Maketu, Bay of Plenty is home to 11 active real estate agents and 8 active real estate agencies. There are 3 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 8 active and sold properties, with 6 reviews in total. This is a 10% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Arun sold our family home during a very difficult time following the loss of our father. He handled the entire process with genuine care and respect, always making us feel that our father—and his home—were truly valued. His communication was excellent, and he approached everything with tact and professionalism. Thanks to his expertise, the house sold quickly and smoothly. We’re incredibly grateful and wouldn’t hesitate to work with Arun again.
very approachable caring honest
Buyer Review • 8 months ago

Lance made what we knew would be an emotional time very manageable with his compassion and understanding. He made sure we were informed and happy with every decision, going above and beyond. Not only did he sell our beloved home but he also got us into our dream home. Instant with communication no matter the hour of day and his friendly attitude made us feel valued and reassured throughout the whole process. Even in a tough selling market, he kept our spirits high and every meet up was a pleasure. Lance is exactly the type of agent you need whether you're in the market to buy or sell your home, we can't recommend him highly enough. Thank you Lance!
Seller Review • 8 months ago

Lance continued to generate marketing ideas and remain positive and professional despite a very slow housing market. He willingly continued open homes way past when most agents would have gone to 'appointment only'. Extra client visits were accommodated willing, despite being a bit out of town. Thank you Lance.
Buyer Review • 9 months ago

Lance, made purchasing my first home easy and a smooth process by being consistent with communication and providing his assistance where required, When I first saw the property I thought dreams are free but lance assisted with the process of making a dream become a reality, Highly recommend Lance to all first home buyers or even to people looking to purchase there second home.
Buyer Review • 9 months ago

Lance introduced us to the properties he had for sale in the area where we wanted to purchase and was very helpful assessing each option. He met us at times that we requested and he was informative and knowledgeable. We would recommend Lance as a genuinely professional sales person who doesn't put a pressure on his clients.
Median sale prices for houses is up 21% 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.
3 agents have earned the elusive Top 20% Nationwide badge - recognising their consistent performance in their market.
Price and performance data by property type for Maketu.
The median sale price for houses in Maketu is $880k, up 19% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 100% over the last 12 months.
We have insufficient information to provide an overview of customer satisfaction for Maketu. Viewing the agent profiles, reviews and sales for Maketu can provide insights for this location.
Over the 12 months Harcourts Papamoa Advantage Realty Ltd Papamoa have sold 3 properties, which accounts for 38% of the property sales in Maketu. This is followed by Bayleys Tauranga with 2 property sales (25%) and Property Brokers Papamoa at 1 property sales (13%).

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