James Blackwood

James Blackwood

  •   5   (7 reviews)

James' sales performance at a glance

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

7
Reviews
45
Median days on market
12
Properties for sale
13
Sold properties
$590k
Average sale price
$7.7m
Total sales value

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About James

James Blackwood brings a rare combination of expertise and energy to real estate. As a Registered Property Valuer (NZIV), a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and a Licensed Salesperson, he offers clients trusted, professional insight that goes far beyond the average agent. With over 10 years of experience in the property industry, James has a sharp eye for value, strong local knowledge, and a reputation for straight-talking advice. Personable and approachable, James is known for being trustworthy, honest, hardworking, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for his clients. His professional background, combined with his down-to-earth style, ensures clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the buying and selling process. Born and raised in the Wairarapa, James has a genuine passion for the region and a strong connection to its people and communities. His local knowledge, combined with long-standing ties throughout the district, means he understands not only the property market but also the lifestyle and values that make the Wairarapa the place so many love to call home. James has a wealth of knowledge to call on when it comes to maximising value and getting the best possible price when it comes to buying and selling your property. He loves helping his clients through their real estate journey and you can trust that if you have him in your corner, he will work tirelessly to get you top results. Outside of real estate, James is an avid horseman, a member of the Gladstone Bulls hockey team, and enjoys spending time with friends and family. If you want an agent who provides honest, informed advice while working hard to achieve the best possible result for you, give James a call.

James' reviews

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James has 7 reviewsacross 4 different locations, showing 6.
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James' qualities as told by our client reviews: pleasant, clear communication.
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Seller review
Highly recommend
18 days ago
Highly recommend

We recently sold our home with James, and his optimistic energy truly gave us hope during a stressful time. He brought a positive, problem-solving attitude to every challenge and made all the complicated paperwork feel incredibly easy. He connected us with the right lawyers to get everything sorted out quickly. We felt completely supported and after lots of fingers crossed we got a good result. We highly recommend him! Simion and Nicoleta

Seller review
James made the whole process seamless
2 months ago
James made the whole process seamless

James was very professional and prompt with all communication and made the process of selling an estate property much easier for us as vendors. We would recommend him to anyone selling their home and we will certainly use James again in the future.

Seller review
Excellent communication and being kept fully updated
2 months ago
Excellent communication and being kept fully updated

James was very easy to deal with and very helpful throughout the process and appreciated the constant feedback regarding our sale. We also trusted his advice and his knowledge of the real estate market. We would thoroughly recommend him.

Buyer review
Very Happy
2 months ago
Very Happy

James was great at answering all our questions and was amazing for allowing us into the house to take measurements etc. always very responsive to emails and messages from us which takes some stress away during the buying process. We certainly recommend James to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Buyer review
Good service
2 months ago
Good service

We had a wonderful experience working with our real estate agent James . He is professional, supportive, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free

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James' properties

James has 12 properties for sale and sold 13 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
40 South Belt
Solway Wellington
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1
House
For Sale
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
32 Daniell Street
Solway Wellington
2
1
1
House
For Sale
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
27 Guthrie Crescent
Castlepoint Wellington
2
1
House
For Sale
Buyer Enquiries Over $449,000
4 Kaka Street
Masterton Wellington
3
1
2
House
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James' sold properties

James has sold 13 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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137 Cockburn St, Kuripuni, Wellington
137 Cockburn St
Kuripuni Wellington
3
2
1
HouseUndisclosed PriceSep 8, 2026
36B Guthrie Crescent, Castlepoint, Wellington
36B Guthrie Crescent
Castlepoint Wellington
3
2
1
HouseUndisclosed PriceSep 2, 2026
122 Pownall Street, Masterton, Wellington
122 Pownall Street
Masterton Wellington
3
2
2
House$700,000Jul 20, 2026
31 Cornwall Street, Masterton, Wellington
31 Cornwall Street
Masterton Wellington
3
1
1
HouseUndisclosed PriceJul 13, 2026
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