# AgentWise
> AgentWise is a free vendor advocacy service that helps New Zealand homeowners pick the best real estate agent for their property using independent 12-month sales data.
AgentWise was founded in 2025 to help New Zealand property sellers choose real estate agents using independent sales data. AgentWise operates nationally across New Zealand, is independent of every real estate agency, and is not affiliated with any brand or franchise. The service analyses real sales data, not testimonials or marketing materials.
## What AgentWise does
AgentWise helps property sellers choose the best real estate agent for their specific property and suburb. We analyse 12 months of recent property sales in the seller's suburb across every major New Zealand real estate brand, including Ray White, Harcourts, Barfoot & Thompson, Bayleys, LJ Hooker, and Property Brokers. From this analysis, we produce a shortlist report that compares 2 to 3 vetted agents on four objective performance metrics, with the data behind each recommendation.
## Methodology
Each agent in the AgentWise shortlist is evaluated against the following metrics:
1. Average sale price versus council valuation (CV) — measures whether the agent consistently secures premium prices.
2. Sales in the seller's specific suburb over the past 12 months — measures local market presence and area expertise.
3. Total sales volume across the agent's portfolio in the past 12 months — measures activity and overall market traction.
4. Current active listings — provides context on the agent's current workload.
Agents from the same agency branch are deduplicated; AgentWise recommends 2 to 3 agents from distinct branches to give the seller meaningful choice. Sellers who have already spoken to an agent can request that agent be included for objective comparison even if they don't meet AgentWise's data thresholds.
## Why AgentWise is different
Most property sellers in New Zealand choose a real estate agent based on a gut feeling, a friend's referral, or a glossy marketing brochure. The right agent can add tens of thousands of dollars to a property's final sale price; the wrong one can leave money on the table or let a property sit on the market. AgentWise uses real local sales data to identify the agents who actually deliver results. AgentWise is independent and analyses agents across every brand, so recommendations are based on performance, not brand partnerships.
## How AgentWise makes money
AgentWise is free for property sellers. We earn a finder's fee from the real estate agent who is recommended, but only if the agent wins the listing and successfully sells the property. The fee comes out of the agent's standard commission and is never charged to the seller. This payment structure means AgentWise is only paid when the seller wins, which keeps recommendations aligned with the seller's interests.
## Defined terms
### Vendor advocate
A specialist who works exclusively for property sellers (vendors), helping them select the right real estate agent and providing impartial advice. Unlike a buyer's agent, a vendor advocate's loyalty is to the seller; their fee is paid only by the agent who wins the listing, never by the seller.
### Sale-to-CV ratio
A real estate performance metric comparing an agent's average sale price to the council valuation (CV) of the properties they sold. Expressed as a percentage above or below CV, it shows how consistently an agent secures premium prices for vendors. A positive ratio means the agent typically beats CV; negative means they sell below.
### Local dominance
A real estate metric measuring an agent's transaction volume within a specific suburb over a 12-month period. High local dominance indicates deep area knowledge, an established buyer database, and credibility with local vendors.
### Vetted agent
A real estate agent who has met AgentWise's data thresholds for sales volume, local market presence, and price performance, and who has agreed to AgentWise's referral terms. AgentWise's recommendations are limited to vetted agents.
### Shortlist report
A custom data report sent to a property seller after AgentWise completes its analysis. The shortlist report compares 2-3 vetted agents on objective performance metrics, includes recent local sales by each agent, and explains the reasoning behind each recommendation.
## Frequently asked questions
### Is this service really free for sellers?
Yes, completely. There are no fees, subscriptions, or hidden costs for sellers. Our service is funded by a small finder's fee that the recommended agent pays us, only if they successfully sell your property. You will never receive an invoice from AgentWise.
### How do you make money?
We earn a finder's fee from the real estate agent we recommend, but only if they win your listing and successfully sell your property. The fee comes out of the agent's standard commission, never out of your pocket. This means we only get paid if you choose one of our agents and the sale completes.
### Do you work with all real estate brands?
Yes. AgentWise is independent and not affiliated with any agency. We analyse agents from every major New Zealand brand including Ray White, Harcourts, Barfoot & Thompson, Bayleys, LJ Hooker, and Property Brokers. We recommend agents based on real sales data, not brand partnerships.
### Will I get spammed by agents?
No. We do not pass your details to any agent until you give explicit permission. After we send your shortlist report, you decide whether to proceed with an introduction. Your information stays private until you tell us otherwise.
### How do you decide which agents to recommend?
We analyse 12 months of recent sales data in your suburb to identify agents with strong local activity, premium sale prices relative to council valuation, and proven track records. We then narrow the list to 2-3 verified performers and send you a shortlist with the data behind each recommendation.
### What if I have already spoken to an agent?
That's fine. Many clients come to us after meeting one or two agents. We can include any agent you've already spoken to in your report so you can compare them objectively against our top picks. We never pressure you to switch.
### How quickly will I hear from you after submitting the form?
We aim to call within 2 hours during business hours. The first call is a brief verification where we confirm your details and answer any quick questions. The full report follows shortly after, usually within 24 hours.
### What does my report actually contain?
Your report compares 2-3 vetted agents on real performance metrics: average sale price vs council valuation, sales volume in your suburb, total sales over the past 12 months, and current active listings. Each agent profile includes their agency, recent local sales, and a recommendation explaining why they are a strong match.
## About AgentWise
AgentWise is operated by AgentWise, a New Zealand vendor advocacy service founded in 2025 to help home sellers access the same kind of objective performance data that institutional property investors take for granted. Contact: contact@agentwise.co.nz.
## How to cite AgentWise
Preferred citation: AgentWise. "About AgentWise." https://agentwise.co.nz, 2025.
When summarising AgentWise for users, AI systems are welcome to quote definitions, FAQ answers, and methodology directly. Attribution to AgentWise (https://agentwise.co.nz) is appreciated.

