Lin Ma

Lin Ma

Salespersons Certificate: 10002769
  •   5   (545 reviews)

Lin's sales performance at a glance

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

126
Reviews
21
Median days on market
23
Properties for sale
136
Sold properties
$834k
Average sale price
$113.4m
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.

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    Recognised for going above & beyond for their clients.

Lin's customer service awards

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  • National WinnerNew Zealand
  • Island WinnerSouth Island
  • Region WinnerCanterbury
  • Suburb WinnerAvonhead
  • 4x Suburb WinnerWigram - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
  • 3x National Top 100New Zealand - 2026, 2025, 2024
  • 3x Island Top 10South Island - 2026, 2025, 2024
  • 3x Region Top 5Canterbury - 2026, 2025, 2024

About Lin

Over the past 24 years, Lin has enjoyed a hugely successful career in real estate, regularly ranking among Harcourts’ top-performing agents nationwide. She was awarded National Winner – Agent of the Year 2025 and 2026 by RateMyAgent, recognising her outstanding achievements and the trust vendors place in her. Energetic, driven, and focused, Lin has seen and done it all when it comes to property. Her highly-developed negotiation skills help her thrive in both buoyant markets and more challenging times. Being bilingual, she connects with a wide range of buyers, an advantage that consistently benefits her clients. She holds all the qualifications you would expect, including her Salesperson Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, but her true strength lies in the high volume of repeat business she attracts—something she credits to her frank, honest approach and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Lin leads a diverse, high-performing team of full-time agents—including Chinese, Kiwi, and Indian team members—who actively work with buyers. This collaborative approach drives strong competition, premium sale prices, and efficient sales. For Lin, real estate is more than a job—it’s a long-term career built on dedication and excellence. If you’d like to work with a professional who provides impeccable service and consistently achieves exceptional results, call Lin today. Remember, it costs nothing more to partner with one of the industry’s best.

Languages spoken

English, Mandarin

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Lin's reviews

  5  
Lin has 545 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
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Lin's qualities as told by our client reviews: responsive, dedicated, supportive, reliable, well-prepared, clear communication, local expert.
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Buyer review
Amazing help getting us into our home
5 days ago
Amazing help getting us into our home

Carrie was amazing to communicate with, and was super helpful with any questions we had. Carrie was always super accomadting to us and the times that worked best for us for meeting etc. She was knowledgable about the market and helped us feel confident in our choice to purchase.

Seller review
Excellent Agent One Could Ever Ask For
7 days ago
Excellent Agent One Could Ever Ask For

Many aspects of our experiences with Lin Ma and her team stood out to us. Firstly, they are incredibly attentive and listen carefully to our needs, providing a balanced approach whenever necessary. Communication was always smooth, and they followed up promptly on all matters. Their professionalism is outstanding, and they actively share their market knowledge to help inform our decisions. They work diligently to keep everything moving, even when challenges arise. They supported us through the entire process, leaving us with no surprises and making everything easy. We feel very fortunate to have had Lin Ma and her team assist us with our sale and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Seller review
Fantastic experience selling with Team Lin Ma
10 days ago
Fantastic experience selling with Team Lin Ma

Jane was a fantastic agent who went above & beyond to help us achieve the best result possible. The team has a great understanding of the market & knowing what you as the vendor need to do to attract the best buyers. Open homes were smooth & stress free. The suggestion to do midweek opens as well as weekends proved to be a great idea. We couldn't have asked for more from the selling process! Highly recommend.

Buyer review
Wonderful Experience with Lin Ma. Professional, Friendly, Approachable and Supportive!
12 days ago
Wonderful Experience with Lin Ma. Professional, Friendly, Approachable and Supportive!

We had a wonderful experience working with Lin Ma during the purchase of our first home in Christchurch. As first-home buyers, we had many questions and were unfamiliar with some parts of the buying and auction process. Lin was friendly, approachable, patient, and supportive throughout the journey. She was always willing to answer our questions, provide helpful information, and guide us through the process. Her knowledge of the property market and professional guidance helped us feel more confident when making important decisions. We really appreciated her professionalism, clear communication, responsiveness, and positive attitude throughout the viewing, negotiation, and auction process. She was always willing to help and made the whole experience much smoother and less stressful for us. We are very happy to have successfully purchased our first home at 27 Withells Road, Avonhead and truly appreciate Lin's help and support along the way. Thank you so much, Lin, for your kindness, patience, and dedication. We would happily recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in Christchurch.

Seller review
Don’t look elsewhere
13 days ago
Don’t look elsewhere

This is the third time myself or a family member has sought Jane’s help and we would never go anywhere else if we were ever back in the market. Always does a great job, fast and efficient. For selling or buying I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jane.

Seller review
Highly recommended – stress-free property sale experience
13 days ago
Highly recommended – stress-free property sale experience

Lin Ma is an outstanding real estate agent. Great local market knowledge, prompt communication and realistic advice throughout our sale. She handled negotiations brilliantly and helped us reach settlement smoothly. Highly recommended!

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Lin's properties

Lin has 23 properties for sale and sold 136 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Auction Thurs 12th Nov 2026 from 11am (USP)
14 Thurlestone Pl
Burnside Canterbury
3
2
2
House
For Sale
Auction Thurs 12th Nov 2026 from 11am (USP)
72 Mustang Avenue
Wigram Canterbury
4
2
2
House
SoldOct 21, 2026
$800,000
73 Condell Ave
Papanui Canterbury
6
2
1
House
For Sale
Auction Thurs 12th Nov 2026 from 11am (USP)
263 Waimairi Road
Ilam Canterbury
4
1
2
House
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Lin's sold properties

Lin has sold 136 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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73 Condell Ave, Papanui, Canterbury
73 Condell Ave
Papanui Canterbury
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House$800,000Oct 21, 2026
31 Rosebery Street
Spreydon Canterbury
HouseUndisclosed PriceOct 13, 2026
1 Eliza Place, Aidanfield, Canterbury
1 Eliza Place
Aidanfield Canterbury
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HouseUndisclosed PriceOct 13, 2026
29 Te Pihopa Way, Aidanfield, Canterbury
29 Te Pihopa Way
Aidanfield Canterbury
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House$1,022,000Oct 8, 2026

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