Happy Clients...
Paulette and I would like to thank Oana for her real estate market expertise throughout the purchase of our new home with her. Her response to any of the questions we had was above and beyond and she would respond as quickly as possible with the answer. We cannot thank Oana enough during the great experience we had with this lovely lady that just makes things happen no matter what time of day you ring her. We would not hesitate to recommend her to any future seller or buyer.
★★★★★ Warren and Paulette
As a first home buyer, I found Oana to be very patient, accommodating and helpful. She was very knowledgeable and always made sure I was informed about all of the processes and about what would be best for me personally. There were many cases where she made the daunting experience as simple, understandable and pleasant as possible. Her professionalism and guidance helped me right through from the viewing to the final negotiations. I appreciate her recommendations and always felt like I was in good hands. I would recommend Oana’s services to anyone and everyone.
★★★★★ McInees
Thank you for all your effort and perseverance on selling our home. We appreciated your promptness and professionalism and the passion that you have for your job. We are very pleased and happy that we meet you and we collaborate successfully"
★★★★★ Florincescu
The best thing that Oana did was to come knocking on our door otherwise the sale would not have happened.
But she was very very hard-working and even if the property had not sold we were very happy with her service.
★★★★★ Katika and Branko
We would like to thank Oana for the outstanding and professional service she provided us to buy our first home. She was easy to get along with, accommodated our requests and answered our questions. We would recommend Oana to any future buyer or seller without a doubt.
★★★★★ Ali & Fatimah
"We have been approached by Oana Simmons after we have failed to make a sale of our property twice. We have been initially reluctant but with professionalism and can-do attitude, Oana managed to make a sale three weeks after the property was listed. She was also of great help in assisting us with the purchase of a new property spending a great amount of energy and time in order to ensure that everything goes smooth. She was showing a great level of professionalism at every step."
★★★★★ Stefan & Luminita
What a wonderful person to sell your home. Oana goes the extra mile to ensure that everything is done with excellence and integrity. She has a friendly and empathetic disposition that endears her to both buyers and sellers. Oana is more than her job. She is a genuinely caring person. One of life’s treasures. We are so grateful to have found her.
Highly recommend Oana to anyone looking for a successful and well-managed sale. With gratitude,"
★★★★★ Sue and John
Several weeks ago we purchased a property in Papamoa Beach, Tauranga. The process leading up to this purchase had been ongoing for over 10 months with many open homes, attendance at auctions and of course the disruptions of COVID 19. Throughout our endeavours to find a new home we were supported greatly by Oana Simmons from Harcourts. To Oana’s credit, the property we eventually bought was not what we originally planned as our dream home, however, having taken the time to get to know us and research the options available on the market she was able to support our “hunt” based on our needs and wants. In addition to the tireless long term support and guidance she provided, the professional advice regarding the actual purchase was excellent. Attention to detail and ensuring at all times that our best interests were accounted for, we can not speak highly enough of Oana and her integrity. We would highly recommend Oana Simmons if you are looking to either sell or purchase a property.
★★★★★ Kirsten & Patrick
My wife and I highly recommend the excellent services of Oana Simmons to any prospective buyers or sellers of real estate in the Papamoa, Mount/Tauranga area. Oana's expertise, perseverance and professionalism really paid off for us after visiting many homes in the Papamoa area. With Oana and her cheery personality, nothing was ever too much trouble and so we ended up delighted with our beautiful new home.
★★★★★ Murray and Mizuho
Gail and I would like to highly recommend Oana as a Real Estate agent, to anyone wanting to sell their residential property. From our first meeting, Oana struck us with her friendliness, confidence and market knowledge. As our relationship developed, we also found her to be very patient, committed, and passionate about her job. Above all, Oana is a very professional agent. We would like to thank her for making the auction process a great experience and achieving an excellent result for us. We hope that we can possibly make use of her services again sometime in the future.
