Sarah Tiplady

Sarah Tiplady

  •   5   (124 reviews)

Sarah's sales performance at a glance

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

35
Reviews
37
Median days on market
3
Properties for sale
24
Sold properties
$912k
Average sale price
$21.9m
Total sales value

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    Recognised for being in the Top 20% for customer satisfaction.

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    Consistently meets client expectations for property purchase price.

About Sarah

SARAH TIPLADY | Auckland Real Estate Agent | Harcourts JK Realty Group (Mt Albert) 🏆 $170M+ in Settled Sales ⭐️ 5.0 Stars — 145 Google Reviews ⭐️ 150+ RateMyAgent Reviews Sarah Tiplady is an award-winning Licensed Salesperson and Marketing Consultant based in Central Auckland, and a founding member of one of Auckland’s most trusted real estate teams — Sarah & Julie | Auckland Real Estate Agents. Working alongside business owner and Licensee Agent Julie Kelman-Poto, and supported by Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking sales associate Winnie Ye, Sarah brings a rare combination of strategic marketing expertise, genuine vendor care, and deep cross-suburb knowledge to every listing she takes on. A senior agent who sells across Auckland — not just one suburb: Most agents plant their flag in one suburb. Sarah operates across twenty. With confirmed sales across Mt Albert, Mt Eden, Sandringham, Avondale, Remuera, Grey Lynn, Epsom, Royal Oak and beyond, Sarah has a real-time understanding of where Auckland buyers are coming from, what motivates them, and what it takes to secure the best result for her vendors. That cross-suburb buyer intelligence is a direct advantage. When a buyer from Remuera is looking at Mt Albert, or a Grey Lynn family is stretching toward Sandringham, Sarah already knows them — because she’s been selling across their suburbs too. Why vendors choose Sarah: Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. Sarah is known for getting it right — from the first appraisal through to settlement day, with no handovers, no junior agents, and no disappearing acts. Every vendor gets Sarah personally, backed by the full team. • 🏅 No. 1 for Customer Service & Client Experience — 12 years running, Harcourts JK Realty Group (Mt Albert) • 🏅 Top 20% Agent Nationwide — RateMyAgent, 3 years running (2024, 2025, 2026) • 🏅 RateMyAgent Price Expert Award — 3 years running • ⭐️ 5.0 stars from 145 Google reviews • ⭐️ 150+ verified RateMyAgent reviews • 🏆 $170M+ in confirmed settled sales across Central and West Auckland What working with Sarah looks like: • Free property appraisal with honest, current market pricing advice • In-house home staging at no extra cost to vendors living in their homes • Custom marketing strategy and premium digital campaigns tailored to your property • Expert negotiation and auction management • End-to-end campaign management with regular, clear vendor updates • Access to a trusted database of 6,000+ active Auckland buyers and sellers About Sarah: Sarah’s background in communications and marketing — combined with 12+ years of hands-on real estate experience — means she approaches every listing as a marketing campaign, not just a transaction. She knows how to position a property, tell its story, and attract the right buyers at the right price. Her vendors consistently describe her as warm, proactive, and results-driven — someone who genuinely cares about the outcome as much as they do. The team behind every sale: Sarah works as part of Sarah & Julie | Auckland Real Estate Agents alongside: Julie Kelman-Poto — Franchise Business Owner & Licensee Agent, bringing 12+ years of sales leadership, negotiation expertise, and deep market knowledge across Central and West Auckland. Winnie Ye — Licensed Salesperson & Full-Time Sales Associate, fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese — a key connection point for Auckland’s international buyer community. Areas Sarah covers: Mt Albert · Mt Eden · Sandringham · Avondale · Ellerslie · Epsom · Freemans Bay · Grey Lynn · Henderson · Hillsborough · Morningside · Mount Roskill · New Windsor · One Tree Hill · Onehunga · Remuera · Royal Oak · Sunnyvale · Te Atatu Peninsula · Te Atatu South · and surrounding Central and West Auckland suburbs Get in touch: Sarah Tiplady — 021 585 300 Or visit: aucklandrealestateagents.co.nz Sarah Tiplady is a Licensed Salesperson under the REAA 2008. Harcourts JK Realty Group (Mt Albert).

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Sarah's reviews

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Sarah has 124 reviewsacross 28 different locations, showing 6.
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Sarah's qualities as told by our client reviews: detail-oriented, friendly, hard-working, responsive, supportive, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Stress-Free Experience with Practical Advice, Great Strategy, and Excellent Communication
6 days ago
Stress-Free Experience with Practical Advice, Great Strategy, and Excellent Communication

Sarah, Julie and Winnie make a wonderful team. They helped us throughout the entire house-selling process and secured an unconditional offer within just two weeks, despite the current slow market. From our very first meeting, they provided practical advice and were incredibly supportive throughout the whole process. Their communication was excellent, and they were always available whenever we needed help. They also listened carefully to our needs and were flexible every step of the way, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciate all their hard work and professionalism, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell their home.

