Richard Thode

Richard was an outstanding agent. Considered in all interactions. Great communicator and made himself available to meet and give appropriate feedback throughout the sales process.

Personable and professional, Richard listened, made recommendations to prepare the house for sale and kept in touch on progress. Provided comprehensive reports and feedback.

Richard is professional, approachable & strong on communication

Richard was great to work with and negotiated well to get us a good result.

Has comprehensive knowledge of houses, the housing market, how they should be presented, and method of sale. Great communicator too.

Very professional, excellent knowledge about the real estate.

couldn't have achieved a better result..

Richard & Mark were a good team. They both worked hard to build interest and deliver a good result. Highly recommend Team Thode.

Richard was without a doubt the best agent I’ve ever worked with. He was relentless in his search to find a buyer for our property. Whilst keeping in mind our timeline and price expectations, he designed a targeted sales strategy that was unique to our property and situation. I would not hesitate to recommend Richard to anyone and was extremely happy with his service. Thanks

Richard is an A+ agent. Would recommend him to anyone

Richard is one of Auckland's best real estate agents. Always very friendly and always guiding us in the right direction.

Professional, easy to deal with and always available.

Richard worked hard. He gave us good advice and always listened to our concerns and our opinions. We felt as if we working collaboratively towards the end goal of selling our apartment. Richard communicated clearly and calmly and dealt with whatever came next in the process.

I had 5 appraisals for my property, it bone of them really complimented my needs. I was then recommended to speak to Richard, and yes he ticked all my boxes, communication, integrity, openness, honesty and so welcoming. So he got my listing and had 13 offers and sold in 4 weeks. Very happy Vendor.

We'd be more than happy to buy or sell through Richard again.

Straightforward and high trust. Communicated really well and often. Knowledgeable and good balance of advice and listening. Great extra touches like buying flowers for the open homes.

We recently had the pleasure of working with Richard Thode and Andrew Milne as our real estate agents for the sale of our house, and we couldn't be more impressed with their outstanding service and expertise. This was the second time Richard represented us in a real estate transaction, and once again, he delivered beyond our expectations. From the very beginning, Richard and Andrew exhibited a high level of professionalism and dedication. They took the time to thoroughly understand our needs and goals for the sale, and their in-depth knowledge of the local market was evident. Their valuable insights and strategic approach to pricing and marketing our property instilled confidence in us right from the start. Throughout the entire process, Richard and Andrew demonstrated excellent communication skills. They kept us informed at every stage, promptly answering our questions and providing regular updates on the progress of the sale. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure a smooth transaction truly set them apart. One of the standout qualities of Richard as an agent is his exceptional negotiation skills. He expertly handled all negotiations on our behalf, resulting in a sale price that exceeded our expectations. His experience and finesse in dealing with potential buyers were instrumental in securing a fantastic deal for us. Furthermore, Richard's and Andrew's marketing efforts were top-notch. They utilized a variety of channels to promote our property, and their marketing materials were professional and eye-catching. As a result, our house received significant exposure, attracting numerous potential buyers to viewings. It is worth mentioning that Richard has now sold two of our properties, and both experiences have been nothing short of phenomenal. We have no doubt that Richard and Andrew's expertise and dedication played a pivotal role in achieving successful outcomes for us. Thank you, Richard and Andrew, for your exceptional service and for making the sale of our house a smooth and rewarding experience.

We recently had the pleasure of working with Richard Thode and Andrew Milne as our real estate agents for the sale of our house, and we couldn't be more impressed with their outstanding service and expertise. This was the second time Richard represented us in a real estate transaction, and once again, he delivered beyond our expectations. From the very beginning, Richard and Andrew exhibited a high level of professionalism and dedication. They took the time to thoroughly understand our needs and goals for the sale, and their in-depth knowledge of the local market was evident. Their valuable insights and strategic approach to pricing and marketing our property instilled confidence in us right from the start. Throughout the entire process, Richard and Andrew demonstrated excellent communication skills. They kept us informed at every stage, promptly answering our questions and providing regular updates on the progress of the sale. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure a smooth transaction truly set them apart. One of the standout qualities of Richard as an agent is his exceptional negotiation skills. He expertly handled all negotiations on our behalf, resulting in a sale price that exceeded our expectations. His experience and finesse in dealing with potential buyers were instrumental in securing a fantastic deal for us. Furthermore, Richard's and Andrew's marketing efforts were top-notch. They utilized a variety of channels to promote our property, and their marketing materials were professional and eye-catching. As a result, our house received significant exposure, attracting numerous potential buyers to viewings. It is worth mentioning that Richard has now sold two of our properties, and both experiences have been nothing short of phenomenal. We have no doubt that Richard and Andrew's expertise and dedication played a pivotal role in achieving successful outcomes for us. Thank you, Richard and Andrew, for your exceptional service and for making the sale of our house a smooth and rewarding experience.