★★★★★ Alan & Gail
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your work, thought and perseverance in finding us a home in Papamoa. We cannot think of another estate agent who firstly, listened exactly to what we wanted, ferreted out option after option, week after week as our previous home took far longer to sell than anticipated, and then stuck with the job until it was done! We cannot recommend your services highly enough. You never once flinched or let us or even you, get disheartened when ideal properties got sold ahead of us on a phone call from overseas, or when we turned down others for some reason or personal preference of our own. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and we appreciated it so much. I am sure we will see you around the traps in Papamoa, and look forward to getting to know you and those close to you better in the near future. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
★★★★★ Giles and Julie
Having recently moved to Papamoa, I found Oana to be an exceptional real estate agent. She quickly engaged with me and listened to what I was looking for in a home. She is an excellent communicator, can read people well and is passionate about selling homes. Moreover, Oana goes the extra mile. It took a while for another agent to sell my previous home in Auckland but Oana stood by me, ringing me regularly, keeping me updated about things in Papamoa and ensuring I was okay. She even managed to find a fridge for my new house and supervised relocating it for me while I was so far away. Now I am in my dream home and so grateful to Oana for her support. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
★★★★★ Michelle W
Oana is professional, dedicated and has an excellent knowledge of the real estate market. She is passionate about her job, taking care to listen to her clients, offer constructive advice and more often than not, going that extra mile. Her expertise and support made selling my property a breeze. Highly recommended !!
★★★★★ Maggie B
My two daughters and I have spent the last month looking in the Papamoa area for an investment property. We met Oana at an open home we attended, we explained to her just what we were looking for from that moment we have worked exclusively with her. We just want you and the Harcourts company to know how impressed we have been not only with her professionalism but the fact nothing has been too much trouble for her, she has kept in touch with all three of us informing us on houses which could meet our needs but not wasting our time with something which would not be suitable she has made what could have been a stressful time so much easier. I have bought and sold quite a few properties over the years never have I worked with such a great agent before. Unfortunately, we have bought a place thru another company as we went to an open home and signed in before we met Oana which made us very sad after working so well together. We just wanted to acknowledge all the time and effort she spent with us and if my circumstances ever change I would have no hesitation in coming to Harcourts and asking for Oana to help me.
★★★★★ Gill
10/10 service. Oana was very easy to deal with, good communication, honest and helpful. Best agent we have met in the 6 months of house hunting!
★★★★★ Amber Lou Wilson
Fantastic to deal with Oana! Oana advised us correctly in all aspects of the purchase and stood by our side from beginning to end! Our needs and requirements were put before her own, and that is very rare. Would definitely involve Oana if we ever look at buying or selling in the future!
★★★★★ Ken And Karen
Very professional and good communication.
★★★★★ Ruth
We first met Oana when we visited an open home which she was marketing. Our experience with Oana has been nothing but positive and we would highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in buying or selling their property. Oana is a totally committed, hard working agent with excellent communication skills. She went above and beyond our expectations to make sure we were happy with our buying decisions. Nothing was ever too much effort for Oana and we felt assured by her knowledge and willingness to help us in any way that she was able. We believe any vendor or purchaser who has Oana as their real estate agent would be in very competent hands and we would, without hesitation, definitely acquire her services again for any future real estate dealings. Thanks you so much Oana for your outstanding service.
★★★★★ Sue Henderson
Found Oana to be an excellent agent and would recommend her highly to future clients.
★★★★★ Claudette
Positive buying experience. I came into contact with Oana when I viewed a property in Papamoa on Trade Me that interested me. Oana was the listing agent. As a very recently retired Wellingtonian, I have spent considerable time over the past few years on my journey to find me ideal retirement home in this wonderful part of New Zealand. From my first telephone call to Oana, through to signing the Auction documents on the property (yes I successfully bid on this property), I was impressed by Oana's professionalism, attention to detail and most of all, her exceptionally prompt response to my enquiries along the way. Although Oana was the listing agent, she always made me feel that my needs as a buyer were important and supported me through my first Auction experience. I have interacted with a number of real estate agents in recent times and Oana is definitely a cut above the rest. I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to sell or purchase a property in the Tauranga area.
