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Which Ray White agent should I choose in Kawakawa or Moerewa?

Start with Konnie Roeun Konthea for a residential sales conversation supported by recent Moerewa transactions and English or Khmer communication. Consider Tama Toorenburg when construction, renovation or investment experience matters to your decision. Speak with Sean Stratton for business-owner guidance and help selecting the right person across the team. Commercial and rental enquiries have their own specialists below.

Choosing an agent for a Kawakawa or Moerewa property starts with the person who will do the work: inspect the home, explain the comparable sales, follow up buyers and keep you informed. Compare the proposed approach as well as the fee. A familiar brand or an advertised result does not tell you how your own property will be handled.

Start with your property and location

A home near Kawakawa’s town services can raise different buyer questions from a rural-edge property, and a Moerewa home should be compared with genuinely similar homes rather than a broad Bay of Islands average. Age, condition, land use, access, services and tenancy arrangements can all affect the campaign. Ask the agent which recent sales they would use, which they would exclude, and why.

Use our Kawakawa agent selection guide or Moerewa agent selection guide to prepare for that conversation.

People to speak with

Our public team includes residential salespeople, management and specialists. The roles below help you choose the right first contact; they are not a ranking or a claim that every member specialises in every street.

• Sean Stratton, Managing Director / Licensee Agent, for an initial selling conversation or help choosing the appropriate team member.
• Konnie Roeun Konthea, Licensee Salesperson. Her profile explains her local business background and English and Khmer language skills.
• Tama Toorenburg, Licensee Salesperson. His profile describes his construction, landscaping and property investment background.
• Wayne Scott, Licensee Salesperson in the Far North Commercial Division, for a commercial property or business enquiry.
• Rose Pitcaithly, Property Management Team Leader, for residential rental management enquiries. For rental advice, also see property management.

See the full office team and current contact details. Read each person’s own profile before deciding whom to meet.

Who supports the wider property journey?

The full public roster also includes Sharron Matich, Compliance Manager; Keryn Moffat, Property Manager Paihia; Debbie Kitchen, Administration/Finance; Donna Jones, Financial Services Manager; Natalia Coppins, Personal Assistant; and Raewyn Luxton, Administration. These are their current public role labels. Read the individual profile and confirm the appropriate contact for your property; support roles have different responsibilities from a selling agent.

For the buyer-information and follow-up tools supporting a sales campaign, read Our Technology.

Six questions to ask before appointing an agent

1. Who will manage my campaign? Confirm the day-to-day contact, who conducts viewings and who handles offers. Ask how cover is arranged when that person is unavailable.
2. What evidence supports the appraisal? Ask for recent comparable sales, meaningful differences and competing listings. A rating valuation, online estimate or asking price is not a guaranteed selling price.
3. How will you reach suitable buyers? Request the recommended channels, photography and presentation work, itemised costs, and the reason for each component. Ask how enquiry will be followed up.
4. Which sale method fits my circumstances? Discuss conditional buyers, timing, property complexity and the trade-offs between an advertised price, negotiation, deadline sale and auction.
5. How will I receive feedback? Agree the frequency and format of reports, what they will tell you about viewings and buyer concerns, and when the strategy will be reviewed.
6. What am I agreeing to? Read the agency agreement, fees, marketing commitments, duration and cancellation terms. Ask your lawyer about anything you do not understand before signing.

Compare proposals on the same basis

Give each agent the same information about your timing, known issues, tenancy and desired outcome. Compare written proposals against the work included, the evidence used and how clearly the agent answers your questions. Check the agent’s current licence through the Real Estate Authority. A positive past result is useful context, but cannot promise the same result for a different property or market.

Our marketing and sale methods and preparing for sale pages explain the next decisions. For independent consumer guidance, visit Settled.govt.nz.

Arrange an initial conversation

Call 09 404 1155, email kawakawa.nz@raywhite.com, or use the form below. Tell us the property’s location, the type of help you need and your preferred contact method. If you want a property-specific price assessment, request a property appraisal.

For a property involving renovation, presentation, land or lifestyle decisions, read why choose Tama Toorenburg for your property sale. His practical background can help frame the campaign conversation; the guide also explains which legal and technical decisions need independent professional advice.