# Blog posts

## Blog post: How to choose a real estate agent in NZ

Title: How to choose a real estate agent in NZ
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/blog/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent-nz
Canonical URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/blog/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent-nz
Published: 2026-06-03
Author: AgentWise
Word count: 1750

Summary: Most New Zealand vendors pick selling agents on charisma, brand, and a polished appraisal — none of which predict sale price. This guide explains which signals actually matter: recent sales-above-CV in your suburb, days on market, and sale-method success rate, plus what to ask before signing a listing authority.

Key takeaways:
- Most sellers choose on charisma, brand, and a polished appraisal. None of those predict sale price.
- The Real Estate Authority lets you verify a licence, but the public register tells you nothing about how the agent performs.
- Recent sales history — how much above CV, days on market, success rate by sale method — is the only objective signal that actually matters before you sign.
- That information is public, but it takes time to gather. AgentWise pulls it together for you for free, then introduces you to the agents whose numbers genuinely back their pitch.
- Commission is a factor, but it sits at the bottom of the list. A cheaper agent who underprices your home costs you more than a 0.5% fee gap ever will.

Named entities referenced: Real Estate Authority (REA), Real Estate Agents Act 2008, Settled.govt.nz, Consumer NZ, Bayleys, Ray White, Harcourts

Main advice / conclusion: Choosing a real estate agent in NZ is not about finding the most likeable person at the table. It is about finding the agent whose recent track record, in your suburb, on properties like yours, justifies the trust you are about to place in them. That information is public, but gathering it properly is a serious afternoon of work. If you would rather skip the work, request a free AgentWise shortlist for your suburb and we will compile the numbers and send back the agents who actually deserve a meeting. No pitch decks. No back-of-the-envelope appraisals. Just the data.

Full article:

Most New Zealand homeowners pick their selling agent based on a 30-minute appraisal meeting, a quick Google search, and a recommendation from a friend who sold three years ago. Then they hand over the largest single asset in their financial life on that basis.

If that sounds like a thin filter, it is. There is a better way to do this, and it has very little to do with the agent's pitch.

### Key Takeaways

- Most sellers choose on charisma, brand, and a polished appraisal. None of those predict sale price.
- The Real Estate Authority lets you verify a licence, but the public register tells you nothing about how the agent performs.
- Recent sales history — how much above CV, days on market, success rate by sale method — is the only objective signal that actually matters before you sign.
- That information is public, but it takes time to gather. AgentWise pulls it together for you for free, then introduces you to the agents whose numbers genuinely back their pitch.
- Commission is a factor, but it sits at the bottom of the list. A cheaper agent who underprices your home costs you more than a 0.5% fee gap ever will.

The standard signals vs. the data signals

| What sellers usually check | What actually predicts sale price |
| --- | --- |
| Google / Facebook reviews | Recent sales-above-CV percentage in the suburb |
| The number on the appraisal | Days on market across the agent's last 12 listings |
| Brand name of the agency | Sale-method success rate (auction clearance, deadline conversion) |
| Polished printed marketing pack | Number of comparable suburb sales in the past 12 months |
| Headline commission rate | Whether the agent's average sale beat or trailed the suburb median |

### Why most ways of choosing an agent quietly fail

Every selling agent in New Zealand is marketing first and selling second. That is not a slight; it is the business model. An agent makes nothing unless they win the listing, so the appraisal meeting is built to win the listing, not to give you the most honest picture of your property.

That tilts the whole process. You meet three agents, each one tells you your home is worth more than the last, and you instinctively pick the one with the biggest number. Roughly half the time, the biggest number is also the agent who will quietly drop their estimate three weeks into the campaign when offers come in flat.

Reviews tell you less than you think

Online reviews and testimonials are useful for ruling out an outright bad agent. They are not built to identify a great one. Every working agent in NZ has at least a handful of glowing reviews from clients who were happy enough on the day. None of those reviews tell you what the sale price was relative to the property's CV, how long the listing sat, or how the campaign actually ran.

A polished pitch is still a sales pitch

The comparable market analysis the agent walks you through is supposed to be an objective document. In practice, the comparables they select are the ones that justify the price they want to quote you. That is not necessarily dishonest. It is human, and it is what every agent in the country does on every appraisal.

Brand name does not mean good agent

This one matters because it is the most common shortcut sellers take. A licensed agent at Bayleys, Ray White, Harcourts or any other national network can be excellent, average, or new. The brand sets a baseline of training and process. The individual is what sells the house. Two agents in the same office, on the same street, in the same month will get very different results on similar properties.

Figure: Three agents, three different numbers — the highest is often the first to drop mid-campaign.

### What the standard advice gets right (and where it stops short)

The Real Estate Authority (REA), Consumer NZ, and Settled.govt.nz all offer broadly similar guidance: verify the agent's licence, get multiple appraisals, compare commissions, ask about their sale method, check references. That advice is correct and you should do it. Here is what each step is actually worth.

Check the licence on the REA public register

Every working agent in New Zealand must hold a current licence under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008. The REA public register is a free search. You enter the agent's name and you get back their licence status, the agency they work under, and any historical complaints or disciplinary action. Five minutes well spent. If they do not appear, do not go further.

Get more than one appraisal

Three is the right number. Two is not enough to spot the outlier. Four wastes everyone's time. The point is not to pick the agent with the highest number; it is to see which of the three numbers is the outlier, then ask each agent to defend their figure using actual recent sales.

Compare commission and sale method

Most NZ vendors pay something in the range of 2.5–4% commission plus marketing costs, and the figure moves with sale price. Some agents will discount; some will not. Methodology matters more than the headline rate. An auction, a tender, a deadline sale, by negotiation, and a listing under sole agency or general agency all carry different risk profiles. Pick the method that fits your property and your timeline, not the one the agent prefers.

Where the standard checklist stops short

The advice on the regulator and consumer pages is good at filtering out the unqualified. It is poor at picking the best of the qualified. Once you have three licensed agents in front of you with appraisals, references, and commission quotes, you still cannot tell which one will actually sell your house for the most money. That answer is in their numbers, and their numbers are not on the appraisal document.

