Real estate teams in Solway, Wellington

We were buying the house from overseas so needed quick responses at odd times. Damien responded quickly to all of our questions.

Buying a house isn't always sunshine, speedos and sold stickers, and our journey certainly had its fair share of "you've got to be kidding me" moments. After plenty of open homes, tough negotiations, being cashed out on a property we thought was ours, and more than a few disappointments, Damien and Lisa never stopped believing we'd find the right place. Lisa kept everything running like clockwork, while Damien's laid-back approach and quick wit somehow managed to turn even the most frustrating situations into something you could laugh about. When things weren't going our way, he'd remind us there was always another house—and usually throw in a one-liner that had us laughing instead of dwelling on the negatives. What stood out most was that they never pushed us to settle. They genuinely wanted us to find the “right”home, not just “A” home. When the right opportunity came along, they worked tirelessly behind the scenes to get us over the line. Making light work of intense negotiation between multiple parties and properties. Damien and Lisa are genuine, honest, and brilliant at what they do. They make the hard parts easier, the good parts even better, and somehow keep you smiling through the whole rollercoaster. If you're after agents who'll go into bat for you, keep things real, and help you laugh your way through the inevitable bumps along the road, we couldn't recommend Damien and Lisa more highly. Thanks for sticking with us—we're absolutely wrapped with our new home. And Damien... never lose the Kiwi spirit. It turns out a good laugh is almost as valuable as a good negotiator! Almost!

Damien was very knowledgeable regarding the market within our area. Communication was excellent throughout the process, and I was informed every step of the way. Very happy with the outcome of the sale. Highly recommend Damien.

I had a fantastic experience with James Blackwood and Anna Allen from Tremains Real Estate selling my home in Masterton. From the beginning, James stood out from the other agents I spoke with. He was prepared to entertain the possibility that my property could achieve a higher price and could see potential in it that others perhaps didn’t. Throughout the sale, James was professional, approachable and kept me well informed. When things became a little stressful, his calm and reassuring manner was particularly appreciated. He helped me keep things in perspective and guided me through the process without ever making me feel pressured. In what was a relatively quiet buyer’s market, James and Anna worked hard and ultimately achieved a very reasonable price for the property. I always felt he was focused on getting the best possible result for me. I’m very pleased I chose James and Anna and would have no hesitation recommending him to anyone looking to sell their home in Masterton or the wider Wairarapa.

Right from the beginning we felt that Anna’s knowledge and professionalism was really good and it proved it with the fast sale of our home. Communication was excellent and we were kept up to date the whole way through the process.

3 week deadline sale sold before 3 weeks in a very busy market. Got multi offer because they negotiated working for us always. Was alright getting less as we did pay same less for our new place. Market had dropped.

Brad and Holly are great communicators who always keep you informed where things are up to.

I've dealt with Brad and Holly for many years both as a buyer and a seller and they are always honest and open to work with.

Brad and Holly always communicate strongly and you can rely on them to work hard for you.

I had a fantastic experience purchasing my first home. The team was professional, supportive and great to deal with throughout the entire process. They were always efficient in getting back to me, answering any questions and liaising with the vendor to keep everything moving smoothly. I really appreciated their help and communication and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell. Thank you for making my first home purchase such a positive experience!

Sylvia and Kylie were a winning team combination from the start. Presented a great package with the latest market sales for the area. Layed out a strategy for us to go to market with a realistic price, which we achieved in one week. Four offers on the table in seven days!!!! The purchase price was around the figure we hoped to reach and wasn’t an inflated estimate from the agency. Honest appraisal was appreciated Once we took the best offer ,they negotiated a deal that was suitable for both parties . Some minor issues were raised in the building report that were dealt with in a swift and efficient manner. The outcome was fair and reasonable due to their ability to negotiate and to communicate effectively with both parties involved. I would highly recommend Sylvia and Kylie and the Tremains company to anyone looking to sell or purchase a house or property. Great Work Team!!! Many thanks from Sean Michael and Mum.

As well as for open homes, they brought in viewers at other times. This was very positive understanding the market downturn at the time. When we got to the negotiating phase, they went back and forth until we had the sale agreement. They were prepared to work at it until the contract was signed. Whilst we did not get a price settlement that we had wished for, it was very close and we understood both how the market was situated, and also the advantages of the sale agreement that was secured. A little bit of compromising ensured a successful ending.