Easy to work with, solid communicator, and ultimately achieved a good result. Worked hard to get the best from a difficult market.

We met Richard early in the search for our new home. The particular property we visited was selling at auction, which we were not in a position to buy, given that we needed to sell our existing property first. Having been impressed by Richard’s approach, we opted to ensure that he would be involved in both the buying and selling process - as a result he ascertained what we were looking for, and after viewing only three properties, within four weeks we had conditionally bought our new property. From there, he and his team moved quickly to market and sell our home within a three week period, to ensure that we were in a position to secure our new property. Having chosen to have Richard be involved on both sides of the process was invaluable as a little juggling with settlement dates was required. After a lengthy afternoon of negotiation (with much appreciation to all of the team), we accepted an offer and look forward to moving to our new home soon. We would not hesitate to recommend Richard to friends, family, and those reading this review.

We met Richard early in the search for our new home. The particular property we visited was selling at auction, which we were not in a position to buy, given that we needed to sell our existing property first. Having been impressed by Richard’s approach, we opted to ensure that he would be involved in both the buying and selling process - as a result he ascertained what we were looking for, and after viewing only three properties, within four weeks we had conditionally bought our new property. From there, he and his team moved quickly to market and sell our home within a three week period, to ensure that we were in a position to secure our new property. Having chosen to have Richard be involved on both sides of the process was invaluable as a little juggling with settlement dates was required. After a lengthy afternoon of negotiation (with much appreciation to all of the team), we accepted an offer and look forward to moving to our new home soon. We would not hesitate to recommend Richard to friends, family, and those reading this review.

Richard worked very hard and found us a buyer in less than a week, we were thrilled! Especially in what is a tircky market currently.

Richard was extremely knowledgeable and have us loads of advice, not just about selling our place, but also buying our new home. Easy to get ahold of. Professional.

Richard was a true professional. He made sure the sale process went smooth.

Richard is the best real estate agent I have connected with. Incredibly insightful, strategic in approach and inquisitive. Richard operates with a sellers mindset ensuring that we get the maximum value for the property.

Above and beyond attention

Richards attention to detail and ability to listen to our needs was why we chose him. An emotional sale for the family home of 20 years. His help with getting the right things done to prepare our home for sale was invaluable. Wishing him and his team all success.

Richards experience and expertise was evidenced along with his professionalism and hard work throughout the process of the sale

Richard door knocked us with a buyer wanting to buy our property which translated to a great sale in a challenging market. We are very grateful. He handled everything until the keys were handed over

straight forward in a difficult market

We found Richard listened to our needs & offered good advice. We always felt listened to and he certainly put the work into getting the deal over the line.

Richard and Andrew were an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. From the initial meeting to planning, staging, marketing and finally selling the property they were the consumate proffessionals and carried out their task with utmost precision. Listed and sold in less than 4 weeks in a very tough market. Long may their good work continue.

Richard is the complete package. He knew how to deal with every obstacle along the way, had great advice for the preparation for sale and the contacts to make it happen, and got a great result in a difficult market. This is the second time Richard we've worked with Richard, and we recommend him to all.

Richard was personally the greatest guy to work with, dedicated, always available and went 'the extra mile'. His sunny personality and positive attitude kept up our moral during the weeks of sale. Nothing was too much trouble for Richard.

Richard understands the needs of the seller and brings the buyer to fit that need. Would not hesitate to either buy or sell with Richard, one of the best!

