Lake Tekapo, Canterbury is home to 7 active real estate agents and 5 active real estate agencies. There are 3 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 41 active and sold properties, with 31 reviews in total. This is a 10% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Buyer Review • 3 days ago

Steve is an expert in the market went out of his way to get us additional information to complete the sale . He was always available and returned all comms promptly
Seller Review • 4 days ago

Steve's communication was proactive, clear and accurate. The use of WhatsApp ensured all involved in the sales process were included. His knowledge of the Tekapo market is exceptional and very useful from a sellers point of view. We were thrilled with the final outcome, which Steve acheived using his excellent negotiation and people skills. Steve went above and beyond by helping us organise improvements and information when we were not able to be at Tekapo.
Buyer Review • 7 days ago

Steve has always responded promptly to our requests and provided excellent support throughout the process. We encountered quite a few challenges, particularly when making and finalising our offer, but Steve was consistently professional, approachable and proactive in following up with us every step of the way. We truly appreciate his professionalism, dedication and all the help he has given us. Thank you, Steve, for making what could have been a much more stressful process a lot easier.
Seller Review • 12 days ago

Steve Howes is an impressive agent in many ways – communication with clients, knowledge of market, etc. However, the most impressive aspect of Steve’s service is his use of technology to achieve these goals. For example, a comprehensive and attractive comparable market analysis, WhatsApp for internal team communication, a personal portal to track activities, a paper-free process for management of the sales agreement, etc.
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

good local knowledge
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

Steve has been excellent to deal with. He quickly understood what we were looking for and guided us through the purchase process. Many thanks and would definitely work with Steve again.
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

Understands the process of purchasing very well from finance to emotional aspects. Great communication throughout the process with step by step guidance. Available for assistance all hours of the day.
Seller Review • about 1 month ago

Steve guided through every. step of the way
Seller Review • about 1 month ago

Steve and his team have been amazing from start to finish. they have been so good with communication and information at every point and have worked very hard to get us the price and end goal that was promised. We are sad to leave our family holiday home that our family have built from the ground up, but very happy to see a new family move in and enjoy it as much as we have and start to make their own memories. Great team and would 100% recommend them.
Seller Review • about 1 month ago

Steve Howes is an absolute powerhouse of a real estate agent. From the very first conversation, his communication was exceptional: prompt, clear, and reassuring at every step. He never left us wondering what was happening, and his ability to keep things moving with confidence made the whole process feel smooth and well managed. What really sets Steve apart is his swift action and genuine personal commitment. He listened carefully, understood what mattered to us, and acted quickly whenever an opportunity or decision point arose. His approach felt both highly professional and genuinely personal - fully invested in achieving the best possible outcome for us. Steve’s strong client database and deep market connections were obvious throughout the campaign. He knew how to create momentum, reach the right buyers, and turn interest into real results. His deal-closing ability is outstanding — calm, strategic, and decisive when it matters most. We can highly recommend Steve Howes to anyone looking for a real estate agent who combines energy, expertise, integrity, and results. He is a true professional and a standout top agent in every sense.
90% 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.
3 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 Lake Tekapo.
The median sale price for houses in Lake Tekapo is $1.54m, up 35% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 20% over the last 12 months.
Lake Tekapo stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 15 reviews in Lake Tekapo over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd have sold 35 properties, which accounts for 83% of the property sales in Lake Tekapo. This is followed by Bayleys Lake Tekapo (Whalan And Partners Ltd) with 5 property sales (12%) and Harcourts Holmwood Real Estate Ltd Ilam 2 Office at 1 property sales (2%).

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