Bay View, Hawke's Bay is home to 30 active real estate agents and 17 active real estate agencies. There are 3 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 12 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 28 active and sold properties, with 17 reviews in total. This is a 33% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Janine was super helpful and went the extra mile every step of the way. Janine suggested some great ideas and was positive, professional, friendly, and onto it. Thank you for being so amazing - we all miss seeing you! Bex and fams
Janine was amazing from the start of our journey, right through to the end. She understood our needs, helped us where needed and was extremely friendly and professional. She knew what she was talking about and if she didn’t know something, she would find out. Would highly recommend using Janine to anyone.
Selling a house that’s been home for more than 25 years is a pretty big deal, and Sam really got that from the start. She understood that it wasn’t just a property to us, it was a place full of memories, and she handled the whole process with a lot of care and respect. What stood out most was Sam’s communication. She kept us in the loop the whole way through, was always upfront and honest about what was happening in the market, and never sugar-coated things just to make us feel better. That honesty actually made the whole experience a lot easier because we always knew where we stood. Sam also balanced professionalism with being genuinely easy to work with. She gave clear advice when we needed it, listened when we had questions, and made what could have been a pretty stressful process feel manageable. If you’re looking for an agent who understands the emotional side of selling a long-time home, communicates well, and keeps things straightforward and real, I’d happily recommend Sam.
Buyer Review • 3 months ago

Nicky was an outstanding agent to work with. Her expertise and complete transparency between us and the sellers made the entire journey seamless. We valued her sharp communication and professional demeanor; we couldn't recommend her more highly!
Seller Review • 3 months ago

Nicky's knowledge and full transparency of communications between us as Vendors and the potential purchasers made it a pleasure through this whole sales process.
We found Sam to be welcoming and informative at the open homes. She followed up on our questions and concerns efficiently and showed a strong understanding of the area and market. Sam was a pleasure to deal with and very easy to communicate with, patiently guiding us through the buying process.
We had a great experience working with Sam Hutchinson at Bayleys. From the start, her communication was excellent — she kept us updated regularly and was always easy to reach, which gave us a lot of confidence throughout the process. Sam made what can often be a stressful time feel smooth and straightforward, and she achieved a fast sale for us. We really appreciated her professionalism, efficiency, and friendly approach. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to others.
Sam knows the market and she was an excellent choice for us to sell with, very considerate in scheduling viewings with a quick sale. We would recommend Sam Hutchinson to sell your house if you want the “job done”. Sam always has a positive attitude and very helpful. Thank you Sam, we really appreciated your help in selling our home and would recommend you to anyone.
Sam was fantastic and we really appreciate how she guided us through this process. She was very professional whilst also being very personable. We can’t recommend her enough!
Sam was a pleasure to work with keeping us well informed. She had high energy and was very professional through a very quick selling process. Would use her again without hesitation.
70% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 10% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
12 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 Bay View.
The median sale price for houses in Bay View is $812.5k, down 9% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 25% over the last 12 months.
Bay View stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 13 reviews in Bay View over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Bayleys Hawkes Bay Napier have sold 12 properties, which accounts for 41% of the property sales in Bay View. This is followed by Property Brokers Greenmeadows (Property Brokers Ltd) with 4 property sales (14%) and Harcourts Napier (Regent Realty Ltd) at 3 property sales (10%).

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