Agencies in Waikanae, Wellington

I have bought and sold hundreds of houses over 35 years, and I can count the reviews I have left on one hand. I walked into this sale a bit jaded. Most agents show up for the listing and the open home and not much else, and I assumed I knew how selling worked. Elise and Steve showed me I didn’t. I honestly had not understood how much of an outstanding result is built long before a property goes on the market. They had me preparing 56 Majoribanks Street months before listing, and they stayed with me well after settlement. Every stage was handled by people who knew what the next one needed, and it was clearly a team effort from start to finish. They were honest with me, they did what they said they would, and I never had to chase them for an update. For someone who thought he had seen it all, that was a real surprise. If you are selling in Wellington, call Elise and Steve.

Jill has been excellent to deal with during an elongated purchase of this property. Keeping us well informed, knowing the property in depth, and during the final inspection was very thorough. We would fully recommend Jill and her team, she is hard working and diligent. Thank you Jill for enabling us to live in this special property, and to create such wonderful memories with our whanau.

Working with Jason was an absolute privilege, and "amazing" is an understatement. From our very first conversation, his communication was flawless. He kept us informed at every single step of the process, ensuring we never had to guess what was happening next. Because we were entirely unfamiliar with the current market, we relied heavily on his expertise. Jason took the time to help us navigate and truly understand the landscape, offering strategic recommendations that proved to be spot-on. We felt completely supported and empowered to make the right decisions thanks to his guidance. When it came to negotiations, he was an absolute powerhouse. Despite buyers trying to drive the price down, Jason stood incredibly firm on what we wanted as homeowners. Together, we had already factored those market realities into our asking price, and he held the line brilliantly, never letting us settle for less than the home’s true worth. What truly sets him apart, however, is his unmatched dedication. Our property sat empty for about 5 to 6 months, and because we couldn't be there, Jason completely took over the reins. He maintained the property on our behalf as if it were his own—regularly checking in on the house and even booking and managing the lawn maintenance. Having that level of trust and peace of mind while our asset was vacant was invaluable. If you want an agent who combines brilliant market expertise, fierce negotiation skills, and a genuine commitment to going the extra mile, look no further than Jason. We cannot recommend him highly enough!😊

As a family we were reluctant vendors of the Waikanae property our mother had called home for more than 30 years. Ralph and the team at Bayleys showed sensitivity and respect for what we were going through, whilst ensuring we had all the information and advice we needed to make sound decisions. They took us through every step - from the initial picture of the market, with reliable data and relevant scenarios, to guidance and cooperation on presenting the property to potential buyers, to excellent engagement on the marketing plan and regular updates on Open Home numbers and feedback, and finally to the presentation of the offers. [I reckon we could've done with a drumroll when you opened the envelopes though… might have added to the suspense.] We were included at every step, informed but not overwhelmed. Ralph and the team made sure we actually enjoyed the sale process, with the right mix of professionalism and the odd bit of well-judged humour to keep us on track. We would not hesitate to recommend them to future vendors. Oh, and don’t miss the new series, “Kindling Your Keenness To Sell” landing on TVNZ+ in April 2026. It’s a Must See!

Very good communication which made for easy and transparent purchase process.

Sarah had great communication and shared very quickly feedback from potential buyers. Our property was a rental, and her marketing was very clear on what would be needed when purchasing the property. She had a result in a very short time, and we are very grateful as it was a short turnaround from tenants leaving and the sale of the house. I would not hesitate recommending Sarah to anyone, she made our experience easy and relatively stress free, she did not promise anything she could not or did not deliver. A very honest hard-working agent.