Michelle Hutchby

Michelle Hutchby

Sales & Marketing Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent at Harcourts Tauranga Central (Advantage Realty Ltd)
  •   5   (26 reviews)

Michelle's sales performance at a glance

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

6
Reviews
54
Median days on market
0
Properties for sale
8
Sold properties
$840k
Average sale price
$6.9m
Total sales value

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About Michelle

Michelle and Tony Hutchby are a dedicated husband and wife real estate team. Their combined complementary skills and experience - primarily in sales and marketing and the construction industry - means that as very successful Harcourts sales consultants they serve homeowners and homebuyers in Tauranga with passion and professionalism. Michelle and Tony credit their successful real estate achievements to several key factors. Michelle was raised in Tauranga and worked for decades in building industry sales and consultancy capacity even starting her own business Product Marketing Consultants providing product knowledge to architects, construction companies, engineers, interior designers and private homeowners with the various products she had access to and was instrumental in winning many tenders as preferred supplier for the Ministry of Education for new schools in the greater Bay of Plenty area. Tony, with his early background as a builder followed by a significantly successful 30 year corporate career in the media industry, winning lots of awards throughout, brings the rare combination of construction knowledge and cutting-edge marketing savvy Michelle and Tony work tirelessly to deliver a real estate service that emphasises authentic communication, empathy, and innovation in the marketing of property. Team Hutchby are adaptable agents who will skilfully tackle anything from a large multiple-section residential development, to a downsizing retiree needing careful guidance for their move into a smaller home as they adjust to life’s changes. Clients know without a doubt that they can trust Team Hutchby to grasp the complexities and face the issues with a calm and professional attention to detail and that’s why Michelle and Tony receive a high level of repeat business. If you are looking for two pairs of safe, experienced real estate hands then call Team Hutchby for a confidential discussion and let them take care of all your property needs. YOUR DREAMS ........... OUR PASSION Working for the community we sponsor children's LEARN TO SWIM at Liz Van Welie Swim School at Pyes Pa and we do this monthly. We give away a FREE TERM OF SWIM LESSONS and we have been doing this for over 9 years. Its so great to see the looks on their faces when they start swimming and who knows where they may end up in the future, maybe champion swimmers on the world stage. Everyone deserves a chance and we are very passionate about this sponsorship.

Michelle's reviews

  5  
Michelle has 26 reviewsacross 10 different locations, showing 6.
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Michelle's qualities as told by our client reviews: responsive, trustworthy, supportive, reliable, friendly, local expert, clear communication.
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Buyer review
Excellent efficient service
6 months ago
Excellent efficient service

Michelle was attentive to what we were looking for and realistic with our price range. Open and honest with all interaction being efficient

Buyer review
The Most Amazing Real Estate Agent in Tauranga
10 months ago
The Most Amazing Real Estate Agent in Tauranga

After four months of searching for our family home, it was an absolute pleasure to meet and work with Michelle. From our very first interaction, she made a strong impression with her honesty, professionalism, and respectful communication. In fact, we ended up closing the deal for 18 Orchard Way within just a week of meeting her - a testament to the trust and clarity she brought into the process. Although Michelle officially represented the vendors, she always treated us with fairness and integrity. It genuinely felt like she was working to bring both sides toward the best possible outcome, and she did so with a calm, dignified approach that we truly appreciated. We’re incredibly happy with the property and equally happy with the way Michelle facilitated the journey. She navigated everything with great care, and her ability to mediate with professionalism and empathy stood out at every step. Thank you, Michelle, for helping make this milestone such a positive experience. We wish you all the very best in the future - you’re not only a fantastic real estate agent but also a truly lovely person. May you have many more happy clients to come! Warm regards, Alex & Mariana Goldberg

Seller review
Seamless from Sale to Settlement – Michelle Made It Happen!
11 months ago
Seamless from Sale to Settlement – Michelle Made It Happen!

We had a particularly complex situation to navigate, needing to sell our existing home and purchase a new one at the same time. From the very beginning, Michelle at Harcourts was absolutely exceptional. She guided us through every step of the process with professionalism, empathy, and unwavering dedication. Michelle made what could have been a stressful and overwhelming experience feel seamless and manageable. Her deep knowledge of the market, her attention to detail, and her strong communication made all the difference. She was always available to answer our questions, provide reassurance, and go the extra mile to make sure everything stayed on track; even when unexpected challenges arose. Thanks to Michelle’s efforts, we not only sold our property but also found the perfect new home for our family. We are incredibly grateful for her hard work and would recommend her and the Harcourts team without hesitation. We will absolutely use them again in the future!

Seller review
Selling our home
11 months ago
Selling our home

We found Michelle and Tony very easy to work with They were very experienced in knowledge of the market and told you exactly how it was There communication was next leave and nothing was a problem for them We found them to be very professional with a high level of integrity they made the process selling our house a breeze We highly recommended them and will use them again

Seller review
A successful sale
11 months ago
A successful sale

Michelle organized and guided me with everything. She was wonderful in every way. I would recommend Michelle as your agent.

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Michelle's properties

Michelle has sold 8 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldDec 3, 2025
SoldDec 2, 2025
SoldNov 21, 2025
$975,000
6 Donnington Place
Bethlehem Bay of Plenty
3
2
2
House
SoldJul 11, 2025
$1,185,000
18 Orchard Way
Bethlehem Bay of Plenty
4
2
2
House
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Michelle's sold properties

Michelle has sold 8 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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47 Whakaturou Crescent, Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty
47 Whakaturou Crescent
Pyes Pa Bay of Plenty
Land$429,000Dec 3, 2025
63 Whakaturou Crescent, Pyes Pa, Bay of Plenty
63 Whakaturou Crescent
Pyes Pa Bay of Plenty
Other$429,000Dec 2, 2025
6 Donnington Place, Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty
6 Donnington Place
Bethlehem Bay of Plenty
3
2
2
House$975,000Nov 21, 2025
18 Orchard Way, Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty
18 Orchard Way
Bethlehem Bay of Plenty
4
2
2
House$1,185,000Jul 11, 2025

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