Akina, Hawke's Bay is home to 56 active real estate agents and 20 active real estate agencies. There are 6 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 30 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 73 active and sold properties, with 53 reviews in total. This is a 1% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
We found Caleb & Wilma super easy to work with, and we valued their good communication & responsiveness. As buyers, it was important to us through negotiations that we were open & honest with the seller, and we appreciate that Caleb passed on what we were saying in an honest and authentic way. From organising a private viewing to getting the deal done, we felt that the process was simple, calm and well managed.
Listened to us and gave very sound advice Found he was a man of his word and would definitely use Steve again Was always happy to help where he could and kept us well informed and certainly guided us through the experience
I honestly can’t recommend Steve highly enough. From start to finish, he has been absolutely amazing and made what could have been a very stressful process feel smooth, clear, and manageable. As a single woman navigating this on my own, having his support, guidance, and reassurance made such a difference. Steve consistently went above and beyond, always taking the time to explain things clearly and making sure I felt informed and confident at every stage. Any time I had even the slightest issue or concern, he acted on it immediately and helped resolve things promptly, which gave me so much peace of mind. Steves professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care speaks volumes for who he is. I always felt supported and looked after, and I’m incredibly grateful for the way he handled everything. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Very responsive, good market knowledge, made the expectations clear and was willing to go the extra mile.
Helped me understand things during the process. Answered my questions with clarity, was available when needed. Was thoughtful and understanding regarding working with a buyer who is a pensioner and finds it difficult to navigate ever changing technology. I enjoyed working with Tony.
Lisa took the time to genuinely get to know our situation and needs for sale. Throughout the process she continued this which allowed our varying needs to be met, with kindness and consideration. Realness with no fluff was exactly what I wanted and Lisa did an excellent job completing this sale.
Had the opportunity to work with this wonderful person. What more could I ask for. Being a first home buyer, Shelly almost like held my had throughout the process. While I met Shelly at another property for a viewing, she took her time out to take me for a viewing at another property which I ended up buying. Great communication, she she emails anything, than follows up with a text message just to make sure. I don't think she has official hours since most of the time I met her after yourself and weekends. She has great market knowledge, explains everything you need to know. She checks up with you each step. Very friendly and easy go person, I met a lot of agents but none came close to Shelly, I know cause have been viewing properties for a while now. From the start and right to the very end, you can count on her. Highly recommended.
I felt like I was always across what to expect, the updates, process and overall cycle of selling our property. The communication was top-tier and that makes a huge difference. Every step of the way, Shona would provide advice and support as if it were her own home. Would absolutely return to Shona as a future seller or buyer. Thanks for everything you did for us!
Shelley was amazing, she was super helpful every step of the way for our sale. She was flexible and worked around our schedules and our house was sold very quickly! Not only did she sell our house, but helped us find our next home.
Caleb kept us reassured through the whole selling process with his friendly and professional demeanour. We felt confident in his ability to get us the result we were after and he and his team well and truely delivered. As this was our first time selling he was fantastic at keeping us up to date and informed on what was required and how the sale was tracking. I couldn’t recommend him enough to anyone who’s looking at buying or selling a house.
78% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 1% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
30 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Akina.
The median sale price for houses in Akina is $660k, down 3% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.
Akina stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 32 reviews in Akina over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Property Brokers Hastings have sold 17 properties, which accounts for 23% of the property sales in Akina. This is followed by Harcourts Hastings (Regent Realty Ltd) with 9 property sales (12%) and Bayleys Havelock North at 9 property sales (12%).

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