Steve Macken

About Steve

Steve brings a rare blend of practical expertise, people skills, and integrity to Bower Real Estate. With 20 years in construction and landscape design, he offers deep knowledge beyond sales. His hands-on experience enables him to assess property features confidently, identify value, and communicate what matters in a home or investment. Before real estate, Steve built and ran his own business, working closely with clients on complex projects and managing teams. That experience taught him the importance of rapport, clear communication, and accountability. He knows property decisions are personal and significant, so he takes time to understand each client’s motivations, concerns, and goals. At the heart of Steve’s approach is a passion for working with people and building meaningful relationships. As a Tauranga local with a strong connection to the Bay of Plenty, he knows successful property transactions are built on trust and open communication. Steve takes pride in guiding clients through the real estate process with confidence and care, ensuring they feel informed and supported at every step. Known for his strong work ethic, he consistently goes the extra mile and is committed to constant improvement—always aiming to be better tomorrow than today. Steve’s on-site experience has shaped his practical, solutions-focused mindset. He understands timelines, quality workmanship, and the importance of attention to detail - qualities that translate into effective negotiation and reliable advice in real estate. Clients value his calm, approachable manner and his ability to explain complex matters in a straightforward, down-to-earth way. Well-versed in Italian, Steve enjoys connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and has a strong interest in languages and culture. Outside of work, he leads an active lifestyle and can often be found surfing, training at the gym, or spending time outdoors with his family. These interests reflect his balanced approach to life and business - focused, energetic, and people-centred. With a commitment to excellence and a genuine desire to achieve the best outcomes for his clients, Steve is proud to be part of the team at Bower Real Estate and looks forward to helping people move confidently into their next chapter.

3 days ago

Great attention to detail

The team at Bowers had great attention to detail in helping us get the property up to scratch for market. They kept us informed of the interest from buyers and overall receptivity as well as any issues that needed attention. I would highly recommend them as effective agents in the property market.

4 days ago

Excellent industry knowledge

Steve and his partner Katie have been absolutely amazing to deal with on the sale of our property from communication to presentation and execution of the deadline sale. It was a flawless process that I’ve really enjoyed. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to sell a property and will definitely use them again in the future.

4 months ago

Kind, thoughtful and very informative.

Working with Steve has been one of the most effortless sale processes that I have experienced. He is professional, friendly and engaging with excellent communication skills. I would highly recommend him as an Agent to engage when selling your house.

4 months ago

Hassle free, informed easy sale

Sreve is a friendly knowledgeable professional agent with excellent communication skills. Answered every txt within minutes. Followed up emails with phone calls. Always had the information we needed. A pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for the best agent. In conjunction with Katie they make a formidable team.

5 months ago

Exceptional service from start to finish

Nick and Steve were fantastic to work with throughout the selling process. Their communication was clear,timely and consistent, which made everything feel smooth and stressfree. The kept me informed at every step and were always avalaible for questions. Their knowledge of the market and attention to detail really stood out, giving me confidence in every decision along the way. I highly recommend Nick and Steve to anyone looking for reliable, knowledgeable and easy to work with real estate agents.

5 months ago

Great experience

Sharp chap. Knew the what he was doing. Worked through the sales and purchase really well. Felt confident having him in our corner. Highly recommended.

Steve's properties

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