move.

  •   4.9   (224 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how move. has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

43
Reviews
16
Properties for sale
36
Sold properties
$652k
Average sale price
$23.5m
Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) as lead and supporting agent 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 3 agents at move..

Darrell Paterson
Darrell Paterson

Owner / Salesperson

  4.9   (370 reviews)
About Darrell
I keep real estate simple. Clear communication, honest advice, and a process that feels well-managed from start to finish. With over six years in the industry, and a background in leadership including Regional Manager for Fonterra, I bring a structured, organised approach to every sale. Earlier, I spent nine years in the New Zealand Army, which shaped the calm, steady way I work with clients today. Sellers often tell me they feel informed, supported, and never under pressure. That’s important to me. My role is to guide you, keep things moving, and help you make confident decisions along the way. I live in Strandon with my wife Felicity, and when I’m not working, you’ll find me spending time with my three kids, getting out on the golf course, or enjoying the coastal walkway. If you want things handled properly, without the stress, I’m here to help.
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Michelle Habib
Michelle Habib

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (138 reviews)
About Michelle
The first thing you’ll notice when you meet Michelle is her welcoming demeanour and infectious smile. That’s because she loves this industry and thrives on connecting with people to support their real estate dreams. After 8 years in the real estate industry and over a dozen personal house sales, Michelle brings a wealth of experience, a can-do attitude, and a bit of fun to every interaction while navigating the intricacies of the process with finesse and care. Michelle embodies the timeless values of good, old-fashioned service, respect, and integrity. Clients can trust that they will receive unparalleled support and guidance, ensuring a seamless and rewarding real estate experience from start to finish.
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Riley Blair
Riley Blair

Sales Consultant

  5   (9 reviews)
About Riley
Known for his practical mindset, Riley works to provide straightforward, timely solutions that help clients move forward with confidence. Whether buying or selling, he aims to make the process smooth, well-managed, and as stress-free as possible. With experience across a range of roles, Riley has developed clear communication skills, practical problem-solving ability, and a consistent focus on going the extra mile. He takes a hands-on approach and isn’t afraid to think differently when it comes to achieving the right outcome. Working alongside Darrell Paterson, Riley is committed to ensuring both vendors and purchasers feel supported at every stage. Outside of real estate, he enjoys spending time with his partner, family and friends, along with cooking, baking, and staying active through indoor netball or football. If you’re after someone honest, approachable, and focused on delivering a strong result, Riley is ready to help.
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About us

Offering a unique and refreshing approach to real estate in New Plymouth. Whether you’re looking for a first home, a dream home, downsizing or scaling up, we have the industry knowledge and know-how to make your next step your best move. Here at move, we’re passionate about: ✅ Building a connection with our clients ✅ Problem solving through ongoing support and clear communication ✅ Putting you first Ultimately, our goal is to get you the best result with open, honest advice, while having a bit of fun along the way!

Our reviews

  4.9  
225 reviewsacross 36 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: stress-free process, well-prepared, supportive, friendly, responsive, local expert, clear communication.
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Buyer review
Outstanding service
1 day ago
Outstanding service

Great experience from start to finish. The team were professional, responsive, and accommodating, making the whole process feel straightforward and stress-free. Communication was clear throughout, Darrell gave honest, practical advice, and handled the negotiation process with confidence and clarity. Highly recommend, wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.

Darrell Paterson

Darrell Paterson

  4.9   (370 reviews)
Seller review
Amazing agent
7 days ago
Amazing agent

Darrell was super helpful in guiding us through this process not only did he do a fantastic job to sell our home in the tight timeline but was also very helpful when we started looking at his open homes and advice on a couple of properties we were looking at. Fantastic to deal with highly recommend.

Darrell Paterson

Darrell Paterson

  4.9   (370 reviews)
Seller review
We went back for more!
13 days ago
We went back for more!

Darrell has sold two of our properties now. We love his communication, down to earth nature and ability to get things done! Darrell under-promises and over delivers, which gives realistic expectations for what you can get for your property. He takes care of things 100% and it is very relaxing, knowing someone you can trust has things under control! It was a no brainer for us to use him again when we sold our next property. We highly recommend Darrell and his team to anyone looking to sell.

Darrell Paterson

Darrell Paterson

  4.9   (370 reviews)
Buyer review
Excellent Service
13 days ago
Excellent Service

Darrell was very personable, professional & knowledgeable. I especially appreciate that he was not pushy or overbearing, but very accomodating when i asked for things in a short time frame. I highly reccommend Darrell to anyone wanting a honest, proffesional client centric focus with concise friendly & timely communication. It has been a real pleasure buying a house with the help of Darrell & i am definitely going to reccommend him to my friends & family.

Darrell Paterson

Darrell Paterson

  4.9   (370 reviews)
Buyer review
Friendly and approachable, happy to accomodate
25 days ago
Friendly and approachable, happy to accomodate

We found Darrell very pleasant to deal with, good communicator and answered all of our questions.

Darrell Paterson

Darrell Paterson

  4.9   (370 reviews)
Buyer review
A Genuine, Friendly & Experienced Agent makes all the difference!
25 days ago
A Genuine, Friendly & Experienced Agent makes all the difference!

Working with Darrell Paterson was a breath of fresh air. As a first-time buyer, with patience entering the market, Darrell walked us through every step with professionalism and genuine care. He didn't just find us a house; he helped our family find a home we truly love. Darrells market knowledge and quick responsiveness made what could have been a stressful experience feel completely manageable. We can’t recommend him enough

Darrell Paterson

Darrell Paterson

  4.9   (370 reviews)
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Our properties

move. has 16 properties for sale and sold 36 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
enquiries over $1,050,000
6C Highfield Place
Highlands Park Taranaki
4
2
2
House
SoldMay 3, 2026
Price not available
71 Cyrus St
Whalers Gate Taranaki
3
2
2
House
SoldApr 29, 2026
Price not available
116 Omata Road
Marfell Taranaki
3
1
2
House
SoldApr 29, 2026
Price not available
36B Kingsford Street
Bell Block Taranaki
2
1
1
House
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