Torbay, Auckland is home to 239 active real estate agents and 55 active real estate agencies. There are 15 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 74 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 259 active and sold properties, with 223 reviews in total. This is a 19% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Susan was essential to our house buying process. She is a joy to work with and throughout all our interactions with her she is very knowledgeable and gave us interesting ideas and insight we wouldn’t have considered ourselves. She always made time for us to suit our schedule and viewings and was always very kind and enjoyable to be around. Thanks for helping us buy our first home Susan!
Drew is the consummate agent. I asked him to sell my house because he’d kept regular contact from meeting me in an open home years before. Drew’s strength is is ability to connect with people. So he is the perfect conduit between buyer and seller. I don’t hesitate it recommending him.
Lily did a great job of bring us as buyer's and the vendor together to ensure we can meet in the middle and get a good result. Lily was always courteous, easy to contact and helpful. Thanks Lily :)
Bren was an absolute pleasure to work with. From start to finish, his communication was outstanding, and he kept us well informed throughout the entire process. His market knowledge, professionalism, and approachable nature gave us great confidence every step of the way. Bren's positive and vibrant attitude is contagious, making what can sometimes be a stressful process feel smooth and enjoyable. We would highly recommend Bren to anyone looking to buy or sell property.
Nicole was an absolute blessing to work with throughout the sale of our property. From the very beginning, she made us feel comfortable and confident about such a major decision, while also understanding the emotions involved in letting go of a home. Nicole was professional, approachable, and genuinely supportive every step of the way. She kept us informed throughout the entire process, and no question was ever too small or silly. Every phone call was answered, and she was always available when we needed guidance or reassurance. Her marketing strategy was spot on, and her expertise and attention to detail really shone through. Nicole had an incredible ability to keep us calm when needed while also helping us remain realistic and focused on the end goal. Nothing ever seemed too difficult for her to handle. We couldn't have asked for a better real estate agent and would highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking to buy or sell property.
We met Jo over two years ago when we were looking at selling. However due to personal circumstances we postponed the sale of our property twice but Jo insisted that the sale would happen in our own time. Eventually the time was right and Jo helped us with all aspects of the stressful selling process. Assisted with finding a stager and even a cleaner prior to sale. She managed to attract two competing bidders at auction and attain a sale price higher than we expected in a flat market. Ours was the only house at auction to sell. We would highly recommend Jo for any potential seller or buyer.
It was a pleasure working with Lily Zhang while selling our home. She was friendly, approachable and professional throughout the whole process. We were very impressed with the amazing marketing video and photos. Lily always communicated with us in a timely manner offering constructive feedback after open homes, informing us of current market insights and advising with knowledgeable suggestions when moving forward in the negotiation phase. We would highly recommend Lily to anyone looking to buy or sell property. Thank you very much Lily for your dedication throughout this journey. Dianne and Grant Davies
Great advertising campaign, the team was always helpful with additional other services such as staging and builders report. It was a straightforward and easy process, and the open homes were operated smoothly and with feedback on a weekly basis. Thank you Wei a top team. We could only recommend!!
I couldn't be happier with the service Nicole and Bren provided. They were professional, friendly, and incredibly proactive throughout the entire process. They made what can be a stressful experience feel easy and enjoyable. I'm so grateful for all their hard work and would recommend them without hesitation ⭐️
We recently bought our first home for ourselves and our two boys, and we're really glad we had Bob helping us through the process. He was always quick to respond, kept us updated, and made sure everything stayed on track through finance and settlement. Nothing ever seemed like too much trouble, and he was always happy to answer our questions. He's also just a genuinely nice guy and a pleasure to deal with. Thanks Bob for helping us get into our first home.
70% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
74 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
28 agents have earned our coveted Trusted Agent badge - demonstrating their transparency.
Price and performance data by property type for Torbay.
The median sale price for houses in Torbay is $1.14m, down 3% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 24% over the last 12 months.
Torbay stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 163 reviews in Torbay over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Barfoot & Thompson - Browns Bay have sold 49 properties, which accounts for 19% of the property sales in Torbay. This is followed by Ray White Mairangi Bay & Milford with 26 property sales (10%) and Harcourts Cooper & Co - Browns Bay at 21 property sales (8%).

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