We chose Sam as our agent because of the depth of his market knowledge, his enthusiasm and ultimately because he was friendly, down to earth and we felt we trusted him. We were right! Sam gave us good advice leading up to the house going on the market and even made himself available when we were unable to meet a tradesperson. He listened to our concerns, and gave us wise thoughts on marketing. Throughout the process Sam's communication with all of us was excellent - he gave us plenty of notice of viewings, and regular feedback on potential purchasers' responses as well as any issues. He followed through on everything he said he would, and we know he worked hard throughout the tender process. Sam has continued to help us with post-sale tasks including liasing between us and the seller. While we didn;t see much of Ben because Sam was so attentive, it was great that he had Ben as a back up - it made life easier when purchasers wanted building inspector/tradespeople to come to the house. We appreciated all the Tommy's agents who took people through the house and their support. Overall, Sam did an outstanding job, he was a good sounding-board and we would definitely use him again and recommend him to other vendors. Thanks Sam and Ben.

Sam and Ben are a fantastic team! They were very easy to work with, knowledgeable and highly professional. We dealt primarily with Sam for the sale of our home. What a great experience. He was passionate about our home and worked hard alongside us to ensure the best possible outcome. Sam was aways calm, gave sound advice, and remained positive in a tough market. The excellent communication throughout the process was supportive, honest and helpful and kept us at ease. We had observed Sams work within Hataitai for many years prior to making contact with him and we were not disappointed. We highly recommend Sam and Ben and would definitely use them again in the future.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Sam and Ben on the sale of my property. Throughout the process, Sam and Ben demonstrated exceptional professionalism and integrity. They were upfront about market conditions, realistic about pricing, and never pressured me into making decisions that weren’t right for me. They know the Hataitai area well, and were more than happy to anchor their advice in recent sales/listings in the area. Thanks to them, we achieved a great outcome in a very tricky market. I highly recommend Sam and Ben to anyone looking for genuine professionals who deliver great results.

We’ve worked with Sam Newble at Tommy’s several times now—both buying and selling—and every experience has reaffirmed why we keep going back. Sam is one of those rare agents who brings equal parts commitment, professionalism, and easygoing confidence to the process. Nothing ever feels pressured or transactional; he listens, gives clear advice, and keeps things moving with calm, grounded assurance. Sam also makes the whole experience enjoyable. He’s approachable, personable, and has a great sense of timing when it comes to balancing realism with optimism. You never feel like you’re being “sold to”—you feel like you’ve got someone in your corner who actually cares about your priorities. After multiple transactions with him, we trust his judgement completely. He knows the Wellington market inside out, he builds strong rapport with buyers, and he has a knack for simplifying what can easily become a stressful process. If you want an agent who’s committed, easy to work with, and consistently delivers, Sam is the person you call. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and will continue working with him in the future.

I mostly worked with Sam to sell my home. He and Ben were really organised, did what they said they would and gave us clear honest advice. I know Sam has been in real estate for some time and he has the knowledge and gut feel for it. Both Sam and Ben were respectful, polite and considerate. Just nice people to deal with!

Sam and Ben were a great team. We have previously bought and sold with Sam so felt we knew him well. We chose to work with him again because of his professional approach to selling as well as his personable comms and understanding of our perspective. It was lovely to meet and work with Ben through this process too - and in the end, the nitty gritty comms came down to Ben who did a great job! Thanks to you both and all the best.

Sam and Ben sold our property in one week for a price higher than what we were expecting. We mostly dealt with Sam and found him to be very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He was always honest and realistic with his advice. We would not hesitate in recommending this team.

Sam and Ben were hard working in a hard market. They never gave up though and got us result in the end. Great work.

I met Sam prior to the sale and from that day onwards our communications were virtual as absentee owners. Sam made it easy for us to do what was required with the sale documents. Great communications via email and phone. First open home generated the first offers. A buyer was signed within seven days thanks to Ben who stepped in during Sam’s absence. We are very happy to recommend these two gentlemen. You won’t be disappointed with there experience and professionalism that they bring to the whole experience of selling a property.

Sam has a genuine warmth and honesty that made my wariness drop instantly. His expert advice was spot on for the target market. Sam accepted my opinions and answered all my questions patiently, thoroughly and above all respectfully. Sam and Ben were both fantastic in communicating pre and post open home updates. I am very grateful for a painless and positive outcome. JM

We were initially referred to Sam by our neighbor, who had recently sold her home with him and spoke incredibly highly of her experience with Sam & Tommy’s Real Estate. We also bought our house through Tommy's 11 years ago. Shortly after, we met Ben, who works closely with Sam as a team, and from the very first meeting, we knew we were in the best hands with Sam & Ben. Their warmth, professionalism, and deep understanding of the local market immediately put us at ease. They guided us through every step of the process, offering honest and thoughtful advice on how to prepare our home for sale to ensure the best outcome. Thanks to their hard work and strategic approach, our house sold in just 10 days! Throughout the entire process, they kept us fully informed of every enquiry and potential buyer, and we always felt like a priority. No question was ever too small, and we never felt rushed or pressured, just genuinely supported. What truly stood out was how much they cared. When the sale went through, their happiness for us was completely genuine, and it really meant a lot. Even now, after the sale has settled, they have continued to check in and stay in touch, something we didn’t expect. That kind of ongoing care is rare. Selling a home is a major emotional and financial milestone, and we couldn’t have asked for a better team to guide us through it. We can’t recommend Sam & Ben highly enough. If you are looking for agents who are not only skilled and experienced but also kind, thoughtful, and truly invested in your house sale journey, these are the guys you want beside you. Thanks so much, Sam & Ben!! We couldn’t have done this without you!

A long journey, but Ben and Sam still ensured it was a positive process. They maintained a positive outlook throughout and were always trying to achieve the best outcome for us