Ben McCarthy

Ben McCarthy

  •   5   (34 reviews)

Ben's sales performance at a glance

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

18
Reviews
25
Median days on market
2
Properties for sale
19
Sold properties
$747k
Average sale price
$14.1m
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.

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    Consistently meets client expectations for property purchase price.

About Ben

Born and raised in Christchurch, Ben McCarthy is a high-performing real estate consultant based out of Harcourts Grenadier's Avonhead office. While specialising in Avonhead and the surrounding suburbs, Ben successfully helps clients buy and sell property right across Canterbury. Known for his friendly, approachable nature, strong negotiation skills, and commitment to achieving outstanding results, Ben has built a reputation for delivering an exceptional client experience from start to finish. His in-depth knowledge of the Christchurch property market, combined with a genuine passion for helping people, allows him to confidently guide clients through every stage of their property journey. Having built a strong reputation throughout Avonhead and the surrounding suburbs, Ben is proud to be recognised as a trusted local real estate specialist. By combining strategic marketing, skilled negotiation, and a client first approach, he consistently delivers exceptional outcomes while ensuring every client feels informed, supported, and confident throughout the process. Ben has worked with a diverse range of clients, from first home buyers and growing families to experienced investors and downsizers. Every property and every client is different, which is why he takes the time to understand each person's goals before tailoring a strategy designed to achieve the best possible outcome. With a strong focus on communication, honesty, and professionalism, Ben is committed to making the buying and selling process as straightforward and stress free as possible. His proactive approach, attention to detail, and ability to negotiate effectively have helped him consistently deliver results that exceed expectations. Whether you're considering selling, searching for your next home, or simply wanting an up to date understanding of your property's value, Ben is always happy to provide honest advice and expert guidance. If you're looking for a friendly, dedicated, and results-driven real estate professional who combines local expertise with exceptional service and strong negotiation skills, get in touch with Ben today.

Ben's reviews

  5  
Ben has 34 reviewsacross 24 different locations, showing 6.
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Buyer review
Above and beyond – helped us secure our dream home!
about 2 hours ago
Above and beyond – helped us secure our dream home!

We cannot recommend Ben McCarthy highly enough! From the very beginning, he went above and beyond to help us find our first home, and ultimately helped us secure something even better – our absolute dream home! His communication was fantastic throughout the entire process. He was approachable, patient, professional and always available to answer our questions and guide us along the way. His knowledge, advice and negotiation skills made such a difference, and we always felt he genuinely had our best interests at heart. What really stood out was how invested he was in helping us achieve the best possible outcome. We never felt like just another transaction, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Buying a home is such a huge milestone, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had him in our corner. We still can't quite believe we're moving into our dream home! Thank you for making what could have been a stressful process such a positive experience. We are so grateful for everything you've done for our family!

Buyer review
Knowledgeable guy, and genuine good bugger!
about 1 month ago
Knowledgeable guy, and genuine good bugger!

As a first home buyer Ben made the process unbelievably easy, he helped me with question and answered my phone calls out of business hours. If I every decide to sell my house he will be who I am calling! Highly recommend!

Seller review
Fantastic service
about 1 month ago
Fantastic service

Ben was excellent to work with to sell my property. His communication was brilliant. He always kept me up to date during the selling process. Most of all, I appreciated having an agent who is so positive, happy and provides exceptional personal service.

Seller review
Unfaltered servicec
3 months ago
Unfaltered servicec

Very good communication and knowledge.

Seller review
Very determined and hard working
3 months ago
Very determined and hard working

Communication was outstanding at every stage of the process. Always provided clear updates, feedback etc. We didn't sell at auction, however, Ben presented us with five offers a week later. Having bought and sold a number of houses, I can confidently say Ben was the best agent we have had.

Buyer review
Couldn’t Have Asked for a Better Buyer’s Agent
4 months ago
Couldn’t Have Asked for a Better Buyer’s Agent

We couldn’t recommend Ben highly enough. As first-home buyers, having someone with his knowledge and experience made the entire process so much less overwhelming. Ben went above and beyond by thoroughly reviewing property documents, researching comparable sales in the area, and giving us honest, expert advice on every home we considered. He never rushed us and always took the time to answer our questions and attend the properties we were interested in, making us feel like a priority throughout the whole journey. Thanks to Ben’s guidance, we found the perfect first home. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to helping us make the right decision gave us so much confidence every step of the way. We are incredibly grateful for all of his hard work and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.

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Ben's properties

Ben has 2 properties for sale and sold 19 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldOct 21, 2026
$1,000,000
345 Estuary Road
South New Brighton Canterbury
4
3
2
House
SoldOct 13, 2026
Price not available
1 Eliza Place
Aidanfield Canterbury
4
2
2
House
SoldOct 7, 2026
$455,000
161 Riverlea Estate Drive
Kainga Canterbury
2
1
1
House
SoldOct 5, 2026
Price not available
6 Camelot Street
Ilam Canterbury
4
2
2
House
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Ben's sold properties

Ben has sold 19 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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345 Estuary Road, South New Brighton, Canterbury
345 Estuary Road
South New Brighton Canterbury
4
3
2
House$1,000,000Oct 21, 2026
1 Eliza Place, Aidanfield, Canterbury
1 Eliza Place
Aidanfield Canterbury
4
2
2
HouseUndisclosed PriceOct 13, 2026
161 Riverlea Estate Drive, Kainga, Canterbury
161 Riverlea Estate Drive
Kainga Canterbury
2
1
1
House$455,000Oct 7, 2026
6 Camelot Street, Ilam, Canterbury
6 Camelot Street
Ilam Canterbury
4
2
2
HouseUndisclosed PriceOct 5, 2026

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