Otumoetai, Bay of Plenty is home to 125 active real estate agents and 53 active real estate agencies. There are 12 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 44 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 181 active and sold properties, with 152 reviews in total. This is a 16% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
We purchased our beautiful first home back in 2018, so when it came time to buy again, it was a no-brainer to use her. Kim is kind, patient, incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. She is so relatable and approachable, making what can be a stressful process feel relaxed and enjoyable. We always felt supported, informed and, most importantly, that we could trust her advice every step of the way. We would wholeheartedly recommend Kim to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. She genuinely goes above and beyond, and we wouldn’t hesitate to use her again and again!
Dee and Paige worked on our house sale, and we couldn't be happier. Dee was always so friendly and attentive, making sure we were always updated with information from buyers. Our house was sold in only a matter of weeks thanks to Dee and Paige's amazing service. We're so happy and would 100% recommend and use again in the future.
Sue was very pro-active - she remembered me from a previous property viewing 6 months prior, and knew what I was looking for which was very specific. When this property came on the market, she contacted me with the details. Once we viewed, she was very accommodating with opening up on request for a second viewing and a builders inspection. Nothing was too much trouble. Organised support for us at the auction, and we had a successful outcome. We are extremely happy with our purchase - thanks to Sue.
Aleisha keep me up-to-date at every opportunity and liaised well between prospective buyers and myself. She went above and beyond by helping out with issues that needed to be addressed and would happily sell through Aleisha again.
Lauren and Charlotte were simply outstanding. From the moment we listed our home, they were professional, proactive, and incredibly easy to work with. Their communication and advice was excellent throughout the process and meant decision-making was easy for us - trust the experts! They achieved an incredible result for us, selling our home in just 5 days after their slick marketing campaign generated huge interest. So much so that the purchaser saw the listing from the States! Lauren and Charlotte's market knowledge, strategic approach, and genuine commitment to getting the best outcome was evident from start to finish. We couldn't be happier with the result and are so grateful for their hard work and dedication. If you're looking for agents who truly go above and beyond and consistently get exceptional results for their clients, we highly recommend Lauren and Charlotte.
Good market knowledge, and a pleasure to work with.
Seller Review • about 1 month ago

Linda was fantastic from the outset. This was not an easy sale for us and she made it as seamless as possible and definitely helped us through a difficult time. She listened to us throughout the sale process, was enthusiastic but also empathetic and caring, and always kept us in the loop with what was happening and when. Linda's market knowledge was spot on and she was very professional throughout. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an agent to sell their property. I would not hesitate to have her as my agent again - either selling or buying.
Buying your first home can already be a tedious, overwhelming and sometimes stressful process — and our journey certainly had its fair share of ups and downs! From the very beginning, Jindy was much more than just our real estate agent. He was someone who genuinely listened to us, understood what we were looking for, gave us honest advice, and always had something valuable to contribute. He has this incredible ability to make you feel reassured and confident, even when everything feels a little overwhelming. Throughout the process, Jindy was our agent, our advisor, our sounding board, and at times, almost our therapist! Buying a home is such a huge decision, and having someone you can trust completely makes such a difference. It was definitely a journey — full of excitement, laughs, frustrations and unexpected turns but somehow, after all the ups and downs, we ended up with an incredible result and, most importantly, our first home. Jindy, thank you for being part of this crazy journey with us. Your professionalism, patience, dedication and genuine support never went unnoticed. You always made us feel that we were in good hands, and that meant more than you probably realise. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to have by our side during such an important milestone in our lives. Thank you, Jindy, for everything — we’re incredibly grateful!
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

Kelvin always picked up the phone and was very forthcoming with information.
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

Excellent communicator, knows exactly how to look after her clients, and seems to know what they want in a property when they don’t seem to see it themselves. She is effervescent and always upbeat, she knows her trade inside and out and is a font of knowledge. Kylee took me through everything regarding the auction, explaining everything I needed to know, having come from a country where auctions are not the norm, and took me through it step by step making the process seem much less nerve wracking! The ultimate professional with a great sense of humour but so knowledgeable. It has been an absolute pleasure having Kylee help me and I would thoroughly recommend her skills and expertise in finding anyone the right property.
64% 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.
44 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 Otumoetai.
The median sale price for houses in Otumoetai is $920k, up 3% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 24% over the last 12 months.
Otumoetai stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 97 reviews in Otumoetai over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Harcourts Cherrywood Advantage Realty Ltd have sold 30 properties, which accounts for 16% of the property sales in Otumoetai. This is followed by EVES Cherrywood with 29 property sales (16%) and Bayleys Tauranga at 25 property sales (14%).

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