Opawa, Canterbury is home to 35 active real estate agents and 25 active real estate agencies. There are 5 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 24 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 23 active and sold properties, with 32 reviews in total. This is a 4% increase compared to the previous 12 months.
After another successful sale, I continue to be very impressed with Bron and the service she provides her clients and the purchasers she supports. She goes above and beyond to make the process simple and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Bron has been a superstar since meeting her at an openhome when looking to purchase. She is friendly, a great communicator and a professional salesperson. The excellent experience meeting her when purchasing lead me to decide to list with her. It was a great service and result overall and we couldn't have done any better.
Throughout the whole campaign to sell the two properties side-by-side, Bron worked consistently hard, showing up to the open homes, sending regular reports on who attended the open homes, communicated feedback, was friendly to the neighbours, negotiated with different prospective buyers and always had our best interests in mind. Bron's consistent professional performance, her friendly and welcoming nature and constant dedication achieved the best result. She went above and beyond to sell this property and ultimately achieved what she set out to do. Her professionalism is outstanding and she is an absolute star!
Bron's effort to fetch the most appropriate new owner for 16 Kitchener place, was above and beyond. Her communication was regular, with reports, new strategies and suggestions for next steps. She was consistently professional, patient, clear in her communications and was extremely hard working. Wanting the best result, she was persistent and she worked hard to achieve the best possible outcome and achieved a great result!
Her market knowledge and ability to relate to open home visitors was on point. Negotiation skills excellent and always professional but genuine and honest.
Buyer Review • 29 days ago

I was a first home buyer and Connor was the agent he was responsive with communication and freely shared his knowledge of the area I purchased. The property went to multi offer and having electronic docs to sign eliminated any unnecessary travel. Connor was also helpful with additional access to the property.
Seller Review • about 2 months ago

We had a great experience with Connor and his supporting team throughout the full sale process. Communication was excellent - prompt, proactive and clear at every stage, and he consistently kept us updated. Selling the property remotely from the UK could have been a hassle, but Connor made the whole process incredibly straightforward and easy for us. He was organised, responsive and always happy to help with anything that came up. We were really happy with the outcome and would have no hesitation recommending Connor to anyone looking to sell.
Seller Review • 2 months ago

Lauryn and Shelley were fantastic from start to finish. They sold our home quickly and achieved an excellent result, and then helped us find and purchase our next home. Their biggest strengths are their efficiency, responsiveness, clear communication and, above all, their hustle. They are incredibly proactive and always seemed to be one step ahead. We always knew where things stood and what was happening next. Just as importantly, they conduct themselves with real integrity. We always felt that they were honest, straightforward and genuinely focused on doing the right thing for us, rather than simply doing what was easiest or most commercially beneficial. As buyers, they went well beyond what we expected. They reviewed property files, attended open homes with us and even entertained our toddler along the way! We also really appreciated the wider team they brought in at the right stages. From the auctioneer to someone experienced in bidding on our behalf, we had a strong group of people with the right expertise supporting us throughout the process. They are hardworking, knowledgeable, straightforward and genuinely lovely to deal with. We felt very well looked after throughout both the sale and purchase of our home and have no hesitation recommending them to anyone looking for agents who combine great results with genuine integrity.
The market was challenging, but Bron totally stepped up to the challenge and she delivered results. Very professional and friendly to work with.
Steve's personal values of honesty, integrity and professionalism made the experience of selling our home a pleasure and an adventure. Through a relatively complicated sale, Steve had our best interests at heart and made sure we understood all the ins and outs so we could make the wisest decisions along the way. He anticipated the way things could unfold and advised us how to navigate the process and pitfalls, and we always felt confident that he had our back. You will not find another agent you can trust more to act fully in your interests than Steve.
90% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 26% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
24 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 Opawa.
The median sale price for houses in Opawa is $882.5k, down 3% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 157% over the last 12 months.
Opawa stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 20 reviews in Opawa over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Bayleys Christchurch (Whalan and Partners Ltd) have sold 4 properties, which accounts for 16% of the property sales in Opawa. This is followed by Raine & Horne St Martins | Somerfield with 2 property sales (8%) and Harcourts City Christchurch (Grenadier Real Estate Ltd) at 2 property sales (8%).

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