★★★★★ Shirley
Oana has been our real estate agent for a number of years. During this time we have found her to be a hard working, honest and reliable agent. The purchase of 80A The Boulevard was dependent on her being able to work with us and the seller in a very professional manner. The white hot market required someone who had experience and a good working knowledge of this environment. She was able to guide us with sound advice regarding price, location and rental prospects for this particular property. At all times she kept us informed of property listings and comparative sales in that area. She was able to secure this property prior to to auction which was both beneficial to ourselves and the vendor. We would like to thank her for the time and effort she put into securing this property for us.
★★★★★ Del And Ian
We live in the South Island and Oana Sold our property remotely for us and it was seamless. Constantly communicating -very capable and organised. Knew the Market and the auction process in and out.
★★★★★ Jason And Fiona
Great service from a professional, caring and dedicated lady. Oana is passionate about her job and takes care to really listen to her clients, offering good advice and plenty of support. I found she has an excellent knowledge of the market and is very professional, whilst still being down to earth and easy to talk to. She is known for going that extra mile ! I would recommend Oana to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.
★★★★★ Maggie
Helping the buyers in a sellers market. Oana was amazing in her support of Gary and I when we were house hunting in a hot sellers market. She worked tirelessly to ensure we could achieve a successful purchase. This included making sure we were fully prepared to go to auction when the house of our dreams finally came to our attention. So the whole process was seamless and as stress free as possible. We would recommend Oana to anyone buying or selling a property.
★★★★★ Mary
Easy, honest, fantastic. Oana was such a delight and we felt so lucky having her looking out for us. Oana was professional at all times whilst also being super friendly and super Honest. Her knowledge was vast and appreciated. She made the whole process from beginning to end less stressful and also went above and beyond her duty. I could not recommend Oana enough whether you are selling or buying Oana will absolutely have your best interests at heart.
★★★★★ David And Trudi
Outstanding professional. We were new to the area and Oana made the whole buying exercise a much easier experience than we had anticipated. She educated us on what the local market had to offer. Her communication at every step was exceptional and her knowledge of the area, facilities, and options available guided us to make a decision which we are extremely happy with. We highly recommend Oana as an outstanding sales professional.
★★★★★ John & Diane
Oana’s service is outstanding and just how you want your agent to be. My wife and I met Oana at a Sat open home where we chatted and she listened to us describe what we were looking for. She suggested that she meet us the next day and came with a shortlist of five homes that she had organised for us to look through. The homes were aligned to what we were looking for. To cut a long story short, we ended up buying one of two that we shortlisted, with the deciding factor for us being the location. Oana listened to us, was able to filter what we wanted and matched us to a number of great options. I highly recommend without a doubt, especially if you are looking for that one on one level of service.
★★★★★ Mark
A pleasurable experience working with Oana, one who never gave up the search, provided as many opportunities as she could in trying to meet our requirements. Would recommend Oana to anyone looking to buy/sell in the Papamoa, Mt Maunganui area.
★★★★★ Kevin And Sue
Professional, dedicated and able to get a read for what a customer needs. She really made the experience the 5 star rating I have given.
★★★★★ Matthew & Sarah
Oana was always patient, genuine and kind to my elderly mother.
★★★★★ Jan
Oana was amazing. She was incredibly professional. Took the time to listen to and understand our needs, she worked tirelessly to help us find the right property in the right location for us. Thankyou Oana you made our life a lot easier.
★★★★★ Vicki and Dave (Buyer)
Selling made super easy for us, by the wonderful Oana! Absolutely recommended!! as Oana has got vast market knowledge and the way she explained and guided us through the sale process was made very easy for us by Oana’s hard work.
