Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty is home to 28 active real estate agents and 10 active real estate agencies. There are 4 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 14 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 29 active and sold properties, with 28 reviews in total. This is a 107% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
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!!
We had two properties side by side,an empty section and the family home of 62 years.After reviewing a number of agents Paula of Harcourts stood out from the rest Walking us through the whole process from start to finish Paula offered a clear step by step understanding via e-mail and phone calls Paula from a farming background brings that “ let’s get it done “ attitude
Paula has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Her warm and friendly personality made the purchasing process so much easier and her communication was wonderful. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for their next home or to someone wanting to sell.
From start to end Gary Singh made selling very easy for us. He is honest, upfront and always ready to answer all your questions. We wouldn't have got this done without Gary.
It was a generally hassle-free experience, Suzie gave frequent and clear updates on the situation and was quick to get back to me when I had any queries.
Debbie Smith exceeded every expectation we had throughout the entire process. She was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome for us. Nothing was ever to much trouble, and she went above and beyond to make everything as smooth and stress-free as possible. Her communication was outstanding, keeping us informed every step of the way, and her dedication and hard work truly made all the difference. We couldn't be happier with the result and would highly recommend Debbie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you, Debbie!
Suzie was genuine which is hard to find in some Real Estate agents as they are just wanting to sell sell without thinking about the buyer. Excellent communication throughout Got back to us when she said she would and lastly we are so satisfied with the outcome. I will use Suzie again for any future prospects. Niki Kanters Deol
Excellent clear communication before during and after the sale. She demonstrated great local knowledge of the market and where our property sat value wise. She kept us informed every step of the way and I would highly recommend her
Good feedback and instructions
Provided local market information at the outset enabling a good understanding on which to base expectations. Initial review of property was positive with some simple recommendations to enhance sale prospects. Good communicator, very efficient coupled with a friendly demeanor making the whole process easy and appreciated.
76% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 12% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
14 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 $640k, up 25% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 450% 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 15 reviews in Hillcrest over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Ray White Rotorua (Amtos Realty Services Ltd) have sold 8 properties, which accounts for 30% of the property sales in Hillcrest. This is followed by Harcourts Rotorua (ETB realty) with 6 property sales (22%) and EVES Real Estate Rotorua at 5 property sales (19%).

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