Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty is home to 173 active real estate agents and 55 active real estate agencies. There are 12 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 59 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 205 active and sold properties, with 184 reviews in total. This is a 9% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Nick. He was lovely to deal with throughout the whole process, knowledgeable, professional and really knew his stuff. He was always reassuring, had great communication and kept me in the loop every step of the way. Nick did a fantastic job promoting my home and went above and beyond to make sure I felt comfortable and supported throughout the whole process. We achieved a great result quickly, and I’m very grateful for all his hard work. He made the whole process feel easy, and I would happily recommend Nick to anyone looking to sell their home.
After a chance meeting at an open home not only did Jayden sell our property he then went out of his way to find a new one for us. He then negotiated on our behalf making the whole process as stress free as possible for us. He really listened and got to know us and we now have the most wonderful property that suits us perfectly. We now consider Jayden a friend and would recommend him to anyone
I honestly cannot recommend Nick highly enough. To be perfectly honest, we were wary of selling our house and going through real estate agents, but Nick has made the process a breeze. His communication is excellent, and he proactively kept us in the loop with updates. We appreciated how he reality checked us, and I never felt like he was trying to promise what was unrealistic. He has an excellent knowledge of Welcome Bay and great connections with potential buyers. I would 100% recommend Nick to anyone looking to sell their house, he is a genuine guy who wants the best outcome for everyone involved.
We had a great experience dealing with Nick. He was friendly, professional and communicated clearly throughout the process. Everything was straightforward and we always felt well looked after. Would happily recommend him to others.
Buyer Review • 18 days ago

Kelvin has been great to deal with from the start, we are first home buyers so very new territory for us. Kelvin was very timely at providing information when requested and was great at communicating with us.
Nick has been fantastic from the start of our purchase process until the end. He's been clear on all aspects and info right from the get go and continued to communicate everything the whole way through. He's a super genuine guy to deal with and has really made the purchase of our first home an enjoyable one. I'd happily recommend him to anyone for the selling or purchasing of a house. A real top bloke!
Jordyn was reassuring and calm throughout the entire process of marketing our home, and everything she suggested was spot on. Our expectations were not only met but exceeded in spades. Her communication was fantastic. If she didn’t answer the phone within the first two rings, she would always get back to us within 15 minutes. We always felt informed, supported, and confident that our home was in the best hands. The exposure our property received was really impressive. Jordyn truly showed her expertise when it came to marketing, and she has an incredible ability to connect with so many people. Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine approach made the whole experience so positive. We couldn’t recommend Jordyn highly enough and are so grateful for everything she did to help us achieve such a fantastic result.
Good communication , easy process , and good value all round.
Nick had a wealth of knowledge and guided us through. He had boundless energy, always positive and cheerful. Nothing was ever too much of a problem. We would recommend him as the person who will do his utmost to get your house sold at the best price.
Buying a first home can be incredibly daunting, especially at an auction, but Nick made us feel completely at ease. He was so friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable from day one right up until the day we successfully secured the house. He patiently explained the whole auction process and gave us all the information we needed to feel confident on the day. His expertise, constant reassurance, and brilliant follow-up took away a lot of the stress. We couldn't have asked for a better, more supportive agent to guide us through this milestone!
79% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 2% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
59 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 Welcome Bay.
The median sale price for houses in Welcome Bay is $815k over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 25% over the last 12 months.
Welcome Bay stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 107 reviews in Welcome Bay over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Bower Tauranga and Lakes have sold 31 properties, which accounts for 15% of the property sales in Welcome Bay. This is followed by EVES on Cameron with 20 property sales (10%) and Harcourts Tauranga Central (Advantage Realty Ltd) at 17 property sales (8%).

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