Selling your home? Start with a free indicative
Moving on to your next chapter starts with knowing where you stand. Get a free indicative appraisal, understand what selling really costs, and get matched with a vetted local agent. Free and no-obligation.
How it works
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Where to begin when you're thinking of selling
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We match you with vetted licensed local help.
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You choose — free and no-obligation.
Where to begin when you're thinking of selling
Where to begin when you're thinking of selling
The hardest part of selling is often just starting, because there seem to be a dozen decisions to make at once. The good news is they fall into a simple order. First, get a sense of your home's likely value with an indicative appraisal, so you can plan around a realistic range. Second, understand the costs involved, so you know roughly what you will walk away with. Third, choose how you want to sell and who you want to sell it with. You do not need to have any of this figured out before you talk to us. Tell us your suburb and a little about your home, and we help you take these steps in order, at your own pace, with no obligation to list.
Request a free indicative appraisal
A free indicative appraisal answers the first question every seller has: what is my home likely to be worth right now? It gives you a price range to plan around, which is enough to start thinking seriously about your next move. It is important to be clear about what this is. An indicative appraisal is general guidance to orient you. It is not a registered valuation, it is not binding, and it is not the same as a precise professional appraisal. When you are ready for a firm figure, a licensed agent provides a professional appraisal based on a physical look at your property and recent comparable sales, and a registered valuer can give a formal valuation if a lender or buyer needs one. Think of our indicative appraisal as the confident first step, not the final word.
Understand what selling actually costs
Knowing your likely sale price is only half the picture. What matters to your next move is what you keep after costs. In New Zealand, the main costs of selling are agent commission, which is negotiable and often structured as a tiered percentage of the sale price plus GST; marketing and advertising to get your home in front of buyers; presentation or staging if your agent recommends it; and legal or conveyancing fees to handle the contract and settlement. These vary by region, by agreement and by how you choose to sell, so treat any figure as general guidance and confirm the detail in your agency agreement. Our selling-costs guide and net-proceeds estimator help you see the full picture, so the amount that lands in your account is something you planned for, not a shock at settlement.
Get matched with the right local agent
The agent you choose has a big influence on your result, yet most people pick one by cold-calling a few agencies and going with whoever sounds keenest. That is a stressful way to make an important decision. Maifang does it differently. Tell us about your home and your goals, and we aim to match you with a suitable licensed local agent who knows your suburb, rather than leaving you to vet five strangers. Because we are independent and not tied to any agency, the match is about fit for you, not about feeding one company's pipeline. Matching is free and no-obligation, and the choice is always yours. Before you sign anything, our guide on questions to ask an agent helps you compare their plan, commission and marketing on equal terms.
Request a free appraisal
Selling a home in New Zealand is rarely just about the money. It is usually about a next step: a bigger place for a growing family, a safer or quieter suburb, a move closer to schools or work, or simply the right time to let someone else love the home you have cared for. Whatever is behind your move, the smart way to begin is with clear information rather than a flurry of agency phone calls. Maifang gives you that calm starting point. Request a free indicative appraisal to see your likely range, learn what selling actually costs so there are no surprises, understand your method-of-sale options, and get matched with a vetted local agent who knows your area. We are not an agency ourselves, we are the independent, no-pressure guide that helps you sell with confidence and keep more of what your home is worth.
Indicative net proceeds estimator
- Expected sale price
- $900,000
- Remaining mortgage
- -$400,000
- Estimated agent commission
- -$27,000
- Marketing, legal & other costs
- -$6,000
General information, not personalised real-estate, legal or financial advice. Confirm your situation with a licensed adviser. Read the full disclaimer →
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Common questions
Is the appraisal a formal valuation?
No — it's an indicative figure for general guidance only. For a precise figure you'll get a professional appraisal from a licensed agent or a registered valuation. This is general information, not personalised real-estate, legal or financial advice. Maifang is an independent connection service, not a licensed agency — confirm your situation with a licensed agent, lawyer or adviser.
Do I have to use the agent you match me with?
No. Matching is free and no-obligation. We aim to introduce you to a suitable licensed local agent; the choice is always yours.
How much does it cost to sell a house in NZ?
Typically agent commission plus marketing, with conveyancing and possibly staging on top. Costs vary by region and agreement — see our selling-costs guide for plain-English ranges.
General information, not personalised real-estate, legal or financial advice. Confirm your situation with a licensed adviser.