Michael Hinds

Michael Hinds

  •   5   (284 reviews)

Michael's sales performance at a glance

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

70
Reviews
38
Median days on market
3
Properties for sale
50
Sold properties
$776k
Average sale price
$38.8m
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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    Recognised for being in the Top 20% for customer satisfaction.

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    Consistently meets client expectations for property purchase price.

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    Recognised for going above & beyond for their clients.

Michael's customer service awards

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  • National Top 100New Zealand
  • Region Top 5Wellington
  • Suburb WinnerJohnsonville
  • Suburb WinnerKhandallah
  • 3x National Top 100New Zealand - 2026, 2025, 2024
  • 2x Suburb WinnerKhandallah - 2026, 2025

About Michael

Wellington City's Individual Agent of the Year - 2026. Wellington City's most reviewed agent in the last 12 months - 2026 No.1 Reviewed Agent in Khandallah & Johnsonville - 2026. A Top 30 NZ Agent - 2026. No.1 Agent at Just Paterson - 2023, 2024 & 2025. No.1 Agent in Khandallah - 2025. Trusted Award & Price Expert Award - 2025 A Top 50 NZ Agent - 2025. A Top 100 NZ Agent - 2024. Rate My Agent Nationwide Finalist - 2022 & 2023. Meet Michael Hinds, who with over 280 five-star reviews to his name, is trusted by Vendors time and time again with the best-fit strategy, marketing and social media approach, skilful negotiating and settling of what is often their most valuable asset. Prior to joining Just Paterson, Michael was highly successful in the education sector; his most recent position being the Principal of St Benedict’s School in Khandallah. Michael is an agent whose attention to detail, professionalism, exceptional negotiation skills, and steadfast commitment to consistently go the extra mile for his clients, ensure he provides a 'best in class' service. Michael makes the sale and purchase process simple and stress-free. Local Knowledge, Genuine, Effective Communicator: A born and bred local, Michael is well connected and knows Wellington city like the back of his hand. A genuine people person, Michael’s greatest strengths lie in his ability to connect naturally with others, communicate effectively and read situations with ease. What Drives Michael?: Honesty and integrity, a relentless work ethic and an unrivalled commitment to serving others, all combine seamlessly to ensure satisfied vendors and purchasers alike, continually reconnect with Michael. Family and Community Service: Along with being a committed family man to his wife and children, Michael thrives in giving back to the community. He is often seen on the football fields around Wellington refereeing football matches. He’s also an active member of North Wellington Football Club, and enjoys sponsoring events and teams in the community, and helping under privileged children learn to read. Whether selling or buying, give Michael a call. It is always reassuring for Vendors and Purchasers to know that they are dealing with Wellington City's top individual agent as recognised by Rate My Agent.

Michael's reviews

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Michael has 284 reviewsacross 47 different locations, showing 6.
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Michael's qualities as told by our client reviews: dedicated, responsive, friendly, honest, supportive, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
We couldn't have asked for a better agent
3 days ago
We couldn't have asked for a better agent

Michael exceeded our expectations from start to finish and went above and beyond throughout the process. He was always positive, incredibly responsive and kept us well informed every step of the way. We always felt comfortable with the process and knew exactly what was happening. Michael and the team managed the entire sale while we were out of town, which could easily have made things complicated, but it never felt that way. He kept everything moving, kept us in the loop and took care of all the details without us having to worry. A fantastic agent and genuinely great person to deal with. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Seller review
Simply the best!
15 days ago
Simply the best!

Michael service is superb! I have engaged Michael in the past to sell property and what I really value is his honesty. He will make sure that I know what I need to do and when but is always accommodating as well. His communication is always clear and concise but he is so easy to work with and has a great knowledge of the industry and the market so I am always confident in the advice I get. Simply the best!

Seller review
Persistent until a result achieved
16 days ago
Persistent until a result achieved

Our property proved to be difficult to sell, going up for sale in what proved to be a soft market for apartments. It did take some time to sell, but Michael persisted and was able to close a satisfactory deal in an challenging environment.

Buyer review
 Couldn’t have asked for a better agent
17 days ago
Couldn’t have asked for a better agent

As first-home buyers, the whole process was completely new to us, but Michael made it so much easier. He was always happy to answer our questions, explain things in a way that made sense, and was never too busy to help. He kept us updated throughout the entire process, especially when we were waiting to hear back on important things, so we always knew what was going on. When a few unexpected issues popped up, Michael went above and beyond to help us work through them and played a big part in getting everything across the line. On top of that, Michael is just a genuinely great guy. He’s approachable, honest, and really cares about getting the best outcome for his clients. We loved working with him and the team, and we wouldn’t hesitate to use him again in the future.

Seller review
I really was impressed when working with Michael to sell my home
about 1 month ago
I really was impressed when working with Michael to sell my home

I had an outstanding experience working with Michael and his team. He knows houses, pricing, and buyer expectations. Beyond his expertise, he was a genuine pleasure to deal with—professional, clear, and consistently supportive. I felt confident throughout the process and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell.

Seller review
Making things easy.
about 1 month ago
Making things easy.

Michael and his team helped us sell a Wellington property. He had great communication skills and helped us secure the right buyer. He was knowledgeable and handled everything for us, making the process very easy. Andrea was great behind the scenes keeping everything in line.

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Michael's properties

Michael has 3 properties for sale and sold 50 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldJul 29, 2026
Price not available
26 Trelawney Rd
Wainuiomata Wellington
3
1
1
House
SoldJul 26, 2026
Price not available
12/70 Hobson Street
Thorndon Wellington
2
1
1
Apartment
SoldJul 22, 2026
Price not available
5C/16 Kent Terrace
Mount Victoria Wellington
2
1
1
Apartment
SoldJul 21, 2026
Price not available
81 Mairangi Rd
Wadestown Wellington
3
1
House
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Michael's sold properties

Michael has sold 50 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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26 Trelawney Rd, Wainuiomata, Wellington
26 Trelawney Rd
Wainuiomata Wellington
3
1
1
HouseUndisclosed PriceJul 29, 2026
12/70 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington
12/70 Hobson Street
Thorndon Wellington
2
1
1
ApartmentUndisclosed PriceJul 26, 2026
5C/16 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington
5C/16 Kent Terrace
Mount Victoria Wellington
2
1
1
ApartmentUndisclosed PriceJul 22, 2026
81 Mairangi Rd, Wadestown, Wellington
81 Mairangi Rd
Wadestown Wellington
3
1
HouseUndisclosed PriceJul 21, 2026

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