If planning to sell your home (if valued under $5M) in New Zealand using an international real estate company, the property can be advertised and marketed to Singaporeans, Australians and the important Expat community living abroad and looking to relocate home.

In September 2025 the NZ government announced Active Investor Plus, which offers permanent residence with a minimum investment of $5 million over three years.

Already, latest figures show a definite uptick in applications to the Overseas Investment Office from the USA, China and Singapore.

OVERSEAS ESTATE AGENTS IN NEW ZEALAND

International real estate transactions need the expertise of confident and competent real estate agents from international real estate companies, who have substantial experience, thorough knowledge and real estate project management skills.

When real estate agents target their advertising to attract international buyers, both the real estate company and the estate agents need to have a firm grasp of government policies and legal documentation essential for completing a sale competently. For example: 

• Inland Revenue policies
• Immigration NZ policies
• MBIE policies for running a business or working in New Zealand
• PIMS, LIMS, survey plans and titles, easements and covenants
• Anti money laundering policy obligations
• Tenancy obligations if the property is rented

There is no room for errors or omissions in any real estate transaction but for international transactions, there is added responsibility on the individual estate agents and accountability for the agencies.

To find top international real estate company to sell your property send an enquiry - this is a genuine free service.

BEST WAY TO CHOOSE AN INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE AGENT

When investing money into advertising and marketing campaigns, you have much to gain but also much to lose if you choose an unsuitable real estate agent.

Real estate vetting to establish the top international real estate agents with proven competence will have a direct impact on your experience, house sale price and the time it takes to sell.

This is our forte as we have been independently vetting real estate companies and agents for all property types and values since 2009. 

It really does pay to compare agency options objectively. We are independent of the industry and well positioned to help you find a suitably qualified overseas real estate agent and agency.

Request a shortlist of overseas property agents now.

WHAT TO EXPECT OF INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE COMPANIES

We ensure that real estate agents needed for selling a high end home are competent at negotiating million dollar sale prices with million dollar buyers.

The need for high level knowledge, integrity, tact, confidence and expertise cannot be over stated.

A top international real estate company focused on the quality and the calibre of the agent's skills is what will attract for you the highest sale price in the shortest possible time.

Lately there has been an increase in ex-pats returning to New Zealand and properties being sold sight unseen. The way in which a property is expertly marketed enables off-shore buyers to make these decisions.

We can help you sell your New Zealand home by finding you a top agent - all at no cost.

If real estate agency work is not conducted efficiently, a buyer can get turned off and slip an agent's fingers very quickly. Choosing an international real estate agent proven competent is imperative.

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Article updated September 9, 2025 by Trish Willis | Member of Property Institute of NZ (IPAC)