Waikato is home to 1,718 active real estate agents and 433 active real estate agencies. There are 41 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 399 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 9,404 active and sold properties, with 6,243 reviews in total. This is a 10% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
We had a wonderful experience working with Sam while purchasing our new home. He was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. Buying a home can be stressful, but Sam made everything feel smooth and manageable with his clear communication and genuine care. He was always available to answer our questions, guide us through each step, and make sure we felt confident in our decisions. We truly appreciated his honesty, dedication, and hard work. We highly recommend Sam to anyone looking for a trustworthy and reliable real estate agent.
They did well. At the beginning explained how he wants to help me to seek my house(what methods he will apply to my house). On time update me the info. All in all very good.
Went out of his way to take us through private viewings in the evenings. Providing key insight about build quality and how negotiable the vendors are.
Buyer Review • about 3 hours ago

There is a fateful coincidence that we have this house. The sales person Alan Li has more patient to provide his profession services with efficient communication and awesome negotiation skills. Thank you for Alan Li and Team Yvenna & Craig. Awesome team and deep market knowledge!
We enjoyed working with Paula and her team. During the marketing of our Hamilton East properties they provided good recommendations about presentation. They liaised well with us and prospective buyers and patiently negotiated a strong result in an unsettled market. We were delighted with what happened - both buying and selling. We appreciated their market knowledge, experience, familiarity with our area, and simple, prompt, direct communication. They did a great job of helping us understand the important issues and not think to hard about the small stuff. Thank you to Paula and her team! We strongly recommend them to others.
Buyer Review • about 7 hours ago

We are very thankful to have had AJ to support us through our first home buying journey. He helped us throughout the process and was always available to text or call when needed. As the buyers, he assisted us with the negotiation process and was pivotal to reaching a final purchase price between ourselves and the vendors. We are incredibly happy with our new house and appreciate everything AJ did for us along the way!
She was great and very helpful to get our dream home
Seller Review • about 24 hours ago

Scott and Kim were absolutely fantastic to work with throughout the sale of our property at 97 Highland Drive, Acacia Bay. From the very beginning, they were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly proactive in their communication and approach. Their understanding of the Taupo market and strategic advice gave us complete confidence throughout the process, and they made what can often be a stressful experience feel seamless and well-managed. We always felt informed, supported, and genuinely looked after. What stood out most was their dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for us. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes and consistently went above and beyond. We couldn’t be happier with the result and would highly recommend Scott and Kim to anyone looking to buy or sell property in Taupo. An outstanding team and a pleasure to deal with. Tony and Susan Rundle
Kept us up to date with progress, how many attended open homes etc, and feedback from prospective purchasers. Didn't seem "pushy" but prepared to wait for the right buyer. Obviously is very well versed in the market situation as it changes, and totally professional approach both with us as sellers and any prospective buyers.
We bought the house through John and Lodge about 14 years ago. And now he has helped us with the sale. In all proceedings he has been approachable, helpful and trustworthy. He has communicated clearly and regularly and guided us through the whole process carefully and professionally.
73% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 2% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
399 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 Waikato.
The median sale price for houses in Waikato is $767.9k over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 47% over the last 12 months.
Waikato stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 3834 reviews in Waikato over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Lodge Real Estate Hamilton City (Lodge Real Estate Ltd) have sold 897 properties, which accounts for 10% of the property sales in Waikato. This is followed by Bayleys Hamilton with 477 property sales (5%) and Harcourts Hamilton Central City (Monarch Real Estate Limited) at 285 property sales (3%).

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