Harcourts Whangarei (Optimize Realty Ltd)

33 - 35 Robert Street, Whangarei 0140
  •   4.9   (960 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Harcourts Whangarei (Optimize Realty Ltd) has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

321
Reviews
89
Properties for sale
276
Sold properties
$660k
Average sale price
$182.2m
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.

  • aotybadge

    Recognised for going above & beyond for their clients.

Our customer service awards

See what RateMyAgent awards Harcourts Whangarei (Optimize Realty Ltd) has won

  • National Top 100New Zealand
  • Island Top 10North Island
  • Region Top 5Northland
  • Suburb WinnerAvenues
  • 3x National Top 100New Zealand - 2026, 2025, 2024
  • 3x Region Top 5Northland - 2026, 2025, 2024
  • 2x Island Top 10North Island - 2026, 2025
  • 2x Suburb WinnerAvenues - 2026, 2025

Meet the team

Get to know the 28 agents at Harcourts Whangarei (Optimize Realty Ltd).

Shane Burns
Shane Burns

Sales Consultant

  5   (96 reviews)
About Shane
Why compromise? For a proven, quality customer experience in your real estate endeavours, Shane should be your first and last stop. In any market Shane’s strong customer focus, attention to detail and genuine empathy for both buyers and sellers clearly works. From a position of trust, he has been negotiating winning deals since 2015, touching the lives of thousands of people along the way. His energetic, innovative, and personal approach is both refreshing and effective. Connecting property with the right buyers through digital, print, and person-to-person is what he thrives on, his clients’ best interests always the top priority. Strong relationships within and outside the real estate industry add to what he offers, to say nothing of the trusted Harcourts brand behind him. Personally owning residential and commercial real estate over many years adds to the knowledge you can tap into when working with Shane. Diverse work and community experience including finance industry management, business ownership and volunteer positions for The Salvation Army, Whangarei Youth Music and the Kaurihohore School Board of Trustees have also added to his bank of contacts and skills. For trusted, comprehensive real estate service in and around Whangarei, rely on Shane to deliver you a great result.
View ProfileRateMyAgent Achievementstop20badgetrustedbadge
Kim Boyd
Kim Boyd

Sales Consultant

  5   (91 reviews)
About Kim
‘Listen twice as much as you speak’ – this is something I was told many years ago, and to date, it hasn’t let me down. I have lived in Ruakaka and Whangarei most of my life. Four years ago, I launched myself into Real Estate – jumping out of a plane after raising money for the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Prior to moving into Real Estate Sales, I had 30 years of customer service, sales, and property management experience – all of these are people-based, and I pride myself on making sure my customers, clients, and family come first. I am conscientious in everything I do as a Salesperson, and I am confident I have achieved the correct balance of life skills to help you with your Real Estate needs. My belief is that Real Estate is more than selling property – it is building a trusted relationship. Being heard is what is important to owners; the property may have been their first home, their family home, their first investment property, or the home that their grandparents owned. No matter what the circumstances, the property is important to them and their family, and matching the right purchaser to a home or finding that perfect property for a buyer is a key priority for me. If I’m not in the office you will find me renovating my home, working in my garden, walking my dog Shyla or entertaining my grandchildren, finding just the right work-life balance. If you are thinking of buying or selling property, give me a call today – ‘Helping you find your way home’ is my passion.
View ProfileRateMyAgent Achievementstop20badgetrustedbadgepriceExpertbadge
Roxanne Simpkin
Roxanne Simpkin

Sales Consultant

  5   (87 reviews)
About Roxanne
Honesty, integrity and professionalism combined with a mix of genuine care and commitment to my clients best interests, mark the cornerstone of my business. I have a down-to-earth, approachable style, with a focus on relationships, communication, and end results. I take the time to genuinely listen to what you are trying to achieve and come up with a tailored strategy to make it happen! You can feel confident, knowing that I explore every option when it comes to your home. I combine first-class marketing, great communication skills, and provide information and guidance that empowers you. Sheer hard work will deliver results. In a market that moves quickly, my ability to be innovative and adaptable become essential tools to success. I believe that every client deserves the best and I am committed to creating a superior experience and building life-long relationships. With a personal service that comes guaranteed, you are in safe hands when you choose to work with me. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply after advice, I am available for a no obligation chat at any time.
View ProfileRateMyAgent AchievementspriceExpertbadge
Sherry Gibbon
Sherry Gibbon

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (86 reviews)
About Sherry
Sherry & Co - an award winning Real Estate team in Whangarei that meets all your buying and selling needs. Sherry is extremely proud to be part of a proven, well known and most trusted brand – Harcourts. Harcourts has been voted the most TRUSTED real estate brand nine years running. When it comes to selling one of your biggest assets put your property in the hands of the Sherry & Co team, you will be delighted with the results they are able to achieve for you.
View ProfileRateMyAgent AchievementspriceExpertbadge
Jennifer Starr
Jennifer Starr

Top Negotiator / Property Solutions / Sales & Marketing Consultant

  4.9   (75 reviews)
About Jennifer
Very passionate about matching people and property here in Northland. Over 12 years into my Real estate career and loving everything about this work. If you want great service and a straight forward style - call me!
View Profile
Tracy Bucknell
Tracy Bucknell

