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Best Real Estate Agents in South Auckland

We assessed 19 real estate agents in South Auckland and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 1,229 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 14 July 2026. How we rank →

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Before you hire

The agent who achieves the best price is not always the one who quotes the highest appraisal. Ask agents about their recent sale prices relative to appraisal, their average days on market, and how they plan to market your specific property, not just their general approach.

Top 5 Real Estate Agents in South Auckland

The 5 highest-scoring businesses from 19 analysed. Ranked on independent signals only. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you choose.

  • 1

    Ray White Manukau

    ★ 4.8 442 reviews +8 Top5 Score 182 +3
    5★ 411 4★ 7 3★ 3 2★ 7 1★ 14

    Ray White Manukau gets vendors to strong auction results through agents who prepare sellers on what to expect well before auction day. Several agents, including Gin, Johny, and James, keep sellers informed at every stage so the process feels managed rather than uncertain.

    Reviews most often describe: Sellers wanting named agents with auction expertise

    • ✓ Auction preparation briefings for sellers
    • ✓ Agents available through entire sale process
    • ✓ Realistic expectations set upfront

    location_on 603 Great South Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

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  • 2

    Barfoot & Thompson Manukau

    ★ 4.8 157 reviews +6 Top5 Score 169 +2
    5★ 145 4★ 3 3★ 4 1★ 5

    Barfoot & Thompson Manukau gets properties sold where other agents have failed, with multiple agents here taking on listings that sat unsold for months and turning them around quickly. Agents like Kamal Sivia have secured unconditional sales within ten days in slow markets, and Jot Punia generated over ten offers on a property that drew none under previous representation.

    Reviews most often describe: First-home buyers and sellers in competitive Auckland markets

    • ✓ Sells stalled listings other agents couldn't move
    • ✓ Realistic appraisals backed by comparable sales data
    • ✓ Arrives early to prepare homes before viewings

    location_on 24 Cavendish Drive, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 3

    Nelson Takle

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    ★ 5.0 120 reviews Top5 Score 162
    5★ 119 4★ 1

    Nelson works through the full process with buyers and sellers, keeping communication clear and following through on strategy choices like auction campaigns that generate competitive bidding. He stays available to remote clients between viewings and settles disputes by thinking through market conditions rather than taking shortcuts.

    Reviews most often describe: First-home buyers and remote sellers needing hands-on guidance

    • ✓ Suggests auction campaigns to create bidder competition
    • ✓ Stays in touch with sellers after settlement closes
    • ✓ Available to remote clients across multiple time zones

    location_on 603 Great South Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 4

    The WORX Real Estate

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    ★ 4.6 120 reviews Top5 Score 162 +15
    5★ 109 1★ 11

    Buyers going through the process for the first time get step-by-step guidance from named agents who stay involved from inquiry to settlement. Agents like Shane and Chanaka have walked clients through purchases where they had no prior knowledge of buying, shaping decisions rather than just facilitating them.

    Reviews most often describe: First home buyers and sellers in a tough market

    • ✓ Guides first-timers from zero knowledge
    • ✓ Named agents stay involved end-to-end
    • ✓ Sold homes despite challenging market conditions

    location_on 34 Cavendish Drive, Manukau City Centre, Auckland schedule Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat–Sun Closed

    call 09 263 8440 map Map
  • 5

    The Rent House - Property Management

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    ★ 4.6 146 reviews -1 Top5 Score 157 +7
    5★ 130 4★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 12

    Owners with multiple rentals who want steady background management get real value from individual managers like Lauren, who keeps properties running without requiring owner involvement. Some managers go after-hours to sort urgent issues like water leaks, contacting the right trades at no cost to the tenant.

    Reviews most often describe: Landlords wanting a hands-off, low-stress tenancy

    • ✓ After-hours support for urgent repairs
    • ✓ Advertising pitched to achieve top-market rent
    • ✓ Long-term tenant relationships spanning years

    location_on Leyton Way, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

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Before you choose a real estate agent in South Auckland

Drawn from 155 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.

What does a real estate agent typically charge in New Zealand? expand_more

Commission in New Zealand follows a tiered structure, with around 4% on the first $400,000 and roughly 2% on the remainder. On an $800,000 sale that works out to approximately $24,000 before GST, so always calculate the dollar figure. GST of 15% is added on top of the quoted commission rate, which adds meaningfully to your final cost. All commission terms must be written into a signed agency agreement before marketing begins, and the rate, agreement type, and duration are all negotiable.

How do I check if a real estate agent is licensed in New Zealand? expand_more

Search the public register at rea.govt.nz before you sign anything, as it shows an agent's licence type, current status, and any disciplinary history at no cost. Three licence classes exist in New Zealand: salesperson, branch manager, and agent, each requiring different qualifications and experience. No one can legally carry out real estate agency work in New Zealand without a current licence under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008. If an agent cannot or will not provide their licence number on request, treat that as a reason to walk away before engaging their services.

How transparent is the process when there are multiple offers? expand_more

Under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008, agents must tell you that competing offers exist, but they are not required to reveal how many there are or what those offers contain. One reviewer described a situation where a property appeared to shift into a multi-offer process only after the buyer had already matched the vendor's stated price and conditions, raising questions about whether the process was managed in good faith. If you are a buyer and something feels off during a multi-offer situation, you can lodge a complaint with the REA at rea.govt.nz, which publishes plain-language guidance on exactly what agents must and must not do in these circumstances.