★★★★★ Bunny Singh
The ultimate professional. We had been hunting the Papamoa market for two years. What a difference it made to eventually discover Oana Simmons. An agent who backed up her words with actions and proactively followed through. She made us familiar and comfortable with the auction environment. She supported us no matter where the listing originated. Ultimately being there for us when we negotiated successfully for our ‘now’ property in Papamoa. We were delighted! If you are looking for an agent who is helpful, encouraging, positive, proactive and just plain hardworking, look no further than Oana Simmons - you won’t be disappointed!
★★★★★ Selwyn and Carol
Oana Simmons showed great enthusiasm, market knowledge and patience while showing me property options. All questions were answered promptly, nothing was too hard and a successful result was achieved. I have no hesitation in recommending Oana as a real estate salesperson who will help you achieve your goals.
★★★★★ Curtis
Highly recommended. Great communication and knowledge of local real estate market. Gave realistic advice with a good outcome.
★★★★★ Linda
Thank you Oana. Oana is a very pleasant and caring person. She fully understood my situation and did everything and more to sell my property. I am very grateful to her for achieving a positive result.
★★★★★ Duletta
As genuine as you get. Oana made the whole process smooth, even whilst she was away overseas during the process she made herself available and had good communication all the way despite the time difference! She is trustworthy, honest and kept things simple. I would recommend Oana from my experience as a buyer.
★★★★★ Timothy
Great knowledge, straight forward in communication, good listener and always available. Very good in market analysis and had great knowledge of the real estate market. Good listener, very polite in communication. Great character.
★★★★★ Petar
Oana gave us a great outcome. Four words describe Oana - thoroughly professional and tenacious. Always follows up and lets you know what is happening, be it your sale or proposed purchase. We would recommend Oana to anyone looking to buy or sell.
★★★★★ Jim and Susan
Oana was very good, very professional, helpful, good communication and advice. Oana went above and beyond with putting rubbish bins out and in, vacuuming after open homes, showing clients the property after the schedules open homes. Oana kept me informed and had a lot of people go through the home so had a good advertising strategy reaching widely. I would have no hesitation in recommending Oana.
★★★★★ Susan J
Excellent! Oana has known my mother for many years so naturally when it came time to relocate from Palmerston North to Papamoa I gave her a call. She was so helpful every step of the way and was our main source of knowledge on how to buyer and also sell our existing property. She gave us great advice and also actively looked for properties for us that she knew we would like, no time wasting...as we had none to spare! On our three day trip in Papamoa we found and purchased our amazing new home thanks to Oana. I would happily recommend Oana's services to anyone.
★★★★★ Francis and Kayleigh
Oana is exceptional! I found Oana to be very proactive and professional. She first appealed to me as she was proactive in asking me to sell my house through Harcourts along with her business partner Kelly Batcheler, when I met them at an open home. I thought that if she is showing to me that she is proactive, then I want her to sell my house! This assumption proved to be true, as she enlisted me quickly giving me all the information that was required and then organised the sale process very efficiently. She contacted a list of potential buyers before the house was even on the market. This gave a quick result whereby I received a very good pre-auction offer, with her knowledgeable help on this huge decision and do not have any regrets. She was not pushy and gave me great guidance. She also paid great attention to detail and followed up the sale professionally with everything that needed to be taken care of until the settlement date. Oana continued her wonderful service finding the perfect home for me to buy! She was just as proactive in this process, contacting other real estate agents of houses I was interested in viewing and spending time in viewing them. She was helpful in giving her honest opinions of the houses I looked at. She was very customer focused and made herself available for viewing homes at any time! She understood what I wanted and went the extra mile to help me - nothing was too much trouble for her. I will recommend Oana to everyone I know. Thanks so much Oana, I really appreciate all your work. You are an exceptional agent. Five stars.
★★★★★ Janet B
Ron and I would like to thank you very much for all your wonderful help and advice in the sale of our house and the purchase of our new property in Papamoa. You popped into our lives at an open home in Papamoa and seemed to fit the bill. Our house was yours throughout the open homes and you accepted our very noisy dogs every time. you were honest and professional in all aspects and we would recommend you to anyone wishing to sell or purchase a property.