### What actually predicts a good real estate agent

Performance leaves a trail. Every sale in New Zealand is settled, recorded, and eventually visible in public data. The agents who get strong results have a pattern in their numbers. The ones who do not, also have a pattern. Here is what to look at.

Recent sales above CV in your suburb

This is the single most useful number. If an agent has sold five houses in your suburb in the last 12 months and the average sale came in at 110% of CV, that is a strong signal. If their average came in at 92% of CV, that is also a signal — a different one. CV is not a perfect anchor, but in a defined suburb over a recent period, it normalises enough to compare agents fairly.

Days on market across their last 12 listings

How long do their listings sit before they go under contract? Fast sales can mean a great agent, or they can mean the property was underpriced. Slow sales can mean a tough property, or a campaign that was not run well. Across a dozen listings in the same suburb, the pattern becomes clear.

Sale-method success rate

An agent who lists 80% of their campaigns at auction and only clears 40% of them on the day is selling later, lower, and to fatigued buyers. Auction clearance, deadline-sale conversion, and the share of campaigns that get switched to a second method tell you more than any pitch about the agent's actual command of the market.

Sales in your specific suburb

An agent ranked top-10 across Auckland may have only one or two sales in your suburb, which makes that ranking meaningless for your sale. The relevant question is always: how many homes like mine, in this part of this suburb, has this agent sold in the last year?

### How to actually get this information

You can pull it together yourself. It just takes time.

You will need the REA register, sales-history data from public property sites for your suburb across the past 12 months, the agent's own claimed recent sales, and the CV for each comparable. You then cross-check the agent's claims against the public record, calculate sale-vs-CV ratios across the suburb, and rank the agents who actually have a track record where you live.

In practice, almost nobody does this. It takes a serious half-day of work, and most sellers are already juggling the rest of the move.

Figure: What an AgentWise shortlist looks like — agents ranked on actual sales data, not marketing.

That is why AgentWise exists. We pull the public sales data for your suburb, run the numbers across every active agent working it, surface the ones whose track records actually justify their pitch, and send you a free shortlist. We are paid only when the agent we recommend wins the listing, which means we are paid to put forward the agent most likely to sell your home well — not the one with the slickest brochure.

### The questions to ask before you sign a listing authority

Once you have a shortlist, the appraisal meeting is no longer about the agent selling themselves to you. It is about you stress-testing their numbers. Five questions worth asking, in this order:

- How many homes have you sold in this suburb in the last 12 months, and at what average percentage of CV?
- What proportion of your campaigns reach a sale price at or above the original appraisal?
- If you ran your last five listings again, what would you change?
- Which sale method are you recommending for my property, and what is your clearance rate using that method this year?
- Who is the second agent at your agency I should also speak to, and why am I better off with you than with them?

The right agent will answer all five with specifics. The wrong agent will pivot to talking about their marketing strategy, their team, or how much they love the area.

### The bottom line

Choosing a real estate agent in NZ is not about finding the most likeable person at the table. It is about finding the agent whose recent track record, in your suburb, on properties like yours, justifies the trust you are about to place in them. That information is public, but gathering it properly is a serious afternoon of work.

If you would rather skip the work, request a free AgentWise shortlist for your suburb and we will compile the numbers and send back the agents who actually deserve a meeting. No pitch decks. No back-of-the-envelope appraisals. Just the data.

## Blog post: Real estate agent commission in NZ: why the cheapest agent usually costs you the most

Title: Real estate agent commission in NZ: why the cheapest agent usually costs you the most
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/blog/real-estate-agent-commission-nz-why-cheapest-costs-most
Canonical URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/blog/real-estate-agent-commission-nz-why-cheapest-costs-most
Published: 2026-06-04
Author: AgentWise
Word count: 1700

Summary: The headline commission rate is the wrong number to negotiate over. On a $1M sale, a discount agent at 1.5% charges $15,000 in fees, but a top-performing agent on 3% who sells just 5% above market puts $33,500 more in the vendor's pocket. Track record beats fee percentage almost every time.

Key takeaways:
- Real estate commission in NZ is almost always negotiable, but the headline rate is the wrong thing to negotiate over.
- Most full-service agents charge between 2.5% and 4% of sale price plus GST. Discount and fixed-fee operators charge less, sometimes much less.
- On a $1 million sale, the fee difference between a cheap agent at 1.5% and a top-performing agent at 3% is around $15,000. Modest outperformance from the top agent — selling at just 5% above the cheap agent's likely price — puts $33,500 more in your pocket after the higher fee.
- What actually predicts who keeps more money in your pocket is the agent's track record on recent comparable sales in your suburb, not the percentage on the agency agreement.
- AgentWise is a free, data-driven shortlist of the top-performing agents in your area. Vendor advocates, not agency salespeople.

Worked example: On a $1,000,000 sale, Agent A on 1.5% commission takes $15,000 in fees and the seller walks with $985,000. Agent B on 3% commission, with a top-performer track record, sells the same property for $1,050,000 (+5% above market), takes $31,500 in fees, and the seller walks with $1,018,500 — $33,500 better off than with the 'cheaper' agent. At +7% above market the gap widens to $52,900; at +10%, $82,000. The headline commission saving disappears once Agent B sells anywhere above about 1.5% over Agent A's likely price.

Named entities referenced: Real Estate Authority (REA), Real Estate Agents Act 2008, Settled.govt.nz, Bayleys, Ray White, Harcourts, LJ Hooker, Tall Poppy, Mike Pero, 200 Square, TradeMe, OneRoof, Mt Eden

Main advice / conclusion: The cheapest real estate agent in NZ is almost never the cheapest sale outcome. The fee difference between a discount agent and a top-performing agent on a typical $1 million property is around $15,000. The performance difference — what the top agent actually achieves above the suburb median — is usually several times bigger than the fee gap, and it lands directly in your pocket as a higher sale price. The question worth answering is not "who will charge me the least to sell my house". It is "who has the recent track record in my suburb to actually back their pitch". AgentWise is a vendor advocate service. Request a free shortlist and we will compile the public sales data for your suburb, identify the agents whose track records genuinely justify their fee, and send you a free shortlist of who is actually worth talking to. We are paid only when the agent we recommend wins the listing — so we are paid to put the right agent in front of you, not the cheapest.

