Sawyers Bay, Otago is home to 16 active real estate agents and 10 active real estate agencies. There are 3 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 8 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 19 active and sold properties, with 17 reviews in total. This is a 49% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
We looked for houses for several months and came across lots of agents during that time. Andrew and Lydia were kind, respectful and pragmatic and always good to chat to on the phone and in person. At our very first open home we met Lydia and told her what we were after, and she directed us towards the house we eventually purchased. Andrew always dealt with good humour and patience. He wanted to do what was best for the seller but still listened to what we had to say. Of all the agents we dealt with they were the best and even left us a very generous gift box. Great people and will likely engage them if I ever need to sell.
Andrew was very responsive with communication there were a couple times I called him but he was busy so he relied via text message almost immediately
Andrew and his team were very professional and helped us with every step on the way. They communicated very well to keep us informed about the progress of the selling process. They gave us an excellent result.
Andrew and Lydia make a fabulous team, with extensive local knowledge. A great experience that helped us secure our new home. Timely communication gives Andrew and Lydia the edge, providing a positive buying experience. We highly recommend this Tall Poppy duo to other buyers, and vendors alike.
Always responded to my queries in a timely manner. Even though I had a good offer for the property, Andrew continued to push for a better offer. Andrew was helpful with all aspects around the sale. Was able to provide contacts for removal of furniture and other items around the section. Andrew was personable and easy to work with. I have already recommended Andrew to friends looking at selling their homes.
Jason kept in communication with us throughout the process and managed all aspects of the sale in a friendly and timely manner
Working with Jason Hynes has been an absolute pleasure. From the very beginning, he was approachable, friendly, and incredibly easy to communicate with. His communication throughout the entire process was outstanding—we always felt well informed and knew exactly what was happening every step of the way. Jason made the experience smooth and stress-free, and we truly appreciated his professionalism, honesty, and genuine care. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with him and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic real estate agent. Thank you, Jason, for all your hard work. We would happily work with you again in the future if the opportunity arises.
Jason was very helpful with helping me with my purchase and also very helpful advice, good fast responses and good to work alongside side he has helped a lot with my purchase Has always kept me updated with everything on his end that I may need to know and reaches out to see if I need a hand with anything But I am very grateful for his help and being apart of my first home journey
Andrew is really responsive, has excellent knowledge of the area and I appreciated the information he provided. I also really valued his support throughout the process.
Alanna was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. She took the time to explain things clearly, made sure we understood our options, and helped guide us through some important decisions around financing and selling our home. We never felt rushed, and her approachable, personable manner made what can be a stressful process much easier to navigate. The only part of the experience I didn't enjoy was the whole team walkthrough, which felt quite intrusive and confronting. However, that wasn't down to Alanna and doesn't reflect the service she personally provided. Overall, we were very happy with the experience and really appreciated Alanna's support, professionalism, and genuine care throughout the journey.
88% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 6% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
8 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 Sawyers Bay.
The median sale price for houses in Sawyers Bay is $570k, down 3% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 45% over the last 12 months.
Sawyers Bay stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 11 reviews in Sawyers Bay over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Tall Poppy Real Estate - Otago have sold 5 properties, which accounts for 25% of the property sales in Sawyers Bay. This is followed by Ray White Dunedin (Proven Realty Limited) with 5 property sales (25%) and LJ Hooker Dunedin at 3 property sales (15%).

Every verified review on RateMyAgent is linked to a specific property transaction, ensuring that the feedback comes from real buyers and sellers. This also allows you to view key property details - such as location and number of bedrooms - so you can find reviews relevant to your own real estate journey. With our verification process, you can trust that the experiences shared are real, reliable, and helpful.
Integrity is at the core of what we do. We conduct rigorous daily integrity checks on all reviews, using multi-stage verification to analyse submission data and behavioural patterns for potential anomalies. Suspicious reviews may be rejected outright or escalated for further scrutiny by our internal team.
Transparency and fairness are core to how RateMyAgent works. While it’s sometimes assumed that only positive reviews appear on our platform, that’s not the case.
Only clients involved in an actual transaction with an agent can leave a review. This helps ensure authenticity and prevents fake or anonymous feedback. Agent's have no control over what’s written - every review, whether positive or critical, is published and remains visible.
Through verified reviews and price satisfaction insights, we highlight top-performing agents who consistently exceed client expectations. All agents can request and collect reviews for free, and subscription status has no impact on rankings or award eligibility. Our Agent of the Year Awards and platform rankings are based solely on verified client feedback and performance. By celebrating excellence fairly and transparently, we help consumers find the best agents with confidence.
Agents who request 100% of vendor reviews, ensuring transparency and a commitment to client satisfaction.
Awarded to agents whose clients report 90% or more of sales meeting price expectations, showcasing expertise in pricing accuracy.
Recognising agents with a strong Review/Sales Ratio, demonstrating consistent performance.
The only awards based purely on verified client reviews, celebrating agents with the most positive feedback combined with sales performance in a specific location.
Discover what sets an agent apart with our AI-powered summary of their verified reviews, available on their profile page.