★★★★★ Ron and Yvonne
Over the last few years, Belinda and Oana have kept us in touch with current house values and when we finally decided to list our house we felt comfortable appointing them as our agents. We were impressed by their natural, straight-forward manner in explaining the sale process. At all times they were available for any of our queries which were promptly responded to. They organised and ran the open home days efficiently. We received a prompt and informative report on the visitors, including follow-up phone calls to gauge any further interest, queries or comments. They were always available if we requested a meeting to discuss any issues. They effectively handled the negotiations from the initial offer to acceptance of the final offer, helping us through this difficult stage. We would not hesitate to recommend Belinda and Oana to anyone. They are friendly, efficient and a pleasure to deal with.
★★★★★ Woolfgang
Oana was an excellent communicator who had a good grasp of the local market. Oana saw us through the trauma of selling with dignity and great personal warmth. In our opinion, Oana was even better than a consummate professional in that she first and foremost looked after our individual feelings in the complex process of selling. At our average age of 76 years, we had very different mindsets from when we were younger. Oana was always conscious of our worries and anxieties during the selling phases. She never left our meetings until she had checked with both of us separately that we understood the situation and were happy. We appreciate this care above all other aspects of the sale.
★★★★★ John and Jill
Great advice and support. A huge thank you to Oana Simmons for her support and advice throughout the process of finding and purchasing a property. So nice to have someone working for us during the process. Oana knows the Papamoa are very well and has great connections. We would totally recommend her to others.
★★★★★ Dan and Ellen
What a winner! Friendly personality and awesome demeanour. Patient but clear direction. Always there for questions and support. We believe we struck it very lucky meeting Oana. Recommended.
★★★★★ Les and Ian
Very thoughtful agent helping buyers to find the most ideal house. Oana has had a great insight into Tauranga housing markets, especially in Papamoa Beach and its surrounding suburbs. She understands the clients needs very well and can recommend the most appropriate houses to accommodate the clients needs. She helped me find the most ideal house in Papamoa Beach suburb at a time when there weren't many houses available on the market. She acted in a very professional and honest manner when helping me purchase my first house. She was very responsive and the communications between the vendor, her and myself were seamless. A big thank you to Oana for helping me find my ideal first house in New Zealand.
★★★★★ Huang
Wonderful service, always with a happy smile. Oana was so easy to deal with, so professional at all times. We are in our 80's and found it hard for us to deal with the selling of our house. Oana helped us all the way through to make it easier for us. We would always recommend her to friends etc. She worked very hard and kept us informed at all times.
★★★★★ Ronald and Barbara
Fabulous property sales agent Oana Simmons, extremely highly recommended. Oana has been a wonderful agent for us. She has thought of everything, gone the extra mile, been considerate and kind to our tenants and also on the mark. Oana has communicated with me promptly and considerately about everything. She has never been pushy nor over-demanding but has quietly and persistently pursued getting each thing done that must be, gently but consistently reminding us as needed along the way, acknowledging our busy lifestyles. Oana is personable, wise and warm. We are really impressed with and grateful to her and she sold our house quickly!! We thought it was going to be months considering the current climate and market but she has expedited the process for us and made it super easy for us too! Our huge thanks to Oana!
★★★★★ K Austin & J Tennant
Diligent and dedicated Agent. Fantastic communication with an absent vendor. Oana was diligent in getting the home presented well and worked very hard to get the best result. She is dedicated to the task and takes the stress away. You will not be disappointed. I'd recommend Oana to all vendors or purchasers.
★★★★★ Winston
Oana exhibited an excellent balance between professionalism and warmth. Oana gave selling our property her all. She knew how the market was responding in a difficult time, as the price ranges dropped from December to now. She kept us across the process effectively and efficiently and we had many laughs along the way. She also gave her time on her day off which we so appreciated. Selling a home is a stressful, emotional and challenging time which can give rise to misunderstandings or unrealistic expectations on behalf of the vendors. Oana explained the process clearly and helped us navigate a rapidly changing market environment. We also appreciated her persistence throughout the entire procedure. Extra time given to humanise this process, such as taking time to talk about topics outside of house sales was refreshing and my husband and I are thankful for that. It was also calming.