From the moment we discussed selling our property Richard sprang into action advising what we should do to ready it for sale He then proceeded to help us arrange gardeners electricians staging etc nothing was a problem for him It was the most stress free sale we have ever gone through We were guided by Richard on the price in this current market and feel that he got us the very best price on the day through patient skilled negotiations and hard work We are very happy and satisfied vendors thanks to Richard and the great team at Ray White

Richard has a great balance of being personable and professional. A great communicator and managed the process from listing through sale with clarity and transparency. An excellent result in a tough market. His dedication to achieving a good result for us was unquestionable.

Very experienced and offered good advice

Richard is very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with, happy to answer questions and explain processes, he was always available to Ben Sceats in the process of listing and selling our house

Richard is very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with, happy to answer questions and explain processes, he was always available to Ben Sceats in the process of listing and selling our house

Ricahrleard was very helpful with ideas for development of the property and unlike many agents knew the property he was selling well. He has also been incredibly helpful with after sales service: recommending builders, plumbers, electricians etc. he has made the move relatively easy.

We were extremely impressed with Richard. He was very professional and managed our house sale expertly with a great outcome. His feedback and advice was timely and considered.

Extremely Helpful, will get every last dollar in every deal

Extremely Helpful, will get every last dollar in every deal

I found Richard to be one of the few agents who would work for both, vendor and the buyer. This is a rare trait I see these days. He treated us with utmost respect and during no time we felt we are pressured I to something we don't want. His communication was exemplary and so was his commitment towards the sale of the property. I am sure he will get my business in future.

Great job. Richard got the house sold after strong negotiations with the client and worked really hard to get the price we wanted. There were a few challenges at the end and he overcame them with great empathy and skill

Richard was throughout personable and professional. Excellent communication.

Excellent communication and service

Richard was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. We found Richard to be highly professional, proactive and patient with our requests. We were impressed with Richard's knowledge of the local market.

Richard has been very transparent and helpful in the process.

Richard was the agents through whom I bought 3/435 Parnell Road. He knew more about the house and was more helpful with information and ideas then any agent I’ve dealt with before. As a result I asked him to arrange the sale of my house. He was very helpful in guiding me through a tricky changing market. Since I have moved he has been very helpful with introductions to various trades and arranging appointments for me. This has been the best after- sales service I could have expected and I’m very grateful to him.

Richard was professional and kind. His experience as a property developer brought an additional perspective to the marketing and sale of our property.

We would highly recommend Richard to anyone considering selling their home. He is warm, generous with his time, does not get flustered, but above all he works hard to ensure the deal gets done.

Richard has established an effective and professional real estate sales team. During our initial meeting we had an immediate connection with Richard and Ben Sceats. We had set high standards about how we wanted to present our home and Richard and Ben appreciated our aesthetic from the start and subsequently enthusiastically marketed our property throughout the campaign. They were very realistic in their appraisal of our property, always answered any questions we had, and listened to our expectations. Richard and Ben managed and encouraged prospective buyers in a confident and professional manner so that we had four active bidders at the auction. Consequently, we were very happy with the resultant sale on the night, which exceeded our expectations. We would recommend Richard and his team to other potential vendors, and would definitely use them again for any future real estate sales we might have.

Richard prepared this house for market as we were out of Auckland,he did so much and nothing was ever a problem . His advice and expertise was very professional and we would recommend him to everyone.

As in previous answer.

Richard is a very professional, thorough and caring person who works very hard for his vendor and his buyer. We would definitely deal with Richard as our first choice in the future.

Richard and his team are very proactive, efficient and professional.

Can you use the feedback in the earlier question? Writing is not my strong point?

Ben Sceats went above and beyond to help us throughout the whole daunting first home buying process. He even hand delivered our key! Thank you Ben!

Contact me when needed please

Contact me when needed please

Richard and his team were so professional, the sale of my home was so smooth and in my opinion they achieved top dollar for my home. I would highly recommend Richard and his incredible team.

Very helpful, not at all pushy and went out of his way to organize all the extras. Communicated with me during the entire time consequently found my dealings with Richard Thode Very satisfactory.

HIghly recommended he will deliver results.

Richard runs an excellent Team. He has a relaxed but focused approach to getting good results and that style of leadership certainly trickles down through his Team. I felt I could have honest and frank conversations with Richard at all times as he communicates well on all aspects of the sale and purchase process and always from a solution based position.

We are pleased with Richard service. We believe we were in good hands and we had a positive outcome.

