Islington, Marlborough is home to 19 active real estate agents and 7 active real estate agencies. There are 5 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 14 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 19 active and sold properties, with 21 reviews in total. This is a 25% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Jo was outstanding assisting us with the purchase of our property, her communication with us was very good and very knowledgeable of the market . A wonderful agent to work with, professional and very friendly. We highly recommend Jo to all. Thank you Jo 😊
Glenn has great interpersonal skills and we enjoyed dealing with him. Furthermore, he was very responsive and solution-oriented, which was especially important to us as we wanted to go through the purchasing process quickly.
Michael and Anton were both very friendly and helpful, they both had great market knowledge and their communication throughout the process was amazing. Their negotiation skills were much appreciated, gaining a great and fair outcome for myself and for the vendors. I am very grateful I had this team supporting me through this property purchase and will be strongly advising anybody that is selling or buying in the future to use this team to make the process as smooth and easy as mine.
Seller Review • about 1 month ago

In communication between all parties involved
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

We didnt make it easy as we knew what we wanted when we saw it . What we needed and the amount we had made it trying but karina kept looking and found exactly what we were looking for . Very greatful and thankyou for sticking in there with us on our journey. Karina made it easy and straight forward and explained everything in detail so we understood everything going on . 100% recommend her as the agent of choice to anyone wanting a friendly bubbly person to help find there dream home
Seller Review • about 1 month ago

Working with Samantha was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Her communication was exceptional as she kept us informed at every step of the process, always making sure we knew what was happening and what to expect next. That level of transparency made what can often be a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. What really set Samantha apart was how genuine and human she was in every interaction. Nothing felt forced or transactional, instead, it felt like she truly cared about us and our situation. That authenticity made a huge difference and gave us complete confidence throughout the process. Samantha gave us the freedom of choice with every decision that was made, even down to the marketing material that was used and the wording of the house listing. That really kept us connected to the sale of our house, which meant we were up to date and informed right from the start. There were no surprises. We couldn’t recommend Samantha more. If you’re in the Marlborough region and are looking for someone who is not only highly professional but also genuinely invested in her clients, she’s the one to work with.
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

Samantha was absolutely amazing to work with, and we’re so grateful to have purchased our home through her. From a buyer’s perspective, she made the entire process feel smooth, transparent, and genuinely enjoyable. She was approachable, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to answer questions and keep us informed. We always felt supported and never pressured, which made a huge difference. We would highly recommend Samantha to anyone looking to buy, she truly made the experience a positive one for us.
We purchased the house we just sold off Nick 5 years ago and were so impressed we didn't hesitate to use him when we sold. He was brilliant. Great communication, kept us in the loop all the time right up to settlement. Highly recommend Nick. Best agent we have dealt with.
Nick was great with his honest communication back and foward between the vendor and our family . Found nick really great in having to bring children to the property. Very understanding in how chaotic it was at times. Really great realestate agent will definitely use him in future sales ect .
Seller Review • 3 months ago

Selling our home with Samantha Macdonald was a genuinely outstanding experience. Her communication was exceptional, she was clear, timely, and consistent from the very beginning. She kept us fully informed at every stage and made sure we always understood what was happening throughout the campaign. Our home attracted a lot of interest, and Sam managed the high volume of buyers with confidence and ease, passing on every update so we always felt included and in control. Her market knowledge was evident in the way she positioned and presented our home, and the marketing strategy she put in place helped create strong momentum and interest. What really set Sam apart was the way she handled the busy campaign with calm professionalism. She made herself available whenever buyers needed to come through and approached every interaction with genuine care and commitment. We always felt she was working hard on our behalf, and her steady presence made the entire process feel smooth and well‑managed. Sam is reliable, proactive, and was truly invested in achieving the best possible result for our family. We’re grateful for the experience and would confidently choose her to sell our home again.
93% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 3% 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 Islington.
The median sale price for houses in Islington is $557.5k, up 21% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 111% over the last 12 months.
Islington stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 11 reviews in Islington over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Ray White Blenheim have sold 9 properties, which accounts for 45% of the property sales in Islington. This is followed by Bayleys Marlborough - (Be Property Group Limited) with 6 property sales (30%) and Harcourts Blenheim (Marlborough Real Estate Ltd) at 2 property sales (10%).

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