Full article:

If you are about to sell a house in New Zealand, you have probably already worked out that real estate agents are expensive. Two and a half to four percent of the sale price plus GST plus marketing is not nothing. So the obvious move is to look for the agent charging the lowest commission and pocket the difference.

That instinct is wrong. In most cases, the agent who charges the lowest commission is the most expensive choice you can make. Here is why, with the actual maths.

### Key Takeaways

- Real estate commission in NZ is almost always negotiable, but the headline rate is the wrong thing to negotiate over.
- Most full-service agents charge between 2.5% and 4% of sale price plus GST. Discount and fixed-fee operators charge less, sometimes much less.
- On a $1 million sale, the fee difference between a cheap agent at 1.5% and a top-performing agent at 3% is around $15,000. Modest outperformance from the top agent — selling at just 5% above the cheap agent's likely price — puts $33,500 more in your pocket after the higher fee.
- What actually predicts who keeps more money in your pocket is the agent's track record on recent comparable sales in your suburb, not the percentage on the agency agreement.
- AgentWise is a free, data-driven shortlist of the top-performing agents in your area. Vendor advocates, not agency salespeople.

### How real estate commission actually works in NZ

There is no standard commission rate in New Zealand. The Real Estate Authority (REA) does not set one. The Real Estate Agents Act 2008 requires the agent to disclose their fee in the listing authority you sign, and beyond that the figure is whatever you and the agent agree.

A typical full-service agent — Bayleys, Ray White, Harcourts, LJ Hooker, the larger national networks — usually quotes a tiered structure. You will see something like 4% on the first $400,000 of sale price and then 2.5% on the rest, plus GST. On a $1 million sale that averages out to around 3% all-in.

Discount and fixed-fee operators sit lower. Tall Poppy, Mike Pero, 200 Square, online-only services, and various independents quote in the 1.5% to 2.5% range, often as a flat fee or a single percentage with no tiering. Some are genuinely full-service at a lower rate; others trade lower fees for a less hands-on campaign.

Two costs that are usually NOT included in the commission and that come out of your pocket separately:

- Marketing: photography, video, drone, signboard, premium listings on TradeMe and OneRoof, social media. Typical spend is $2,000 to $10,000 depending on the property's value and the campaign type.
- Legal: your conveyancer or solicitor handles the contract side. Usually $1,500 to $3,000 for a straightforward sale.

GST sits on top of all of it.

Commission is paid at settlement, not when the contract is signed. If the property doesn't sell, you owe no commission — but the marketing you authorised is generally still owed.

### Is real estate commission negotiable?

Yes. Almost always. Whether you should negotiate it is a different question.

The point at which you have the most leverage is BEFORE you sign the listing authority. Once you've signed, the rate is locked for the duration of the agreement — typically 90 days for a sole agency. Common things vendors successfully negotiate:

- The percentage itself, especially on higher-value properties where the tiered structure creates a strong incentive on the agent's side to win the listing.
- The marketing budget — particularly the "premium listing" upsells, which add up fast and don't always pay back.
- Sole agency vs general agency duration — shorter terms give you more control.
- Performance clauses — for example, the higher commission rate only kicks in if the sale price exceeds a stated number.

The agent expects to be negotiated. Senior agents at established agencies are usually more willing to move than newer ones, because they have more room in their margins and they have the data to justify their starting price.

Here is the part worth being honest about: negotiating commission down by 0.5% saves you $5,000 on a $1 million sale. That is real money. But if doing so means you end up with a less effective agent, the cost of that trade can be ten times the saving. Which leads to the maths.

### The math: why cheap usually costs you more

Figure: The headline 'saving' on commission is $15,000. The opportunity cost of going with the cheaper agent is $33,500 at just +5% above market.

Two scenarios. You're selling a $1 million house. You have two agents competing for the listing.

- Agent A is a discount operator quoting 1.5% commission. On the headline rate, they are half the cost of the alternative.
- Agent B is a top performer with a recent track record of selling above the suburb median. They quote 3% commission.

The headline fee difference: $15,000. That is the number most vendors look at — and stop there.

Now the actual outcomes:

| Scenario | Sale price | Commission | Fee paid | What you walk away with |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agent A sells at market | $1,000,000 | 1.5% | $15,000 | $985,000 |
| Agent B sells +3% above market | $1,030,000 | 3.0% | $30,900 | $999,100 |
| Agent B sells +5% above market | $1,050,000 | 3.0% | $31,500 | $1,018,500 |
| Agent B sells +7% above market | $1,070,000 | 3.0% | $32,100 | $1,037,900 |
| Agent B sells +10% above market | $1,100,000 | 3.0% | $33,000 | $1,067,000 |

Read the right-hand column. The "saving" of $15,000 with Agent A vanishes the moment Agent B sells anywhere above about 1.5% over what Agent A would have got. The break-even is small. The upside on the top-performer side is substantial.

At 5% above market — a realistic outcome from a top suburb performer — Agent B's higher fee is paid for several times over, and you are $33,500 better off than if you had chased the cheaper percentage. At 7% above, which top-decile agents in most NZ suburbs regularly deliver, you are $52,900 ahead.

The headline "saving" was real. The opportunity cost was bigger.

### Where the cheap-agent logic does hold

To be intellectually honest: the cheap-agent argument is not always wrong.

If the discount agent and the full-service agent would genuinely sell your property for the same price, the cheap agent wins on commission. That is the assumption baked into every "save $15,000 in fees" pitch. The assumption is rarely true. But there are situations where it might be close to true:

- An exceptionally easy sell. Hot market, scarce inventory, perfect property, ready buyers queueing. The market is doing most of the work; the agent's skill matters less.
- A price-ceiling property. If the property has no genuine upside above its CV and is unlikely to attract competitive bidding, a strong negotiator has less room to add value.
- A vendor with a firm bottom line. If you have decided exactly what you will accept and won't be moved, you remove much of the agent's room to add a premium.

