Client Testimonials

Vince helped us find the perfect property after searching for months. It was quite hard to find properties in the short visits to Kerikeri that we had. We also had a tight deadline to settle and he worked with the Vendors and ourselves to make it work out really well for both parties.

Vince was always available when we needed him to view homes and he was always very prompt and knowledgeable with his answers to our queries.

We felt very comfortable working with Vince, he has a really friendly and honest personality and is also very professional.
He helped us find the most amazing home that we feel very settled in and love.
He has remained a firm friend in our minds.

We cannot recommend Sharon highly enough! Her deep knowledge of Kerikeri and its property market made our home-buying journey seamless and stress-free. From the very beginning, Sharon took a personal approach that truly set her apart. She took the time to get to know our family, including our kids, and made us feel like more than just clients.

Sharon’s thoughtfulness and dedication were evident throughout the process. It was clear that for her, it wasn’t just about making a sale—it was about finding the perfect home for us. She went above and beyond at every turn, providing invaluable insights and support.

We genuinely valued her experience and opinions. Sharon’s commitment made the entire experience positive and enjoyable. Should we ever decide to sell in the future, there’s no doubt that Sharon would be the first person we’d turn to. She stands out in this region for her exceptional service and dedication. We are eternally grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-notch real estate agent.

Thank you, Sharon, for everything!

We cannot recommend Andrea and Manus and the team at Real Highly enough.

When Real were given the property listing to sell the whole team viewed the property and provided a detailed written appraisal which was a nice touch.

Within days Andrea and Manus had produced a number of prospective buyers who visited the property with at least one having a second viewing.

Andrea and Manus were always approachable and kept us informed every step of the way.

The whole timeframe of the selling process was very quick given the current difficult market.

The actual process following the sale agreement was professionally dealt with by Andrea and ensured it went through without a hitch.

All dealings with the Real team were extremely professional and nothing was too much trouble for them.

Highly Recommend.

Thankyou for co-ordinating the sale of my mother's home at 6 Oripiro Rd. I know you worked very hard to make this sale happen. You regularly held open homes that created interest by inviting a wide selection of potential buyers to view the property. You were always conscious of my mothers age (95) and made sure she was comfortable with all aspects of the sale process, including the details of the marketing and commission. It was also good to know that senior members of the REAL team were in the background to reinforce the sale strategy and give you support when needed. I believe it was a significant achievement to close a sale within three months in the current real estate market. I am happy to recommend your services to other potential vendors.

Thank you again for all your efforts.

As home owners not used to selling Pete Gentil answered all our questions about the process and made it very easy for us to sell our property. He was a great communicator and part of an excellent team at Real. Thanks Pete!!

Steven has been assiduous in his attention to detail in marketing and selling my property. Steven is knowledgeable, helpful, kind, thoughtful, and a consummate professional. It has been a pleasure to deal with him.

In a very difficult market, and with difficult prevailing circumstances, a sale was achieved.

My experience with Steven and the REAL team is positive in every way.

I have no hesitation in recommending REAL to any looking to buy or sell.

I had lived at the property in Landing Road, Kerikeri for fifteen years prior to purchasing it also from Real. During this time Pete had come and appraised it a number of times armed with a spinach and cream cheese muffin and good up to date advice.
When Real were given the listing to sell recently the whole team appeared and viewed the property. I was impressed that they actually looked around the inside and the outside of the property as the other agencies I had approached only considered looking at the inside.
Within days Andrea and Pete had produced an interested party who came back a couple times before presenting an offer. After some negotiation a deal was struck.

Pete was always approachable and kept me informed of the process even lending his ‘voice’ to the video online. The whole timeframe of the selling process from start to finish was very quick and efficient given the present economic climate.
The Family Trust trustees and beneficiaries were all very happy with the outcome and would not hesitate to recommend REAL and Pete Gentil again.

Terri is fantastic. As first-time buyers, we knew absolutely nothing about where to begin. Terri supported us every step of the way, from viewings to handing us the keys of our dream home. At viewings, Terri listened carefully to our wants and needs lists and answered questions with knowledge of the properties and the local area.

