Tuakau, Waikato is home to 99 active real estate agents and 45 active real estate agencies. There are 5 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 42 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 132 active and sold properties, with 139 reviews in total. This is a 8% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Shane and Kaitlin were amazing at explaining the process in an easy to understand way. Great communication and experience. Made everything very pleasant.
From our first contact with Shane and Kaitlin we found them to be upfront and honest and felt that they genuinely wanted a good result for us. They helped us have a realistic expectation for our house sale and gave great practical tips on how to get our house ready. Throughout the process we found they were very good at communicating, always responding quickly to anything we asked, and never made us feel like we were asking silly questions. We felt that we could really trust them and that they were honest with us the whole way along. When we had a good result it felt like they really cared and were happy with us about it. We can't recommend them highly enough, they really stand out amongst the real estate agents we've come across.
Shane’s communication was exceptional throughout the entire process — always clear, patient, and easy to understand. His market knowledge is outstanding, and he confidently guided us through every step with well‑explained insights that made decision‑making much easier. His negotiation skills were impressive, and he consistently worked in our best interests while keeping us fully informed. We appreciated his fast responses and the fact that he was willing to assist after hours whenever needed. Shane’s professionalism stood out from beginning to end, and we felt genuinely supported at every stage. We will definitely recommend his services to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and highly professional agent.
A truly outstanding agent — trustworthy, proactive, and genuinely invested in helping us. He kept us well informed, was always friendly and helpful, and never wasted our time. His commitment to making the process seamless was clear from day one. We always felt he was here for us, and that made all the difference.
Shane and Kaitlin at Barfoot & Thompson Tuakau were amazing. As first home buyers, they made the seemingly daunting process smooth and easy. We are beyond thankful for their insight and support during the whole process. They kept us up-to-date throughout and worked extremely hard behind the scenes. We could not be more satisfied and highly recommend your team. Thank you so very much for all your hard work and dedication; it did not go unnoticed.
Adrian has excellent local market knowledge and was consistently calm, professional, and approachable throughout the process. Nothing ever seemed like a bother to him. As buyers, we found him to be open and forthcoming with information, and he always responded in a fair, respectful, and honest manner. We felt we could completely trust him, which made the experience much more comfortable and positive. We would not hesitate to work with Adrian again in the future, whether buying or selling a property, and would confidently recommend him to others looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate agent.
We choose Shane because he is active in our community. That in turn proved he was very active in promoting our property sale and getting us a good result. Shane went over and above expectation when an unexpected issue arose and he found solutions.
Great communication and understanding of our requests
Buying our home through Adrian was a positive experience from start to finish. He was always friendly, professional, and incredibly responsive, keeping us informed and answering our questions promptly throughout the entire process. Adrian consistently went above and beyond to support us. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and his knowledge, excellent communication, and willingness to help made the entire experience so much easier. We are grateful for all of Adrian's support and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you, Adrian, for making our home-buying journey such a positive one
Seller Review • about 2 months ago

Extremely professional looking out for my interests and keeping me informed throughout the process. Allowed my input throughout with calculated changes to get the best possible outcome with advertising and market fluctuations. Would recommend highly to anyone seriously considering selling.
81% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 4% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
42 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 Tuakau.
The median sale price for houses in Tuakau is $732k, down 2% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 51% over the last 12 months.
Tuakau stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 89 reviews in Tuakau over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Ray White Tuakau have sold 21 properties, which accounts for 16% of the property sales in Tuakau. This is followed by Barfoot & Thompson Tuakau with 20 property sales (15%) and Harcourts Pukekohe Port Realty LTD, (Licensed: REAA 2008) at 19 property sales (14%).

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