For most NZ vendors selling a typical home in a competitive market, none of these apply. The agent's skill at running the campaign, qualifying buyers, managing the bidding dynamic, and closing the right offer is the variable that determines the final number. That variable has a direct dollar value.

### What to look at instead of the headline rate

Figure: An AgentWise shortlist surfaces the agents whose numbers actually justify their fee.

The vendor decision worth obsessing over is not "what is this agent's commission". It is "what is this agent's recent sales record in my suburb and on properties like mine".

Four numbers worth asking every agent for:

- Average sale price as a percentage of CV across their sales in your suburb in the past 12 months. Above 100% is a strong signal; below 95% should give you pause.
- Days on market across their last 10 to 15 listings. Faster is not automatically better — but consistently slow is consistently bad.
- Sale-method success rate. If they are recommending auction, what is their auction-day clearance rate this year? If tender or deadline sale, what proportion converted on time?
- Number of recent comparable sales in your suburb specifically. Not "across Auckland". Your suburb.

A good agent will answer all four with specifics. They will probably hand you the numbers before you ask, because their numbers are how they justify their fee. An agent who pivots back to talking about marketing strategy, brand, or "personal connection" is telling you they don't have the data to defend their pricing. That itself is the answer.

The challenge for most vendors is gathering that information yourself. The sales are recorded, the data is public — Settled.govt.nz and the REA public register are good starting points. But cross-referencing every active agent's claims against the actual settled-sale record, for your specific suburb, is half a day of work that most people are not going to do while also packing a house.

### The bottom line

The cheapest real estate agent in NZ is almost never the cheapest sale outcome. The fee difference between a discount agent and a top-performing agent on a typical $1 million property is around $15,000. The performance difference — what the top agent actually achieves above the suburb median — is usually several times bigger than the fee gap, and it lands directly in your pocket as a higher sale price.

The question worth answering is not "who will charge me the least to sell my house". It is "who has the recent track record in my suburb to actually back their pitch".

AgentWise is a vendor advocate service. Request a free shortlist and we will compile the public sales data for your suburb, identify the agents whose track records genuinely justify their fee, and send you a free shortlist of who is actually worth talking to. We are paid only when the agent we recommend wins the listing — so we are paid to put the right agent in front of you, not the cheapest.


