Poraiti, Hawke's Bay is home to 53 active real estate agents and 18 active real estate agencies. There are 5 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 27 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 51 active and sold properties, with 34 reviews in total. This is a 24% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
It was a pleasure for us to have Janine sell our home with great effort, care and attention. Communication was easy and we are grateful for Janine’s patience in helping us understand the processes, filling out forms, and keeping us updated. Thank you Janine for all your hard work, we are very happy and appreciate that we were in good hands.
In recent months we listed our property with Arizto. This happened by chance..we had another agent in mind at the time. We were impressed by Zoe, and the quiet and professional manner, as she set out the Arizto policies and fee structure and clearly knowledgeable as she explained the process, and next steps for us. We felt comfortable as she helped guide us through the next few weeks. It was a pleasure to have Zoe's input as we came to grips with the enormity of the move. We appreciate all her guidance, encouragement and help which all contributed to a great outcome for us. Many thanks Zoe Lesley and John
In recent months we listed our property with Arizto. This happend by chance as we had another agency in mind. Jason impressed us with his "no pressure" approach. He got it from the start that we were struggling with the enormity of the move. Ariztos policies and fee structure were appealing to us. Over the next few weeks Jason proved we had made the right choice. Jason's negotiating skills were fantastic and we always felt he was working for us. It was a very tense time and he gave us time to think without the pressure. His cool, calm manner lead us to a great outcome.. We are very greatful to have had Jason, with the knowledge and the skills that we needed, to help make our move happen. Many thanks Jason Lesley and John
Our experience buying through Mike was fantastic. He kept us informed, on track, and made the whole process feel seamless. Thanks to Mike, we're excited to be moving to our new home.
Selling property isn't always fun but Mike brought a professional and light hearted demeanor to our sale. Mike quickly adapted to how we wanted key information and worked in with us to make the most of open homes. Mike worked hard for us, knew his stuff, and took our sale personally which allowed us to achieve a sale and enjoy the process.
Very professional best team. Highly recommended.
Selling our home after 16 years felt like a huge and slightly overwhelming step, but Sarah Knight made the entire process feel effortless. She brought a bubbly, positive energy from day one, paired with a high level of professionalism and organisation. It was clear she knew exactly how to approach the sale of our property, and her strategy gave us complete confidence. Elaine worked alongside Sarah during our open homes and was equally professional, friendly, and welcoming. Together, they made a fantastic team. As someone who was very out of touch with the selling process, I felt completely supported — Sarah and Elaine had everything under control from start to finish. We are incredibly grateful for their guidance, expertise, and the genuine care they showed throughout the journey. Highly recommend
Working with Janine, was just what we needed after selling our home and not buying straight away. Her knowledge about the property and local neighbourhood/community was invaluable to helping us make a decision. Janine made herself available to all of our questions, interacting with an overseas seller, putting us at ease and giving us the confidence we needed. The whole process of purchasing- from our first home visit, to putting our tender in was made a whole lot better with Janine's professionalism & knowledge coupled with her friendly personality. We highly recommend Janine to anyone considering buying or selling.
Andrew and Rachael once again delivered an outstanding result for us. Their professionalism, great communication and guidance in a tricky market was invaluable. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to sell.
Buyer Review • 5 months ago

We’re happy with the way Vaughan communicated with us. He’s professional and appears serve his clients in the best possible way.
79% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 7% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
27 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 Poraiti.
The median sale price for houses in Poraiti is $1.12m, up 6% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 21% over the last 12 months.
Poraiti stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 23 reviews in Poraiti over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Harcourts Taradale (Regent Realty Ltd) have sold 11 properties, which accounts for 22% of the property sales in Poraiti. This is followed by Bayleys Hawkes Bay Napier with 9 property sales (18%) and Ray White Napier (Hawke's Bay) at 8 property sales (16%).

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