Ray White Howick(Five AM Realty Ltd)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Ray White Howick(Five AM Realty Ltd) has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

233

Reviews

130

Properties for sale

396

Sold properties

$1.4m

Average sale price

$536m

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.

Our customer service awards

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National Top 100New Zealand
Island Top 10North Island
Region Top 5Auckland
Suburb WinnerBucklands Beach

3x National Top 100New Zealand - 2026, 2025, 2024
3x Island Top 10North Island - 2026, 2025, 2024
3x Region Top 5Auckland - 2026, 2025, 2024
3x Suburb WinnerBucklands Beach - 2026, 2025, 2024

Meet the team

Get to know the 21 agents at Ray White Howick(Five AM Realty Ltd).

Vish Arora

Sales Agent / Licensed Real Estate Agent

(130 reviews)

About Vish

SELLING SUCCESS! - #1 Supreme Growth 24-25 (#1 out of 3,000 agents NZ-wide) - Chairman's Elite Performer 25-26 (top 1% worldwide) - #1 Salesperson for 2024 (Ray White Eastern Group) - Agent of the Year - Suburb Winner 2026 (Bucklands Beach) - Rate My Agent - for three years in a row - Rookie of the Year 2021-2022 for Ray White Eastern Group Vish is driven by a strong dedication to help you successfully sell your property - providing practical and emotional support throughout the process. As a genuine people person with a true passion for real estate and a great sense of humour, his sole focus is to ensure that you achieve the best possible outcome for your sale. Vish’s expertise and commitment to excellence will guide you every step of the way - and elevate your “selling success”! HOW VISH IS DIFFERENT: * He is an experienced and successful business operator * Offers outstanding 24hr client service * Highly recommended and rated a local market expert * Implements high-tech marketing techniques * Has a genuine and personal approach in all aspects * Is a skilled negotiator who has his client's best interests at heart * Is honest, hardworking and extremely knowledgeable * Award winning and top agent in East Auckland * Has excellent local knowledge of East Auckland and surrounding areas * Languages spoken: Fluent English, Hindi and Punjabi Since moving to Auckland in 2007, Vish has gained extensive local insight and built strong relationships while closely monitoring the property market. Vish and his team are eager to assist you in achieving your real estate goals. As part of an elite, award-winning team in East Auckland, Vish offers top-notch negotiation skills, experience, and holds deep knowledge of suburbs like Bucklands Beach, Mellons Bay, Howick, Half Moon Bay and Eastern Beach. He is one of the top real estate agents in East Auckland – so if you’re looking to sell or buy in this area, you can be guaranteed the best experience with Vish!

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Dave McCartney

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(111 reviews)

About Dave

With an unmatched enthusiasm to achieve exceptional results and see clients celebrate their successful sales, it's no wonder Dave McCartney has established himself as one of Ray White’s top agents. Recognised as a Chairman's Elite performer and ranked within the top 1% of agents nationwide, Dave's consistent excellence in sales speaks for itself. With six years of experience in the dynamic real estate industry, Dave and his team, The McCartney Group, are dedicated to navigating market complexities, ensuring clients achieve outstanding outcomes with professionalism and ease. Deeply connected to East Auckland, Dave offers more than just real estate expertise—he embodies a genuine love for the community he has called home for most of his life. Alongside his wife Dominique, he has enjoyed raising their young family in the Eastern Bays, witnessing the area’s growth and transformation over the past 30 years. His background in media production and advertising, along with his experience as the director of a successful entertainment company, provides Dave with a unique edge in marketing properties. Embracing the newest technologies and adapting them into their strategies, The McCartney Group stays ahead of the curve. This innovative approach, combined with Dave's dedication to the local community, has earned him back-to-back titles as suburb winner for Howick by Rate My Agent, solidifying his reputation as a trusted local expert. When you work with Dave McCartney, you’re partnering with a whole team devoted to your success, making the process of listing your property seamless. Over the years, Dave has built The McCartney Group into a dynamic team of skilled sales agents who share his commitment to delivering remarkable results. Backed by successful negotiation skills, extensive marketing expertise and a deep understanding of the local market, the McCartney Group equips you with every tool to secure outstanding outcomes. With unwavering dedication to his clients, Dave crafts compelling narratives that showcase your property, ensuring you have your unfair advantage when trusting someone with your most significant asset.

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Gina Gao

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(66 reviews)

About Gina

Gina Gao is a driven and ambitious real estate agent who has quickly established herself as a rising star in the industry. With less than two years of experience under her belt, Gina has already sold more than 20 properties, earning a reputation as a tenacious negotiator who always puts her clients first. As a immigrant to Auckland, Gina has spent the last 22 years living and working in the city. Her background in marketing, combined with her Master of Business Administration from Auckland University, gives her a unique understanding of how to effectively market and sell properties. In her free time, Gina is an avid runner and has completed several marathons. She is also a skilled dragon boater and has competed in numerous dragon boating competitions as a member of her local team. This competitive spirit and dedication to excellence are evident in everything she does, whether it's training for a race or working to secure the best possible outcome for her clients. With her strong work ethic, marketing savvy, and passion for helping people achieve their real estate goals, Gina Gao is poised to make a lasting impact in the industry and continue to build a successful career as a top-performing agent.