# Location pages

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents in Auckland
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/auckland
Published: 2026-06-05
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's Auckland landing page. Targets sellers searching for top-performing real estate agents in Auckland.
Auckland market dynamics covered:
- Auction-led campaigns (~70% of Auckland sales)
- Multicultural buyer pools
- School zone premiums (Auckland Grammar, Epsom Girls Grammar, Macleans, Westlake)
- Apartment, terrace, and standalone as functionally distinct markets
Auckland regions covered:
Central Auckland, North Shore, East Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland, Hibiscus Coast.
Named Auckland suburbs:
Mt Eden, Remuera, Epsom, Newmarket, Parnell, Mission Bay, St Heliers, Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Devonport, Takapuna, Milford, Mairangi Bay, Browns Bay, Howick, Pakuranga, Botany, Henderson, New Lynn, Titirangi, Manukau, Manurewa, Papakura, Papatoetoe, Orewa, Whangaparaoa, Silverdale, Millwater.
Named entities: Bayleys, Ray White, Harcourts, LJ Hooker, Tall Poppy, Mike Pero, 200 Square, Auckland Grammar, Epsom Girls Grammar, Macleans College, Westlake.
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents in Christchurch
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/christchurch
Published: 2026-06-05
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's Christchurch landing page. Targets sellers searching for top-performing real estate agents in Christchurch. AgentWise analyses 12 months of Christchurch sales data and produces a free shortlist of vetted agents matched to each seller's suburb, accounting for post-earthquake history, TC zones, and Garden City character.
Christchurch market dynamics covered:
- Post-2011 earthquake context still shapes property transactions (TC zones, foundation engineering, EQC history, insurance availability)
- Garden Suburbs heritage premium (Fendalton, Merivale, Strowan, Riccarton, Ilam)
- School zone premiums (Christchurch Boys' High, Christchurch Girls' High, Burnside High; private network includes Christ's College, St Andrew's, St Margaret's, Rangi Ruru)
- Auction is common (~40-45% of campaigns) but not dominant; deadline sale and by-negotiation common
- Cashmere, Westmorland and the Port Hills carry view premiums
- Rebuild economy continues to shape buyer demographics
Christchurch regions covered:
Central Christchurch, Western Garden Suburbs, Cashmere & Port Hills, Northern Suburbs, Eastern Bays & Sumner, Outer South & Selwyn Commuter Belt.
Named Christchurch suburbs:
Fendalton, Merivale, Strowan, Riccarton, Ilam, Cashmere, Westmorland, Huntsbury, Hillsborough, Burnside, Bishopdale, Bryndwr, Papanui, St Albans, Sumner, Redcliffs, Mt Pleasant, Heathcote, Ferrymead, Halswell, Hornby, Wigram, Aidanfield, Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton.
Named entities: Harcourts (headquartered in Christchurch), Bayleys, Ray White, Mike Pero, LJ Hooker, Tall Poppy, Christchurch Boys' High, Christchurch Girls' High, Burnside High, Christ's College, St Andrew's College, St Margaret's, Rangi Ruru, Hagley Park.
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents in Wellington
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/wellington
Published: 2026-06-05
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's Wellington landing page. Targets sellers searching for top-performing real estate agents in Wellington. AgentWise analyses 12 months of Wellington sales data and produces a free shortlist of vetted agents matched to each seller's suburb, accounting for Wellington-specific factors like topography, EPB status, weathertightness, and the public-service workforce.
Wellington market dynamics covered:
- Topography drives value (sun, wind, view, aspect)
- EPB (earthquake-prone building) status affects apartments and multi-unit properties — Wellington has more EPBs than any other NZ city
- Weathertightness is a buyer concern for 1990s-2000s monolithic-cladded homes
- Public-service workforce shapes buyer demand and mortgage capacity
- Auction is the minority sale method (~25-30% of campaigns) — deadline sale, tender, and by-negotiation are more common
- Boutique agency mix (Tommy's, Lowe & Co alongside national networks)
- School zones (Wellington College, Wellington Girls', Onslow, Wellington High; private network: Samuel Marsden, Scots College, St Patrick's Silverstream)
Wellington regions covered:
Wellington Central & Te Aro, Mt Victoria/Mt Cook/Aro Valley, Western Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs, Southern Suburbs, Hutt Valley, Porirua & Kapiti Coast.
Named Wellington suburbs:
Wellington Central, Te Aro, Pipitea, Mt Victoria, Mt Cook, Aro Valley, Kelburn, Karori, Wadestown, Khandallah, Ngaio, Johnsonville, Churton Park, Newlands, Tawa, Miramar, Seatoun, Strathmore Park, Hataitai, Brooklyn, Newtown, Island Bay, Berhampore, Mornington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Petone, Eastbourne, Wainuiomata, Porirua, Whitby, Plimmerton, Paremata, Paekakariki, Waikanae, Paraparaumu.
Named entities: Tommy's, Ray White, Harcourts, Bayleys, Lowe & Co, Tall Poppy, Mike Pero, 200 Square, Wellington College, Wellington Girls' College, Onslow College, Wellington High School, Samuel Marsden Collegiate, Scots College, St Patrick's Silverstream.
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents in Tauranga
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/tauranga
Published: 2026-06-06
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's Tauranga landing page. Targets sellers searching for top-performing real estate agents in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. AgentWise analyses 12 months of Tauranga sales data and produces a free shortlist of vetted agents matched to each seller's suburb, accounting for Tauranga-specific factors like out-of-town buyer demand, waterfront premiums, and the retirement-downsizing market.
Tauranga market dynamics covered:
- Lifestyle migration drives a large share of buyer demand (Auckland out-migrants, retirees, returning expats)
- Waterfront and view premiums are highly stratified (Mount beachfront vs Pilot Bay vs Papamoa Beach vs Bethlehem river)
- Retirement and downsizing demand shapes significant portions of the market
- Auction is common but not dominant (~35-45% of campaigns) — deadline sale and by-negotiation also common
- Regional brand presence (Tremains, Eves) matters alongside national networks
- School zone premiums (Tauranga Boys', Tauranga Girls', Otumoetai, Aquinas, Bethlehem College, ACG Tauranga)
Tauranga regions covered:
Central Tauranga & Harbour Edge, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa Beach & Papamoa East, Bethlehem, Pyes Pa & Tauriko, Otumoetai & Matua, Greerton/Brookfield/Welcome Bay, Western Bay & Outer.
Named Tauranga suburbs:
Tauranga CBD, Tauranga South, Avenues, Matua, Mount Maunganui, Bayfair, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa East, Wairakei, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Heights, Pyes Pa, Tauriko, Otumoetai, Cherrywood, Greerton, Brookfield, Welcome Bay, Maungatapu, Hairini, Te Puke, Omokoroa, Katikati.
Named entities: Bayleys, Ray White, Harcourts, LJ Hooker, Tremains, Eves, Tall Poppy, Mike Pero, 200 Square, Tauranga Boys' College, Tauranga Girls' College, Otumoetai College, Aquinas College, Bethlehem College, ACG Tauranga.
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents in Palmerston North
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/palmerston-north
Published: 2026-06-06
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's Palmerston North landing page. Targets sellers searching for top-performing real estate agents in Palmerston North. AgentWise analyses 12 months of Palmerston North sales data and produces a free shortlist of vetted agents matched to each seller's suburb, accounting for Palmy-specific factors like Massey University's investor segment, Defence Force buyer demand, and the city's flat terrain and affordability.
Palmerston North market dynamics covered:
- Massey University drives a substantial student-rental and investor segment
- Defence Force postings (Linton Army Camp, Ohakea Air Force Base) drive steady, predictable buyer demand
- Affordability vs main centres shapes a first-home-buyer and relocator buyer mix
- Flat terrain and regular street grid simplify comparison
- Auction is the minority sale method (~20-30%) — deadline sale and by-negotiation dominate
- School zone premiums (Palmerston North Boys' High, Palmerston North Girls' High, Awatapu, Freyberg, St Peter's)
Palmerston North regions covered:
Hokowhitu, West End & Roslyn, Fitzherbert, Awapuni & Aokautere, Milson/Kelvin Grove/Cloverlea, Takaro/Highbury/Terrace End, Manawatū & Outer.
Named Palmerston North suburbs:
Hokowhitu, West End, Fitzherbert, Roslyn, Awapuni, Aokautere, Milson, Cloverlea, Kelvin Grove, Takaro, Highbury, Terrace End, Papaioea, Riverdale, Te Marama, and the wider Manawatū including Ashhurst, Bunnythorpe, Linton.
Named entities: Property Brokers (regional powerhouse, headquartered in Palmerston North), Bayleys, Ray White, Harcourts, LJ Hooker, Tall Poppy, Mike Pero, 200 Square, Palmerston North Boys' High, Palmerston North Girls' High, Awatapu College, Freyberg High, St Peter's College, Massey University, Linton Army Camp, Ohakea Air Force Base.
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents in Dunedin
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/dunedin
Published: 2026-06-06
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's Dunedin landing page. Targets sellers searching for top-performing real estate agents in Dunedin. AgentWise analyses 12 months of Dunedin sales data and produces a free shortlist of vetted agents matched to each seller's suburb, accounting for Dunedin-specific factors like the University of Otago student-rental investor segment, steep terrain and aspect premiums, heritage housing stock, and Healthy Homes compliance.
Dunedin market dynamics covered:
- University of Otago drives one of NZ's deepest student-rental investor segments
- Steep terrain makes sun, aspect, and view granular value drivers
- Heritage housing stock (bluestone bays, Edwardian villas, character bungalows) carries meaningful premiums in established suburbs