Buyer review
A Truly Supportive Team That Made Buying Our Home a Great Experience
7 days ago
A Truly Supportive Team That Made Buying Our Home a Great Experience

From the very first open home through to settlement, Sarah, Julie and Winnie were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their communication was outstanding throughout the entire process—they kept us informed every step of the way, answered all of our questions promptly, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel incredibly straightforward. They facilitated everything seamlessly and made us feel completely at ease from start to finish. While they were representing the vendor, they genuinely made us feel like they had our best interests at heart as well. Their professionalism, honesty, and approachable nature gave us a great deal of confidence throughout the purchase. We couldn't have asked for a better team to help us buy our new home. Thank you, Sarah, Julie and Winnie, for making such an important milestone such a positive experience. We would highly recommend you to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Seller review
I would not hesitate in using the services of Sarah, Julie and Winnie they are extraordinary
17 days ago
I would not hesitate in using the services of Sarah, Julie and Winnie they are extraordinary

I used to teach and coach leaders and service providers for major international companies and government agencies on customer service and satisfaction. So I can be a fairly particular client. I had not actually intended to list it at this stage, but was offered the chance to take advantage of sale of the home next door to me that had major interest, leaving a period when there would be a pool of potential buyers for my own. Sarah and Julie took me through the selling process (not so familiar as I am used to the Canadian market), and set me up with a great deal for finding a buyer. They worked the phones to contact their list and created significant response. While I was dealing with the paperwork, a SWAT team came in under Winnie and transformed my home with a selection of chattels that really upped the appeal level for the two open homes they ran within a week. They had great images in documentation that was very professional and well laid out. One thing that can kill a relationship is the common folly of over-promising and under-delivering, and Sarah and Julie did the opposite, which meant I got a very positive surprise when they came back to me with a result that was significantly higher than I had expected. Through the inspection, valuation and final sales steps they were with me every step of the way. They really knew that they were not simply selling a property, they were providing a service that was hugely significant to their clients and acted accordingly. They were patient, knowledgeable and clear in their directions and activities. They are a very well-oiled machine. I have absolutely no hesitation on heaping praise on them and the team behind them for their innovation, client service, diligence and outstanding results.

Buyer review
Amazing first-home buyer experience!
21 days ago
Amazing first-home buyer experience!

As a first-home buyer, the process of purchasing a property was both exciting and overwhelming. From the very beginning, Sarah made our experience smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. She was a complete professional, with amazing rapport and a genuine commitment to helping us throughout the entire process. She was always responsive, often late at night and on the weekends, consistently going above and beyond to provide help, arrange viewings and provide general advice. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking to buy or sell property. We are extremely grateful for all the help with this important milestone in our lives! Thanks again Sarah!

Buyer review
Really professional operators !
28 days ago
Really professional operators !

Sarah and Julie worked with my partner and I in our sale making us feel assured and supported through the process would highly recommend them they are true professionals!

Seller review
Great result in a tough market!
about 1 month ago
Great result in a tough market!

Sarah and Julie helped us secure a sale of our rental property in a tough market. With strong attention to detail, clever marketing and excellent communication and advice from beginning to end, we would t hesitate to recommend them to other sellers!

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Sarah's properties

Sarah has 3 properties for sale and sold 24 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldJul 2, 2026
Price not available
42 Woodward Road
Mount Albert Auckland
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1
1
House
SoldJun 28, 2026
Price not available
20 McKinley Rd
Sunnyvale Auckland
3
1
2
House
SoldJun 9, 2026
Price not available
18 McKinley Road
Sunnyvale Auckland
3
2
2
House
SoldJun 8, 2026
Price not available
24 MacKenzie Street
Te Atatu South Auckland
3
1
1
House
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Sarah's sold properties

Sarah has sold 24 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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42 Woodward Road, Mount Albert, Auckland
42 Woodward Road
Mount Albert Auckland
3
1
1
HouseUndisclosed PriceJul 2, 2026
20 McKinley Rd, Sunnyvale, Auckland
20 McKinley Rd
Sunnyvale Auckland
3
1
2
HouseUndisclosed PriceJun 28, 2026
18 McKinley Road, Sunnyvale, Auckland
18 McKinley Road
Sunnyvale Auckland
3
2
2
HouseUndisclosed PriceJun 9, 2026
24 MacKenzie Street, Te Atatu South, Auckland
24 MacKenzie Street
Te Atatu South Auckland
3
1
1
HouseUndisclosed PriceJun 8, 2026

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