Tracey Howe | Harcourts Real Estate, Albany, Auckland

On a scale of One to Ten, we're an Eleven!

Once again voted NZ's Most Trusted real estate brand - for the 11th consecutive year!

Reader’s Digest has announced its Most Trusted Brands for 2023, and Harcourts, New Zealand’s largest real estate brand, has come out on top once again.

For the eleventh consecutive year, New Zealanders have voted Harcourts their Most Trusted Real Estate Brand, making Harcourts the only real estate agency to achieve this honour since the award’s inception in 2013.

Harcourts Managing Director Bryan Thomson says the unwavering support from New Zealanders is what motivates the entire team at Harcourts New Zealand to stay at the top. “We want to thank everyone who has voted for Harcourts to win this prestigious award and congratulate the efforts of our entire network on maintaining pole position for the eleventh consecutive year.

He continues, “This award is one that we are particularly proud of as it is voted for by our fellow Kiwis. We’ve had good times, and we’ve been through some difficult times with our clients too. This award really does speak volumes about the reliability of Harcourts’ people who can be proud to work for a name that has been around for 135 years.

With the aim to always deliver the best possible results for New Zealanders, Harcourts has earned a reputation of trust and expertise within the real estate industry. In line with this commitment is our dedication to giving back through activities like working in partnership with local organisations through the Harcourts Foundation. This is what makes us more than just another real estate brand and rather, true members of each community we are part of.

To be named the Most Trusted Real Estate Brand for eleven years in a row is an outstanding achievement and really solidifies that Harcourts has earned the trust of New Zealanders.

About Tracey

Tracey Howe

Your local Harcourt's agent

Becoming a real estate agent was a natural choice for Tracey, blending her genuine passion for people with a love for homes. With over 20 years of industry experience, Tracey brings an extensive understanding of the real estate market, specialising in residential properties, lifestyle blocks, future urban, and large development sites.

She is equally at home with residential or lifestyle properties and has years of successful sales to her credit, consistently delivering outstanding results for her clients and receiving multiple #1 Agent for the Albany Branch awards, frequent top spots within Cooper and Co, and ranking within the top 100 agents nationwide in the wider Harcourts network.

Tracey believes that a well-executed campaign stems from targeted, insightful advice and that the process should never be rushed. Her approach combines a deep appreciation of current market trends with innovative marketing strategies, giving her clients a competitive edge. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, she strives to offer a seamless and straightforward real estate experience.

Clients frequently commend Tracey for her personal approach, describing her as kind, patient, and never pressuring them throughout the process. Her market expertise and clear communication ensure clients are confident and informed. Dedication is a hallmark of her service, working with great determination to achieve the best results, and trustworthiness is reflected in the strong relationships she builds.

As a creative thinker, Tracey puts in considerable effort, often selflessly, to negotiate favourable outcomes, even when challenges arise. Her calm demeanour, extensive negotiation skills, and ability to achieve results that may seem impossible have consistently benefited her clients.

Whether evaluating a property’s market value or guiding buyers on what their money can achieve, Tracey strikes a balance between optimism and realism. She excels at matching clients with properties that meet their unique needs and is relentless in helping them realize their real estate dreams.

Her success is evident in the continuous referrals and repeat business she receives from satisfied clients.

Tracey’s commitment to integrity, honesty, and transparency, combined with her high level of attention to detail, ensures that each client feels supported throughout the entire process.

When you work with Tracey, you can be confident that you are in the hands of a dedicated professional who will go above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcome for your real estate journey.

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What My Clients Say

"Tracey was amazing! Tracey was fantastic she was very helpful throughout the process which was particularly difficult through no fault of hers. Very satisfied with the experience."

Ricky Mackay (Buyer) - Waitoki, Auckland

"Incredibly helpful! Tracey was so lovely from the first time we met to view the property, and even though she was not our agent she was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process, answering our questions and guiding us through. If we were to ever sell in the future I would have no hesitation in seeking assistance from Tracey and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell! Thank you so much Tracey and team you have been a pleasure to deal with."

Hayley & Brendon Allen (Buyers) - Kaukapakapa, Auckland

"A great experience as a first home buyer! I recently bought my first home through Tracey, and she made the entire experience smooth and stress free. From beginning to end, she was warm, approachable, and kept me informed. Even though she was representing the vendor, Tracey made sure both sides were treated with care and attention. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell!"

