Otara, Auckland is home to 135 active real estate agents and 64 active real estate agencies. There are 2 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 38 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 117 active and sold properties, with 73 reviews in total. This is a 14% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
It has been a real pleasure working with Tom McCartney and his colleague during the sale of our property. Tom is a thoroughly personable and professional individual who made the whole process a very positive experience. He has an excellent telephone manner, is exceptionally prompt with his communications and always made himself available to answer questions or return calls. We were particularly impressed by his commitment and willingness to go the extra mile. He worked hard to generate interest in the property, drawing on his industry knowledge, experience and valuable professional connections to attract as many registered bidders as possible. He also showed genuine consideration and understanding in his dealings with our tenant, which we greatly appreciated. The auction was exceptionally well organised and expertly conducted by the outstanding auctioneer, Robert Tulp. Selling property in today’s competitive and challenging market is not always easy, but Tom remained positive, committed and focused on achieving the best possible result for us. We were very pleased with the outcome. We would happily recommend Tom and his colleague. They are excellent people to deal with – professional, hardworking, approachable and clearly well respected within the industry.
Communication style, market knowledge, negotiation skills, and professionalism.
Once again, Tom McCartney has delivered an outstanding result with the sale of 12 Desmond Place. Tom always goes above and beyond to achieve the best possible price. His knowledge of the market, excellent communication, professionalism, and dedication are second to none. Throughout the entire process, Tom worked tirelessly to get the best outcome and made everything straightforward and stress-free. I've used Tom before, and he continues to prove why he's one of the best in the business. He genuinely cares about getting the best result for his clients and always puts in the extra effort. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tom to anyone looking to sell their property, and I'll definitely be using him again in the future. Thanks again, Tom, for another fantastic result!
I’ve worked with Tom McCartney on multiple property sales and he always does an outstanding job. Tom works extremely hard to achieve the best possible price and result for me, and I’ve always been impressed with his commitment and professionalism. His communication is excellent, he knows the market well, and I can always trust him to go the extra mile throughout the whole sales process.
Down to earth and easy to deal with. Communicates honestly and promptly. Highly recommend.
Our presented offer was passed along promptly, negotiation was handled quickly and there were no speedbumps along the way 10/10
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

Angelina and Natalya were the best to work with. We felt there was genuine care for us throughout the whole process. Even though they were selling the home on behalf of the vendors, it was lovely to experience the care they had for their vendors while also making us, as the buyers, feel supported. Communication with them was always prompt and informative, and we never felt pressured or rushed into making any decisions. I really felt like this home was meant for us, and Angelina and Natalya made it feel that way too. Thank you both so much, not only for all the information and support, but also for the very thoughtful gifts and well wishes from the moment we went unconditional right through to settlement day. We highly recommend their services! Luisa & Sione
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

Natalya and Angelina were the best to work with. We felt there was genuine care for us throughout the whole process. Even though they were selling the home on behalf of the vendors, it was lovely to experience the care they had for their vendors while also making us, as the buyers, feel supported. Communication with them was always prompt and informative, and we never felt pressured or rushed into making any decisions. I really felt like this home was meant for us, and Angelina and Natalya made it feel that way too. Thank you both so much, not only for all the information and support, but also for the very thoughtful gifts and well wishes from the moment we went unconditional right through to settlement day. We highly recommend their services! Luisa & Sione
Seller Review • about 2 months ago

We worked with Angelina and Natalya from Ray White Remuera for almost a year and found them incredibly hardworking, proactive and easy to deal with. They helped us through the entire process, from getting the property ready and working through the compliance requirements, right through to the final sale. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble and they were always available when we needed advice or had questions. The market wasn’t easy, but they were honest with us throughout and weren’t afraid to adjust the strategy when things changed. Their marketing generated an offer in the first week, and they continued to follow up every enquiry and opportunity until we achieved the result. What we appreciated most was their persistence, communication and genuine commitment to getting our home sold. We always felt they were working hard for us, not simply waiting for something to happen. We would absolutely recommend Angelina and Natalya to anyone thinking of selling.
Seller Review • about 2 months ago

We worked with Angelina and Natalya from Ray White Remuera for almost a year and found them incredibly hardworking, proactive and easy to deal with. They helped us through the entire process, from getting the property ready and working through the compliance requirements, right through to the final sale. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble and they were always available when we needed advice or had questions. The market wasn’t easy, but they were honest with us throughout and weren’t afraid to adjust the strategy when things changed. Their marketing generated an offer in the first week, and they continued to follow up every enquiry and opportunity until we achieved the result. What we appreciated most was their persistence, communication and genuine commitment to getting our home sold. We always felt they were working hard for us, not simply waiting for something to happen. We would absolutely recommend Angelina and Natalya to anyone thinking of selling.
86% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 3% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
38 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 Otara.
The median sale price for houses in Otara is $715.5k, up 3% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.
Otara stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 46 reviews in Otara over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Ray White Manukau(A T Realty Ltd) have sold 36 properties, which accounts for 30% of the property sales in Otara. This is followed by Ray White Papatoetoe (Noble Realty Limited) with 20 property sales (17%) and Ray White Manurewa(A T Realty Ltd) at 13 property sales (11%).

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