WHY COMPARE REAL ESTATE AGENTS, FEES AND APPRAISALS
Every vendor is entitled to competence when selling a house, an investment property, a lifestyle block or a farm in New Zealand. Our vetting of licensed real estate agents using a stringent criteria is what establishes that competence - all at no cost, so you can be assured about choosing the most suitably qualified agent and agency.
Once our vetting process is complete, we send you a shortlist of real estate agents proven to have integrity and the capability to achieve an optimal result for you.
This is always tailored to individuals/families, property types, values and expectations and streamlines all your due diligence to help you make important decisions about signing agency contracts, methods of sale, commission fees, advertising costs and much more - all at no cost. Find out more about commission and fees in New Zealand.
You can then compare real estate agents and real estate agencies impartially and with greater assurance that you're dealing with licensed agents whose performance has been scrutinised prior. The value of this to sellers cannot be underestimated.
Request your shortlist of vetted agents here or call 0800 789 532 to find out more.
REAL ESTATE AGENCY COMPARISON WORTH DOING
Every real estate agency has its own systems and rules for:
- the free real estate appraisal to establish market value
- client care and services, communication and problem-solving
- industry compliance with the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 and training of sales people and agents
- agent recruitment policies
- negotiating real estate commission and fees
Helping you to do your due diligence by comparing real estate agencies is why Agent Finder NZ was founded in 2009, so this is an area we take a great interest in when vetting and comparing real estate agencies.
We also provide important industry resources to assist you with the numerous decisions you will need to make throughout the whole process of selling your property, all part of our free service.
Learn more about what we do.
QUESTIONNAIRE HELPS YOU COMPARE ESTATE AGENTS
Clients report that using our free Agent Questionnaire also helps them to quickly compare and establish the best real estate agents suited to them, their property type, price range, situation and timeframe. See their reviews.
The Questionnaire is comprehensive, everything from interviewing the agents about their experience and personal attributes through to marketing, method of sale, open home strategy, what they are using to base their appraisal on and how to handle property defects.
We can give you greater confidence in the knowledge that you are only comparing those who have been vetted and proven capable of negotiating the best outcome for you, but the Questionnaire will help you understand the scope of what you should know about an agent before choosing them. It reduces your risk of signing with an unsuitable real estate agent and ensures you are fully informed and will have an optimum real estate experience when selling your house.
Find out how the questionnaire can benefit you or send enquiry.
AGENT COMPETENCY WITH LEGAL ADMIN A MUST
Every contract or legal document you read or sign needs to be interpreted and understood, in the event that clauses need to be added or deleted, and to ensure the dates and amounts are accurate.
There are multiple legal documents about property and ownership; titles, LIMS, PIMS, boundaries, covenants, codes of compliance, and many more.
On top of that, you’re likely to be dealing with signing agency agreements, and sale and purchase agreements involving hundreds of thousands - or millions - of dollars.
When entering into a contract with a real estate agent, you should be confident that they have a comprehensive knowledge of technical and legal property documentation. The importance of this is not to be underestimated and is certainly something we are particular about.
DUE DILIGENCE DETERMINES THE FATE OF YOUR SALE
16+ years of service to NZ vendors has given us a great deal of insight and experience into what vendors need when selling a property. We know what positively influences a satisfying real estate experience and result.
Conversely, we are also well aware of what hinders a real estate experience.
"I was over the moon with the sale price we achieved, but more importantly the whole real estate process has been stress free! We found our real estate agent to be outstanding in his professionalism.
Thank you so much for recommending him to me... I was beginning to think that I was going to have a bit of a nightmare on my hands with after spending a week talking with some other real estate agents who were selling in the area.
Thank you for your agent recommendations". Jo | Manakau City
If you think comparing real estate agents from a vetted shortlist will help - send an enquiry below - it's a genuine free service.
Page updated August 7, 2025 | Trish Willis | Member of Property Institute of NZ (IPAC) & Awarded Property Advisor of the Year 2023
Agent Finder NZ Awards:
- Best Estate Agent Vetting Service New Zealand - 2018
- Most Reputable Property Advice Hub for Wise Up NZ 2020
- Best Property Advice Hub - New Zealand 2021
- Best Independent Real Estate Advisors 2022 - New Zealand