Team Connie & Mel

  •   5   (214 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Team Connie & Mel has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

23
Reviews
5
Properties for sale
23
Sold properties
$950k
Average sale price
$21.8m
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.

Meet the team

Get to know the 2 agents at Team Connie & Mel.

Connie Cawood
Connie Cawood

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (213 reviews)
About Connie
Voted No1 Agent in Hawke's Bay by Rate My Agent Connie Cawood is an extremely successful and highly experienced real estate professional. She has accumulated many awards throughout her real estate career. She was recently awarded Top Performer 2nd Place in New Zealand for Sotheby's International Realty and a Platinum Achiever (Top 5% of Sales Associates), solidifying her position as the top team in Havelock North and Hawke’s Bay. More importantly, she won No1 Customer Service Excellence which recognises the highest level of customer service out of more than 200 colleagues nationally in 2023, as ranked by our clients on the independent NPS platform, Ask Nicely. She has also been voted the #1 agent in Hawke’s Bay by Rate My Agent. Your real estate transaction could not be in safer hands. What underpins this success is Connie’s passion. Evident from the first time you meet her, Connie is passionate about the people she works for, passionate about the service she provides and passionate about getting the best results for her clients. “When a buyer and seller are well matched and everybody is happy, when you get people with tears streaming down their face out of happiness, to me that blows my mind every time. It warms my heart. It drives me. It motivates me.” Her background as a senior executive in finance and banking means she has a solid financial understanding. When you list with Connie, it is not just a transaction, she appreciates that buying or selling a house is one of the largest investments many people make. For a professional, caring and dedicated real estate experience contact Connie & Team today.
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Mel Cloete
Mel Cloete

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (122 reviews)
About Mel
Mel Cloete is a trusted real estate professional and one half of Team Connie & Mel, recognised for her calm, composed approach and deep understanding of the Hawke’s Bay property market. Since joining the team in 2018, Mel has built a reputation for delivering strong results with clarity and care. When you work with Team Connie & Mel, you benefit from a unified and experienced partnership offering a seamless, consistent experience for buyers and sellers. Clients benefit from personalised strategy, tailored advice, and a clear focus on achieving the best possible outcome. With a professional background as a property valuer, Mel brings strong analytical insight and local market knowledge to every transaction. Her measured, client focused style ensures success even in complex or challenging market conditions. Working alongside Connie Cawood, Mel helped establish Team Connie & Mel offering award winning real estate with a focus on Havelock North, Hastings and surrounds, their aligned values, disciplined process, and client first philosophy ensure every property journey is handled with care, professionalism, and confidence. With Team Connie & Mel, clients can expect experience, integrity, and results driven guidance from start to finish.
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About us

Team Connie & Mel boasts a remarkable and proven track record in performance and achievements: • Awarded No.2 Top Sales Agent 2024 across New Zealand for NZ Sotheby’s International: • Awarded No.1 Top Sales Agent 2024 for NZ Sotheby’s International Real Estate Havelock North and Central North Island; • Rate my Agent Service Excellence Awards for multiple years running and Ranked No.9 in NZ top 100 Agents for 2024; • Awarded the Trade Me Digital Excellence Award for the last quarter of 2024; • Achieved a median sale price of $1.42m in Havelock North compared to the Industry Average of $1.02m in Havelock North for 2024; • In 2024 we sold over 90% of our properties (compared to 67% industry average) with 53% of these selling within campaign and under 30 days. • Multiple Sotheby’s Service Excellence Awards since established at Sotheby's Havelock North Office through independent customer satisfaction scores; • In 2024 our total sales success rate was over 115% . We sell more than we list because our database is extensive, we have the buyers and we sell across the Group engaging in conjunctionals with other Agencies; Premium Properties over $2.5 million in Havelock North: • Team Connie represented a 37.5% market share in 2024; • Team Connie sold 6 out 16 of these properties with the next best Agents having sold 2 each and the balance having sold one each. About Team Connie & Mel Connie Cawood is an extremely effective and sophisticated real estate agent who has accumulated many awards and accolades during her significant career. With a background as a senior executive in finance and banking, Connie’s financial acumen ensures every transaction is handled with precision and care coupled with strong marketing and presentation strategies and proven negotiation expertise.

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  5  
214 reviewsacross 15 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: detail-oriented, responsive, reliable, dedicated, supportive, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Five Stars for Team Connie and Mel!
3 days ago
Five Stars for Team Connie and Mel!

Connie and Mel were amazing to work with, relaxing but focused. We had a great result and would recommend them 100%

Connie CawoodMel Cloete
Seller review
Fantastic service from start to finish. Even the cat was happy!
5 days ago
Fantastic service from start to finish. Even the cat was happy!

Connie and Mel did a fantastic job looking after us throughout the sale of our home. They kept us in the loop the whole way through, including with regular vendor reports that gave us a clear picture of how the campaign was progressing. Questions were always answered quickly and nothing was ever a hassle. Mel in particular went the extra mile for us on several occasions, in ways that went well beyond what you’d typically expect from an agent. Those little things made what can be a stressful process so much easier and showed just how much she genuinely cares about her clients and getting the best outcome for them. Connie and Mel are professional, but also easy to deal with and genuinely friendly. The paperwork was handled smoothly right through to the signed agreement, and we always knew what the next step was. We’d happily recommend Connie and Mel to anyone thinking of selling their home.

Mel CloeteConnie Cawood
Seller review
Two amazing agents with great listening skills
30 days ago
Two amazing agents with great listening skills

Kept in touch regularly, updated us all the way through, nothing seemed to be a problem. They listened to our wishes and followed up and kept in good contact. Would thoroughly recommend them

Mel CloeteConnie Cawood
Seller review
5 Star Rating for Team Connie and Mel
about 1 month ago
5 Star Rating for Team Connie and Mel

We are very happy to give Connie and Mel a 5 star rating! We got great advice on how to present the property and appreciated all the practical tips about what to pack up in advance of open homes. They kept us up to date with progress and were always available if we had questions. We sold in a difficult market and they kept us sane!!! Many thanks

Connie CawoodMel Cloete
Seller review
Mel, Connie and their team were awesome!
about 1 month ago
Mel, Connie and their team were awesome!

Fantastic energy and commitment to getting the property sold at a good price - their energy never wavering! Great communicators, local market knowledge, and truly professional in all aspects - thanks :)

Mel CloeteConnie Cawood
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Our properties

Team Connie & Mel has 6 properties for sale and sold 23 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldNov 9, 2026
Price not available
7B Whakatomo Place
Havelock North Hawke's Bay
4
2
2
House
SoldNov 8, 2026
Price not available
123 Middle Road
Havelock North Hawke's Bay
4
2
2
House
For Sale
DEADLINE SALE: Closes 12.00 p.m. Wednesday 18 November 2026
36 Puflett Rd
Havelock North Hawke's Bay
5
2
3
House
For Sale
Price By Negotiation
79C Joll Road
Havelock North Hawke's Bay
3
2
2
House
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