Gretchen Paape

Gretchen Paape

Sales Agent at Bayleys Havelock North
  •   5   (178 reviews)

Gretchen's sales performance at a glance

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

24
Reviews
63
Median days on market
7
Properties for sale
38
Sold properties
$1.9m
Average sale price
$72m
Total sales value

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  • 3x Region Top 5Hawke's Bay - 2025, 2023, 2022

About Gretchen

Following in the successful real estate footsteps of both her father and grandfather, Gretchen consistently strives to achieve the best outcomes for her vendors and purchasers. Her dedication has earned her the title of #1 Residential Salesperson for Bayleys Havelock North for seven years (2016-2022, 2024) and the Top Overall Salesperson for Bayleys Eastern Realty for five years (2017-2022, 2024). Gretchen is also a multiple-year recipient of the Top 5% Bayleys Salespeople award, as well as being recognised as a Top Achiever, highlighting her sustained excellence and commitment to delivering outstanding results year after year. Moving from Arrowtown to Hawke's Bay 26 years ago and having been involved in wine marketing and then owning and running a successful clothing business for 10 years, Gretchen decided real estate was her next step. Taking pride in her work is very important to her, and having an experienced team - Erin Lambert as her Sales Associate, Flick Salmon and Rachel Willis as her Campaign Managers, and Kelly Simmonds as her Marketing and Digital Content Coordinator - means she can go the extra mile with service, detail, and communication. Gretchen’s extensive network and database, along with her marketing skills, have seen her achieve exceptional results. Now let Gretchen achieve an exceptional result for you. Gretchen Paape - Awarded - Number 1 Salesperson Bayleys Havelock North - 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2023/24, 2024/25 - Number 1 Salesperson Overall Bayleys Eastern Realty - 2017/18, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2023/24 - Top Auction Agent Bayleys Eastern Realty – 2021/22, 2022/23 - Top 5% Bayleys Agents Nationwide - 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2023/24, 2024/25, 2025/26 - Top 10% Bayleys Agent Nationwide - 2018/2019, 2022/23 - Awarded Bayleys Top Achiever - 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2023/24, 2024/25, 2025/26 - Awarded Bayleys High Achiever - 2018/19, 2022/23 - Winning Pitch and Marketing Excellence - 2023/24 - VMI Award - 2023/24 - $400 Million Dollar Club (Awarded 2025)

Gretchen's reviews

  5  
Gretchen has 178 reviewsacross 13 different locations, showing 6.
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Gretchen's qualities as told by our client reviews: honest, pleasant, responsive, well-prepared, friendly, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Worked tirelessly on our behalf.
16 days ago
Worked tirelessly on our behalf.

We always knew our lifestyle property would take a while to sell and Gretchen went above and beyond to get our property in front of potential purchasers. We appreciated the honest feedback and market value - which is exactly where we ended up. Gretchen is the consummate professional, backed by a highly capable team. Attention to detail, excellent communication and superb negotiating skills are the hallmarks of our recent experience. Gretchen has a long-standing reputation as one of NZ's top agents. In my opinion it's well deserved.

Seller review
Gretchen is totally professional.
about 2 months ago
Gretchen is totally professional.

She is an outstanding communicator, with an aptitude for bringing buyers and sellers together in difficult market conditions. Her approach is generous,friendly and inclusive, but she is totally decisive when drawing negotiations to a successful conclusion.

Seller review
Experienced, warm and dedicated
2 months ago
Experienced, warm and dedicated

Gretchen and her team are wonderful. Total professionals, hardworking and caring. Gretchen is a fabulous person to work with; a natural connector. We really appreciate her expertise and timely delivery.

Seller review
Exemplary Service.
2 months ago
Exemplary Service.

Simply amazing performance on all levels throughout the sale. Gretchen led us through each stage with clarity. Communication was always immediate which dramatically reduced my stress levels! Everything she told us she & her team would do was followed up with alacrity. The information & advice she gave was sincere & as a result I trusted her implicitly. Amazing lady & much appreciated. Thankyou so very much.

Seller review
Honest and direct communication about house sale expectations
2 months ago
Honest and direct communication about house sale expectations

Gretchen and her team provided us with excellent and prompt information. The communications were excellent. Gretchen was so friendly and professional to deal with without hype or unrealistic expectations so we felt we could rely on her advice. With a great outcome. Thank you!

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Gretchen's properties

Gretchen has 7 properties for sale and sold 38 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldJun 9, 2026
Price not available
81 Tennant Road
Haumoana Hawke's Bay
6
4
4
Rural
SoldJun 8, 2026
Price not available
1A Gillean Street
Havelock North Hawke's Bay
4
3
2
House
For Sale
Tender
255 Black Barn Road
Havelock North Hawke's Bay
4
2
2
House
For Sale
$930,000 +
16 Palmbrook Avenue
Havelock North Hawke's Bay
3
2
2
House
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Gretchen's sold properties

Gretchen has sold 38 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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81 Tennant Road, Haumoana, Hawke's Bay
81 Tennant Road
Haumoana Hawke's Bay
6
4
4
RuralUndisclosed PriceJun 9, 2026
1A Gillean Street, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
1A Gillean Street
Havelock North Hawke's Bay
4
3
2
HouseUndisclosed PriceJun 8, 2026
62 Home Road, Haumoana, Hawke's Bay
62 Home Road
Haumoana Hawke's Bay
4
2
2
RuralUndisclosed PriceMay 11, 2026
2/14 Greenwood Road, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
2/14 Greenwood Road
Havelock North Hawke's Bay
3
2
2
TownhouseUndisclosed PriceMay 7, 2026

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