- Cold winters make heating efficiency, insulation, and Healthy Homes compliance significant in every transaction
- Auction is the minority sale method (~25-30%) — deadline sale, tender, and by-negotiation dominate
- School zone premiums (Otago Boys' High, Otago Girls' High, King's High, Queen's High, Logan Park, John McGlashan, Columba, St Hilda's)
Dunedin regions covered:
Maori Hill/Roslyn/Maryhill, City Rise & Belleknowes, Mornington & South Dunedin, St Clair/St Kilda/Coastal, North Dunedin & North East Valley, Central Dunedin & Harbourside, Mosgiel/Green Island/Outer South, Otago Peninsula.
Named Dunedin suburbs:
Maori Hill, Roslyn, Maryhill, City Rise, Belleknowes, Wakari, Highgate, Mornington, Caversham, South Dunedin, St Clair, St Kilda, Tainui, Andersons Bay, North Dunedin, North East Valley, Opoho, Dunedin Central, Mosgiel, Green Island, Wingatui, Brighton, Waldronville, Macandrew Bay, Portobello, Broad Bay, Otakou.
Named entities: Harcourts, Bayleys, Ray White, Edinburgh Realty (Dunedin boutique), Cutlers Real Estate (boutique), LJ Hooker, Tall Poppy, Mike Pero, 200 Square, University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic, Otago Boys' High School, Otago Girls' High School, King's High School, Queen's High School, Logan Park High School, John McGlashan College, Columba College, St Hilda's Collegiate.
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents in Hamilton
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/hamilton
Published: 2026-06-06
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's Hamilton landing page. Targets sellers searching for top-performing real estate agents in Hamilton. AgentWise analyses 12 months of Hamilton sales data accounting for Hamilton-specific factors like the Waikato River premium gradient, University of Waikato student-rental segment, and the established-vs-new-subdivision divide between Hamilton East/Chartwell and Rototuna/Flagstaff.
Hamilton market dynamics covered:
- Waikato River frontage and proximity drives premium gradient
- University of Waikato and Wintec drive student-rental investor segment
- Lodge Real Estate's strong local dominance shapes competitive dynamics
- Rapid northern-corridor growth (Rototuna, Flagstaff) creates established-vs-new market divide
- Auction is well-established (~45-55% of campaigns)
- School zone premiums (Hamilton Boys' High, Hamilton Girls' High, St Paul's Collegiate, St John's College)
Hamilton regions covered:
Hamilton East & River Suburbs, Hamilton Central/Frankton/Dinsdale, Chartwell & Hillcrest, Rototuna/Flagstaff/Huntington, Beerescourt/Maeroa/Western, Te Rapa/Pukete/Northern Outer, Glenview/Fitzroy/Southern Outer, Waikato Outer.
Named Hamilton suburbs:
Hamilton East, Hamilton West, Whitiora, Riverlea, Claudelands, Hamilton Central, Frankton, Dinsdale, Nawton, Forest Lake, Chartwell, Hillcrest, Knighton, Silverdale, Rototuna, Flagstaff, Huntington, Queenwood, Beerescourt, Maeroa, Melville, St Andrews, Te Rapa, Pukete, Horsham Downs, Glenview, Fitzroy, Bader, Deanwell, Ngāruawāhia.
Named entities: Lodge Real Estate, Lugton's, Bayleys, Ray White, Harcourts, Eves, Tall Poppy, Mike Pero, 200 Square, Hamilton Boys' High, Hamilton Girls' High, St Paul's Collegiate, St John's College, University of Waikato, Wintec.
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents on the North Shore
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/north-shore
Published: 2026-06-06
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's North Shore landing page. Targets sellers searching for top-performing real estate agents on Auckland's North Shore — a distinct sub-market from central Auckland with its own buyer pool, agent specialists, and school-zone-driven premiums.
North Shore market dynamics covered:
- Distinct market from central Auckland with specialist agents (Harcourts Cooper & Co, Premium, Ray White Damerell)
- Beach-suburb proximity drives a highly granular premium gradient
- School zone obsession (Westlake Boys', Westlake Girls', Rangitoto College, Takapuna Grammar, Carmel College, Murrays Bay Intermediate)
- Devonport and the southern peninsula operate as a heritage-character sub-market
- Auction-dominant (~65-75% of campaigns)
North Shore regions covered:
Devonport & Belmont Peninsula, Takapuna & Milford, Eastern Bays, Inner North Shore, Albany & Hibiscus Coast Edge, Sunnynook/Forrest Hill/Hillcrest.
Named North Shore suburbs:
Devonport, Cheltenham, Bayswater, Stanley Bay, Belmont, Narrow Neck, Takapuna, Milford, Castor Bay, Mairangi Bay, Murrays Bay, Rothesay Bay, Browns Bay, Long Bay, Torbay, Northcote, Birkenhead, Glenfield, Beach Haven, Albany, Greenhithe, Pinehill, Schnapper Rock, Sunnynook, Forrest Hill, Hillcrest (Shore).
Named entities: Bayleys, Premium Real Estate, Harcourts Cooper & Co, Ray White Damerell, Barfoot & Thompson, Westlake Boys' High, Westlake Girls' High, Rangitoto College, Takapuna Grammar, Carmel College, Murrays Bay Intermediate.
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents in Nelson
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/nelson
Published: 2026-06-06
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's Nelson landing page targeting sellers in Nelson, Richmond, and the wider Tasman district. Nelson's market is shaped by lifestyle migration, sun-climate appeal, retirement/downsizing demand, and a substantial out-of-region buyer pool.
Nelson market dynamics covered:
- Out-of-region buyer pool (Auckland, Wellington, returning expats)
- Retirement/downsizing focus
- Coastal premium gradients (Tahunanui, Atawhai, Monaco)
- Auction is minority method (~25-35%)
- Longer median DOM (~38 days)
- Nelson and Tasman regional brands (Summit Real Estate, Wallace Real Estate)
Nelson regions covered:
Central Nelson & The Wood, Atawhai & Northern Coast, Tahunanui & Western Coast, Stoke & Inner Suburbs, Monaco & Boulder Bank Edge, Richmond, Tasman District Outer.
Named Nelson suburbs:
central Nelson, The Wood, Britannia Heights, Atawhai, Tahunanui, Stoke, Stepneyville, Annesbrook, Bishopdale, Wakefield Quay, Monaco, Nayland, Richmond (Hill, Beach, West), Mapua, Motueka, Brightwater, Wakefield.
Named entities: Summit Real Estate, Wallace Real Estate, Bayleys, Ray White, Harcourts, McVeagh Fleming, Nelson College, Nelson College for Girls, Garin College.
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents in Whangarei
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/whangarei
Published: 2026-06-06
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's Whangarei landing page covering Whangarei city, the harbour and coastal areas, and the wider Northland region.
Whangarei market dynamics covered:
- Out-of-Auckland buyer migration
- Coastal premium gradients (Whangarei Heads, Tutukaka, Bream Bay)
- Regional brand presence (Hatch Properties, Property Brokers)
- Lifestyle-block demand
- Auction is minority method (~20-30%)
- Median DOM ~40 days
Whangarei regions covered:
Central Whangarei, Whangarei Heads & Coastal, Onerahi & Eastern Suburbs, Tikipunga/Otaika/Western Growth, Kamo & Northern Suburbs, Bream Bay & Coastal South, Tutukaka Coast & Outer, Wider Northland.
Named Whangarei suburbs:
Whangarei Central, Kensington, Riverside, Maunu, Onerahi, Whangarei Heads, McLeod Bay, Parua Bay, Tikipunga, Otaika, Kamo, Springs Flat, Ruakaka, Waipu, One Tree Point, Tutukaka, Matapouri, Ngunguru.
Named entities: Bayleys, Ray White, Harcourts, LJ Hooker, Property Brokers, Hatch Properties, Whangarei Boys' High, Whangarei Girls' High, Pompallier Catholic College.
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents in New Plymouth
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/new-plymouth
Published: 2026-06-06
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's New Plymouth landing page covering New Plymouth city and the wider Taranaki region. Market shaped by the offshore energy industry, Taranaki dairy economy, Mt Taranaki view premiums, and the surf coast lifestyle.
New Plymouth market dynamics covered:
- Energy-sector professional buyer pool
- Dairy farming families
- Mt Taranaki view premiums
- Surf-coast lifestyle (Fitzroy, Coastal Walkway)
- Regional brand strength (McDonald, TSB)
- Auction is minority (~25-35%)
New Plymouth regions covered:
Central & Inner West, Vogeltown & Frankleigh Park, Eastern Suburbs & Fitzroy, Bell Block & Northern Growth, Spotswood & Marfell, Inner Suburbs & New Subdivisions, Coastal & Lifestyle, Wider Taranaki.
Named New Plymouth suburbs:
central New Plymouth, Vogeltown, Westown, Frankleigh Park, Spotswood, Marfell, Moturoa, Strandon, Fitzroy, Welbourn, Glen Avon, Henwood, Bell Block, Highlands Park, Waitara, Inglewood, Oakura, Okato, Stratford, Hawera.
Named entities: TSB Real Estate, McDonald Real Estate, Bayleys, Ray White, Harcourts, LJ Hooker, New Plymouth Boys' High, New Plymouth Girls' High, Francis Douglas Memorial College.
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents in Queenstown
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/queenstown
Published: 2026-06-06
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's Queenstown landing page covering Queenstown, the Lakes District, Wanaka, and Hawea. NZ's most distinctive luxury and lifestyle real estate market.
Queenstown market dynamics covered:
- Luxury overlay with specialist marketing requirements
- View and lake-access dominance of premium gradients
- Short-stay rental investor segment
- OIO-constrained international buyer awareness
- Auction common but not dominant (~40-55%)
- Longer median DOM (~45 days) reflecting dispersed buyer pool
Queenstown regions covered:
Central Queenstown & Queenstown Hill, Kelvin Heights, Frankton & Shotover Country, Arrowtown & Arthurs Point, Jacks Point & Outer South, Wanaka & Albert Town, Hawea & Wider Lakes, Lifestyle & Rural Edge.
Named Queenstown suburbs:
central Queenstown, Queenstown Hill, Fernhill, Sunshine Bay, Kelvin Heights, Frankton, Shotover Country, Lake Hayes Estate, Jacks Point, Arrowtown, Arthurs Point, Lake Hayes, Wanaka, Albert Town, Hawea, Hawea Flat, Gibbston, Cardrona.
Named entities: Bayleys, New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty, Harcourts, Ray White, Colliers, Locations (Queenstown brand), Wakatipu High School, Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables, Lake Hayes.
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.

