Damian Sweetapple and James Haggerty

157 Marine Parade Napier
REAA: 20088235REAA: 10052370
  •   5   (14 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Damian Sweetapple and James Haggerty has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

7
Reviews
5
Properties for sale
9
Sold properties
$638k
Average sale price
$5.7m
Total sales value

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Meet the team

Get to know the 2 agents at Damian Sweetapple and James Haggerty .

Damian Sweetapple
Damian Sweetapple

Sales Associate

  5   (13 reviews)
About Damian
Operating in a sector of the market that demands integrity, discretion and the language of business, Damian not only meets these requirements but combines them with a sense of humour and fun that enables and combines easy conversation and corporate smarts at the same time. With a background at senior management level in the wine industry and active involvement as a contributing member of his local community, Damian easily blends business with pleasure and historical relationships with new allegiances into his successful career as a Sales Associate at New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty. A thorough approach to each property and client alongside well-considered and targeted marketing campaigns are the cornerstones of Damian’s methodology. Authenticity combined with reliable and solid communication are consistently acknowledged and appreciated by clients when selling their home with Damian. Born and bred in Napier, a keen runner and mountain biker, Damian’s healthy and well-rounded approach to life combines to keep himself and his clients at the top of the game.
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James Haggerty
James Haggerty

Sales Associate

  5   (8 reviews)
About James
James Haggerty joined New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty in 2015 after an extended period in the commercial real estate market in Napier. He brings with him more than 30 years’ experience in marketing as well as business ownership, adding an impressive skill set to his sales role. Throughout his career, James has built a reputation for being highly professional, able to effectively communicate with a wide range of people and most importantly results orientated. According to James “Sotheby’s International Realty is an outstanding real estate brand to work with as it brings a number of additional benefits to vendors, including its international reach and in this respect it is unrivalled by any other real estate company.” To be involved in residential sales at the premium end of market has an inherent appeal to James. He appreciates the opportunity to focus on a small, select number of properties at any one time ensuring that each client obtains the very best result possible. James’ principal focus is on residential sales in the Napier area, with particular emphasis on the Napier Hill, Ahuriri and Westshore.
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About us

Meet Damian Sweetapple and James Haggerty, a results driven real estate duo known for their straight-talking approach, local expertise, and genuine client focus. Working across Napier and Hawke’s Bay, they combine smart strategy with tailored marketing to position every property for success - whether it’s a character home on Bluff Hill or modern living in Ahuriri. With clear communication and a seamless process at the core, Damian and James make buying or selling straightforward while delivering results that count.

Our reviews

  5  
14 reviewsacross 9 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: reliable, clear communication, local expert.
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Buyer review
Very professional and great communication
about 1 month ago
Very professional and great communication

This was an extremely positive experience that allowed me to purchase a wonderful home that family and I have admired for a number of years. I found Damian to be very professional and attentive to details and constant communication which gave me peace of mind throughout the purchasing process. I highly recommend both Damian and James to all others looking to confirm their futures in home buying.

Damian SweetappleJames Haggerty
Seller review
Damian and James excelled in all aspects of the sale of our property.
about 1 month ago
Damian and James excelled in all aspects of the sale of our property.

James and Damian were excellent in all that they achieved for us.. their communication, integrity, negotiation skills and their interest and friendship was at the highest level. Two amazing gentlemen that we have wonderful admiration for . They are both a tremendous asset to the Sothebys Napier team.. well done 👏👏👏👏👏

Damian SweetappleJames Haggerty
Seller review
James and Damian. Beyond Expectation
about 1 month ago
James and Damian. Beyond Expectation

I had an excellent experience working with James & Damian. Their knowledge of the market, professionalism, and dedication made the entire buying/selling process smooth and stress-free. They kept me informed every step of the way, responded promptly to my questions, and worked hard to achieve a great result. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable real estate agents.

James HaggertyDamian Sweetapple
Seller review
Highly Recommened
4 months ago
Highly Recommened

I would highly recommend James to anyone selling their property. His expertise and support made the whole process easy and successful.

James HaggertyDamian Sweetapple
Seller review
A pleasing outcome
5 months ago
A pleasing outcome

Congratulations to you and James on all your hard work; you achieved a fantastic result and made the whole experience a pleasure. I could not fault anything. Very professional and communication was excellent.

Damian SweetappleJames Haggerty
Seller review
Fantastic Real-estate Service.
7 months ago
Fantastic Real-estate Service.

"Damian and James from Sotheby's International Realty provided a fantastic service in selling my home from the initial valuation through to the final Sale & Purchase Documentation. I found them both to be very professional, diligent and thoughtful in their approach. They were straight up which I appreciated and open for negotiation on aspects of the sale. Damian and James provided great guidance and professional advice throughout the entire sales journey. I would definitely recommend them and Southerbys as an expert organisation to work with. In particular Southerbys marketing style and photography is outstanding."

Damian SweetappleJames Haggerty
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Our properties

Damian Sweetapple and James Haggerty has 10 properties for sale and sold 9 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldSep 11, 2026
Price not available
34 Battery Road
Ahuriri Hawke's Bay
2
1
House
SoldSep 11, 2026
Price not available
44 Herrick Street
Marewa Hawke's Bay
2
1
1
House
For Sale
Price By Negotiation
21B Battery Road
Ahuriri Hawke's Bay
2
2
2
Townhouse
SoldAug 20, 2026
Price not available
2/24 Hospital Terrace
Hospital Hill Hawke's Bay
3
3
2
Apartment
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