Hastings is home to 186 active real estate agents and 50 active real estate agencies. There are 10 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 59 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 700 active and sold properties, with 479 reviews in total. This is a 1% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
We cannot speak highly enough of the outstanding service we received from Andrew Clark. From start to finish, Andrew has been absolutely exceptional. His professionalism, dedication and attention to detail have been second to none. His communication was consistently clear, timely and reassuring, and we were always kept fully informed and felt completely supported throughout the entire process. Selling a home can be a stressful experience, particularly when navigating multiple offers and contracts, but Andrew's patience, kindness and ability to handle every situation with calmness, professionalism and genuine care made an enormous difference. Andrew went above and beyond our expectations, achieving an excellent result in a very short timeframe. We were initially recommended to Andrew, and we are now more than happy to pass that recommendation on to anyone looking for an exceptional real estate professional. We would highly recommend Andrew without hesitation. An absolute pleasure to deal with and truly outstanding at what he does.
Great experience from start to finish. Communication was excellent, always responsive and easy to deal with. They made the whole process straightforward and were happy to help with any questions along the way. Really appreciate all the help and would highly recommend!
We had a really positive experience working with Abby Schofield throughout the process of purchasing our home. She was always approachable, helpful and genuinely willing to go the extra mile. Her communication was great, she was punctual, reliable and always made herself available to work around the various people who needed access to the property, including our building inspector. She was also incredibly helpful in going above and beyond, even assisting us with finding an insurer and making sure we had support wherever she could offer it. What stood out most was her authentic and personable approach. We always felt she was happy to help and genuinely wanted to make the process as smooth as possible for us. Buying a home can be a big and sometimes stressful experience, and we really appreciated her commitment, availability and willingness to help along the way. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. Thank you for all your help!
Where do I even begin? We honestly cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for us throughout the sale of our home. From the very beginning, you were everything we could have hoped for in an agent and so much more. Your bubbly personality, kindness, professionalism and efficiency made what can be an incredibly overwhelming experience feel almost effortless. You were always one step ahead, always on the pulse and always communicating. Whether it was answering our endless questions, explaining the process in plain English or helping us navigate the next steps when we found another home we wanted to put an offer on, you were always there. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble. You went above and beyond what we expected. Your advice was fantastic, you kept us grounded when we needed it and you worked incredibly hard to achieve the best possible price for our home. Selling a house comes with so much stress and so many moving parts, but you somehow took all of that weight off our shoulders. You made us feel like we could just trust the process because you had everything under control. That peace of mind was priceless. And then there’s the fact that you managed to do something I genuinely thought was impossible… you converted my partner! 😂 Someone who has always hated real estate agents and had nothing but bad experiences with them. Now, whenever he drives past one of your signs, he says, “There’s my favourite!” I think that says it all! What we will remember most isn’t just how well you sold our house, but how you made us feel throughout the whole experience. You were genuine, approachable, reassuring and completely invested in getting the best outcome for us. We feel incredibly lucky to have had you in our corner. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and for making such a big chapter of our lives feel so much easier and genuinely enjoyable. We are so grateful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️
Having worked with Eddie before, we knew we were on 'safe ground' as it were, and we were not disappointed. He is very easy to get on with and his market knowledge, connections, attention to detail, technical help with paperwork, promptness and general advice, all came together to create a very seamless sale. Very happy clients.
As well as doing a fantastic job for me and getting the desired outcome, she also worked in the background ensuring my tenants were being assisted in their next steps. She went above and beyond, and I would absolutely engage her again if the opportunity arose. Abby knew the market she was working in and was realistic, honest and engaging. She had my property sold in an impressive timeframe and honestly made the whole process a breeze. I really appreciate Abby's approach to my tenants and her consideration for them throughout. Highly recommend!
Buyer Review • 10 days ago

We met Drew at an open home, that while a great house, didn’t quite fit our needs. Drew then worked with us to distill what were our non-negotiables that we were looking for in our home. He was able to then peruse the market and find us a property that met those needs. Drew was always available through the process to discuss the properties we looked at and any concerns we had. His knowledge of the market, Council requirements, issues that arise, and of the entire sale and purchase process is the best I’ve ever dealt with. I would recommend Drew to anyone looking to either sell or buy a home.
I cannot compare Andrew with other agents through lack of experience but he was always professional & was astute in negotiating the sale.
Seller Review • 12 days ago

Hannah did a great job, her and her team, communication was tops, she kept us all informed with progress
Made the purchasing process so easy, great communication!
73% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 5% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
59 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 Hastings.
The median sale price for houses in Hastings is $650k, up 3% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.
Hastings stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 279 reviews in Hastings over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Property Brokers Hastings have sold 120 properties, which accounts for 18% of the property sales in Hastings. This is followed by Tremains Real Estate Hastings (Hawke's Bay) with 111 property sales (16%) and Bayleys Havelock North at 64 property sales (9%).

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