Torbay, Auckland is home to 237 active real estate agents and 55 active real estate agencies. There are 17 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 68 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 271 active and sold properties, with 222 reviews in total. This is a 12% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
We had an excellent experience throughout our home purchase, and we would like to sincerely thank Barry and Catherine for their outstanding support and assistance throughout the entire process. Buying a home is a significant decision and, for us, there were many things to consider along the way. From our initial discussions through to the final stages of the purchase, Barry and Catherine were incredibly professional, approachable, and responsive. What stood out most was their genuine willingness to help. Whenever we had questions or needed clarification, they were always available and took the time to provide a clear and thoughtful response. We never felt pressured, and we really appreciated the patience they showed throughout the process. Their communication was excellent, and we always felt that our questions and concerns were taken seriously. Barry and Catherine were proactive in helping us understand the requirements, coordinating the necessary steps, and ensuring that everything progressed smoothly. We also appreciated that they were not simply focused on completing the transaction. They took the time to understand our situation and made us feel that they genuinely wanted the process to go well for us. Their friendly and professional approach made the whole experience feel much more positive than we had expected. Overall, we are extremely happy with our home purchase experience and very grateful for all the assistance we received from Barry and Catherine. Their professionalism, communication, knowledge, and willingness to go the extra mile made a significant difference. We would have no hesitation in recommending Barry and Catherine to anyone looking to purchase a home. They provided exceptional service from start to finish, and we are very thankful to have had their support during such an important milestone for our family.
Alex did a great job advertising my home, always kept me informed with what was happening. Weekly report sent out, and explanation. I was very impressed.
I was very impressed with the communication, how the property was quickly put on market. I would recommend Shane to sell your home.
They demonstrated strong marketing knowledge.
Jenna was wonderful throughout the sale of my home and a fantastic support to Jo Harwood. she was friendly, professional and always willing to help whenever needed. I really appreciated her kindness, communication and support during what can be a stressful time. Together with Jo, Jenna helped make the whole selling process smooth and positive. I'm very grateful for everything she did and would happily recommend Jenna to anyone looking to sell their home.
I couldn't be happier with Jo and the fantastic job she did selling my home. In what was a really tough & challenging market, Jo managed to achieve an incredible result - selling my home for $50,000 above its CV! Jo was professional, knowledgeable, hardworking and genuinely committed to getting the very best outcome for me. Her communication was excellent throughout the whole process, and I always felt I was in very capable hands. Her dedication, enthusiasm and expertise really stood out, especially in such a difficult market. I would highly recommend Jo Harwood to anyone looking for a exceptional real estate agent who goes above and beyond for her clients. Thank you again soooo much Jo for achieving such an amazing result.
Working with Sarah and Annie's team was an outstanding experience from start to finish. In what has been a highly uncertain and challenging market, The team managed to achieve a fantastic result for my property within just one month—something I truly did not expect at the outset, especially as I was based in Australia and had to rely entirely on her local expertise without being able to meet face to face. However, none of this was an issue thanks to very clear, consistent communication and her ability to provide firm, confident guidance throughout the entire process. Her deep understanding of the market and pricing gave me a very clear sense of value, and she has been proactive in achieving the right outcome. Annie’s professionalism, market knowledge, and strategic approach made a real difference. I would not hesitate to recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a capable, dedicated, and results-driven real estate agent.
Winnie is an outstanding real estate agent! She was professional, proactive, and made the entire home selling process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended to anyone looking to sell their property!
Alex was fantastic to work with throughout the sale of our home. He communicated clearly, kept us well informed and was always available when we needed advice or guidance. His knowledge, professionalism and calm approach made the entire process feel straightforward, even when challenges arose. We felt Alex genuinely had our best interests at heart and worked hard to achieve the best possible result. We would happily recommend him to anyone considering selling their home.
Rakhi is very prompt and helpful. She guided me through my home-buying process and ensured I was well looked after. All of my concerns were very promptly received and responded in such a short time. Thanks again.
71% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 1% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
68 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 Torbay.
The median sale price for houses in Torbay is $1.15m, down 2% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 52% 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 162 reviews in Torbay over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Barfoot & Thompson - Browns Bay have sold 49 properties, which accounts for 18% of the property sales in Torbay. This is followed by Ray White Mairangi Bay & Milford with 23 property sales (9%) and Barfoot & Thompson - Albany at 20 property sales (7%).

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