Best Real Estate Agents in Wellington
We assessed 59 real estate agents in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 2,338 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 26 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
The agent who achieves the best price is not always the one who quotes the highest appraisal, whichever agency they work for. 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 Wellington
The top 5 real estate agents in Wellington are #1 Tommy's Real Estate, #2 Lowe & Co, #3 Just Paterson Real Estate, #4 Harcourts Wellington City, and #5 Mel Troy Real Estate, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you choose.
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Tommy's Real Estate Limited
★ 4.8 300 reviews +14 Top5 Score 180 +15★ 273 4★ 12 3★ 3 2★ 2 1★ 10Tommy's Real Estate guides clients through both selling and buying, with agents like Alice, Jason, and Liz each building detailed sales plans, coordinating repairs and reports, and staying in contact throughout. Their agents are noted for giving honest, realistic pricing advice rather than telling clients what they want to hear, which appears to be a consistent reason repeat clients return.
location_on 209 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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Lowe & Co Realty
↑ 1★ 4.7 426 reviews +11 Top5 Score 179 +25★ 389 4★ 7 2★ 1 1★ 29Lowe & Co covers both sides of a transaction, with agents handling first-home purchases, property sales, and simultaneous buy-sell situations across the Wellington market. Clients dealing from overseas or navigating unexpected complications have specifically noted agents working around time zones, building supplier networks, and keeping campaigns moving without the client needing to push.
location_on 8 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington
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Just Paterson Real Estate Limited MREINZ
↓ 1★ 4.9 266 reviews +5 Top5 Score 1785★ 259 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 2Just Paterson Real Estate gets buyers to settlement and sellers through campaigns by combining clear step-by-step guidance with pre-listing coordination covering staging, cleaning, and presentation. Agents like Michael and Mariola are noted for giving space to buyers rather than applying pressure, and for keeping sellers informed after every open home and private viewing throughout the campaign.
location_on 12 Jessie Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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Harcourts Wellington City - Team Group Realty Ltd
★ 4.9 176 reviews +7 Top5 Score 172 +15★ 169 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 2Harcourts Wellington City covers selling and buying across the Wellington market, with agents like Di, Erin, Savannah, Carl, and Jane each handling appraisals, open home campaigns, and negotiations. Agents working with remote vendors have taken on extra pre-settlement tasks unprompted, while others have maintained contact for months before a suitable property surfaced for a buyer.
location_on 57 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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Mel Troy Real Estate Salesperson at Clark & Co Realty
★ 5.0 142 reviews Top5 Score 1675★ 140 4★ 2Mel Troy Real Estate takes sellers through the full campaign, from pre-listing preparation and pricing guidance through to multi-offer presentation on deadline day, and also assists buyers through private viewings and the offer process. Vendors receive real-time portal updates after every open home and private viewing, so they can track buyer feedback without waiting for a phone call.
Before you choose a real estate agent in Wellington
Drawn from 194 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, most often around 4% on the first $400,000 and roughly 2% on anything above that. On an $800,000 sale that works out to approximately $24,000 before GST, so always calculate the dollar figure, not just the percentage.
GST of 15% is added on top of that commission, which meaningfully increases the final cost to you as a vendor. Every agent and agency sets their own rate, and the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 requires all commission terms to be written into an agency agreement before marketing begins, which means you have a clear window to negotiate before you sign anything.
How do I check if a real estate agent is licensed in New Zealand? expand_more
Before signing anything, search the public register on the Real Estate Authority (REA) website at rea.govt.nz, which shows whether an agent holds a current licence, what class of licence they hold, and whether any disciplinary action has been taken against them. There are three licence classes under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008: salesperson, branch manager, and agent, each carrying different qualification requirements, so the register also tells you the level of experience and accountability attached to that person.
No one can legally carry out real estate agency work in New Zealand without a current licence, so if an agent cannot or will not provide their licence number, treat that as a reason to walk away. The register is free to search and updated in real time, making it a straightforward step to take before you commit to working with anyone.
How transparent is the process when there are multiple offers? expand_more
Under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008, an agent must tell you if other offers exist on a property, but they are not required to reveal how many there are or what those offers contain. The seller decides whether to accept one offer, negotiate with a single party, or ask all buyers to submit their best and final offer, and the agent must follow those instructions within their legal obligations.
Practically speaking, the best protection as a buyer is to put forward your strongest offer from the outset rather than leaving room to negotiate upward, since you may not get a second chance. Buyers who found agents honest and straightforward in the reviews consistently described that quality as rare enough to mention, suggesting it is worth asking directly how an agent handles competing offers before you get into a negotiation situation. If you believe an agent has acted improperly during a multi-offer process, the Real Estate Authority (REA) at rea.govt.nz accepts complaints and publishes plain-language guidance on what agents must and must not do.
What are the warning signs of a real estate agent you shouldn't use? expand_more
- –One reviewer felt the agent prioritised a quick sale over the client's interests, which points to a misaligned incentive worth probing before you sign.
- –Pressure to accept early offers without a clear explanation of the rationale is a signal the agent may be managing their own workload rather than your outcome.
- –Agents who are vague about their marketing strategy or cannot explain specifically how they will reach buyers beyond standard online listings are difficult to hold accountable once the campaign is underway.
- –Poor communication after listing is a pattern that appears in negative reviews; if an agent is hard to reach or stops proactively updating you once the property is on the market, feedback from open homes and private viewings stops flowing to you at the point when it matters most.
