Agencies in Papatoetoe, Auckland

If you are looking for a real estate agent who genuinely delivers then I recommend Carl Watkins from Barfoot & Thompson, Ponsonby. Carl has a deep knowledge of the local market. Equally impressive is his responsiveness. No matter the time of day he was always prompt in responding to questions, providing updates, and keeping the momentum going. Throughout the entire sale process Carl maintained the highest level of professionalism, handling every detail with care and integrity. Buying or selling real estate can be stressful, but Carl’s expertise and proactive communication made it seamless. Carl is an agent who is knowledgeable, incredibly fast on his feet and completely professional.

We needed to sell fast. It was April/May 2026, the market was flat, and we'd already had an offer accepted on our next place — no time to wait for the "right buyer" to wander in. Cheryl's first move was pragmatism. The house had a CV of $3.56m, but rather than anchor to that number and hope, she talked us through the market realistically and helped us land on a floor of $3m — a number we could actually sell at, not one we wished we could. That distinction mattered more than anything else. From there she pushed for a proper campaign, not a quiet listing. We moved out so the house could be cleaned and staged, invested in a high-end photo package, and put real weight behind marketing on Trade Me and realestate.co.nz. She brought her own network of stagers, decorators, cleaners and photographers, so presenting the house at its best was her job, not ours. She arrived early to every open home — clearing leaves, heating on, lighting right — and followed up after every viewing with buyer feedback. Nothing was too hard. The response spoke for itself: over 35,000 website views, 88 viewings, four building inspections. Four weeks after listing, we went to auction with five registered bidders and a reserve of $3.2m — in a market where comparable properties were struggling for traction. The house sold under the hammer for $3.35m — over 10% above our $3m floor. Selling at auction at all, in that market, was an outcome in itself. Advice to other sellers: when Cheryl tells you something about pricing or strategy, listen. You wouldn't do your own dentistry because you think you know better — this isn't the place to overrule a professional either. Whether you're a first-home seller, under time pressure like we were, or moving a high-value property — Cheryl is who you want in your corner. Unqualified recommendation.

Very responsive and guided me through a tricky process. Very patient and always of very pleasant demeanour.

I found Michael to be very professional in the recent listing and selling of my property. He kept me well informed throughout the process which was very informative for me. He did open homes on a regular basis and always gave me feed back. I felt very comfortable with him and he had a very approachable manner. I would highly recommend him as a very experienced agent.

Rozie did an excellent work in selling my Development property. Her marketing strategy, negotiation skills, friendly approach and attention to detail made the selling process easy in a difficult market condition. We achieved a great outcome and highly recommend Rozie.