Western Heights, Bay of Plenty is home to 43 active real estate agents and 10 active real estate agencies. There are 3 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 23 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 52 active and sold properties, with 39 reviews in total. This is a 6% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
I don’t even know where to start! Gary and Joy are the best team in real estate I have come across. Both were very knowledgeable and supportive, they made the selling process super easy and not nerve racking. Def recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell
Meet Gary at another open home. He mentioned 25 Russell Cres and got us a private viewing the following week. Gary had great communication and is very polite. It was a pleasure dealing with Gary.
Kyle Shaw is a professional. He is easy to work with. An honest man with good character. Highly recommend him as a real estate agent. He made this process simple and stress free. Thank you for helping my family buy our first home.
Kyle focused on saleable features of property.
I knew Julie would be an asset from our first meeting. She has a wealth of local market knowledge and useful contacts if needed. Julie was always available to discuss progress and give feedback. I recommend her 100% for anyone in the Rotorua area. She is friendly and approachable, and her negotiation skills were invaluable.
Big thanks to Reo for the sale of my property! He has great knowledge of the local Rotorua market, and went the extra mile organising repairs and maintenance to get the place in the best condition for a seamless sale. He was particularly good working with first home buyers and giving them all the information and confidence they needed in the buying process. Communication was 10/10 and the sale price was good considering the difficulty of the current market. If you're looking for a straight forward, honest agent who will put in the hard yards, go with Reo.
Gary is naturally a very helpful, hardworking, friendly and passionate guy; this easily translates into how he conducts himself as an agent. He is full of enthusiasm and driven to get the best outcome for both vendors and buyers. He went above and beyond, was very communicative, did the legwork, put in the mahi and we felt completely confident that he had our best interest at the forefront. He saw the value and years of mahi we had put into improving our home and was able to translate that to buyers in a meaningful way. In an economic climate where it is easy to fall into the trappings of doom and gloom, Gary was a breath of fresh air and his positivity and drive for results is contagious.
My experience working with Cathy Wolfgram from Harcourts Rotorua was very positive. Throughout the process, her communication was clear, prompt, and attentive to any questions I had. I appreciated her honesty and transparency, which helped build trust during what can often be a confusing process. Cathy was extremely helpful and guided me efficiently through each stage, ensuring everything progressed smoothly and in a timely manner. Her professionalism and support made the experience far less stressful than I had anticipated. Overall, from a purchaser’s perspective, having Cathy as the real estate agent was exceptional. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell property.
Jevy is a great communicator, and is fast and responsive to all queries. She was very friendly and helpful.
Seller Review • 2 months ago
Sorry I have said how happy we were with Anita
79% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 13% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
23 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 Western Heights.
The median sale price for houses in Western Heights is $525k, up 11% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 13% over the last 12 months.
Western Heights stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 22 reviews in Western Heights over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Tremains Rotorua Ltd have sold 12 properties, which accounts for 24% of the property sales in Western Heights. This is followed by Arizto with 10 property sales (20%) and Ray White Rotorua (Amtos Realty Services Ltd) at 8 property sales (16%).

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