Southland is home to 256 active real estate agents and 73 active real estate agencies. There are 9 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 62 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 2,192 active and sold properties, with 1,235 reviews in total. This is a 2% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
We have dealt with Leigh through sales and purchases of property over the years and she never fails to impress with her level of knowledge and professionalism communicated in a friendly and approachable way. Not only that, you don't pay top dollar fees for the top dollar service. Once again Leigh has shown her excellent communication and real estate knowledge. We would genuinely use Leigh for all property transactions in future.
Was clear about the process, kept me in the loop and was responsive to my requests. Would recommend Dene.
This is the 2nd ex-rental that Craig and Dylan have sold for me . They gave great advice. What to do and what not to do . Put me at ease at a very difficult time in the economy. They put an expected selling price on the renovated house . I was happy with that, but they sold above expectation. More than happy. I would without hesitation recommend Craig and Dylan to any Vendors.
Leigh is awesome, there is no stress. She is fast working and honest. I recommend her to anyone wanting to sell.
I had a fantastic experience working with Max. He was exceptionally patient, professional, and polite throughout the entire process. He took the time to address all our questions and guided us seamlessly every step of the way. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a reliable agent!
Mark and Shelley bring bucket loads of enthusiasm to their role. They make a great team and made us feel completely supported throughout the home buying process. Queries were answered promptly and they made everything effortless. Thanks again
Clear and concise from the very beginning. Confident in their ability to get the job done and had the background and market knowledge to achieve that.
From the decision making process when selecting agents to the initial communications to understanding how to best market our biggest asset, we found Mark and Shelley to be both professional and honest in setting expectations. From early negotiations we quickly realised they had our best interests at heart and would invest their time in ensuring a successful outcome. We have no hesitation in recommending Mark and Shelley to future customers.
Their knowledge and skill made the whole process easy and transparent. 100% recommend!!!
We had a great experience dealing with Rhys. He was friendly, approachable and easy to deal with throughout the process. His communication was excellent, and he kept us well informed every step of the way. We appreciated his professionalism and the smooth experience he provided. We would happily recommend Rhys to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. Thanks, Rhys!
83% 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.
62 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 $520k, up 4% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 12% 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 735 reviews in Southland over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Harcourts Invercargill have sold 291 properties, which accounts for 14% of the property sales in Southland. This is followed by Bayleys Southland Real Estate (Southern NZ Real Estate Brokers Ltd) with 251 property sales (12%) and Ray White Invercargill at 239 property sales (11%).

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