From 85 reviews overall

Sam Hutchinson
Bayleys Hawkes Bay Napier

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1 Grey Street Bay View
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.
426 Main North Road Bay View
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.
30 Hill Road Bay View
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.
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Nicky Berry
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Napier

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49 Ferguson Street Bay View
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!
From 15 reviews overall

Janine Evans
Harcourts Taradale (Regent Realty Ltd)

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68 Rogers Road Bay View
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.
From 19 reviews overall
Hanlie Marnewick
Tremains Taradale Hawkes Bay

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190 Onehunga Road Bay View
You restored my faith in Real estate! Thank you for all you hard work and dedication to the sale of my property. It wasn't easy w the market currently. Also wanted to thank your team that helped also. Very grateful. What I really appreciated was you always returned or answering questions promptly. One of the most vital elements to having faith in a good agent. I knew you were there for me, on my team. Honest, straight forward in one of the most recognized stressful experiences in life. Selling property. You amazed me with how calm you always appeared. Highly recommend Hanlie. Always professional but kind and honest. Thank you.