Initially it was agreed to try and sell the property at Auction. This took place in December 2025 and was passed in with no bidders. Subsequently one couple were interested but had to sell their Kiwi Fruit property first. Also another couple put in a bid which we did not accept because of conditions and 2 week time frame given. over the next 12 months the interested couple extended the contract numerous times and as they still did not have a buyer for their block. At the Agents request we also lowered our asking price. Then in October last Rhys presented us with an agreement which although not at the price we wanted was unconditional with a good settlement date which we accepted We understand that Rhys had to strongly suggest that the sale price be increased substantially otherwise we would not even look at it. At one stage during this process we were asked to not even be present when the proposed purchasers had another look through our residence. This we found somewhat annoying. Subsequently the deposit was paid a day late and since that date we have not heard from Rhys, apart from one brief phone call. As Rhys knew we are shifting to New Plymouth and were planning to look for properties down there we would have appreciated him contacting his New Plymouth counterparts to see if they could assist us in our search. Sadly this did not happen, but we have now found a suitable property through another Agency. We now await full settlement on the 20th of February next. If we were being honest we both thought we might've seen Rhys after the contract was signed but his commission was deducted from the deposit and to date that has been it. Rhys did tell us how much he had sold and his rating throughout Bayleys NZ, but unfortunately we feel his after sales service was lacking. Our opinions were based on our previous house sales and how we ran our own businesses. We are all different, but in the sales game the most important person is the client.

Rhys was friendly, approachable and easy to deal with. If we were looking to sell, Rhys is the first person we would call. Thanks!

We found Rhys very professional Pretty cool calm and collect, although it took a long time to sell the end results were worth it.

The reason for selecting Rhys to list our property is that we knew him to be an honest, open and transparent individual having known him in other parts of the community. We wanted someone who wouldn't lie, sugarcoat or pull the wool over our eyes during the process or an agent seeking a quick dollar. Rhys explained to us the marketing option he recommended which gave us a good early indication of the market and what our property was worth. Thank you Rhys and your team for helping us to sell our property.

Very good to deal with . All information was easily available Communication after the tender closed was great

We recently sold our property at 92 Withy Road, Whakatāne, we couldn’t be more impressed with the outstanding service provided by Rhyce Mischefski & Kathryn Maguire from Bayleys Whakatane. From start to finish, Rhyce & Kathryn were professional, proactive, positive and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for us. Their communication was exceptional—clear, timely and always honest. We felt fully informed throughout the entire process, their calm, relaxed yet confident approach made what could have been a stressful experience incredibly smooth. Rhyce’s & Kathryn’s local knowledge and marketing strategy were spot on, attracting strong interest from the get go & ultimately securing a great result. We truly appreciated Rhyce & Kathryn’s hard work, friendly manner, and dedication. If you’re looking to buy or sell in the Whakatāne area, we highly recommend Rhyce & Kathryn from Bayleys. They made the whole journey easy and enjoyable, and we’re very grateful for the fantastic service they delivered. All in all a great team. Thank you Bayleys Whakatane.

Great communication, nothings ever a problem, gets things sorted ASAP. Only agent we use!

We recently sold our home and had the pleasure of working with Rhys from Bayleys. From start to finish, he was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local market. Rhys guided us through every step of the selling process with clear communication and genuine care. He offered honest advice on preparing the house for sale, created an effective marketing strategy, and kept us well-informed the whole way through. The auction process, which we thought might be stressful, was actually smooth and well-managed — thanks to Rhys’s calm approach and thorough preparation. Our house sold quickly and for a result we were really happy with. We felt supported and confident throughout, and we truly appreciated Rhys’s dedication and expertise. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rhys at Bayleys to anyone looking to sell or buy property — you’ll be in excellent hands. Thank you again, Rhys, for making the whole experience so positive!

Rhys knew the market and got an amazing result. He made the whole process easy and stress free. We got quick and accurate answers to any queries we had. In a very slow and difficult Farm market we got a fast and good sale. We were more than happy with Rhys and his Team. We would be very happy to use his services again.

Rhys is easy to deal with. Communication is good with an awesome team around him. Fully recommend Rhys and the team at Baleyes whakatane.

Rhys was very professional right from start to end. Rhys went above and beyond with presenting our property came at 6am to capture the best photos. It took a while to sell our property due to the deflated market but Rhys always continued to work hard on selling our farm and always gave us confidence that it will happen and he would get it done. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rhys to anyone selling