Richard has been a true professional throughout the whole process of selling our properties. His negotiation skills were fantastic and got us the best possible outcome. I would highly recommend Richard to anyone wanting to maximise the sale of their property or projects.

Richard was very professional and yet personable Keep us informed at all times with the process, prospective purchases erc

I have no hesitation recommending Richard and his team to sell a property. His negotiation skills and experience in what he does, shows in his results. We had a few situations with the buyer but the team assisted the best they could to make it an easy process all the way to settlement. Couldn't thank you and the team enough!

Richard was knowledgeable and helpful and very kind and not actually pushy at all. He gave us the time to make our own minds up.

Total dedication, great communication, honest and a trusted advisor

Good team approach with a fairly challenging tenant in the mix

Excellent communication throughout the whole sale process. Honest answers to all questions.

Richard built a rapport with us and we trusted he would do the best he could to achieve a great sale outcome for us. While the sale price we achieved at the auction was less than we had hoped for, we know that Richard and his team worked hard on the big number of potential buyers that came through our home in the 4 weeks, and it was more a reflection of the caution the buyer market has taken in recent weeks. We would certainly recommend Richard to friends or colleagues and hence the 10 rating.

Richard provided a passionate, prepared initial briefing and showed he really cared. He listened well to our questions and gave detailed responses. We felt like we were in good safe hands throughout the property sale process.

Richard was professional, honest and kept in regular contact. The seller was very indecisive taking a couple of days to make any decisions, Richard handled her with extreme patience, but kept us informed through the whole process.

Richard makes everything easy and does what he says he's going to do.

Richards presence and input as we waited for the right buyer(s) to come along was a source of comfort.

Managed to get a decent price for the property

Follow through thoroughly.

Richard goes out of his way to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible. He takes the time to get to know you, whilst being patient and courteous, and has made the whole process from listing the house to going to auction so easy.

Richard Thode and Andrew Milne were an extremely helpful, efficient and attentive team and fully delivered on every undertaking they gave. They were kind, patient, courteous and never unpleasantly aggressive or intrusive. Richard's advice was carefully considered and his help in obtaining a vital CCC absolutely invaluable. He got us out of some very awkward situations that we had got ourselves into because of the actions of another real estate firm.

Fantastic service. Inspires confidence. Clearly is very experienced and leads a great team. Wouldn’t hesitate to reccommend him to all clients, family and friends.

Richard Thode and Andrew Milne were an extremely helpful, efficient and attentive team and fully delivered on every undertaking they gave. They were kind, patient and courteous and never unpleasantly aggressive or intrusive. Richards advice was carefully considered and his help in obtaining a vital CCC absolutely invaluable. He got us out of some very awkward situations that we had got ourselves into because of the actions of another real estate firm.

He is a lovely person to deal with. Always calm and under some trying circumstances he is insuring we are getting the fair outcome.

Richard goes the xtra mile for his customers . As a customer you feel totally confident that he is working for your best interests and is getting the best result for you as a buyer or seller .

Richard was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

Richard was professional in how he dealt with us. I think there was a bit of communication breakdown on the Vendors side re: Alarms but apart from that all is well.

We have already recommended Richard and his team to friends and neighbours. He promised us a positive campaign and outcome and delivered on that promise. We had had a failed and negative experience last year trying to sell our house with a different real estate company and the difference with Team Richard was huge. I feel strongly about the need for regular communication to keep the seller informed of all developments. Communication is key for me and Richardss communication was top rate.

Richard and his team, Rae and Andrew, were very professional and responsive to my questions and requests. They worked diligently to achieve a good result. Richard is a very conscientious salesperson without being pushy and very generous with contributions to marketing and even a loan of an outdoor umbrella to enhance the outdoor area.

Richard was extremely helpful calm, always available especially when dealing with builders painters etc when getting the property ready for market and I already did recommend him to a friend.

Persevere from start to end with persistent negotiation, got the result

Easy to deal with, seek every dollar from buyers

Richard was always professional and pleasant to deal with and gave us honest feedback which we appreciated. Richard is well supported by a great team which meant we felt well supported and gave us the best chance of getting a good result and auction.

