"Thanks very much for being so professional, thorough, engaged in the process from beginning to end and enjoyable to both work with. It was a pleasure to work with you, especially since you work so well together as a team yourselves. We were really happy with the process all the way through and are very happy with the outcome. "

- Sandie Shivas for Canea Trust & NEER Enterprises, Vendor

"I just want to sincerely thank you Steve, for helping us sell a property recently. We all really appreciated the thorough and professional service you gave us including guiding us through the legal process, we were always kept updated throughout the duration in a friendly and supportive manner. I would highly recommend you to any prospective person wishing to buy or sell a property. "

- Alison Millar, Vendor

"I engaged NZR to sell my farm, a unique property of 1366 hectares adjoining Wellington harbour, in 2025. I was very impressed with the incredible service provided by Blair Stevens and Dave Hutchison. From beginning to end they demonstrated exceptional professionalism, market knowledge and dedication. Their detail to the marketing and advertising proved to be an outstanding attribute for the campaign. Due to the large interest in the property, the sale process required a massive commitment from both Blair and Dave, and they always kept me fully informed. The final result was fantastic and I highly recommend NZR to anyone looking for trust-worthy and dedicated real estate agents. "

- Julie Martin, Vendor

"Having made the difficult decision to sell the multi-generational farm, the next step was to engage a real estate agent. Steve had been recommended to us by a family friend who had recently dealt with him in similar circumstances and had been very happy with the outcome. We contacted Steve and that was a great decision. Steve had a genuine and straightforward way of dealing with both ourselves and potential buyers. His knowledge of the local rural market/ landscape and legal requirements meant he was able to navigate us through the process in a way we felt supported throughout. We would most definitely have no hesitation in recommending Steve to anyone considering selling a rural property. "

- Thomas Family, Vendor

"Late last year we employed the services of NZ Real Estate to make a plan to market our property. We found Blair Stevens and Dave Hutchison to be professional, enthusiastic, committed to the best outcome for us, and very efficient, especially with communication. Barely a day went by without a message, text or phone call. We always felt 'in the loop'. Our property ' Morland ' in Wainuioru, Wairarapa was a very special and historic place and after 17 years, it was always going to be sad to leave. Blair and Dave were very mindful of the emotional attachment we had to our farm and were respectful of the significance of this beautiful property. It's been a pleasure to work with Blair and Dave through the whole process. We would have no hesitation recommending them to make one of the biggest decisions of your life a comfortable experience."

- Keith & Gae Higgins, Vendor

"When we engaged NZR to market Strathearn, Blair Stevens and Dave Hutchison explained the process very clearly and prepared a very comprehensive Property Report. This included organising three “seasons” of photography and advice on presentation. The farm visit process went smoothly with good communication and helpful reporting, finally leading to a successful conclusion. I have no hesitation in recommending NZR to act professionally and with good knowledge in the marketing of a farm."

- Anne Major, Vendor

"After deciding to sell we chose to work with Dave Hutchison and Blair Stevens at NZR. Dave sat down with us and talked us through the process as we were first time vendors, In which Dave was very thorough with knowledge and information of recent sales of land which was like ours and which way we should go with the advertising and sales process. From the beginning through to the completion of sale, they showed professionalism, market knowledge, and commitment, Dave was very organised and considered during the whole process and we would not hesitate in using NZR again. Thank you once again Dave and Blair "

- Matt and Chanel Campbell, Vendor

"We have purchased three properties through NZR over the last three years, to support and expand our dairy farm. We have found Blair and Dave to be very approachable and knowledgeable about the properties they are marketing. They have a practical awareness of the capabilities of a property pertaining to soil types, contours and climate. It was clear that the properties marketed had been thoroughly researched. They have a thorough understanding of the current market with a fair indication of where land values are sitting. We always had a prompt and thorough response for any questions around each property. We found the buying process to be smooth from start to finish. Communication was great and we are delighted with our successful purchases. "

- Rob & Nicola Bassett - Bassett Farms, Buyer

"Te Hawera, Church Farm and Kingfisher Block Our family engaged Blair Stevens, Dave Hutchison and the team at NZR in Masterton to manage the sale of three family dairy farming properties. Right from the start they engaged professionally and respectfully with all parties and walked us through the process step by step. We had a number of complications including limited preparation time, fluctuating land and dairy prices, storms, multiple interested parties, and unexpected family events but nothing phased them. Blair and Dave approached everything with confidence and a positive attitude. From the beginning they were happy to work around everyone's schedules and built a great relationship with the current sharemilkers during a period where they had their own business to look after. They communicated with all parties in a manner that minimised any disruption and we trusted them totally to make decisions on the fly. During the process they recommended adjusting the marketing schedules and plans to gain more interest and this was immediately successful. They managed a complicated negotiation process where we had parties who wanted to purchase portions of the properties, eventually they put together a package with a consortium that was highly satisfactory to ourselves and the buyers. What was really outstanding was that nothing was too much trouble for them. They really went above and beyond in managing the process and taking control but keeping everyone's best interests in mind. As we were unable to be on-site very often they happily took on additional responsibility with total efficiency and professionalism that was second to none. We can only say that Blair and Dave are outstanding and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others. They and their team at NZR are superstars and you couldn't go wrong in engaging them to take care of your business. "

- Charles & Sarah Avery, Vendor