Paul Merritt

Paul Merritt

Sales & Marketing Consultant at Harcourts Havelock North (Regent Realty Ltd)
  •   5   (20 reviews)

Paul's sales performance at a glance

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

14
Reviews
25
Median days on market
1
Properties for sale
10
Sold properties
$815k
Average sale price
$7.9m
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 Paul

Real Estate with Merritt We're Paul and Anne Merritt, the team behind Real Estate with Merritt. After three decades leading commercial teams and negotiating business across Europe, Asia and virtually every other continent, we returned to New Zealand and chose to make Hawke's Bay our home. With Anne's family roots firmly established here, it felt like the perfect place to begin the next chapter of our lives. My corporate career taught me many things, but perhaps the greatest lesson was that exceptional results are never accidental. They come from careful planning, disciplined execution, outstanding communication and skilled negotiation. Those same principles now form the foundation of the way we approach real estate. Our business is built around two complementary skill sets. I focus on market strategy, pricing, negotiation and ensuring every campaign is managed with a clear plan designed to achieve the very best outcome for our clients. Anne brings an exceptional eye for presentation, interior styling and home staging, helping clients showcase their homes in the very best light. Equally important are her outstanding organisational skills, attention to detail and calm, supportive approach, ensuring every campaign runs smoothly while making what can often be an emotional process feel considerably less stressful. Together, we offer our clients the benefit of two experienced professionals working alongside them from our very first meeting through to settlement. Buying or selling a home is one of life's biggest financial and emotional decisions. It deserves far more than simply putting a property on the market and hoping for the best. Our role is to provide clear advice, a carefully considered strategy and the confidence that every decision is being made with your best interests at heart. If you read through our client reviews, you'll notice the same themes appear time and again. Clients consistently talk about our communication, negotiation, professionalism, honesty, attention to detail and genuine care. Those independent reviews have become the greatest endorsement of the way we work and the values that guide our business. Everything we do is built around five core strengths: • Skilled negotiation that protects our clients' interests and maximises their result. • Deep local market knowledge that helps clients make informed decisions with confidence. • Strategic marketing tailored to each property and today's market. • A structured process that keeps every campaign organised, proactive and on track. • Honest, proactive communication so our clients always know exactly where things stand. One of the comments we value most is that our clients always felt informed, supported and never left wondering what was happening. That is no accident. We intentionally manage the number of clients we work with so every client receives the time, attention and personal service they deserve. We believe exceptional service isn't measured by the number of properties you sell, but by how well you look after every client who places their trust in you. Outside real estate, family is at the centre of everything we do. We're all passionate food lovers and love making the most of Hawke's Bay's outstanding produce, restaurants, wineries and vibrant hospitality scene. Anne has a keen interest in art and interior design, while I can often be found with one of my many guitars or hosting the monthly karaoke evening at Marion's Bar in Haumoana—a fantastic night that brings locals together for music, laughter and community. We love living and working in Hawke's Bay and feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a welcoming community. Our philosophy is simple: great real estate is about more than achieving a great result. It's about ensuring every client feels informed, in control and confident that every decision being made is the right one.

Paul's reviews

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Paul has 20 reviewsacross 5 different locations, showing 6.
Review Paul
Seller review
Highly recommended - Worked hard to secure the sale
21 days ago
Highly recommended - Worked hard to secure the sale

Paul Merritt is an excellent communicator and is an agent who never gives up, constantly improving and reviewing the online advertising to secure the best result. As we live outside of Hastings, Paul kept us informed and helped by arranging window cleaners etc so that the house was well presented. We trusted him fully with keys so he could let potential buyers in when needed and meet trade people when required.

Buyer review
Honesty & Integrity
24 days ago
Honesty & Integrity

We recently worked with Paul Merritt on the sale of our property and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. From our first meeting, Paul was approachable, professional, and genuinely easy to deal with. What really stood out was his responsiveness — he kept us updated regularly, returned calls and messages promptly, and made the whole process feel far less stressful than we expected. Even more importantly, Paul demonstrated a level of honesty and integrity that is sometimes difficult to find in the real estate industry. He was always upfront with us, gave realistic advice, and we felt he was working in our best interests rather than simply trying to make a sale. That trust made a huge difference throughout the entire process. We truly appreciated Paul’s genuine and down-to-earth approach and would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. Thanks again, Paul, for all your hard work and for making the experience such a positive one.

Seller review
A fantastic agent joined by his equally fantastic wife - you won't regret engaging them!
28 days ago
A fantastic agent joined by his equally fantastic wife - you won't regret engaging them!

Paul and Anne are a 'dynamite duo' and must be commended for their approach to selling for their clients. Clear, communicative, compassionate, clever & cheerful! We first met Paul when he was canvassing our neighbourhood a couple of years ago. At the time we shared a laugh that he 'wouldn't get any business from us' as we had no plans to sell. The rest is history of course and from the moment we decided to sell, Paul was top of mind. Joined by his wife Anne, they both helped us understand all the processes and work required to bring our house to market for a successful sale. Once on the market, Paul and Anne showed a large number of prospective purchasers through and stayed in contact at all times as to what was happening. Through negotiation, the sale and even afterwards, Paul and Anne were a joy to deal with and we recommend them without any reservation. Ultimately the succinct review of any agent is probably: did their knowledge of the market help get a sale and were they good to deal with? The answer for Paul and Anne is a resounding : YES! Go with them for your sale, you won't regret it.

Buyer review
Very friendly and easy to work with.
about 2 months ago
Very friendly and easy to work with.

Paul was a great agent to buy through. Paul made the whole process a lot easier to understand with his clear and consistent communication. He was always very respectful of me as well as the couple selling the house. Paul was very friendly and smiley and I think it was really neat to hear how excited he was for myself and my daughters when the sale of the house went unconditional. Thank you so much Paul! I really appreciated you walking this journey with my daughters and I.

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Paul's properties

Paul has 1 property for sale and sold 10 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldAug 5, 2026
Price not available
172 Riverbend Road
Maraenui Hawke's Bay
3
1
2
House
SoldJul 17, 2026
Price not available
1033 Omahu Road
Frimley Hawke's Bay
6
2
2
House
SoldJul 16, 2026
Price not available
11 Sixty Mile Close
Frimley Hawke's Bay
3
2
2
House
SoldJun 11, 2026
Price not available
9 Palmerston Road
Havelock North Hawke's Bay
3
1
House
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Paul's sold properties

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

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172 Riverbend Road, Maraenui, Hawke's Bay
172 Riverbend Road
Maraenui Hawke's Bay
3
1
2
HouseUndisclosed PriceAug 5, 2026
1033 Omahu Road, Frimley, Hawke's Bay
1033 Omahu Road
Frimley Hawke's Bay
6
2
2
HouseUndisclosed PriceJul 17, 2026
11 Sixty Mile Close, Frimley, Hawke's Bay
11 Sixty Mile Close
Frimley Hawke's Bay
3
2
2
HouseUndisclosed PriceJul 16, 2026
9 Palmerston Road, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
9 Palmerston Road
Havelock North Hawke's Bay
3
1
HouseUndisclosed PriceJun 11, 2026
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