Very informed, friendly and professional
Bringing a modern, enthusiastic, and down to earth approach to his business that sees him go above and beyond for every client, Tom Harbott rocketed to success and quickly secured his spot as a leading salesperson in the Gisborne market, while also earning a reputation as the nicest guy in real estate.
Not your average salesperson, Tom’s vibrant and affable nature puts the fun back into real estate while his dedication, drive, and experience leave a scorching track record of incredible results behind him. Committed to delivering outstanding service and fresh thinking, Tom works hard to ensure that each property he is entrusted with is represented to its full potential, attains maximum reach, and achieves a premium price.
Now working together with Scott Hannah, these two have formed an exceptional team with a focus on transparency and hard work, underpinned by thoughtful strategy and seamless execution.
“For us, it’s about solving problems, building relationships and connecting people - we want to make the real estate journey a positive experience, and we want to make a difference in the lives of our clients”.
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Riverdale
Good communication and service
Whataupoko
Tom went above and beyond what I would consider to be the standard real estate agent services to get my house sold. He assisted with organising rewriting of the house as well as installation of a new fireplace, both of which were vendor warranties I had given. This was super helpful given I live outside of the region. Additionally, I could tell he really strived to show the property in its best light and chase the relevant leads. I felt very well informed throughout the process and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tom and his team to others.
Te Hapara
Scott Hannah was the person who I approached to sell my property. He works as a team with Tom Harbott and together they have a great reputation in Gisborne. The interactions that I did have with Tom were pleasant and informative.
Riverdale
We had great communications from Tom. Which kept us well informed.
Whataupoko
good communication, helpful. worked hard to get the most for our house
Whataupoko
good communication, helpful. worked hard to get the most for our house
Te Hapara
Tom is very honest, reliable, communicates and responds in a timely manner. He exceeded my level of expectation and is an excellent individual to work with. He understood my expectations and delivered on them. You can't control how much a house sells for but you can control how it is done. If I thought of how I would expect the No.1 agent to perform in real estate, I'd use Tom as a role model for that. Very much appreciated the professionalism, dedication to the job and I was not disappointed with the service I received. I would very highly recommend Tom and his business partner and if I plan to ever sell my other property in Gisborne, I just hope Tom's still working at that time!
Whataupoko
Tom has been amazing in his professionalism in a tricky sale with myself & my ex-wife & ex-mother-in-law. I myself live in Hamilton, Tom was very good at keeping me informed every step of the way. I have no problem in recommending Tom to anyone selling their home in Gisborne.
Te Hapara
No one’s perfect so a 10 is hard to get but he done an exceptional job Thank you
Whataupoko
Tom and Scott helped us sell our first home after we unexpectedly bought our next home at a Ray White auction event. They provided helpful guidance, support, and resources, getting our house on the market for an auction campaign in just three days! The entire Ray White team played a crucial role in the success of our auction campaign. From the talented photographers they use and efficient administrative support to their professional auctioneers and sales team, the experience was excellent. It was a pleasure to sell our house, and we would happily go through the process again!
Okitu
Direct and no nonsense discussions and the team respected the tenant currently living in 6 Moana Rd . The process was straightforward and we were kept well informed
Whataupoko
Tom was very friendly. He explained everything about selling our house in great detail. His communication was frequent and helpful.
Kaiti
This is the second house I have bought through Tom and I have sold one as well. Thom has a relaxed manner and I feel he is actually doing his best by me with integrity. Thom goes the extra mile and is very approachable.
Kaiti
Tom was very easy to communicate with, always kept us up to date with what was happening and we had an issue with the plumbing which he dealt with on our behalf which was wonderful as the property is owned by my mother, age 94, and we live an hour from town so his willingness to assist in any way was amazing.
Tom sold this property to me when he worked for another company. It was his first sale and he went out of his way to assist as I was phone bidding from a different city. That is why I chose Tom again to sell it for me. He has continued to be down to earth and diligent in his role. I have also recommended him to friends who then chose him as their agent.
Mangapapa
Accommodating, friendly, great advice always given when needed
Te Hapara
Tom and Scott were both great. Not pushy and very professional.
Te Hapara
Tom and Scott were both great. Not pushy and very professional.
Lytton West
Tom was knowledgeable, helpful and always contactable.
Lytton West
I have found him very helpful and pleasant to be with.
Tamarau
Tom is very professional and competent. He recently sold our house, and his expertise was evident throughout the entire process. From the moment we enlisted his services, Tom worked tirelessly to market and showcase our property. His knowledge of the real estate market and effective marketing strategies led to a quick and successful sale. Tom's negotiation skills were outstanding, and he managed to secure an excellent deal for us. We couldn't be happier with the results he delivered. If you're looking for a real estate agent who goes above and beyond, Tom is the one to choose. Thank you, Tom, for your hard work and dedication
Te Hapara
Tom has always been amazing to deal with again and again.. highly recommend no mucking around and no bullshit, got the job done!
Whataupoko
The result speaks for its self, fantastic offer accepted after just two days, amazing team work from everyone involved. Thank you, no other agency could have put that together so seamlessly.
Mangapapa
Extremely satisfied. Tom was professional and personal!! He always made us feel comfortable and helped us every step of the way! Easy to understand the way how he explained every process of selling. Very professional, experienced and helpful agent. Highly recommended.
