Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty is home to 28 active real estate agents and 9 active real estate agencies. There are 3 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 15 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 25 active and sold properties, with 31 reviews in total. This is a 44% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Cathy was awesome to work with. She communicated clearly and helped ease the selling process. She understands the market and is willing to go over and above.
Cathy was amazing to deal with throughout our house purchase. She was friendly, professional, approachable and always quick to answer any questions. Her communication was fantastic, and she went above and beyond to make the whole process as smooth as possible. We couldn't have asked for a better agent and would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling. 5 stars all the way!
Amelia was very responsive and helpful throughout both the selling of my property and the purchase of my new one.
Amelia made the whole process of buying my house simple. She kept me updated and informed throughout the process and was so easy to talk to. She’s super knowledgeable and was always available to answer any questions I had. The icing on the cake was that she showed genuine excitement for me when I went unconditional! Thank you so much, Amelia!
Hamish did a great job helping us to sell our house. He gave us good advice on how to present the property and simple things to improve it. We were living in the south island and Hamish was really helpful working with the tradies to get things sorted. He gave us good advice on the value of the property and the best way to market it and how to react to feedback from interested purchasers. He also professionally helped us out with queries from the purchasers and working through the sales process. Very highly rated. Wouldn't hesitate to use Hamish again.
Andrea was so helpful when it came to negotiating a sale agreement, everything happened quickly and she kept me up to date every step of the way. Her knowledge of the property was excellent she provided all details I needed and advised me what I needed to do next.
Paula keeps you up to date with open homes and what the market is doing. Provides you with regular feedback from potential buyers. At auction provides you with sound advice and guides you through the selling process at all stages Highly recommend her as an agent to sell your home.
It was a pleasure working with Team Piesse for the sale of our home. It was a rocky path to get to the market but Team Piesse was there for all steps adjusting the plan as we needed. Team Piesse provide exceptional attention to detail and genuine care that made the experience so much easier. Team Piesse achieved a result beyond what we expected. We would highly recommend them to anyone considering selling.
We had an excellent experience working with Poonam throughout the entire home-buying process. Communication was always clear, prompt, and friendly, and we were kept well informed at every stage. Her market knowledge and understanding of the process gave us great confidence, while their negotiation skills helped us achieve a positive outcome. She is highly professional, supportive, patient, and genuinely went the extra mile to make the whole experience smooth and stress-free. We would happily recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.
As first home buyers we had so many questions. Team Piesse was able to answer them all and provide so much support and knowledge to us. They were always checking in to make sure everything was going smoothly while also remaining professional throughout the entire process. We would not be where we are today without their service and we are incredibly grateful!!
80% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 11% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
15 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 Hillcrest.
The median sale price for houses in Hillcrest is $655k, up 9% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 82% over the last 12 months.
Hillcrest stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 17 reviews in Hillcrest over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Harcourts Rotorua (ETB realty) have sold 6 properties, which accounts for 26% of the property sales in Hillcrest. This is followed by Ray White Rotorua (Amtos Realty Services Ltd) with 5 property sales (22%) and EVES Real Estate Rotorua at 4 property sales (17%).

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