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Compare real estate agents, commissions, agencies and selling costs with independent New Zealand information and tools.
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Decision tools
Start with the number or choice that matters.
Each tool gives you something to inspect, edit or compare — not just another article to read.
Commission calculator
Compare verified, caveated and office-specific pricing records by location, then inspect every formula and unknown cost.
Run the calculation 02 / ChoiceAgent comparison worksheet
Compare real candidates on licence, local evidence, total costs, campaign logic and responsibilities.
Build the worksheet 03 / OutcomeTotal selling cost
Model commission, mortgage, quotes and preparation costs to estimate the amount left after sale.
Estimate net proceedsAt $800,000 — South Island example
The percentage is only the beginning.
PropertySeller keeps rates, administration fees and GST visible. Published examples are comparisons of fee formulas, not recommendations; confirm service availability.
Change the sale price and locationLast verified 2 September 2026. Actual fees can vary and may be negotiable.
The seller journey
Six stages. Better questions at every one.
- 01Thinking
Value range, timing, costs and likely net proceeds
- 02Choosing how
Agent or private, agreement type and method of sale
- 03Choosing an agent
Evidence, fees, campaign and working fit
- 04Preparing
Material issues, presentation, documents and marketing
- 05Selling
Enquiry, offers, negotiation and conditions
- 06After sale
Settlement, mortgage, moving and final proceeds
Company comparison
Know what is verified — and what is still missing.
1.5% of the sale price + $550 administration fee, then GST. Marketing is separate.
02Barfoot & ThompsonPublished formulaResidential and unit-title: 3.95% on the first $300,000, then 2%; rural and lifestyle: 3.95% on the first $400,000, then 2%. A minimum of $11,000 and GST apply; the recorded structure has no administration fee. Marketing is separate.
03Flat Fee RealtyVerified with caveatPublished from $14,995 + GST, excluding marketing. Confirm the property-specific fee; no additional administration fee is identified in the published base structure.
04AriztoVerified with caveatVerified local/team examples include $12,500 + GST in Canterbury / Christchurch / Selwyn and 2% + GST in Hamilton and Hawke's Bay. These are not nationwide rates. Free marketing is advertised; an $800 including-GST auction fee applies where the relevant terms apply.
05Tall PoppyRate not verifiedAn official fees page exists, but current fee bands and GST treatment are not sufficiently verified for a responsible numerical estimate.
06HarcourtsOffice-specific rateNo national Harcourts rate is published. A Harcourts Gold Christchurch office structure is calculable only for that office and location.
Local seller guides
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Seller guides
Answer the decision in front of you.
A stage-by-stage map of the NZ selling process.
02Choosing a real estate agentCompare evidence, campaign strategy, fees and fit.
03Agent fees and commissionUnderstand tiers, GST, minimums and marketing exclusions.
04Selling privatelyBalance commission savings against work, risk and buyer reach.
05Methods of saleAuction, deadline, tender and negotiation compared.
06Best time to sellChoose a launch window with a readiness scorecard.
Your next decision
Put three agent proposals on the same page.
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