Manu Otene

Manu Otene

Licensed Real Estate Agent at Arizto
  •   5   (32 reviews)

Manu's sales performance at a glance

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

15
Reviews
35
Median days on market
9
Properties for sale
10
Sold properties
$169k
Average sale price
$1.7m
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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About Manu

🏠 Turning Dreams into Addresses 🏠 Buying, Selling or Investing - Your Next Property Move Starts Here! Manu has been a committed Property Consultant since 2016, building a reputation for trust and exceptional service. His nearly decade-long career is marked by positive referrals, driven by his dedication to going the extra mile for his clients. Manu believes that while anyone can sell a house, negotiating the best deal for all involved is where his expertise truly shines. Originally from Southland, Manu has spent over 20 years in Ashburton with his partner, where they’ve raised their family. As a father of two, Manu understands the importance of finding not just a house, but a home. His negotiation skills are finely honed, and his approach to real estate is both personable and professional. Manu is passionate about making every deal a win-win. He’s known for his straightforward communication, clear guidance, and a solution-based mindset. Clients appreciate Manu’s genuine friendliness, sense of humor, and his commitment to making the buying or selling process as stress-free as possible. When not working, Manu enjoys spending time with his family, getting involved in their activities, and enjoying the outdoors. He loves DIY projects, gardening, and fishing, taking pride in making a house a true home. Manu values the trust his clients place in him and is dedicated to not only meeting but exceeding expectations, ensuring every interaction is professional, caring, and focused on achieving the best outcomes.

Manu's reviews

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Manu has 32 reviewsacross 8 different locations, showing 6.
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Buyer review
Thank you Manu!!
4 days ago
Thank you Manu!!

You stayed in constant communication with us during this process, it helped make it so easy. You were there to answer our questions and give us advice. It was obvious you were there to support and seller and us, the buyers. We are very grateful for your help! Thank you for helping us buy our dream home!!

Seller review
A great agent who achieved the best result for us.
12 days ago
A great agent who achieved the best result for us.

Manu is a very friendly person who we could relate very easily to. He went the extra mile for us, nothing was too much to ask. His communication was excellent, and he always responded to our queries. His knowledge of our situation was evident and his negotiation skills were next to none. We would recommend Manu to anyone.

Seller review
Great professional, honest, transparent, caring, excellent communicator
13 days ago
Great professional, honest, transparent, caring, excellent communicator

Manu would always be available, if he couldn't answer a phone call he would make contact straight back. As sellers the price was a lot lower than we expected or wanted. But Manu navigated this expectation with us with Mana and respect.

Buyer review
Down to earth service
about 2 months ago
Down to earth service

Manu was great to deal with. I was a first home buyer who had already encountered many pushy salespeople by the time I met Manu, so his down to earth approach was appreciated and definitely a factor in me eventually purchasing the property I purchased. Big Hat, Flash shoes - down to earth approach. Cheers Manu!

Buyer review
Friendly down-to-earth agent
3 months ago
Friendly down-to-earth agent

We had a great experience of buying our new house with Manu. We found him friendly and relatable with great communication. He was happy to answer all our questions and meet us at the house for multiple visits when we needed to measure fridge space etc. We would happily recommend Manu again for buying or even selling.

Seller review
Outstanding Service from Start to Finish
3 months ago
Outstanding Service from Start to Finish

Manu was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the sale of our home. His communication was clear, consistent, and reassuring from start to finish, which made the whole process feel smooth and stress-free. He demonstrated strong market knowledge and gave us great advice at every stage. We always felt well-informed and confident in the decisions we were making. Manu went above and beyond to achieve a great result, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell.

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Manu's properties

Manu has 9 properties for sale and sold 10 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldJun 19, 2026
Price not available
19 Porter Street
Netherby Canterbury
3
1
1
Other
For Sale
Enquiries over $495,000
208 Walnut Avenue
Ashburton Canterbury
4
1
2
Other
For Sale
Enquiries over $479,000
41 Eton Street
Hampstead Canterbury
3
1
1
Other
SoldJun 4, 2026
Price not available
1477 Line Road
Lauriston Canterbury
5
2
4
House
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Manu's sold properties

Manu has sold 10 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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19 Porter Street, Netherby, Canterbury
19 Porter Street
Netherby Canterbury
3
1
1
OtherUndisclosed PriceJun 19, 2026
1477 Line Road, Lauriston, Canterbury
1477 Line Road
Lauriston Canterbury
5
2
4
HouseUndisclosed PriceJun 4, 2026
32 Johnston Road, Rakaia, Canterbury
32 Johnston Road
Rakaia Canterbury
4
1
3
propertyTypes.semi-ruralUndisclosed PriceMar 19, 2026
251 Wakanui Beach Road, Wakanui, Canterbury
251 Wakanui Beach Road
Wakanui Canterbury
2
1
3
OtherUndisclosed PriceMar 18, 2026

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