Ilam, Canterbury is home to 177 active real estate agents and 69 active real estate agencies. There are 4 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 90 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 173 active and sold properties, with 108 reviews in total. This is a 2% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Buyer Review • 24 days ago

Jack was very knowledgeable about the property we purchased, very well prepared. Jack was also highly responsive to our queries. Overall well done.
Jack was outstanding to deal as an agent, very professional with clear and timely communication, very personable while highly professional and was just such a good choice as an agent. Excellent result where Jack's knowledge and marketing strategy proved to be very astute and delivered a great result. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an agent !!!!!!!
Kelly took over from another consultant, who became sick after the buying/selling process began. She was up-to-speed with our requirements virtually immediately, she communicated our wishes with the vendors' agent without hesitation, supplied us with relevant information about the property and constantly kept us up-to-date with the process throughout.
Seller Review • about 1 month ago

Jack has been not only the best agent I have delt with, but also the most patient and passionate. He strived for our goal with confidence with his marketing knowledge and negotiation skills, he made it very clear we would get results with him. Id choose Jack any day. Thank you.
Very experienced, professional, and knowledgeable real estate agent. He provided excellent advice, communicated clearly, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended!
Joanna is a seasoned and dedicated buyer’s agent. When auction-day negotiations with the seller fell through, we walked away from the deal. However, Joanna never gave up — over the following days, she continued to mediate between both parties and ultimately brought everyone back to the table. Thanks to her persistence and skilled negotiation, a mutually satisfying agreement was reached. I cannot recommend her highly enough!!
Very professional and keen to assist
It was great to deal with Jaggy, excellent communication and made the whole process go smoothly for us, definitely recommend, thanks again to him.
Elisa understood what we were looking for, was able to give us insightful market advice, found a great property, negotiated a purchase price we were really happy with and helped ensure the process from offer to settlement moved quickly and seamlessly, keeping us well informed throughout. Thank you for all your help and hard work!
Thomas assisted us with the sale of our property under a tight deadline, navigating the added pressure of a conditional purchase dependent on the sale. Throughout the process, he managed language barriers and various challenges with patience and competence, ensuring every milestone was met. His communication was excellent; he was consistently responsive and available to answer our questions. Despite the condensed one-month timeframe, Thomas successfully secured several committed investors for the auction, achieving an outcome that far exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Thomas and Whittle Knight to anyone looking to buy or sell. He truly has what it takes to deliver, regardless of the circumstances. Thanks again Thomas and hope to work with you again in the future.
89% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 2% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
90 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 Ilam.
The median sale price for houses in Ilam is $1.01m, up 1% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 185% over the last 12 months.
Ilam stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 63 reviews in Ilam over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Harcourts Gold Papanui have sold 24 properties, which accounts for 14% of the property sales in Ilam. This is followed by Harcourts Avonhead (Grenadier Real Estate Ltd) with 13 property sales (8%) and Harcourts Gold Spitfire Square at 11 property sales (7%).

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