Taranaki is home to 285 active real estate agents and 71 active real estate agencies. There are 12 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 65 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 2,255 active and sold properties, with 1,505 reviews in total. This is a 5% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
From start to finish, the whole journey went very smoothly. Trish kept me up to date for the whole process and her communication is top-notch. Thank you.
Buyer Review • 1 day ago

Dealt mainly with Sam, who was very helpful in assisting me as a first home buyer. He kept in contact and took the time to answer my questions, and always responded in a timely manner.
Kasey and the team generated confidence and even when the market seemed a little shadowy, they never lost enthusiasm. They generated great interest in the property even when there were contracts on the table. Their professionalism was never in question, throughout the term.
She has years of experience, was always positive and made us feel our property was a good listing for her to to work with.
Seller Review • 3 days ago

If you’re looking for an agent who combines market knowledge with genuine care for the outcome, Brooke Barrett is the perfect choice. From the start, Brooke’s understanding of the current market and her social media expertise helped us position our house for the best result. Her confidence and clear strategy gave us real peace of mind through the whole process. We sold within 9 days and had 4 offers presented, 2 of which were cash. Brooke’s negotiation skills helped us choose the best offer for us. Fantastic communication throughout, and her eye for detail really helped us style and finish our house to achieve maximum price. Would highly recommend using Brooke.
Seller Review • 3 days ago

We want to express our sincere appreciation to Nick Hughes for his exceptional dedication during the sale of our home. Selling a property on a tight 10-day clause and quick settlement timeframe is demanding enough, but Nick’s diligence, clear communication, and professionalism shone through from start to finish. This transaction presented unique challenges, requiring a high level of patience and diplomacy to navigate contrasting expectations and intense contract conditions. Despite these pressures, Nick acted as a dedicated advocate for a fair and lawful outcome, maintaining complete composure and efficiency throughout. When questions arose surrounding building reports and site access, Nick worked seamlessly alongside legal counsel to ensure all contractual terms were strictly upheld while maintaining complete transparency. He brought immediate solutions to the table, including trusted, well-qualified trade contacts at a moment's notice to resolve matters on the spot. Nick’s expert problem-solving and steadfast guidance turned a high-stress situation into a successful result. We could not have asked for better representation. If you want a true professional who is honest, hardworking, and genuinely cares, call Nick!
Buyer Review • 4 days ago

I recently purchased a house with Jamie Gemmell as the real estate agent, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Jamie was incredibly professional, genuine and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. Despite having a very short turnaround, she made everything feel completely seamless and easy. I never felt rushed or pressured, and she took the time to explain everything clearly and keep me informed at every step. She was always approachable, responsive and genuinely cared about helping me through the process. I would absolutely recommend Jamie as I am so grateful for everything she did to make the process such a positive experience.
Seller Review • 4 days ago

In the last two years Leigh has sold two of our houses and a section. None of these were easy sales as they all were for sale in a hard market. She was always honest with us, gave us good advice and went the extra mile to get us over the line. We are very thankful for everything she has done for us.
Jijo has extensive knowledge of the market he was great at communicating everything to us and made the whole selling process easy.
I cannot praise Laurel Caskey enough for her dedication & personal approach to a successful sale of my property, She went above & beyond to secure every detail was stress-free for me. I have no hesitation in recommending Laurel to anyone looking to sell their property, Her market knowledge & negotiation skills are exceptional.
77% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 1% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
65 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 Taranaki.
The median sale price for houses in Taranaki is $625.2k over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 21% over the last 12 months.
Taranaki stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 872 reviews in Taranaki over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months First National Real Estate Collective - New Plymouth have sold 250 properties, which accounts for 12% of the property sales in Taranaki. This is followed by Professionals Real Estate (Beaven Realty Ltd MREINZ) with 174 property sales (8%) and Bayleys Taranaki at 172 property sales (8%).

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