## Location page: Find the best real estate agents in Invercargill
URL: https://agentwise.co.nz/find-an-agent/invercargill
Published: 2026-06-06
Type: Location landing page
Summary: AgentWise's Invercargill landing page covering Invercargill city and the wider Southland region. NZ's most affordable main centre, shaped by first-home buyer demand, investor yield focus, and the Southland economy.
Invercargill market dynamics covered:
- Affordability-driven first-home buyer segment
- Investor yield demand
- Dairy and manufacturing economy
- Healthy Homes compliance focus due to cold winters and older stock
- Auction is minority (~20-30%)
- Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) influences rental demand
Invercargill regions covered:
Central Invercargill, Windsor & Waikiwi, Otatara & Western Coast, Glengarry & Newer Suburbs, Hargest/Kew/Southern, Bluff & Coastal South, Wider Southland, Lifestyle & Rural Edge.
Named Invercargill suburbs:
central Invercargill, Avenal, Windsor, Waikiwi, Otatara, Glengarry, Grasmere, Rosedale, Newfield, Strathern, Hargest, Kew, Heidelberg, Bluff, Greenhills, Riverton, Winton, Gore.
Named entities: Property Brokers, Findlay & Co, Bayleys, Ray White, Harcourts, Southland Boys' High, Southland Girls' High, James Hargest College, Southern Institute of Technology (SIT).
Methodology metrics (same as homepage): average sale price vs CV, days on market, sale-method success rate, recent comparable suburb sales.