Manawatu-Wanganui is home to 591 active real estate agents and 163 active real estate agencies. There are 18 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 99 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 3,977 active and sold properties, with 1,850 reviews in total. This is a 2% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Made my first property purchase at 24 relatively straightforward despite the stress that naturally came with the process. Lynaire was quick to answer and provide information, even offering assistance well after the purchase. One thing I really liked is she out of the blue followed up and asked how things were going, plans with the property, etc. Can highly recommend Lynaire Cottle.
Shannon was professional and friendly throughout the entire process of purchasing our new home. I would suggest anyone looking at purchasing their new home to go through him
Angela was an excellent estate agent to work with - we would highly recommend her. She is very calm, friendly and listens well. She never pressured us into any decisions, but did provide candid advice to enable us to make informed decisions. She has broad knowledge of the market and is very responsive to any queries/suggestions - we were kept well informed throughout the process. Angela oversaw legal matters, advertising and house viewings with no fuss and communicated clearly with all involved. She was supported by her colleague Nicole Droidge who similarly was great to work with. They make a great team.
Donna is seriously passionate and dedicated to her work, and her professional marketing and attitude made all the difference. Her communication was awesome—always detailed, consistent, and kept us in the loop the entire time. Anytime a little issue came up, she jumped on it immediately and helped us sort things out, constantly going above and beyond for us. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're looking to sell your house, I highly recommend Donna! She made the whole process incredibly fast and easy.
Communication was great - we were kept well informed of all steps of the sale of our property
Working with Charlotte and Liddy was amazing. We were first home buyers, that have never been in this process before and they made it seemless. We were so lucky the first property we had put an offer on was our dream home and accepted. Thank you Char and Liddy for the time, reassurance, and experience you provided my Whanau. It was so great working with you both, I highly recommend your services.
Mel is an gem - matching us with this property, the best communication, nothing an inconvenience and assisting with all the tick boxes and managing excitement for first home buyers. I hope this is the first of many dealings!
Seller Review • 2 days ago

Our home sold in a very difficult market, which is ultimately what we set out to achieve. There were times we found the process challenging, but our agent worked hard, communicated consistently, and stayed committed throughout. We appreciate the effort and persistence that resulted in a successful sale.
We were new to the house market and felt the communication was clear and put us at ease Negotiation skills were easy as we were happy to meet the price with no conditions
Working with Jacynda and Caitlin throughout our sale and purchase of properties has been nothing but top class. From the beginning they made the whole process feel so easy. Whilst I was very nervous about the big decisions they supported and helped every step of the way. Their knowledge gave us confidence and I feel they went above and beyond for us. I would recommend them to anyone selling or buying in the manawatu. We would like to both thank you very much for everything.
74% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 1% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
99 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 Manawatu-Wanganui.
The median sale price for other properties in Manawatu-Wanganui is $570.8k, up 1% over the last 12 months. The number of other properties sold has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.
Manawatu-Wanganui stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 1161 reviews in Manawatu-Wanganui over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Property Brokers Palmerston North have sold 506 properties, which accounts for 13% of the property sales in Manawatu-Wanganui. This is followed by Arizto with 397 property sales (10%) and Harcourts Palmerston North (Team Manawatu Realty Ltd) at 337 property sales (9%).

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