Selling in the current real estate climate is not for the faint hearted. Rawdon and Steve bring a positive spin to all the many ups and downs of the sale process and with a result at the end we were very happy.
The agents (Steve Hood and Rawdon Christie) are amazing. So approachable, realistic, and we felt they had our interests at heart. This was both in selling our home and our repurchase. Having had a family member previously work for Barfoot and Thompson as well makes me loyal to Barfoot. They were both always approachable, and they continually kept us informed - Especially after open homes. Throughout the process, when we had issues or questions, no matter how big or small, they were always available with practical advice. Steve's experience shone through. He is totally approachable, realistic, hard working and dedicated to offering you the best service. He is not pushy, but is very knowledgeable and practical about offering solutions for issues that crop up. He has a wonderful sense of humour and is extremely easy to communicate with. We highly recommend Steve for anyone wanting to sell their home or to purchase a home through. Steve, Rawdon and Jude are an amazing team who Barfoot and Thompson are very lucky to have.
There are many reasons for rating my agents Steve Hood & Rawdon Christie a 10/10 following a successful sale at auction. The support and advice on to how to prepare our late mother's home for sale; excellent communication via. meetings in person, phonecalls, texts, WhatsApp group messages and emails; following each Open Home a recorded video message detailing who had attended, etc, detailed weekly reports, etc., etc! In a respectful way they advised on what needed to be done, decluttered, repaired, etc.
Steve put together superb marketing plan for selling two townhouses that had been rental properties for many years. He helped arrange a builder and painter to complete a refresh for both properties. This was all done to an excellent standard and relatively quickly. Throughout the process Steve’s communication and advice was always right on point. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and the result was two properties sold at auction.
We recently had the pleasure of working with Rawdon Christie and Steve Hood, and we cannot recommend them highly enough as real estate agents. From the outset, they provided clear, practical, and expert advice on how best to prepare our home for sale. Their guidance on staging, presentation, and the small improvements that make a big difference helped us present our property at its absolute best. They also went above and beyond in connecting us with reliable tradespeople—something that saved us time, stress, and ensured every detail of the home was market‑ready. Rawdon and Steve delivered an honest, well‑considered appraisal of our home’s value, and then presented a sales and marketing campaign that proved both realistic and strategically sound. Their partnership with an outstanding photography and video team resulted in marketing materials that exceeded our expectations. Throughout the entire process, communication was one of their greatest strengths. They kept us fully informed at every stage—providing updates, feedback from viewings, and insight into buyer sentiment. Their openness and responsiveness made us feel supported as vendors. Our perception was their engagement with prospective buyers helped create a positive, transparent environment for everyone involved. Rawdon and Steve operate in a very personable way, with integrity and expertise. We have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking to sell their home.