Rebecca (Buyer) - Red Beach, Auckland

"Wonderful experience! We bought a house from Tracey and she was absolutely incredible to deal with during the entire process. She was kind, patient, diligent and made us feel like we were valued. Remembering that Tracey was representing the vendor! She really worked hard for both parties and was a pleasure to deal with. Thank you, Tracey!"

Raymond And Veronica (Buyers) - Greenhithe, Auckland

"Tracey's dedication, backed up with knowledge and expertise, gets the best results every time! Tracey has sold three properties for my family, two for me and one for my niece. It has been fantastic every time, knowing that Tracey will take care of everything, with her deep understanding of the market, and her clear communication and guidance to get the best results. Tracey is outstanding at what she does. She works incredibly hard to find the right deal, with integrity and attention to detail, along with kindness and patience, which are extremely valuable attributes during the stressful process of selling, particularly in a difficult market. I would highly recommend Tracey to anyone interested in selling and wanting not just a great result, but an enjoyable process to get there."

Nicola Denise Thompson (Seller) - Avondale, Auckland

"Easiest sale ever! Team Looie and Tracey handled the sale of our property recently. The whole process was seamless from beginning to end and their knowledge and professionalism every step of the way made the whole process so easy. They communicated with us throughout and kept us involved and informed about everything. Highly recommend them!!"

Todd & Andrea Mexted (Sellers) - Kaukapakapa, Auckland

"Best agents! We chose Tracey and Looie from Harcourts to sell our lifestyle block in Dairy Flat. They both worked incredibly hard to achieve the best results for us and were always a pleasure to spend time with. They are both amazing people and went to great lengths to achieve a sale for us! I would highly recommend and would definitely use them again. Such lovely people to be around and very professional and kind!"

Katie and Shaun (Sellers) - Dairy Flat, Auckland

"Looie and Tracey were both so helpful and patient when assisting us with buying our new home, especially with some tricky timezone barriers. Thanks guys, we really appreciate all your time and kind effort."

Jade Curnow (Buyer) - Dairy Flat, Auckland

"Open caring and professional style. Empathetic sharing a great knowledge of the life property market. From our preliminary discussion and throughout the listing, open homes and finalising of our sale they listen carefully, advised and shared their market knowledge. Additionally they provided sound advice which minimised stress supporting us with their honest and candid approach in difficult market times. Their business approach was based on ethics of being honest, open, friendly and always readily available."

Harold & Sharon Clatworth (Sellers) - Kaukapakapa, Auckland

"Looie and Tracey did it all ! During the first meeting with Looie we discussed our expectations and the price we wanted for the property. She had great knowledge on the market and how to get the best price. From helping us stage the house, regular feedback on open homes to chasing buyers, she was the reason the house sold at auction for the right price. I was always informed and communication was excellent. She had a calm, kind, and willing aura that made the relationship easy!"

Verified Review (Seller) - Browns Bay, Auckland

"Great experience and I really appreciate their knowledge and professionalism. Tracey and Looie went above and beyond to get the deal we were after when selling our house, right down to the smallest detail. Thank you, Team Looie!"

Brendan Patrick Taunt (Buyer) - Red Beach, Auckland

"Fabulous smooth experience. The best advice and communication. I really felt Tracey worked in my best interest to get the best price for me and made the sale work for me. Tracey was very friendly, professional and easy to work with."

Verified Review (Seller) - Oteha, Auckland

"Top Notch Professionals. We have sold our house and we know our agents Tracey & Looie backed us all the way. They consistently communicated any feedback on our property, and the moment they knew there was alot of interest in our area they advised us to step up with our open homes. We had 7 groups through that day & 2 the next and within the next few days we were sold! We can't thank them enough for the support & time they gave us."

Wendy & Peter (Sellers) - Torbay, Auckland

"Outstanding! ..... I could not have chosen better Agents I was always informed every step of the way. Never felt pressured at any stage. Always well informed. Looie and Tracey both have great energy. I cannot speak highly enough of my experience. Perfect in every way. Thank you so much."

