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Sell for the Best Price, Find the Best Place.

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Selling your family home is a big step. Download my expert guide to ensure a smooth, worry-free transition tailored to you.

The expert guidance you need to find or sell your property with ease.

Buying or selling property can feel overwhelming. You want someone by your side who not only understands the market but also listens to your needs. That’s where I come in.

When you work with me, you get:

  • Professional expertise backed by years of experience in residential real estate.

  • Personalised attention to ensure your unique goals are met.

  • A partner who genuinely cares about your success, not just the sale.

Get Creative & Win!

Calling all mini Picassos! Here’s your chance to kick off the school year with an epic 25 piece stationery pack.

Parents, download the colouring template and let your kids unleash their inner artist!

You Deserve a Real Estate Experience That Puts You First

Tailored to You

You deserve a real estate partner who understands your unique needs. From selling a family home locally to managing remote property sales, you’ll have a trusted, adaptable guide by your side.

With years of experience and a background in sales and design-build consulting, I bring a fresh perspective and a results-driven approach to every property deal.

For those downsizing, selling a family home, or transitioning to a new stage of life, I specialise in making the process smooth and aligned with your goals. Real estate can feel complicated, but with clear communication and strong support, you’ll feel informed and confident throughout.

With deep market knowledge and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, your property journey is in capable hands from start to finish.

What is a Property Appraisal?

A property appraisal is an opportunity to understand the current value of your home.

I’ll visit your property, take the time to listen to your goals, and provide a detailed, personalised assessment of what your home is worth in today’s market.

This isn’t a quick estimate—it’s an insightful look at your property’s value, helping you make informed decisions about your next steps.

Property Resources.

Ray White Papanui

Ray White Papanui is located at 7 Winston Avenue in the heart of Papanui. We’re deeply involved in the community, supporting local initiatives and events while providing expert property services. Our friendly, client-focused team is committed to building lasting relationships and delivering a boutique experience in every transaction.

Community News.

Meet Rob

Rob East is an exceptional real estate agent with a proven track record. He exudes success and consistently strives to achieve the maximum price for his client’s property. Rob East is defining a new era of real estate.

Born and raised in Christchurch, property has always been a passion from a young age. Excelling in technical drawing led to a passion and success as a design-build consultant in residential construction, sales and multi-site developments.

His personal developments and renovation flips set the foundation to designing and building three architectural homes of his own. Rob understands the property process from the start to finish. Rob has an extensive network of local personal and business clients plus a high-quality database of clients looking to buy and sell property.

  • - Mark

    “Very happy outcome. Rob was honest, easy to deal with, and a great communicator throughout the listing campaign.”

  • - Terry

    “I was searching for a particular investment property and having trouble finding what I wanted in a buoyant market. I was introduced to Rob through a mutual friend and immediately new he had the skills to find me what I wanted. Rob was professional, driven and most importantly knew what he was talking about. He produced multiple properties quickly for me to consider and I will not hesitate to use him again. A great guy that really understands his clients. A breath of fresh air in the market.”

  • - Bronwyn

    “Rob is an exceptional Real Estate Agent. Rob’s approach is extremely professional and his experience and guidance throughout the sales process resulted in a great result for us. We would have no hesitation in recommending Rob.”

  • - Jamie

    What an awesome experience. From the moment I made first contact, I knew Rob had things well under control. I was kept fully informed and always felt confident that he had my best interests in mind. He was very professional and stuck to our agreed price range, which saved time and effort on both my side and any potential buyers. His knowledge of the market certainly paid off and resulted in an exceptional (yet realistic) sale. 110% recommended with no hesitation. Thanks so much!”

  • - Jackson

    “Absolutely amazing! Rob was amazing! Kayla and I were both first home buyers. Rob was very thorough and professional throughout the whole purchasing process and took time to ensure we understood everything! Thank you for making it so easy!”

  • - Marion Harvey

    Would highly recommend Rob. He is always pleasant and helpful and combines that with a wealth of experience and high standards of professionalism. We felt very well-supported with him on the job. The marketing process was full-on and he gave it 100 per cent commitment. His communication with us was excellent.

  • - Matt & TJ

    Working with Rob on the sale of our property was an absolute pleasure , Rob certainly went the extra mile to get the job done and his communication was second to none . The effort was the most pleasing aspect of working with Rob as we knew from day one we were in good hands . We would most definitely recommend Rob to anybody not only looking to sell their property but looking to get the highest sale price possible

  • - Tony

    A huge thank you to Rob for selling our house. Having the auction brought forward and having additional bidding was the icing on the cake. Thanks so much for holding our hand during this journey. Would 100% recommend working with Rob in the future.

  • - Steve

    Great communication, updates, insights and understanding of the real-estate industry.

  • Hamish Mills

    "Rob was professional, caring, well spoken and always willing to assist. Very impressed."

  • Kirsty Stewart

    "Rob was very attentive to the selling process. He tirelessly through the open homes, worked multiple angles and got the sale over the line without hassle. Thanks"

  • Angela Gordon

    "Rob was refreshing to work with, an awesome attitude, always communicating and keeping us informed on progress. He was direct and told us straight. His willingness to go above and beyond and get us a price that worked for everyone was a testament to his passion and commitment to his role and team. The Papanui branch team were also great, it was lovely to see such an engaging, happy bunch of people, clearly a great culture."

  • Christopher Waldron

    "First time I have used Rob. Rob is a very hard worker who delivered. Best agent I have used over many transactions."

  • Joshua Henderson

    "Rob was fantastic from day dot! The way he communicated and his professionalism right from the get go was 10/10."

 Frequently asked questions

  • The right season depends on a huge variety of factors, including the property itself, its surroundings and area you live in. For example, are you in a tourist spot? A beach suburb? Or are there events on at certain times of the year that turn your normally quiet street or suburb into a car park? There can also be a huge advantage in marketing your home during traditionally quiet periods – winter, for example, or from mid-January into February, when other sellers are still on holidays. With fewer properties to choose from, more of the buyers will get to see your place.

  • On average, we find our properties take between two and six weeks to sell. This does depend on the area you live in, and you should add another one-two weeks to this for us to prepare your house and for your marketing campaign.

  • Regardless of the time of year you decide to sell, there are some absolute must-dos: Thoroughly clean your property from top to bottom – inside and out. Trim overgrown gardens; remove weeds and dead growth and refresh garden beds with mulch. Address any off-putting maintenance issues, such as peeling paint, worn or marked carpets, cracked tiles, dirty grout and loose or rusted gutters (if you’re selling a knockdown or “renovator’s delight”, this step often isn’t necessary). Banish any pet smells. Furnish the home in an attractive but not overly cluttered or personal way, to give potential buyers a perspective on room sizes and to present the home in its best light. Pay for professional photographs and good marketing

  • Focusing repairs or renovations on the kitchen, bathrooms, paint and street appeal tend to have the best return on investment.

  • Yes, especially if your home is appealing to premium buyers. We have a team of house stylists that we use and recommend for our Place clients.

  • Auctions can create a sense of urgency and competition amongst buyers and are suited to situations where the owner wants an unconditional sale. Traditional private sales can be seen as less threatening for some buyers and also offer you more privacy during the sales process. The best option for you depends on your unique situation.

  • The Ray White team knows the absolute best steps at every stage to prepare your property for sale. Combining this with our unique and highly effective marketing systems, we can get incredible results for our clients.

  • Ray White has created a unique property marketing strategy over our many years servicing Christchurch and the surrounding areas. We combine our unique local knowledge and network to get you the best result, every time.