What are the warning signs of a real estate agent you shouldn't use? expand_more
  • –An agent who goes quiet after listing is a serious red flag, with one reviewer reporting they had no idea how many people had viewed their property and did not know it had been taken off the market.
  • –Pressure tactics during negotiation, including misleading information about offer status or competing interest, point to an agent prioritising a fast close over your outcome.
  • –Marketing fees charged upfront with little evidence of activity, such as open homes not listed on TradeMe while fees of over $7,000 are invoiced, suggest the spend is not working for you.
  • –An agent who dismisses or does not pass on buyer feedback cannot adjust strategy when needed, and in a soft market that costs you time and money.
  • –Unprofessional conduct toward buyers, such as refusing viewings to people referred by other agents or laughing at prospective purchasers, damages your sale campaign and limits your buyer pool.
  • –Repeated unavailability by phone, voicemail black holes, and no callback culture are signs the agent is too stretched or insufficiently motivated to represent you well at critical moments.
What should you ask before hiring a real estate agent? expand_more
  • –Ask how they arrived at their suggested price and what comparable sales data they used, so you can judge whether their appraisal is realistic or inflated to win the listing.
  • –Ask for a specific written marketing plan including where and when the property will be advertised, who manages open homes, and exactly what your marketing budget covers.
  • –Ask how often you will receive feedback after each open home and viewing, and in what format, so you are not left in the dark about buyer sentiment.
  • –Ask who will actually be doing the day-to-day work: some agents use associates or junior team members for viewings and communication, and you need to know who your real point of contact will be.
  • –Ask what their process is once an offer comes in, including how they handle multi-offer situations and what your rights are at each stage of negotiation.
  • –Ask what happens if results are not tracking as expected after four or five weeks, and whether the strategy or pricing can be adjusted without penalty under the agency agreement.

Real Estate Agents ranked 6 to 10 in South Auckland

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    Monika Maynard - Real Estate

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    ★ 5.0 53 reviews Top5 Score 152 +1
    5★ 52 4★ 1

    Hire this team if you're selling and need structured guidance through auction strategy and investor attraction, especially for properties needing repositioning or staging advice. They generate competitive bidding situations by actively attracting investor and renovator interest before and during auctions.

    Reviews most often describe: Home sellers navigating auction campaigns and investor interest

    • ✓ Attracts multiple investors to auction campaigns
    • ✓ Guides sellers through realistic pricing during bidding wars
    • ✓ Patient communication with elderly or anxious sellers

    location_on 603 Great South Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 7

    Charlie Brothers Real Estate

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    ★ 4.8 63 reviews Top5 Score 150 +1
    5★ 59 4★ 2 1★ 2

    Hire this business if you need someone who'll shift a property that's stalled on the market, using direct client contacts to move stock fast. Charlie gives honest market feedback upfront so you understand realistic price expectations rather than discover them later.

    Reviews most often describe: First-home buyers and investors in tough South Auckland markets

    • ✓ Sold stalled property within 4 weeks
    • ✓ Available outside standard hours for client issues
    • ✓ Explains market reality to first-time buyers clearly

    location_on 603 Great South Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 8

    Jas Sandhu - Ray White Manukau

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    ★ 5.0 46 reviews Top5 Score 150
    5★ 46

    Buyers going through their first purchase get genuine time and space to find the right property without pressure, while sellers benefit from active buyer management at auction and staging advice throughout. Jas listens to understand what clients actually want rather than steering them toward a quick sale.

    Reviews most often describe: First-home buyers and sellers wanting patient guidance

    • ✓ Guides staging decisions before marketing
    • ✓ Keeps buyers unhurried through multiple viewings
    • ✓ Manages buyer registration and auction attendance

    location_on 603 Great South Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 9

    Harcourts Manukau

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    ★ 5.0 36 reviews +2 Top5 Score 149 +3
    5★ 35 4★ 1

    Agents here invest time explaining property market language and processes to buyers unfamiliar with purchasing, rather than rushing transactions. Several agents continue supporting clients through both buying and selling phases, staying involved across major life changes.

    Reviews most often describe: First-time buyers needing patient market education and guidance

    • ✓ Explains market terminology clearly to new buyers
    • ✓ Follows up on questions with research and callbacks
    • ✓ Negotiates on behalf of both buyers and sellers

    location_on 654 Great South Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 10

    Limitless Real Estate: Lawrence Kenyon-Slade

    ★ 4.8 46 reviews Top5 Score 146
    5★ 43 3★ 1 1★ 2

    Limitless Real Estate: Lawrence Kenyon-Slade turns around stalled properties, with one vendor achieving 12 registered bidders at auction after two failed listings with other agents. Daily video call updates and in-person auction day management give sellers a level of contact that goes well beyond a weekly phone check-in.

    Reviews most often describe: Sellers who have struggled with previous agents

    • ✓ Daily video call updates during sale
    • ✓ Open home feedback shared promptly
    • ✓ Auctions attract high bidder numbers

    location_on 639 Great South Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

    map Map Is this your business?

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About this ranking

How are the top real estate agents in South Auckland chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for real estate agents in South Auckland. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 14 July 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for real estate agents in South Auckland. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 36. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.