Agencies in Lake Hawea, Otago

I chose to work with Gavin and Bell regarding the sale of my Lake Hawea primary residence after liaising closely with them over a five year period. During that time frame I saw them become the leading sales experts for our eclectic local market. So away we went. Communication was extremely timely, clear and concise and openly honest. It's OK to have differences of opinion. In fact its a good thing to have with your agent. Finding compromise and having 'what if' scenarios within our comprehensive 'three option' selling proposition was part of our sales discovery process. Its essential that Gavin and Bell attended all the open homes personally. What you learn in conversation, post open home follow ups, and casual viewing commentary is and was critical for full discovery outside of the offers in our case. We picked the perfect time for the open home sessions with people everywhere during the peak summer season. We attracted close to 30 groups to come through over that period. The photos were 'money' and spot on to maximize the effect of the property. With respect to our objective of price discovery, I would say the offers received did not show us a true indicator regarding appropriate value pricing given the type of buyers coming through, ( many locals seeking to relocate), the competitive offerings and the macro economic environment of the Gulf Conflict. We did get good input into value from the buyer feedback, particulary with lot #47's empty section requiring power and water connections. Today's buyers want and need turn key solutions Here is perhaps the most important part of the review, through the process and into a period of post deadline viewings and follow ups, Gavin remained incredibly positive and continued to run the process after I had pretty much given up. As a result of that continued optimism and commitment, an acceptable offer came out of the shadows. Job well done, kudos to all at Harcourts that played their roles in the team approach.

Shannon’s market knowledge and attention to detail were unmatched. She kept us fully informed at every stage and delivered an excellent result. A top‑tier agent we’d work with again in a heartbeat.

From our very first meeting with Kylie, it was clear she has a deep understanding of the premium and luxury property market in Wanaka, knowing exactly what discerning buyers are looking for and how to position a home of quality with high-end finishes to attract them. What set Kylie apart was her warmth and genuine care. She is a terrific listener and took the time to understand what we wanted rather than pushing her own agenda. She never once felt like an agent simply chasing a sale and genuinely wanted us to achieve a result that WE were happy with. Her negotiation skills are exceptional. Calm, firm, and strategic, Kylie navigated a difficult market with a steady hand. She was realistic and honest, but also incredibly hard-working and truly supported us emotionally through the uncertain process of selling. For us, the true mark of an exceptional agent is how they handle and support you through tough market conditions — and Kylie was outstanding. Combine that with her deep local knowledge, particularly of high-end homes with quality finishes, Kylie is an agent who is in a class of her own. Professional, personal, and absolutely committed to her clients, we couldn't imagine selling with anyone else!

Phil & the team had a great understanding of the market and their professionalism gave us both the upmost confidence in engaging Prime Real Estate Wanaka to market our property. With a great result we are very happy and have no hesitation in referring Prime Real Estate to future clients of Phil and the team.

Kate Le Brun recently sold us our new home in Wanaka. We have been very impressed by her professionalism. She was super quick in responding to any queries we had, went out of her way in returning precise information and performed all this in a very friendly manner. We can wholeheartedly recommend Kate to any vendors and purchasers who are looking for an in depth service with a smile.