Upper Riccarton, Canterbury is home to 109 active real estate agents and 56 active real estate agencies. There are 3 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 51 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 90 active and sold properties, with 51 reviews in total. This is a 18% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Professional and enthusiastic
I was in the difficult position of selling my current home while also trying to secure the home I wanted to move into. Estelle supported me through both sides of that process. She actively helped me with the purchase, including putting in a backup offer, and I honestly think it would have been very difficult for me to manage everything without her. The selling process was stressful at times, and I was not always the easiest client. Even when I became frustrated, Estelle remained patient and professional and never responded with anger. What impressed me most was the effort she made to achieve the best possible result. She worked hard to bring potential buyers together, made countless calls, encouraged interested parties to attend and bid at the auction, and kept working right up to the final moments. Watching her at the auction, I could see that she was genuinely doing everything she could to keep her promise to me. In the end, she delivered an excellent result, and I came away feeling that she had truly given it her best. She is an absolute star in my eyes.
We had such a great experience buying a property through Thomas, who was knowledgeable, helpful and patient. He was reassuring when things got a bit tricky and was very generous with his time - he really makes you feel like you are his only client!
Corina is great to work with
Seller Review • 23 days ago

Communication was outstanding , Market knowledge exceptional we were kept updated with surrounding sales frequently , Explained auction procedure ,meeting with Auctioneer just as Marie had explained made the process not too stressful, Marie’s professionalism outstanding, Marie was compassionate &caring.
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

It was quite a long process, and the deal nearly fell through. It wouldn’t have been completed without Belinda’s excellent negotiation skills, problem-solving abilities, and professionalism.
Seller Review • about 1 month ago

Sean Innes went above and beyond what we had expected in an Agent. Nothing was a trouble. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field - very dedicated and an excellent communicator. His punctuality was amazing. He was always available to answer a query. Such a friendly gentleman to deal with. Would recommend him to anyone wishing to buy or sell a property. We are most grateful to have had him for our agent and for the result he achieved.
Thomas was amazing with the process of purchasing my first home. No complaints at all, start to finish has been a great experience. Thomas and the team will be my first choice in the coming future with property endeavors. Thank you
I recently had the pleasure of working with Thomas to purchase a property, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From our first conversation through to settlement, Thomas was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. I would highly recommend Thomas to anyone looking to buy or sell property. His professionalism, integrity, and commitment to his clients are second to none. Thank you, Thomas, for making this such a positive and successful experience.
Communication: Excellent Market knowledge: Great Professionalism: Great The team did a great job keeping me updated along the way and followed up with texts and emails. They were proactive to the changing markets ensuring that I sold my place at the best possible price within the timeframe.
80% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 11% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
51 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 Upper Riccarton.
The median sale price for houses in Upper Riccarton is $813k, up 5% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 138% over the last 12 months.
Upper Riccarton stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 35 reviews in Upper Riccarton over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Harcourts Gold Papanui have sold 9 properties, which accounts for 11% of the property sales in Upper Riccarton. This is followed by Whittle Knight with 9 property sales (11%) and Harcourts Gold Spitfire Square at 6 property sales (7%).

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