Waikiwi, Southland is home to 51 active real estate agents and 22 active real estate agencies. There are 4 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 24 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 72 active and sold properties, with 35 reviews in total. This is a 43% increase compared to the previous 12 months.
Communication and Presentation Following through from Start to Finish Very Happy with our Outcome, Thankyou Monica
I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from my real estate agent! They managed to sell my house within just 4 days, which was an amazing result. Throughout the entire process, they kept me well informed, provided regular updates, and made sure I knew exactly what was happening every step of the way. Picked up their phone on first ring and promptly handled my queries. Having the house stage made a tremendous amount of difference and they dealt directly with the delivery. Their communication, professionalism, and dedication made what can be a stressful experience feel smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. Thank you for making the whole process such a positive experience!
Seller Review • 27 days ago

Nikki & Gareth were a pleasure to deal with. They showed consistent professionalism and in-depth knowledge of all thing's real estate. Their communication was incredibly clear and prompt with regular updates and check ins. They researched the area and had a great base knowledge of selling points the property had to offer. I would not hesitate to use this team again and appreciate the hard work they contributed to sell our house.
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

"Very good. Kept in great contact with us and was available."
Max was fantastic to work with, and truly went the extra mile to help us get our property ready for sale. Between Max and the Ray White rentals team, they had great local connections so we knew the work to prep the house was being completed by capable and trusted tradies. Max was always happy to pop in and take a look, to keep us updated on progress, which was so important for us as out of town vendors. He was professional and kept us well informed throughout the campaign, securing multiple offers. He has good market knowledgeable and could talk to comparative sales. We found him to be honest and communicative, just very easy to work with and would definitely recommend to others. Thanks Max!
Dene had very good communication with us very helpful for me for my poor computer skills I would be happy to work with him again
Seller Review • 4 months ago

"Very professional and supportive at every stage."
Negotiation , promptness , communication was excellant with Dene . An accepted offer already been approved so Dene had to hussle with a new cash offer late in the afternoon of a Friday . He did . With minutes before 5pm , he had signatures from 3 differant parties and the deal was done . Can’t recommend Dene enough , you won’t be sorry . Good luck for the future .
Dene was marvellous to deal with and always received regular and positive updates - even if there were no shows at Open Homes Dene always turned it into a positive. Never once did he discuss dropping the price like I have experienced with other agents. With the house being in a Family Trust there was a lot more running around for signing of documents and Dene was only too happy to sort this. I would certainly recommend Dene to sell your home if you want an enjoyable experience. Thanks Deno for a great result!
We had a great experience with Olivia and Olivia. Their communication was outstanding, always fast to respond and clear in every update. Their strong market knowledge gave us confidence throughout the process. They were highly professional, approachable, and genuinely invested in getting the best outcome for us. What really stood out was their responsiveness and willingness to go the extra mile. We always felt supported and well informed. We would highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling.
80% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 31% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
24 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 Waikiwi.
The median sale price for houses in Waikiwi is $780k, up 28% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 88% over the last 12 months.
Waikiwi stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 23 reviews in Waikiwi over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Bayleys Southland Real Estate (Southern NZ Real Estate Brokers Ltd) have sold 17 properties, which accounts for 24% of the property sales in Waikiwi. This is followed by Ray White Invercargill with 15 property sales (21%) and Harcourts Invercargill at 8 property sales (11%).

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