Paul Merritt

Paul's sales performance at a glance

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

Reviews

Median days on market

Properties for sale

Sold properties

$895k

Average sale price

$9.8m

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.

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.

Buyer review

11 days ago

Excellent communication.

Great communication style & professionalism. As purchasers we were very well informed with the process. No hesitation to recommend.

Seller review

12 days ago

Good communication and effort to promote and sell my house .

Professional and with good market knowledge and advice. He related well with all potential buyers and followed thru with tjem after open homes.

Seller review

15 days ago

Passionate Cape Coast real estate team

Paul and Anne were very proactive and lovely to deal with. They were flexible with changing sale process requirements and worked hard to ensure that a short sale timeframe was achieved. They are super passionate about the Cape Coast and I would recommend them as the no 1 agents for selling in this area!

Buyer review

3 months ago

Very Professional, efficient and helpful I recommend Paul to all Home Buyers and Sellers.

Great communication over and above. Good hands on approach.

Seller review

4 months ago

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

4 months 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.

Paul's properties

Paul has sold 11 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

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Address	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Carparks	Property Type	Closing Price	Date Sold
285 Clifton Road Te Awanga Hawke's Bay	3	1	3	House	$975,000	Oct 28, 2026
18 Clifton Road Haumoana Hawke's Bay	4	2	2	House	$1,110,000	Sep 30, 2026
18 Clifton Road Haumoana Hawke's Bay	4	2	2	House	$1,110,000	Sep 29, 2026
172 Riverbend Road Maraenui Hawke's Bay	3	1	2	House	Undisclosed Price	Aug 5, 2026

Address

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Carparks

Property Type

Closing Price

Date Sold

285 Clifton Road

Te Awanga Hawke's Bay

House

$975,000

Oct 28, 2026

18 Clifton Road

Haumoana Hawke's Bay

House

$1,110,000

Sep 30, 2026

18 Clifton Road

Haumoana Hawke's Bay

House

$1,110,000

Sep 29, 2026

172 Riverbend Road

Maraenui Hawke's Bay

House

Undisclosed Price

Aug 5, 2026

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