Rakaia, Canterbury is home to 37 active real estate agents and 23 active real estate agencies. There are 7 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 17 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 54 active and sold properties, with 53 reviews in total. This is a 69% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Very responsive to emails/texts and calls. Shared her personal knowledge and experience to help me make a decision on how to best list and advertise my property. Was very willing to listen and add what i wanted into the description enhancing both our outcomes! Dulcie was confident in the price we both agreed on getting for the sale and delieverd us near exactly what we were after! Would highly reccomend dulcie and would happily use her again for selling or buying!
Buyer Review • 8 days ago

Armand helped make my house buying experience very smooth and controlled. Armand would organise times with inspectors, electricians and any other party that was involved in necessary checks being carried out through the conditional process, meaning I could focus on my responsabilites of organising finances and solicitor requirments. This process was easy to work into my daily schedule and I didn't loose any paid time from work, or sacrifice my hobbies / everyday activities. Armand was always upfront and transparent, and any information I needed, he was quick to reach out to the vendor and communicate it back to me. Armand was always friendly and never put any pressure on myself to make a decision faster or favor the vendors outcome. Any request I had, Armand would make sure it was furfilled which enabled me to buy the house. It has been an honour to work with Armand and I appreciate the work he has done to get me into my first home. I would be willing to work with Armand again in the future if the opportunity presents itself.
Manu went above and beyond on this property. He made himself available for viewings, answered all our questions, and was a great communicator. He also gave us advice on the sale of our previous property, despite it being with a different agent. We love our new home and are so grateful for his help and support. His passion and enthusiasm are second to none. I'd highly recommend his services to anyone looking to sell (or buy).
Emma was so lovely to work with. We appreciated the open communication and understanding along the way. This was our first home purchase together; Emma’s approach was welcoming and professional throughout each stage of our journey! Thank you!
Roberta was super helpful and nothing was ever a problem. She was available to answer our questions and offer her expertise wherever we needed it. Roberta was able to help us work through things in a timely manner and was excited for us when everything fell into place. Thank you for everything.
Dulcie (and her sidekick), have been incredibly supportive in the sale of our property. Not only is she knowledgeable, but she shows genuine care about our family, and our property journey. She has been available to answer all our questions- even the silly ones! Dulcie has worked hard for us and we are so grateful to have had her professional, property selling super powers on our side. I can’t recommend her enough! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Have dealt with Roberta before,always does a great job with and makes you feel at ease with all aspects.
Efficient- She handled everything quickly and smoothly, always staying on top of communication and ensuring nothing was delayed or overlooked. Effective- She was always one step ahead and ensuring everything progressed in the right direction Expert - Gave us complete confidence. Their knowledge of the market and guidance throughout the process made everything feel easy and stress-free.
I would highly recommend working alongside Dulcie ,you realise very quickly why she is so successful she gives a %100 Dulcie went above &beyond & in doing so secured my sale promptly
Our experience with Deb was exceptional. She was extremely efficient, quick, and always responsive. This was our first time buying a house, and we had no prior experience, but Debbie always guided us with great efficiency and agility. Even though English is not our first language, that never became a barrier for her; she communicated clearly and promptly every step of the way. Thank you Deb 😄.
92% 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.
17 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 Rakaia.
The median sale price for other properties in Rakaia is $555k, up 27% over the last 12 months. The number of other properties sold has decreased by 145% over the last 12 months.
Rakaia stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 30 reviews in Rakaia over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Arizto have sold 25 properties, which accounts for 47% of the property sales in Rakaia. This is followed by PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd Ashburton with 9 property sales (17%) and Property Brokers Ashburton (Property Brokers Ltd) at 4 property sales (8%).

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