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Joe Lee

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(59 reviews)

About Joe

Joe currently has 8 active property listings and 36 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Anna Lau

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(54 reviews)

About Anna

The Latin “Sapientia et Virtus” are the words Anna lives by. In English, it represents the best possible result of applying knowledge or Science to the necessities of life with moral constraints. In real estate, she believes in achieving the best possible result for vendors and supporting purchasers to achieve their goals by applying extensive knowledge and the highest of integrity. To be trusted by vendors with their most valuable life-time assets is a great honour by applying effective techniques, professional conduct and persistent effort of hard work. Born and raised in Hong Kong, not only has Anna found a house in New Zealand, but more importantly a “home” – a place where you can relax and enjoy the most comfort and peace. With her experience of moving frequently, at a young age, she understands how important a home is to both vendors and purchasers alike. Before real estate, Anna completed a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours and a Master of Commerce in Economics. She started working as a banking consultant after her study. Nevertheless she found her true passion and interest was in property and people after purchasing her first home. Anna believes, in real estate, building rapport with people and helping them achieve their goals is much more important than just selling bricks and mortar. No matter if you are considering selling or buying, please contact Anna for a free, no obligation meeting. She will wholeheartedly dedicate her diligence to you.

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Tayla Grainger

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(54 reviews)

About Tayla

Tayla Grainger is a passionate and dedicated real estate agent with Ray White Eastern Group. With a love for all things homes, Tayla has made it her mission to help clients whether you're looking to buy or sell. Her personalized approach and attention to detail ensure that each client receives tailored advice and exceptional service. If you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, Tayla's expertise and knowledge of the local market make her the perfect partner to guide you through the buying or selling process. With Tayla's help, you can find the perfect home to suit your needs and lifestyle.

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About us

Soaking up the charming village atmosphere in the heart of Howick’s main street, Ray White Howick is one of the area’s most established real estate agencies – and probably the best known. Ray White Howick specialises in marketing and selling real estate in the desirable Eastern Beaches suburbs. The Ray White Howick office has a team in excess of 30 experienced sales staff. They rate amongst the most professional in the business, including those who have achieved Chairman’s Elite, Elite and Premier levels in the Ray White ranks. Branch Manager, Ian Taylor, emphasises the importance of customer service to his team. Feedback and good communication underscore an excellent client-focused service. The Ray White Howick office is part of the Ray White Eastern Group of seven offices, with over 100 agents from a variety of cultures and ethnic backgrounds providing professional realty services throughout Auckland’s Eastern beaches and Eastern suburbs. Our services include residential sales, real estate investments, commercial sales and leases, and property management/rentals. This means more choices of real estate to view and more salespeople working to get a property sold.

Seller review

about 3 hours ago

Grateful for Ethan’s Outstanding Support Throughout Our Sale

Thank you, Ethan, for all your support and understanding throughout this journey. From preparing our home for sale to finally achieving a successful result, we spent nearly six months working together. Despite a slow and quiet market, you consistently demonstrated patience, professionalism, dedication, and a genuine understanding of both the seller’s and buyers’ perspectives. Your persistence, combined with your sharp market insight and analytical skills, ultimately helped us achieve a price we were very happy with. Thank you again for your unwavering support and guidance. It means a lot to us that our warm and much-loved home has now found its new owners. We are truly grateful for everything you have done and would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and dedicated real estate agent. Much appreciated it. Warm Regards Lu and Chong

Ethan Huo

(38 reviews)

Seller review

about 7 hours ago

excellent service would recommend to anyone

great communicators , they knew all about what was happening in the market place, made great recommendations and very professional

Anna Lau

(54 reviews)

Seller review

4 days ago

Fantastic agent would highly recommend with great knowledge of the market.

Kylie was fantastic to work with and made the whole process of selling our house easy and stress-free. She was always well prepared, provided great advice, and her knowledge of the market gave us confidence when making important decisions. Throughout the entire process, we felt well looked after and supported. We would highly recommend Kylie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Kylie Haack

(18 reviews)

Seller review

6 days ago

Professional, Supportive, and Committed to Achieving the Best Result

We recently had the pleasure of working with Cyndy Liu and the team at Ray White Howick (Five AM Realty Ltd.) to sell our rental property. From the very beginning, Cyndy and her team were professional, approachable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. They kept us informed every step of the way, answered our questions promptly, and made what can often be a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. What impressed us most was her dedication and hard work in achieving the best possible outcome for our family. Cyndy went above and beyond to generate strong buyer interest, bringing multiple buyers to the auction and creating genuine competition. Her strategic approach, excellent communication, and commitment, combined with the support of the wider Ray White Howick team, ultimately helped us achieve a solid sale price. We are extremely grateful for their efforts and would highly recommend Cyndy Liu and the team at Ray White Howick to anyone looking for knowledgeable, hardworking, and trustworthy real estate professionals. Thank you all for your professionalism, care, and outstanding results.

Cyndy Liu

4.9

(30 reviews)

Seller review

8 days ago

Exceptional Service and Support Throughout Our Home Buying Journey!!

We recently purchased our new home and had an excellent experience working with Vish and his team.Vish was extremely professional, hardworking, and genuinely committed to helping us throughout the entire process. His communication was outstanding, and he built a great rapport with us from day one, making what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was taken care of. We truly appreciate all the effort and dedication Vish put into helping us secure our new home. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell property.

Vish Arora

(130 reviews)

Seller review

8 days ago

Professional and courteous

Joe and Anna were both professional and respectful with their interactions with us, especially our elderly father. Made the process easy and gave honest and helpful feedback.

Anna Lau

(54 reviews)

Our properties

Ray White Howick(Five AM Realty Ltd) has 130 properties for sale and sold 396 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity