What Your Real Estate Agent Really Does When Selling Your Tauranga Home
What Your Real Estate Agent Really Does When Selling Your Tauranga Home (Spoiler: It’s More Than Just Opening the Front Door!)
If you've ever thought selling a home is just a matter of sticking up a "For Sale" sign and waiting for offers to roll in - you’re not alone. But behind every smooth home sale is a real estate agent doing a whole lot more than meets the eye.
Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or shifting suburbs here in sunny Tauranga, choosing the right agent can make all the difference. So what exactly does a good agent do? Let’s break it down.
1. Local Market Knowledge (A.K.A. Your Property Price GPS)
Your agent isn't just talking the talk, they live and breathe the local market. They know what homes are selling for in your suburb, what buyers are looking for and how to pitch your home to stand out.
They also know how to price your home realistically. Overpricing can scare off buyers, while underpricing can leave money on the table. A great agent knows the sweet spot and will be upfront with you about what’s achievable in the current market, even if it’s not what you want to hear.
2. Tapping into a Ready-to-Go Buyer Pool
Behind every successful agent is a black book full of potential buyers. Over time, they’ve built relationships with people actively looking to buy, including those who already have their finance sorted (a major plus!).
These pre-qualified buyers are gold. They’re ready to make offers and their finance is good to go. A skilled agent knows who’s serious and who’s just window shopping, saving you time and stress.
3. The Negotiator You Didn’t Know You Needed
Selling a house isn’t just about the price it’s about the process. Your agent is on the phone, sending emails, answering questions and organising viewings, all while learning what different buyers are after.
They know how to present your home’s best features, build emotional connections and ultimately bring buyers to the table. When it comes time to talk numbers your agent becomes your advocate negotiating the best outcome based on your selling strategy (whether that’s auction, deadline or fixed price).
4. Taking the Admin Load Off Your Plate
There’s more to a sale than just the handshake. Your agent will work closely with solicitors, conveyancers, building inspectors and even tradies to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Think of them as your real estate project manager coordinating the moving parts so you don’t have to.
In Short Your Agent Is Your Real Estate MVP
Selling your home is a big deal emotionally and financially. Having a qualified professional agent on your team can turn a potentially stressful experience into a well-oiled process. So when you're choosing who to work with look beyond the fancy flyers and ask the real questions:
Do they know the Tauranga market? Do they have real buyer connections? And most importantly do they have your best interests at heart?
Thinking about selling or just curious what your home might be worth in today’s market? Let’s chat — no pressure, just good advice.
Cheers Matt
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
Appeal for information following fatal crash: Tāneatua
Police investigating a fatal crash in Tāneatua are seeking further information from members of the public who witnessed the crash, or any movements leading up to the crash, to assist with our enquiries.
Prior to the crash, Police can confirm the red Honda Accord was observed travelling on Reid Road in excess of the speed limit.
A Police vehicle travelling the other direction observed the vehicle at speed, however was unable to locate the vehicle as it travelled towards White Pine Bush Road.
Police believe there were two other vehicles near or on the Pekatahi Bridge at the time of the crash, and we’d like to speak to the occupants of those vehicles to understand what they saw.
Additionally, we’re still seeking information from anybody who saw a red Honda Accord travelling in and around Tāneatua between 5:30pm and 6pm on Tuesday 2 December.
If you have information, please contact Police via 105, either over the phone or online, referencing file number 251202/5566.
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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