Kirstie Van Houtte

About Kirstie

I am proud to be part of the award-winning Harcourts Richmond office, working alongside Matt Goodman as a key member of the No.1 Ranked Residential Team. I have a background as both a Kindergarten teacher and a business owner, and I bring with me a people-first approach, strong communication skills, and a natural ability to connect—qualities that align perfectly with Harcourts’ values of Putting People First and Doing the Right Thing. As a lifelong local of the Nelson Tasman region, my roots run deep. I live in central Richmond with my husband Andy and our two children, and I can often be found walking the Richmond Hills, enjoying the ocean, or making memories with friends and family. My passion for the local lifestyle is matched by my commitment to the community I serve. I believe real estate is more than just transactions—it's about relationships, trust, and shared goals. I bring warmth, integrity, and a collaborative spirit to every interaction, backed by the powerful tools and trusted brand of Harcourts, New Zealand’s Most Trusted real estate company. Whether you're buying or selling, I am here to guide you with genuine care, local insight, and a commitment to excellence. Let me help you make your next move with confidence.

18 days ago

Professional and friendly expertise

We engaged Kirsty to sell Mums house and her professional friendly expertise was consistent throughout the whole process. Attention to detail ensuring it looked great on the day through to quickly reporting on open homes and interested buyers. We would recommend Kirsty to anyone who is thinking of buying or selling. Kirsty made the experience stress less and would use her again in the future l

7 months ago

Excellent!

Kirstie was fantastic. This was our first time buying a pre existing property and we couldn't be happier with how it all went. A very quick process with excellent communication! It all went so smoothly with no problems at all!

8 months ago

Kirstie went the extra mile.

As buyers from another area of New Zealand we had limited time in Nelson & Tasman to find the right property, we required an agent who could meet our timeframe and understand our special requirements, Kirstie certainly did that, she was very personable and went the extra mile to ensuring only to show us properties she felt would be suitable to our needs, knowing we only had limited time before having to go back home, Kirstie didn’t hesitate to arrange private viewings, also on our return home, she even provided video calls allowing us to view properties remotely. We have no hesitation recommending both Matt Goodman and Kirstie Van Houtte.

8 months ago

Sold Our Home and Found Our Next One!

We had an exceptional experience working with Kirstie. After finding us our next family home she successfully sold our existing property in a tight timeframe. Kirstie took the time to fully understand our requirements when buying and selling and offered practical, well considered advice throughout. Her communication was consistently honest, open, and reassuring, which gave us complete confidence every step of the way. We’re extremely grateful for everything Kirstie did for us and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell.

10 months ago

Kirstie cared!

Kirstie Van Houtte is a warm, professional and caring agent who communicated with me all the way through our house buying process. Nothing was too hard and she was very personable, which is important to me as buying a home is very personal and emotional experience. Thank you so much Kirstie for all your help and encouragement. We couldn't have asked for a better team than you and Matt.