Southland is home to 242 active real estate agents and 69 active real estate agencies. There are 7 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 60 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 2,263 active and sold properties, with 1,277 reviews in total. This is a 19% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Kate was not only professional, but very personable and so lovely to deal with. Communication was excellent throughout the selling process and she was happy to accomodate in answering any queries we had. We definitely recommend her. Thank you Kate! 😊
Communication was great, always got back to us, knowledge of the market was up there, listened to us, treated us well, and we have a great result. Thank you Shelley.
Had a great experience buying my property with Alisha Ward and Rhys White. They were responsive, and kept me updated at every step. Negotiations were smooth and they made sure I understood all the paperwork before settlement. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to buy.
Easy and responsive communicator, punctual with a positive, engaging energy. Familiar with market activity, however limited by vendor's expectations in negotiations.
Great communication through the process, personable and understanding. Will sell your house no worries. Would recommend Craig as your agent any day.
Jess made the experience easy and she was very helpful.
Julie responded to every question we had and gave us candid reports on progress. She was totally professional through the whole process.
Easy to deal with and great help
This was the third house we’ve sold with Rhys White, and every single time he has exceeded our expectations. We absolutely love working with Rhys for a few reasons. His knowledge of the housing market is spot on, and that’s one of the main reasons all three of our houses sold in less than a month. His work ethic is outstanding, and he makes the whole process smooth and stress-free without ever being pushy. Rhys is one of those agents who treats his clients like family rather than just another dollar sign. He’s honest, genuine, and someone we truly trust — which is something we really value. If you’re thinking about selling your house, we highly recommend getting in touch with Rhys. I can assure you that you won’t be disappointed.
Pete and Nicki helped me get my first house. To be honest, I don’t know how to check houses, don’t know what to do to purchase a house. I was very confused at first. But they helped me with every step, made things easy and smooth. Now our family is delighted with new home. Many thanks to you guys, Pete and Nicki!
83% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 6% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
60 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 Southland.
The median sale price for houses in Southland is $517.3k, up 8% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 56% over the last 12 months.
Southland stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 725 reviews in Southland over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Harcourts Invercargill have sold 311 properties, which accounts for 14% of the property sales in Southland. This is followed by Ray White Invercargill with 269 property sales (12%) and Bayleys Southland Real Estate (Southern NZ Real Estate Brokers Ltd) at 268 property sales (12%).

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