Ganesh Rout

Ganesh Rout

Licensed Real Estate Agent at The Rout Group
  •   5   (462 reviews)

Ganesh's sales performance at a glance

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

128
Reviews
26
Median days on market
24
Properties for sale
99
Sold properties
$547k
Average sale price
$54.1m
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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Ganesh's customer service awards

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  • National Top 100New Zealand
  • Island Top 10South Island
  • Region WinnerOtago
  • Suburb WinnerCalton Hill
  • 3x National Top 100New Zealand - 2026, 2025, 2020

About Ganesh

Ganesh Rout, affectionately known as “Dunedin’s Fastest Indian,” is a standout figure in the city's real estate landscape. As the founder of The Rout Group, Ganesh has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results through meticulous attention to detail and a deep commitment to his clients. His approach combines comprehensive market knowledge with a personalized touch, ensuring that every aspect of the real estate journey is seamlessly connected. Ganesh's success is not just about qualifications or marketing tools; it's about the extra mile he goes for his clients. His dedication has earned him multiple accolades, including recognition as the #Top Agent in Dunedin and among the top agents in the South Island with his previous brand before establishing his own .Clients consistently praise his professionalism, integrity, and exceptional communication skills. One reviewer noted, "Ganesh is a person of integrity, upfront and an honest person. Excellent communication and knowledge" . At The Rout Group, Ganesh leads a dynamic team, including Renee Perenara ,Polly McEwan & Adrija Rout who shares his energy and dedication. Together, they provide a seamless and rewarding experience for both buyers and sellers. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to sell, Ganesh's unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that you're in capable hands.

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Ganesh's reviews

  5  
Ganesh has 462 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
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Ganesh's qualities as told by our client reviews: honest, reliable, friendly, supportive, responsive, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Lovely team, top-notch communication, excellent result!
about 11 hours ago
Lovely team, top-notch communication, excellent result!

Ganesh, Renee and the team recently sold my house for me and I couldn't be happier! They made the whole process so easy, they are super responsive, recommended perfect suppliers and their vendor dashboard was a brilliant way to keep track of progress. Not that I needed it long - 4 days, 8 offers! Thanks team

Seller review
An Agent You Can Trust Completely
2 days ago
An Agent You Can Trust Completely

Selling a property is something most of us do only a few times in our lives, so choosing the right agent is incredibly important. Looking back, engaging Ganesh was one of the best decisions I made. From our very first meeting, Ganesh impressed me with his professionalism, honesty and genuine interest in helping me rather than simply securing another listing. He took the time to explain the entire selling process, patiently answered every question, listened carefully to my concerns, and never once pressured me into making a decision. His advice was always balanced, ethical and clearly in my best interests. Communication throughout the process was exceptional. I was kept informed every step of the way and never had to wonder what was happening. After every open house, his team provided detailed reports on attendance, buyer feedback and their assessment of market interest. That level of transparency and organisation gave me tremendous confidence. Ganesh has an excellent understanding of the market, but what impressed me even more was his integrity. He was upfront about costs, realistic in his advice and never over-promised. In an industry where trust is everything, I found him to be honest, ethical and someone whose advice I could rely on completely. I must also acknowledge his outstanding team. They were efficient, responsive and highly professional, making what could have been a stressful experience remarkably smooth. Most importantly, Ganesh delivered—my property sold much sooner than I had expected. Without hesitation, if I ever buy or sell another property, Ganesh and his team will be my first choice. They have earned not only my confidence but also my highest respect.

Buyer review
Community Connections
15 days ago
Community Connections

The last 5 months I have been looking to by a home. After many viewings and many agents and a few offers I was faced with the knowledge that most agents are not grounded, kind or helpful. Most agents where judgemental and scary. I didnt like the way the agents I delt with handled business. There was no connecting, no grounding and there wasnt a safe space to connect. Untill Ganesh. Ganesh sent out this property after we enquired about another one of his properties. From the start he understood our position. Helped me understand the process and provided the most consental. Safe and educational space for me to ask questions, learn and understand. I felt like Ganesh genuinely cared about finding me the right house. Cared about us in relationship to the house it wasnt about numbers or anything it was about actually connecting and actually helping. I could ask him anything I wanted and he truly believed in us. Truly advocated for us and made me feel like this was a relationship on trust and understanding not get in and out quick. If you can offer that much support at the lower end of the market and the higher end I never felt anything but comfortable this whole process. I will continue to use Ganesh and the team highly recommend them. Thank you Ganesh for helping us buy our first home!

Buyer review
A pleasure to work with
27 days ago
A pleasure to work with

I had a great experience purchasing my home through Ganesh. From the first open home through to having my offer accepted, he was professional, friendly, and easy to deal with. He communicated clearly throughout the process, kept me updated, and was always happy to answer my questions. I appreciated his honest and straightforward approach, and I never felt pressured at any stage. His knowledge and professionalism made the buying process much less stressful. What stood out most was how responsive and approachable he was. He was always available when I needed clarification and made sure everything progressed smoothly. Based on my experience so far, I would happily recommend Ganesh to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. He's been a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to completing the purchase.

Seller review
Ganesh was very professional and worked hard to get the result
29 days ago
Ganesh was very professional and worked hard to get the result

Ganesh and the team at rout group did extensive research about my property and they communicated very well with the clients and kept me informed while this along with excellent negotiations skills meant a stress-free process with a great result I highly recommend Ganesh and his team

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Ganesh's properties

Ganesh has 24 properties for sale and sold 99 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Deadline Sale on Wednesday 05 August 2026 at 4.00pm (prior offers considered)
36 Whitby Street
Mornington Otago
4
1
2
House
For Sale
$569,000
40 Calder Street
Saint Kilda Otago
3
1
2
House
For Sale
SoldJul 15, 2026
Price not available
18 Burnett St
Calton Hill Otago
4
2
1
House
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Ganesh's sold properties

Ganesh has sold 99 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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18 Burnett St, Calton Hill, Otago
18 Burnett St
Calton Hill Otago
4
2
1
HouseUndisclosed PriceJul 15, 2026
58 Skibo Street, Kew, Otago
58 Skibo Street
Kew Otago
3
1
1
HouseUndisclosed PriceJul 14, 2026
1 Crown St, North East Valley, Otago
1 Crown St
North East Valley Otago
5
2
2
HouseUndisclosed PriceJul 14, 2026
62 Montague St, North East Valley, Otago
62 Montague St
North East Valley Otago
3
1
HouseUndisclosed PriceJul 14, 2026

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