Whakatane, Bay of Plenty is home to 60 active real estate agents and 25 active real estate agencies. There are 7 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 20 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 260 active and sold properties, with 239 reviews in total. This is a 18% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Mikaela made herself available at all hours of the day. She actively sought information we needed and or pointed us in the right direction to professionals that could help us. E.g plumbing and electrical permits.
Mikaela helped make our journey through this go so smoothly.she has such a lovely calm friendly personality.she kept in touch and kept us up to date with what was happening. I would 100% recommend her to anybody that is selling their property.
Liam was great to deal with, very professional, communicated very well and we got the result we wanted.
Liam was awesome to deal with. Let us know every step of the way what was happening and made selling our home very easy! Very professional and knows the market really well.
I had a great experience working with this agent and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell property. They consistently kept me well informed throughout the entire process, providing regular updates on progress, marketing activity, and feedback from viewings. They were also incredibly helpful with all the administrative aspects, making what can often be a stressful process feel much more manageable. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they were always available to answer questions and provide guidance. What I appreciated most was their honest and realistic understanding of the market. Their expectations were grounded and transparent, which helped build trust and ensured there were no surprises along the way. Overall, a professional, reliable, and supportive agent who delivers excellent service from start to finish.
We met David at an open house and he had been recommended by a close friend. David was honest open and genuine from the start. He spent extra time with us and arranged additional showings. He made himself available to us and answered all of our questions. His kindness and friendly character has truly made this by far the most pleasant home purchase experience that I have ever had in 30 years of buying and selling homes. I consider David and friend and recommend him to everyone.
Pat is great to deal with, fantastic communication nothing is a problem. She made purchasing a home easy, would highly recommend. :)
Michelle Oswald truly aced her role and exceeded our expectations. As a first home buyer, she guided us from day one. All our questions were answered and explained well. She has in-dept market knowledge, professional and excellent communicator. These qualities will definitely open more opportunities for her.
Selling our home started off slower than we expected, and interest took a while to build. Through that whole period, Michelle stayed patient, proactive, and reassuring. They kept us informed, adjusted the strategy when needed, and never stopped working to get the right buyers through the door. Once momentum picked up, everything fell into place, and we ended up with a result we were really happy with. I’m grateful for Michelle's persistence and professionalism and would gladly recommend her to anyone selling.
This was our 3rd property transaction involving David and as always we were given great advice about the current market situation, marketing collateral was outstanding and honest feedback throughout the negotiating process
71% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 6% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
20 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 Whakatane.
The median sale price for houses in Whakatane is $679.5k, up 7% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 41% over the last 12 months.
Whakatane stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 156 reviews in Whakatane over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Arizto have sold 90 properties, which accounts for 36% of the property sales in Whakatane. This is followed by EVES Real Estate Whakatane with 41 property sales (16%) and Property Brokers Whakatane at 40 property sales (16%).

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