole

Brooke Robertson

Brooke Robertson

  5   (28 reviews)
Seller review
Goes above and beyond
about 1 month ago
Goes above and beyond

Trying to sell our house while moving across the world with a small baby was a daunting experience. However, Brooke helped take the stress away and made the whole process as simple and straightforward as possible. From the very first meeting Brooke was extremely professional and went above and beyond to help us in any way possible. She offered great advice in getting the house 'market ready,' and is so well connected she had a contact for every touch up we wanted to get done. We moved overseas while the house was on the market and Brooke kept us updated and informed throughout the whole process. I couldn't speak more highly of Brooke and the relentless hard work she puts in to get a positive outcome for everyone.

Brooke Robertson

Brooke Robertson

  5   (28 reviews)
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Our properties

Collab Realty - Bay of Plenty has 45 properties for sale and sold 103 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

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Set Sale
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1
1
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Negotiation
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3
2
1
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For Sale
SoldAug 11, 2026
Price not available
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1
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