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (78 reviews)
About Tracy
Tracy takes great pride in helping valued clients and being a part of their journey to achieving their real estate milestones. She loves working with people and her greatest satisfaction is seeing clients happy in their new homes. One of Tracy’s greatest attributes as a Whangarei real estate agent is that she grew up and has lived locally all her life, which gives her an in-depth knowledge of Whangarei. She keeps her finger on the pulse of local real estate trends and is always ready to provide inside knowledge of local properties for sale. When you list a property for sale with Tracy Bucknell, you receive superior service from the start. She is committed to achieving the best outcome for you and never settles for anything less than success. She goes the extra mile to ensure your home is ready for the market, taking care of all the details and using polished presentation and clever property marketing to your advantage. Her excellent communication provides a unique customer experience for every one of her clients. Thanks to her endless energy, excellent negotiating skills, and impeccable professionalism, Tracy delivers every time, exceeding expectations with hard work and focus, which results in lots of happy clients who come back time and time again! If you want an outstanding real estate salesperson with excellent communication, who is with you every step of the way, call Tracy Bucknell.
View ProfileRateMyAgent Achievementstop20badgetrustedbadgepriceExpertbadge

About us

Harcourts Whangarei is your local real estate hub, and forms part of Northland’s esteemed Harcourts Optimize Group which includes Harcourts Bream Bay, Harcourts NAI and Harcourts Just Rentals Property Management. With offices in Whangarei Central and in Bream Bay, our team of professional real estate consultants excel in all types of property services including residential, lifestyle and commercial, property management and sales.

Our reviews

  4.9  
965 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: well-prepared, honest, supportive, responsive, friendly, local expert, clear communication.
Was this helpful?
Seller review
Able to recognize the value in the property's features and promote that to purchasors
about 9 hours ago
Able to recognize the value in the property's features and promote that to purchasors

Jennifer was proactive with feedback throughout the entire sales process. As an owner living in Auckland this clear communication both verbal and written was crucial, we felt that our interests were being looked after in a very professional manner. Jennifer's negotiating skill ensured that the final agreement was well thought out and contingencies were all covered. As a distant owner we took guidance from a third party within the property industry to conduct due diligence on more than one REA and with our own search narrowed down to three. Jennifer was chosen, based on interview, her written submission that was on point. Her market knowledge gave us the confidence that we would achieve a great outcome for a Family Trust, and that confidence was proven justified.

Jennifer Starr

Jennifer Starr

  4.9   (75 reviews)
Seller review
From our first interaction Kauri was kind, considerate, honest & professional. The complete package
about 10 hours ago
From our first interaction Kauri was kind, considerate, honest & professional. The complete package

Kauri set the benchmark for excellence as our real estate agent. From our first interaction Kauri was extremely likable with a relaxed yet professional approach. We were so encouraged from the outset that we elected to list with him over three other local agents. Early on he eased any anxieties we had about the sale of my father's estate with his calm communication style which is second to none. We found him to be proactive, clear, and remarkably responsive, ensuring we were completely informed and confident at every turn of the listing and subsequent sale process. Whilst displayed a relaxed character its very obvious he possesses a profound knowledge of the local real estate market. Kauri provided sharp, data-driven appraisals and strategies that gave us a distinct competitive edge and extreme confidence with the listing. When it came to negotiations, Kauri's strategic instincts and firm, calm composure secured an incredible offer which exceeded our expectations after only two days on the market. Paired with an unwavering level of integrity and polished professionalism, we simply couldn't recommend him more highly.

Kauri Oxborough

Kauri Oxborough

  5   (13 reviews)
Buyer review
Cooperative and Helpful. Great to Work with Renee
about 20 hours ago
Cooperative and Helpful. Great to Work with Renee

I had an issue regarding my house purchase and Renee helped in negotiations and keeping things under control and helped in getting quotes for some repairs which required. Renee does work out of the box whenever required. Really appreciate her support and overall experience.

Renee Willis

Renee Willis

  4.9   (48 reviews)
Seller review
Amazing agents
3 days ago
Amazing agents

I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from Shontelle and Adien. From start to finish, they were professional, friendly, approachable and incredibly helpful. They made the whole process straightforward and stress-free, keeping me informed every step of the way. Their communication was excellent, and I genuinely felt that they cared about getting the best outcome for me. It’s clear that they are passionate about what they do and go above and beyond for their clients. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Shontelle, Adien and Harcourts to anyone looking to buy, sell, rent or manage a property. Thank you for all your hard work and for making the experience such a positive one!

Shontelle Goodhew

Shontelle Goodhew

  5   (45 reviews)
Show all 965 reviews
map

Our properties

Harcourts Whangarei (Optimize Realty Ltd) has 89 properties for sale and sold 276 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Auction 23 Oct at 11am (unless sold prior)
5 Elgin Place
Kamo Northland
4
1
6
House
SoldSep 27, 2026
Price not available
30 Te Paka Crescent
Kamo Northland
2
2
4
House
SoldSep 25, 2026
Price not available
6 Parahaki Street
Regent Northland
3
1
House
SoldSep 25, 2026
Price not available
10 Jellicoe Street
Morningside Northland
3
1
1
House
Show all 365 properties
© 2026 RateMyAgent