Mangapapa
Tom and Scott were both very easy to deal with re the sale of our Mums home. They both keep us informed weekly with report of the open home. plus feedback from clients who went thru the home. I would have no hesitation in recommending them at all
Mangapapa
Informative, friendly and helpful, nice to deal with.
Whataupoko
Honest and we trust him
Te Hapara
We had never been through an auction before and we were also on a tight timeline, Tom took all the stress away & explained everything for us (more than once I think). He came across confident but not overly, he has a very personable persona, both my husband and I got along well with him.
Whataupoko
As a hard working kiwi trying to develop a property portfolio. The main thing I engage with is the real estate agent.
Whataupoko
Fantastic service, great local knowledge and an amazing result from Tom's hard work!
Riverdale
Tom was very helpful, always available, knowledgeable, professional, keeping us informed along the journey. He worked tirelessly to receive a great result for us.
Gisborne
Tom was just awesome through this whole process. He was professional, communicative and supportive. I went through this experience on my own, so I really appreciate the personal service.
Gisborne
Tom was just awesome through this whole process. He was professional, communicative and supportive. I went through this experience on my own, so I really appreciate the personal service.
Tom listened to us and helped us achieve our goal in record timing. He kept us well informed the whole time and made the whole process simple and easy to understand.
Makaraka
Tom is friendly, easy to deal with and totally professional, he kept us fully informed throughout the whole process of selling our home and achieved an excellent result for us on Auction day, Highly recommend Tom and the team at Ray White
Mangapapa
The rumours about Tom are true! He is professional, friendly and on the ball. We had a super tight timeframe and Tom kept checking in with us during the prep, altering plans where we needed more time. And the end result was a great sale in record time. Thanks Tom!
Tom found this perfect home for us when we were getting stressed with a looming settlement date on the sale of our previous home. He was so easy to work with, nothing was too much trouble.
The whole process with Tom was highly friendly and very professional, he kept me informed all the way through and I would recommend him to anyone wishing to sell their home.
Riverdale
I went to Tom stressed and with a tight timeframe in the lead up to Christmas - he not only sold the property but made the entire process incredibly simple. He was honest throughout the entire process and I genuinely couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome.
Mangapapa
Was so helpful and went above and beyond. Helped us through the process and got us the winning bid!
Makauri
This is the second time we have worked with Tom, and its always an open and honest experience. We will definitely work with him again in the future.
Whataupoko
We knew tom prior to his career move to real estate, Tom has maintained his honest and authentic personality making selling a transparent and easy process.
Mangapapa
Exceptional fast service, we really enjoyed working with Tom who made this stressful experience much easier to go through. He is an excellent agent to work with and we would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Tom and Ray White!
Kaiti
Tom did a great job of selling our investment property. He kept us all informed and
Kaiti
Tom was very professional and easy to deal with. He was always on call and we never felt like we were putting him out with all our questions! We didn’t feel pressured at any point of the sale and are very thankful to the team at Ray White for making selling our home, so straightforward and easy.
Mangapapa
Tom and his team were amazing! They reassured us the whole time and didn't leave us in the dark. He was always open and honest with us, so we knew where we stood and what the outcome would be, so there were no surprises at the end. Thanks, team and thanks Tom. You felt like part of our family.
Whataupoko
Tom was fantastic. He appreciated this is our family home and not just a house. Tom was clear in his communication, full of integrity and went out of the way to look out for us. 100% recommend. Just ask for Tom.
Riverdale
Tom assured us he was able to sell our home. His knowledge from within the industry and his people skills go hand in hand in being able to sell your house. Without anyone at auction day he was able to get 5 offers on the table over the following 3 days. SOLD!!!
Mangapapa
Found Tom very professional and he always contacted me before bringing prospective buyers through Would like to thank Tom for his support and encouragement when I was stressed.
We were very impressed with Tom Harbott from the first day he Inspected our property because of his friendliness and his professional attitude he was so enthusiastic and certainly seemed to be the right person to be selling our precious property he has kept us up to date with all that has been happening as we live in the Whangarei district this has been very reassuring for us, even to mowing our lawn. We are sorry to be leaving our property but thankful for the good result and saving us from a 10hr commute. We can now enjoy our retirement at One Tree Point Ruakaka Bream Bay
A huge Thank You to Tom for selling mums home. You simply made it an easy and stress free experience. We loved how you were so friendly, motivated, approachable and never “sugar coated” anything. No point having an agent who is going to lead you up the garden path and you be disappointed with the end result. We totally recommend him if you want to sell your home! Thank you Tom for all your efforts, the family really appreciate it.
I recently purchased my home with Tom and couldn’t speak highly enough of the service he delivered, from the communication to going the extra mile for me during the process. I have full confidence that he will continue to work hard for both vendors or purchasers in the future.
“We can’t thank Tom enough for selling our property! Being first time vendors, Tom made the whole process easy and worry free. He went above and beyond and completely exceeded our expectations. He was very professional and his dedication and communication throughout the whole process was second to none. Tom has a true passion for what he does and it showed in all the hard work and effort he put in to selling our home. If anyone is looking at selling, Tom is your man!”
Awards
- 2024/2025 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Gisborne
- 2024/2025 - Premier Performer
- 2023/2024 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Gisborne
- 2023/2024 - Premier Performer
- 2023/2024 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Gisborne
- 2022/2023 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Gisborne
- 2022/2023 - Premier Performer
- 2021/2022 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Gisborne
- 2021/2022 - Premier Performer
- 2020/2021 - Premier Performer