Auckland Real Estate
Leanne Stewart
Real Estate Agent Orakei
Thinking of selling in Orakei? Find out what your waterfront home is worth with a free, no-obligation property appraisal from a local Harcourts real estate agent who knows the eastern bays.
Get Your Free Orakei Property Appraisal
Thinking of selling? Find out what your Orakei home is worth in today's market — a clear, no-obligation property appraisal from a local specialist who knows the eastern bays' homes, streets, and buyers.
- Accurate, data-backed valuation for your street
- Completely free, with no obligation to list
- A personal response from Leanne within 24 hours
Get Your Free Property Appraisal
Discover what your Orakei home is worth in today's market — free and with no obligation.
Selling Your Orakei Home
Shouldn't Be Stressful
With a strong track record across Auckland's eastern bays and in Orakei, Leanne brings local knowledge and genuine care to every sale.
Orakei Market Expert
Leanne has been selling homes across Orakei and Auckland's eastern bays since 2015. She knows the streets, the buyers, and what drives value in a view-led, waterfront neighbourhood.
Maximum Sale Price
A precise, evidence-based appraisal means your home is priced to attract serious buyers from day one — no underpricing, no stale listings. Just the result you deserve.
Clear, Honest Communication
You'll always know where your sale stands. Leanne provides regular updates, straightforward advice, and is available when you need her — not just at signing time.
Qualified Buyer Network
Through the Harcourts network and years of relationship-building, Leanne connects your home with motivated, pre-qualified buyers actively searching in Orakei.
Professional Presentation
From styling advice to professional photography and targeted digital marketing, Leanne ensures your Orakei property stands out in a competitive market.
End-to-End Support
From appraisal to settlement day, Leanne manages every step — negotiations, legal coordination, and all the paperwork — so you can focus on your next chapter.
The Orakei Property Market
Orakei (Ōrākei) is one of Auckland's premium waterfront suburbs, wrapped around the Orakei Basin and Hobson Bay on the city's eastern bays, roughly 6 kilometres east of the CBD. Sea views, a marine lifestyle, and genuine proximity to the city give it a rare combination that draws professionals, downsizers, and families wanting beaches and convenience in one place.
The suburb has recorded standout capital growth — values are up around 41.5% over the past year — reflecting sustained demand for elevated view sites and quality waterfront living. Connectivity is excellent: Orakei train station on the Eastern Line runs into the CBD, the Glen Innes-to-Tamaki Drive shared path links the bays, and Okahu Bay and Mission Bay beaches sit close by.
Orakei's property mix runs from modern waterfront apartments to premium family homes on elevated sections capturing harbour and basin outlook. The area also carries deep significance as the home of Ngati Whatua o Orakei, with Bastion Point (Takaparawha) and the Hobson Bay walkway among its defining landmarks. Sellers are benefiting from a lifestyle-driven buyer pool that competes hard for the right home.
Source: REINZ sales data, last 90 days excluding current month
Leanne's Orakei Insight
"Orakei sellers are in a genuinely strong position. The suburb's waterfront lifestyle and sea views drive consistent demand, and the market's standout growth over the past year shows how motivated buyers are. Homes that are well-presented and priced to the market — not against it — are achieving excellent results."
— Leanne Stewart, Real Estate Agent Orakei
Happy sellers
Orakei, Auckland
Map of the Orakei areaFrom Appraisal to
Sold — Here's How It Works
Leanne makes selling your Orakei home straightforward from the very first conversation.
Request Your Appraisal
Fill in the form above and Leanne will contact you within 24 hours to arrange a time that suits you.
In-Person Property Visit
Leanne visits your Orakei property, assesses its features, and researches comparable recent sales in your area.
Receive Your Appraisal Report
You get a detailed, honest market appraisal — what your home is worth, and the best strategy to achieve it.
Sell With Confidence
When you're ready, Leanne manages every aspect of your sale — marketing, negotiations, and settlement — to get you the best result.
What Vendors
Say About Leanne
Real feedback from real people. Leanne's 5★ Rate My Agent rating is earned one honest conversation at a time.
Our Agent Leanne
"Very professional & knowledgeable about the local property market. Kept us informed at all times and made the selling process easy. Listened to our queries & as a result we had a sale at a fair price. Would highly recommend."
Fantastic and Knowledgeable Agent
"She gave an honest and upfront appraisal, excellent communication, and was friendly and knowledgeable. Leanne was the top agent I had engaged with — an easy choice. She helped with everything from quotes to service contractors, updated me as the campaign progressed, and even pulled a couple of late nights during negotiations. Talk about dedicated!"
Professional, Practical & Pragmatic
"Thank you Leanne for handling the sale of my late mother's house with such professionalism and sensitivity. You were incredibly patient, always made sure we knew our best options, and marketed the home expertly. The house sold super quickly for a good price in what has been a difficult housing market. Thank you for everything!"
Hear It Straight From a Happy Vendor
Watch the auction highlights and seller testimonial from this successful Auckland campaign — in the vendor's own words.
Leanne Stewart
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson — Orakei & the Eastern Bays
Leanne has been building her reputation in the Auckland property market since 2015 — results-first, relationship-driven, and completely straight-talking. She has an intimate understanding of what makes each suburb — and each property — unique.
As a dedicated Orakei real estate agent, Leanne's approach combines deep market knowledge with a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for every vendor. She believes a great sale starts with an honest, accurate appraisal — not a flattering number designed just to win the listing.
Whether you're selling a family home, an investment property, or making your first move up the property ladder, Leanne brings the experience, the network, and the work ethic to deliver.
Ready to Find Out What Your
Orakei Home Is Worth?
Get a free, honest, no-obligation property appraisal from Leanne. Most vendors are surprised by what the current Orakei market can deliver.
Selling in Orakei —
Your Questions Answered
Not sure where to start? Here are the questions Leanne gets asked most often by Orakei vendors.
Ask Leanne Directly →A property appraisal is an expert assessment of what your home is likely to sell for in the current Orakei market, based on recent comparable sales, your home's features, and local demand. Leanne's appraisals are completely free and carry no obligation to list with her.
A registered valuation is a formal legal document, typically required by banks for lending purposes. An appraisal is a real-world market estimate from a selling agent — usually more current and more accurate for pricing your home to sell. Both can be useful; Leanne will help you understand which you need.
Well-priced homes in Orakei are currently selling in around 47 days on average. In a premium, view-driven market the key is entering with an accurate, evidence-based price and marketing that showcases outlook and lifestyle from day one — which is exactly Leanne's approach.
Not necessarily. Leanne will give you an honest assessment of which improvements are likely to add value and which aren't worth the cost. Often, strategic presentation and staging makes more difference than expensive renovations.
While Orakei is a core area of focus, Leanne also covers the surrounding eastern and central bays including Mission Bay, Meadowbank, St Johns, Remuera, Kohimarama, and Stonefields. Get in touch to confirm your area.
Book Your Free
Orakei Property Appraisal
There's no commitment and no cost. Just an honest conversation about what your home is worth — and what's possible in today's Orakei market.
Leanne responds to all enquiries within 24 hours and typically books appraisals within 2–3 business days.
Prefer to call?
027 347 6713Email Leanne
leanne.stewart@harcourts.co.nzRequest a Property Appraisal
Tell Leanne a little about your Orakei property and she'll be in touch shortly.
Also Serving Nearby Suburbs
Leanne also helps homeowners across Auckland's eastern and central bays — if your suburb isn't listed, get in touch.