★★★★★ Thomas and Christine
O for awesome! Oana is the ultimate personable professional, working with us at all times in what continues to be a challenging market. Very happy with the experience and recommend Oana to anyone!
★★★★★ Steven
An amazing analyst and guide through the property sales process. Oana Simmons is a professional woman of her word. She said she would guide us through not only the selling of our home, but then the purchasing of another property for us to move into, therefore we did not have to stress. Oana communicated excellently with us, always working hard on our behalf and acting as an excellent guide throughout the whole sales process. She is both knowledgeable and discerning, along with being a great researcher, she is able to provide a detailed and realistic analysis of the market in general, along with specific analysis on the property we sold through her at Harcourts Papamoa. We would not hesitate to recommend Oana to you to sell your property.
★★★★★ Kent and Keri
Agent with integrity. I recently bought a house and Oana delivered outstanding service. She was understanding and patient and gave genuine and honest guidance. Highly recommended to all you out there!
★★★★★ Julie
The best agent i have ever worked with, hardworking, generous and full of positivity. Couldn't have imagined a better agent to work with for my first home. Best of the best I have ever worked with. Looking for future purchases with her soon.
★★★★★ Jagseer
Savvy Agent. Oana was brilliant. She picked me up at 7am at the Airport and over the next few days, ferried me all around the Mt Maunganui and Papamoa. She was well informed and very professional. Her extensive knowledge of the local area made my job so much easier. Oana was great company and displayed a high degree of honesty and integrity.
★★★★★ Brenda
First home buyers' dream. Oana has helped make our first home buyers' dream a reality. We echo the earlier feedback and recommendations given by others. She was extremely easy to work with and we quickly built a mutual relationship based on trust. Oana is personable, respectful and undertakes her work based on her lived experience, with the highest standards of professional integrity. Oana ensured the process was seamless and we couldn't be happier with the result.
★★★★★ Ebony
A friendly and knowledgeable guide. Oana has guided us through the sale of our first home, clearly explaining the process and providing support and assistance to us throughout. She is friendly, helpful, and quick to respond. We have enjoyed working with her, and we recommend her as an excellent buyer's agent or listing agent in Papamoa and the Tauranga area.
★★★★★ Valerie
Highly recommended to anyone selling their home. Oana is very knowledgeable, experienced and 100% focused on the job in hand. She explained the process, gave tips on how to present the property on open homes and communicated regularly with updates and progress. Oana is very confident, knows the market inside out and served this client well.
★★★★★ Philip
Helpful and friendly. Oana was a great communicator and made the process easy for me. She was very helpful with allowing me to view the property multiple times and had a good knowledge of the property.
★★★★★ Bradley
Top job Oana. Yes, we would recommend Oana to friends. Thank you for your in-put and professional guidance through the sale of our property Oana.
★★★★★ Marie and Selwyn
Above and beyond! Oana, handled my purchase with ease, after sale she was there to assist with the move in. Her communication regarding all aspects of my move was terrific!
★★★★★ Gary
An agent who works tirelessly and goes above and beyond. We met Oana through a mutual friend. Oana has helped us through a very eventful sales process from beginning to end. She has kept us motivated through the tough times, kept us fully informed on the viewers of the property and the potential purchasers. Oana has investigated all leads with warmth, sensitivity and professionalism. She is very well versed in the complexities of the market ensuring any property we might want purchase is fully researched. Oana sold our property and introduced us to our new property which are looking forward to moving into and along the way, we have found a new friend. We would recommend Oana to anybody with the confidence that you will be glad you chose her to act for you.
★★★★★ Jude
Oana was amazing. She was incredibly professional. Took the time to listen to and understand our needs, she worked tirelessly to help us find the right property in the right location for us. Thankyou Oana you made our life a lot easier.
★★★★★ Vicki and Dave