- –An agent who gives an unrealistically high price estimate to win your listing, then recommends price reductions once you are locked into an agreement, is using a well-documented tactic in New Zealand real estate; compare appraisals across at least two or three agents to spot outliers.
- –Unsolicited bulk mail campaigns, noted in one review, are a minor but telling indicator of how an agent values the relationship with the public before any transaction has even begun.
What should you ask before hiring a real estate agent? expand_more
- –Ask how they arrived at their recommended price and request comparable recent sales data to support it, since several reviewers specifically valued agents who were realistic rather than optimistic about Wellington market conditions.
- –Ask what the full marketing plan looks like, including photography, online placement, open home frequency, and whether they will do midweek or private viewings in addition to weekend opens, as agents who covered all of these were consistently praised in reviews.
- –Ask how often you will receive feedback after open homes and private viewings, and in what format, since reviewers who received regular written reports and prompt phone updates described far less stressful campaigns than those who were left guessing.
- –Ask exactly who will be doing the day-to-day work, including open homes and buyer follow-up, because several reviews praised the supporting team members by name, making it clear that in a team structure the lead agent is not always the one at every open home.
- –Ask how they handle the negotiation process and what their approach is to auction strategy or deadline sales, since reviewers who were briefed on a clear plan well before offer day felt significantly more confident at the critical moment.
- –Ask whether they have recently sold comparable properties in your specific suburb, as local knowledge of buyer demand, recent sales, and even current active buyers in the area was a standout factor praised across multiple Wellington agent reviews.
Also recommended real estate agents in Wellington
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Team YIP - #1 Local Real Estate Team, William YIP & co, selling houses, Greater Johnsonville, Newlands, Wellington.
↓ 1★ 4.9 153 reviews +2 Top5 Score 166 +15★ 147 4★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 2Team YIP brings buyers to settlement and moves properties to sale through agents Richard and Linda, who between them cover first-home guidance, multi-offer negotiations, and tight-timeline sales across Greater Johnsonville and Newlands. Linda has been noted for negotiating settlement terms directly with vendors, including securing fencing agreements, while Richard filters property viewings to only those matching a buyer's stated criteria from the outset.
location_on Team YIP Johnsonville Real Estate Level 2/20 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville, Wellington
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Comprendé Wellington
★ 4.6 539 reviews Top5 Score 1665★ 481 4★ 7 3★ 3 1★ 48Comprendé Wellington coordinates property lettings, ongoing tenancy management, and property sales, with agents like Emma, Tegan, and Hannah helping people secure rentals remotely through virtual tours and prompt communication across time zones. When properties move from rental to sale, their letting and sales teams work together so landlords based overseas can hand off both processes to the same firm without needing to coordinate separately.
location_on 16A The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington
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Ben Stevens & Team Lowe & Co Realty
↓ 1★ 4.9 109 reviews +1 Top5 Score 163 -15★ 104 4★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 2Ben Stevens & Team Lowe & Co runs property sales through auction campaigns that include staging coordination, targeted marketing, and clearly outlined auction-day strategy so sellers know exactly what to expect before bidding starts. Amanda handles presentation and staging while the wider team maintains regular multi-channel feedback throughout the campaign, letting sellers track buyer interest without having to chase for updates.
location_on 8 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington
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Louis Metson Real Estate
↓ 1★ 5.0 111 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1635★ 108 4★ 3Louis Metson Real Estate handles property sales through structured campaigns covering marketing strategy, pricing guidance, open homes, and private viewings, with agents Louis, Flora, Ashleigh, and Lilli each taking active roles across both selling and buying transactions. Sellers receive regular activity reports throughout the campaign, and the team has completed full sales in under two weeks for vendors who had already relocated overseas.
location_on 8 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington
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Harcourts Johnsonville - Team Group Realty Ltd
★ 4.8 116 reviews Top5 Score 1635★ 106 4★ 5 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 3Harcourts Johnsonville moves clients through property purchases and sales, with agents Helen, Rod, Leonie, Steve, Stephanie, Tania, and Zark each covering market appraisals, tender campaigns, open homes, and buyer negotiations. Several agents have extended access beyond scheduled open home times and coordinated staging, building reports, and legal referrals so clients could manage fewer moving parts themselves.
location_on Johnsonville Harcourts Building, 149 Johnsonville Road, Wellington
About this ranking
What the 10 real estate agents listed above hold, at the 26 September 2026 check.
We first assessed real estate agents in Wellington in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Three different businesses have held first place; Tommy's Real Estate has held it since June 2026. Lowe & Co and Just Paterson Real Estate have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 14 locations we assess real estate agents in, the 140 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.9, and one-star reviews are 2.2% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Scoring method updated. Mel Troy Real Estate entered the top 5 at #5. Team YIP left the top 5, down to #6. Comprendé Wellington and Harcourts Johnsonville entered the list, at #7 and #10.
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. Team YIP returned to the top 5, up from #6.
- Jun 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Tommy's Real Estate. Harcourts Wellington City returned to the top 5 at #4. Team YIP left the top 5, down to #6. Louis Metson Real Estate left the top 5, down to #7.
- May 2026
Scoring method updated. Tommy's Real Estate entered the top 5, up from #8. Louis Metson Real Estate entered the top 5, up from #6. Mel Troy Real Estate entered the list at #6.
- Mar 2026
First check. Lowe & Co #1.
How are the top real estate agents in Wellington chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for real estate agents in Wellington. 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, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or 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 Wellington. 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. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.