Akina, Hawke's Bay is home to 61 active real estate agents and 21 active real estate agencies. There are 5 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 30 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 87 active and sold properties, with 66 reviews in total. This is a 39% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Strong knowledge and consistent communication through the whole process. Can feel overwhelming as a first home buyer. But very helpful when you have a great agent also
Communication was prompt, professional, and transparent throughout the process. Shelley took the time to understand my criteria, wish list, and budget, and consistently presented suitable properties. I felt well supported and informed every step of the way and would highly recommend Shelley to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Both Pete and Maree were always quick to answer our calls and texts. We never felt left in the dark. They were open and honest at all times. When it came to closing the deal, their advice made all the difference. We felt completely protected and supported. Very Happy with the outcome, We would happily use Pete and Maree again.
50 groups thru in three weeks. Hard to believe. Strong marketing culture. It’s all about marketing and visability
Seller Review • 21 days ago

James helped make the whole process of selling a house as enjoyable, efficient, supportive and straightforward as possible … If anyone is looking for an agent in the future I’ll certainly let them know about James Stanford
Great communication throughout the sale and and easy to deal with would recommend to anyone .
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

Hannah is an incredible agent who helped us every step of the way through our first home purchase. She was always quick to communicate and kept us informed as soon as she received any new information. Her positivity and reassurance made what could have been a stressful process feel so much easier, and she made us feel comfortable and supported throughout the entire journey. We’re so grateful for all of Hannah’s help and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home!
Seller Review • about 1 month ago

Hannah’s enthusiasm for my property was the reason I selected her as my agent. Her communication was excellent. Also an acknowledgment to Kate who looked after the property while Hannah was away.
We first met Linda when we bought our new home through her, and she made enough of an impression that when it came time to sell our own place, she was the one we wanted. We had two other proposals in hand, but Linda stood out for her enthusiasm — she genuinely wanted to sell our house, and that energy showed up in everything she did. Her market knowledge came through in the practical advice she gave us before we listed. She pointed out exactly what to do to present the property at its best, and that advice directly translated into the value we achieved. She was upfront about what would and wouldn't make a difference. Communication was easy throughout. Linda kept us informed, was straightforward to deal with, and we never felt like we were chasing her for an update. Through the negotiation she handled things professionally and we always had the sense she was working in our interests rather than just pushing for a quick sale. We'd happily recommend Linda to anyone selling — she was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish.
Was knowlegable listened well to our needs and fulfilled them he was very professional and communicated well
79% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 2% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
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 $665k, down 2% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 47% 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 38 reviews in Akina over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Property Brokers Hastings have sold 19 properties, which accounts for 22% of the property sales in Akina. This is followed by Harcourts Hastings (Regent Realty Ltd) with 11 property sales (13%) and Bayleys Havelock North at 9 property sales (10%).

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