Inside 30 Years of realestate.co.nz - CEO Sarah Wood

What is really happening in New Zealand's property market?

Sarah Wood, CEO of realestate.co.nz, joins HomeRun to discuss house prices, buying and selling property, AI in real estate, leadership, and what the future holds for Kiwi homeowners, investors, and real estate professionals.

As realestate.co.nz celebrates 30 years, Sarah shares how one of New Zealand's most trusted property brands has evolved, what today's market data is telling us, and why marketing, presentation, and technology are more important than ever.

In this episode you'll learn:

• The current state of the New Zealand property market

• What buyers and sellers should know right now

• Why marketing and presentation matter more than ever

• How AI is transforming property search

• The leadership behind one of New Zealand's most trusted property brands

• Building a high-performing company culture

• Why home ownership remains important for New Zealanders

• Where the future of real estate is heading

Chapters

0:00 – Introduction

0:45 – Sarah Wood's journey to CEO

3:20 – 30 years of realestate.co.nz

8:15 – The current NZ property market

14:40 – Advice for buyers and sellers

21:10 – Why marketing matters

27:30 – AI and the future of property search

34:50 – Building a high-performance culture

42:15 – Leadership lessons

49:30 – The future of New Zealand property

53:40 – Final thoughtsWhether you're buying your first home, investing in property, selling your house, or working in real estate, this episode is packed with practical advice and industry insights.

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