During the purchase, Terri was always on hand to answer any queries and to walk us novices through process.

Terri's commitment to helping find the right property for us was second to none. She was highly responsive to requests and communication was outstanding.

We are so very grateful to Terri for her professionalism, wisdom and kindness. We wholeheartedly recommend Terri for anyone buying or selling a property, she is a total real-estate superstar!

Went back to Real after nearly 18 months of distress. They were sympathetic and obliging. Loved the one for all attitude where ALL the agents were working to sell your property. This is irreplaceable and the widest marketing your property can get. Terri kept us updated constantly but because of all agents working for us, it was Pete Gentil that sold our property. They worked really hard to get us a price where we didn’t have a loss in profit which was happening with many vendors at that stage. Very happy with Terri and Real.

Pete was our agent when we made the huge decision to move from Kerikeri to Auckland. He went above and beyond to help us Not only in the selling process but loads of advice and wisdom and time in our buying process. He didn’t have to do that. He is a gem. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Pete to anyone who wants to sell their home. He will do everything he can to assist you and he’s a blooming nice guy too.

Sharon is very professional and has an extensive knowledge of the Kerikeri market. We have bought and sold three houses with Sharon and have never waivered in our opinion that she is the best. She is very friendly and always helpful. We would recommend her highly to others.

Thank you so so much Terri for finding our dream house. Was very easy to work with you and made the buying process feel like a piece of cake. honestly, integrity and willingness to listen allowed us to purchase our property with ease. Terri really made our buying experience so wonderful. It was roller-coaster ride looking for our perfect home for over 1 year until I met Terri, who went above and beyond to give us advice and allow our family to make a fresh start in life and we will be forever grateful to her.
Especially a big thank you for respecting our Indian culture and giving us permission to bless our house with a traditional ceremony and we feel like you family member thank you so much for everything.

 From the moment we meet Andrea we knew we were in good hands as her warmth and lovely personality shone through from the start. 

Andrea was hardworking and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Nothing was too much to ask. She balanced her communications giving us space to consider while also searching through tailored options that she had handpicked for us. 

If we were to recommend a salesperson Andrea would be our first choice, if we find ourselves on the market again we know who we will be contacting. 

We highly recommend Steve and the Team at Real. Our Beach House in Russell was marketed via Tender process and was sold prior after four weeks on the Market. The whole sales process for us was made easy by the effort and advice that Steve put into developing an effective well thought out marketing plan and property staging. This resulted in an excellent flow of well qualified potential buyers. Once sold Steve and Team continued to support us in getting the property ready for the new owners.

An absolutely brilliant all-round service. Highly recommended!

Thankyou Steve & Team!

Steve sold our lifestyle property for us in October of 2024. This during a period throughout NZ, when property sales were off their historic highs and interest rates rising from their correspondingly low rates. Properties moving in the Bay of Islands area had also dropped away somewhat. Steve however, was enthusiastic and positive that he'd find a buyer for us.

My wife and I sold a property back in the early 2000's through REAL and we also knew him personally, so we took a lot of faith in his expectations. During the sales process he remained convinced we were on the right track, and had helped us set a realistic price for our land and home. He held open homes, and toured prospective buyers on personalised viewings. His confidence rubbed off on us, and we stuck by him despite setbacks with purchasers cancelling contracts on unmet conditions. He communicated regularly, keeping us informed of visits and showings and guided us along the way. This was really helpful as we live out of the district. When Steve himself was otherwise engaged another member of his team stepped up to the mark, and were just as effective with their actions and communications. Eventually the REAL team found the right person for our property and the deal was done.

Steve's announcement of an agreed conditional contract to us, and then his joyful call to say the purchaser had approved the conditions to their satisfaction was the icing on the cake. His excitement came through the phone at us loud and clear, it was as if he'd sold his own property. Thanks Steve and to your Team, we're extremely pleased and satisfied.