Richard Thode was reliable and prompt with meetings and communication and provided us with good advice with regard to pre sale works to complete, the timing of going to the market and the selling method. He also arranged a good partial stager for us. Once we were on the market Richard identified the likely buyer quickly, extracted a good initial offer and then worked hard to close the deal that day. With hindsight his market appraisal was accurate we are all happy to have an uncond contract at the upper end of his appraisal range.

It was always going to be challenging property to sell even in the current market place. Richard succeeded at a price all parties were comfortable with. Richard was also fully involved with the logistics of sale preparation including building repair work, contractors, staging etc whereas other agents would leave that to the vendor.

Richard Thode as knowledgeable and very helpful

Answered all our questions in a timely manner, was friendly and helpful.

An absolutely top agent. Extremely thorough, a great communicator, and endless worker who is always available for your needs.

Richard went above and beyond to help get the deal across the line

He was extremely helpful, accommodating,cheerful and courteous.

Listened and carried out his duties as required

He was relaxed , personable and professional.

Organizing a sale from overseas during covit time is not the easiest thing to do but Richard made this sale process seamless for us , always going the extra mile in service deliver and communications. Professional in all his dealings I could not recommend him more highly - 10/10

He was professional and always responsive to our needs. He sold a very difficult house to sell

Persistent and reliable

Richard offered a service above and beyond any agent I have ever dealt with, having organised remedial work and tradesmen to get the property ready for sale.

I really appreciated Richard’s friendly professional service/manner. He was totally honest about the sale process even when things weren’t going as well as expected. He always answered / returned calls or queries quickly. Extremely respectful that my particular house sale was emotionally hard for me.

Superlative performance by Richard. He surpasses all expectations each time and we were so glad we used him.

Richard went above and beyond what an agent normally would, such as liasing with the leasing agent directly and getting the tenant onside, etc, which was super helpful since I am based overseas with a significant time difference. He was also happy to accept calls late at night to accommodate. I found Richard very personable and always happy to answer all my questions and provide advice. I definitely felt I was working with a professional who had excellent negotiation skills and integrity.

Richard has exceeded all my expectations of an agent . He is positive ..never gives up .. always reliable and ready to help ..he is supportive in all transactions and assists in every area of the process of selling.

He managed to do what was best for both the vendor and buyer.

He never gave up... And spent his whole holiday negotiating with us...

Richard was easy to deal with, very approachable and responded quickly to information requests. This purchase was for our first home and whilst we have little experience in buying we have had dealings with many other agents and I can honestly say Richard has been the best to deal with by a long way.

Richard has been wonderful on both sides of a contemporaneous purchase and sale. He is straight-up and acts with integrity and transparency. He has bent over backwards to make the whole deal work for us and we think very highly of him. Hes also a really nice guy! We would not hesitate to use him again and, in fact, will list another property with him soon.

He did everything he said he would and always answered any questioned that I wanted to know about.

Richard was impressive, he went over and above, managing the whole process of getting the home ready for sale, including arranging all the remedial quotes and tradesmen and staging, it was greatly appreciated.

Richard was easy to talk to, always got back to me and kept me in the loop with all that was happening. I believe Richard did the best for us

Could not have done any more for us. Worked so hard on getting buyers on paper. Provided updates and great communication

From the get go Richard displayed professionalism, honesty and integrity. Throughout this journey we felt at complete ease with Richard due to his outstanding communication skills and at times his great sense of humour.

Rich was awesome to deal with - honest, informative and extremely professional. We would not hesitate in using Rich again or recommending him to friends. Top agent.

Excellent agent, friendly and diligent. Tracks down and follow through all the leads and dealing with offers professionally.

Got us the best price he could and he never give up and accommodated all our request.

Very helpful. Attentive and he pursued every dollar from the purchaser. He would go the extra mile to prepare the house for open home, mowing the lawn when we needed help and dust off the house after Covid lockdown.

Updates, as the the sale progresses

Clarity in communication and being straight forward while keeping the rules and professional ethics intact are some of the qualities I experienced dealing with Richard. Also always reachable no matter how many times in the day he is contacted.

