Rakaia, Canterbury
Rakaia, Canterbury is home to 35 active real estate agents and 22 active real estate agencies. There are 4 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 17 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 45 active and sold properties, with 41 reviews in total. This is a 41% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Latest reviews in Rakaia
Very knowledgeable on local market, communication easy to follow very professional
Glenda was amazing. She put up with us at every open home and asking all the nitty gritty questions. Would 110% recommend if you are ever looking to sell definitely the agent to use
Glenda kept us in the loop every step of the way when selling our property she guided us through any challenges with her professional yet personal approach. Glenda is more than our realtor she’s become our friend and we will use her services exclusive because Glenda is the real deal hard working, knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated to her clients. Glenda has a win win approach to real estate that is very refreshing and it works it’s gets deals done without concerns someone will pull out because her negotiation skills ensure it’s a win win for all parties. Glenda gets the job done every time buying or selling Glenda is the first call everyone needs to make.
Debbie was easy to communicate with, hassle free and kept things simple for us, I would definitely use Debbie again to sell our next house in the future
Deb is up with the market and very good at her job we are happy with the way she sold our house
We have really enjoyed our experience of purchasing this property. We found Deb, really honest, personable and kind right from the start. She always promptly replied to us during the process. We had a bad experience with another agency and it was a relief to have someone like Deb assisting us with the house we ended up with. We would definitely work with her again in the future
Our experience having Dulcie as our agent was absolutely wonderful, as first time sellers she patiently went through all our questions and scenarios while putting our minds at ease. Our house sold super quick so we are extremely greatful for Dulcie making the the whole process so seamless. Her local market knowledge is superior and her sales results speak for themselves! Honestly look no further. Thankyou Dulcie!!
Everything went smoothly
Very helpful, kind and supportive person. We could backwards and forwards no issues. This was my first time selling a house. So glade a friend put me onto Dulcie and her team. Definitely advise using arizto over other realestate best value for money.
We had a fantastic experience working with Deb to sell our home. She is incredibly passionate about what she does, and that really shows in the way she supports and guides you through the process. Deb’s communication was excellent from start to finish. She kept us informed every step of the way, explained things clearly, and was always available to answer our questions. We never felt out of the loop. One of the things we valued most was her genuine and honest approach. Deb provided thoughtful, clear advice and always made sure we understood our options. We truly felt she had our best interests at heart, which gave us confidence and peace of mind throughout the entire journey.
Local market insights
92% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 5% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
17 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Property market insights
Price and performance data by property type for Rakaia.
Median price snapshot for houses
The median sale price for houses in Rakaia is $535k, up 1% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 57% over the last 12 months.
Happy sellers in Rakaia
Rakaia stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 25 reviews in Rakaia over the last 12 months.
Top agencies by market share
Over the 12 months Arizto have sold 19 properties, which accounts for 42% of the property sales in Rakaia. This is followed by PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd Ashburton with 5 property sales (11%) and Property Brokers Ashburton (Property Brokers Ltd) at 3 property sales (7%).
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