By Trish Willis - Independent Property Advisor of the Year (PINZ)

Selling your Auckland property for a top price in a good time frame will depend on a real estate agent's experience and capability, integrity and trustworthiness, knowledge and expertise in your type and value of property.

However, making fully informed decisions after getting a house appraisal but prior to signing an agency agreement with a real estate agency, often under pressure for time has a big part to play in how things unfold.

IMPACTFUL DECISIONS TO BE MADE

Making decisions such as which real estate agent and agency will get the best price is the most important decision of all as everything else relies on it.

For example, you will need to rely on a real estate agent for solid advice, a reliable market valuation and to manage the sale process on your behalf and be a reliable communicator about it. 

Your decisions will be influenced by a real estate agent and will include:

• a comparative market appraisal
• which method of sale to use 
• how advertising money should be spent and when
• when to get a valuation or a building report or legal advice. 

HELP TO FIND TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS IN AUCKLAND

We have been vetting licensed real estate agents and agencies across Auckland for 15 years, all at no cost, and can assure you, it is the most reliable, risk free way to establish the competence you deserve.

Additionally, we provide impartial advice and guidance that includes Questions To Ask Real Estate Agents - Many report 'this is gold'. 

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PROCESS HELPS KIWIS PROSPER

Be aware that purchasers' situations can often be more complex than a seller's so both the real estate company and the agent will matter to you when selling a property.

You may have a house in Auckland that is zoned for development and want to know about selling to residential developers. We have a lot of experience helping connect our clients to specialists in this field. 

Our stringent method of vetting from the pool of 5887 Auckland real estate agents is well proven. It removes doubt and risk from the outset and has helped many Kiwis prosper beyond their expectations.

Use this overview of real estate commission and fees for residential sales.

HELPING YOU MAKE INFORMED REAL ESTATE DECISIONS

When preparing to sell a house in Auckland, use the following resources prior to signing any agency agreement with a real estate agent. 

• Our real estate agent questionnaire will help you to objectively compare real estate agents from the shortlist of vetted agents we email to you. These questions to ask can be very telling.
• You will be clear about what to look out for in your comparative market appraisal so you can identify any information gaps or issues with the sale price recommendation or method of sale.
• You will be able to estimate how much real estate commission and fees you should pay.
• We can guide you through the real estate rules and conduct related to signing a legally binding agency agreement, a sale and purchase agreement and everything in between.
• If you are also buying a property, we can provide you with a thorough 'buying a house checklist' that protects you.
• We can confirm your zoning under the Auckland Unitary Plan if required - call 0800 789 532 to find out now.

Choosing an unsuitable real estate agent can be a costly affair and create a long drawn-out experience. This is not the time to 'give someone a go' at selling your property.

A real estate agent should be proven competent before you list with any real estate agency. Send enquiry now.

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• Best Estate Agent Vetting Service 2018

• Wise Up NZ Awarded Most Reputable Property Advice Hub 2020

• Agent Finder NZ Awarded Best Property Advice Hub NZ 2021

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Page updated August 5, 2025 by Trish Willis, Director. A Member of Property Institute of NZ (IPAC) & awarded Independent Property Advisor of the Year 2023.