We engage in an indepth vetting process of real estate agents, searching for good conduct history and a high measure of competence and experience - as a minimum. 

We have specialised in finding the best real estate agents for home sellers throughout New Zealand since 2009 because it is important to compare real estate agents objectively which is something we can help you with - a genuine free service.

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See what we have helped Kiwis achieve from their property sales

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A high level of agent competence protects you

Real estate agency work is a legal and often complex process, with multiple legal documents required during the sales process and timeframes to be met under a lot of pressure.

All legal documents need to be correctly understood by you, amended if required, clauses added or deleted and must be filled in correctly.

Your real estate agent has an obligation to explain fully everything they ask you to sign. They must have an indepth understanding of real estate work and their responsibilities to you. They are working for you.

The safest way to establish who the best real estate agent is to sell your property is having them vetted by us - all at no cost.

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Best practice real estate agents get the best sale prices - call 0800 789 532 for an agent shortlist now.

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What to expect (or not) of real estate agents

There were 471 formal complaints made to the Real Estate Agent's Authority in the 2023/2024 years, an increase of 44% from the year prior.

Real estate agents can be held to account, fined, censured or lose their licence to operate if it is proven by the REA, a Complaints Assessment Committee or the Tribunal that they peform their duties poorly.

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The following represents some examples, of the responsibilities of real estate agents.

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-    You must not be misled by your real estate agent

-    Agents are required to do adequate research about your property and inform you of any findings

-    They should appraise your property, at a value considered to be achievable, and not over-estimate it for the purposes of acquiring (buying) your listing

-    They must dislose any conflict of interest in your property

-    They must not attempt to market or sell tyour property without providing you with a written property appraisal

-    They cannot attempt to sell your property without a signed agency agreement with you as the seller

-    They must not misquote financial information about your property to a buyer, for example, the rental capacity, body corporate fees or levies

-    They must not make any changes to a marketing plan already agreed with you, without your written approval 

-    They must not make any false claims to buyers about the condition of your property, the integrity of building material or quality of build

-    They must put all offers in writing to you, on a sale and purchase agreement - no exceptions

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Find out more about what we do to help vendors.

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Real estate contracts and amendments to be signed

It has come to our notice that some real estate agents are omitting client signatures for amendments made to real estate agreements, contracts or other documents.

This is not a problem just created by new agents but rather, more by agents who should have known better after many years in the industry.

Some of these omissions are the subject of official complaints made to the Real Estate Authority as the consequences can be significant.

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Professionally vetted real estate agents, provide free

If selling a house, an apartment, an investment portfolio or a lifestyle block, Agent Finder NZ is the safest way to choose the best real estate agent, let us help you too.

Request A Shortlist Of Vetted Agents | E: info@agentfinder.co.nz | P: 0800 789 532

Agent Finder NZ Awards:

• Property Advisor of the Year 2023 | Property Institute of NZ (APAC)
• Best Independent Real Estate Advisors 2022 | BUILD 2022 Real Estate & Property Awards
• Best Property Advice Hub New Zealand 2021 | APAC
• Most Reputable Property Advice Hub New Zealand for Wise Up NZ 2020 | APAC
• Best Real Estate Agent Vetting Service 2018 | APAC

Page Updated September 1, 2025 by Trish Willis