Richard Thode assisted us with the purchasing of our new home in December 2019 and we couldn’t be happier with how the process was handled from the negotiations through to the settlement. Richard was incredibly helpful with every aspect of the purchase which happened very quickly in the weeks leading up to Christmas. He was genuine and trustworthy throughout the process and we could not recommend him more as an agent in purchasing or selling a home. His communication was efficient and effective, his advice clear and concise and his overall calm and professional manner was reassuring in what was a very anxious time. It was not the first time that we attemted to purchase the home but I feel he was the winning formula for us at the end of the day. There were a lot of negotiations throughout the day and it wasn’t until about 11pm on a Saturday night that the deal was done. We felt no pressure to proceed further than we wanted to but he communicated the options and actions very well which made the process so smooth. We are looking forward to doing more business with Richard in the future.

Richard showed a strong solutions focus and was available to work through whatever little things came up that needed sorting. This was just what we needed during a busy time in our lives.

Excellent agent who goes the extra mile

Richard bought renovation experience and design ideas to the table and provided some clever computor diagrams of what could be done to modernise the house. His ideas were very good in general.

Richard wont give up until he has a sold sticker up. We loved his work ethic and never give up attitude. Go Thodey.

“I’d struggled to find a property to met my needs and had very limited time to research and look at lots of properties. Richard listened to what I was looking for, did all the leg work for me and quickly provided a good range of properties and arranged private viewings. Then responded to my questions extremely quickly. I’ve brought lots of properties and would defiantly seek Richards help again in the future”

Richard showed great resilience and determination in a tough market to achieve a successful sale of our property.

Responsive, friendly, but most importantly, got us the house we were in love with.

19/10

He worked with us, was very accurate and timely with his information and sold our house for more than we expected. Unbelievable. Would recommend Richard to anyone wanting to sell.

Thanks for all you have done to help me into my new home. I thought it was above what I could afford, but you were by my side the whole time to help reach something achievable for me and the vendor. It was outstanding service through the entire journey and even through my very detailed due diligence! You delivered on everything you said you would to make sure the property was in the agreed condition at settlement, and this even involved support from you after settlement. Thanks for all your help and making a real difference for me personally by playing a key role to help me purchase a home I love.

I had the pleasure of meeting Richard at an open home he was running. During the negotiation of the Sale & Purchase agreement I found him very open, transparent and easy to deal with. Unfortunately the sale fell through due to unknown building issues. Richard was amazing he was so disappointed for us, he then made it a priority to help find us a dream home and even sent me links to houses that weren’t listed with his agency. In the end we found the perfect home for us, and Richard worked with me and the listing agent, to get us quick access given the set date of sale was four days later. Richard worked as a buyer agent and helped me through the negotiations which were complex given the short-time frame and the multi-offer situation. We were successful in purchasing the house, and even now Richard has been invaluable, using his extensive network to secure me a fridge with a great trade discount. In an industry that is filled with self-interested cowboys, it was very refreshing to deal with a professional who genuinely cared about what I was looking for in a home. My parents have been so impressed with Richard they will be using him to sell their home. I don’t give recommendations lightly but would have no hesitation in recommending Richard Thode, whether you are buying or selling a property.

Thank you so much Richard for assisting us with the purchase of our apartment in Queenstown recently. Your service was beyond professional from the comprehensive summary of purchase option provided at the beginning of our search, to the negotiations with the purchaser, to providing all the details in relation to the property and the short term management contract. We also appreciated you taking the time to fly to Queenstown with us to view the property and provide your honest opinion on the purchase. Richard, we look forward to working with you on our next property deal!

"We would definitely recommend Richard Thode to anyone looking to purchase property. Richard has got the runs on the board as they say and with all due respect, this was not our first house purchase so we didn’t want a over-keen young gun new to the industry. He worked very hard for us and whilst of course agents are working for the sellers interests, we never felt he put us in a position of weakness. Richard worked with us on many viewings from the finished article, through to the fixer-uppers and even the “rip & replace” with great advice on all of them. What was particularly great about Richard is that he made sure that as new buyers to the Auckland market that we understood the value of the suburbs/neighbourhoods, the street and the type and size of a property we were considering up against all others that were similar so that we were comparing “apples with apples” as they say. He made sure that we had all the right information to make an informed decision - and more importantly an informed offer.”

Richard came across as extremely genuine and understanding. It seemed he did best by the vendor and us as the buyers the whole time and we had not really come across that balance from an agent before. We would without hesitation recommend Richard.