Diane (Seller) - Forrest Hill, Auckland

"Thoughtful and Helpful ..... Looie went above and beyond to help us find our first home. She kept us informed at each stage and was supportive in the steps to buy our home with her. It was really lovely to have an agent that wasn’t pushy, and listened and made communication clear. Looie was a pleasure to work with and we would recommend her professionalism. If we were to seek another home in the future, we would highly recommend to work with her for buying or selling. "

Sarah & Jim (Buyers) - Forrest Hill, Auckland

"Team Looie & Tracey ..... We found working with Team Looie & Tracey a breeze. They were compatible, compassionate and so down to earth. They understood our needs and situation, offering assistance anytime, above and beyond the norm. Thank you all."

Peter Dance - Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau

"Great Agents and very knowledgeable ..... We dealt with Tracey & Looie as agents for the vendor when we purchased our next property. Tracey was very knowledgeable about the area (and indeed lives there, so will be a neighbour) and both Tracey & Looie did everything they could to help us make the purchase."

Mike & Diana (Buyers) - Vaughans Rd, Okura

"Fantastic experience ..... Tracey and Looie were by far the best realtors we’ve dealt with to date. Clear communication without feeling like we were being hassled or rushed into decisions. We especially appreciated the sincerity and patience that they embodied and brought to our experience noting the extra care and effort that went into setting and managing our expectations. They were absolutely trusted advisors and we would happily enlist their services should future needs call for it."

Meagan & Russel (Buyers) - Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau

"This was a sale they really worked for! ..... Working with Tracey and Looie was a pleasure. I am very aware they worked long and hard on my recent sale. I am so appreciative of the efforts they both put into it. This is the second property sale Tracey and Looie have been involved in for me, but the one they had to really work on. Returning for their services is praise enough in this day and age."

Lesley Wheatley - Andersons Road, Oteha

"Excellent service ..... We mainly dealt with Looie, but Tracey was also excellent. They made this a very pleasant experience for us in a very difficult time. I can't thank them enough they were very helpful and knowledgeable. I can honestly recommend them to anyone needing a property sold. Thank you both, Looie especially for caring."

Fay And Alan Mayes - Red Beach Road, Red Beach

"An example of excellence ..... Looie and Tracy have exceptional knowledge of the market across many suburbs and settings in Auckland Easy to work with and communicate with. Throughout my selling process I felt informed and involved in all decisions and discussions. Selling my house was a huge move, and I am glad I could do it with a team I trust."

Andrew Watson - Rosalind Rd, Glenfield

"Fantastic result! ..... Looie went above and beyond to achieve the best result for my property, even down to the staging. I am so grateful for all of the energy she put in to selling my property. She is incredibly professional and such a lovely person. She is by far the best agent I have dealt with."

Judy - Maskell Street, St Heliers

"Experienced agents..... Great team, easy ladies to deal with. Good communication made the process enjoyable. Even affected by Covid, they came through with professionalism."

Daniele Montour - Wicklam Lane, Greenhithe

"Reassuring and friendly ..... We purchased a property being sold by Looie and Tracey. They both made us feel really comfortable with the buying process (we had never purchased at auction before) and confident in our ability to bid. They were very available for viewings of properties and quick to answer any questions. They also went above and beyond post sale helping us to make contact with the vendors about certain aspects of the property."

Katrina & Timothy (Buyers) - Kahikatea Flat Road, Waitoki

"Stress-free, seamless and professional ..... We first met Looie when we were buyers and our first impression of her was that she was very easy to communicate with and was honest and relatable. Friends of ours had a great experience with Looie selling their home recently so when it came time for us to sell, we knew that Looie's professionalism, proven track record and natural personality would make it a pleasant experience for both us and potential buyers. Looie's communication style is straight forward and put us at ease and we were always well informed about how things were progressing. She is reliable and organised, and has that special quality of being unfazed around children, even taking time to play with our 6 year old son who saw Looie as his new friend. We have no hesitation in recommending Looie and her team to anyone who wants a stress-free experience and positive outcome."

Derek & Jen - Downer Access Road, Kaukapakapa

"Extremely professional and understanding of our needs ..... Looie and Tracey did a Stirling job presenting our house for sale. They worked diligently chasing prospective buyers after the house failed to sell at auction. Would highly recommend this great team."

Pauline & Phillip Morgan - Vaughans Road, Long Bay

"Dedicated to achieving a top result ..... From the moment we got Looie and Tracey on board to sell our property we experienced great enthusiasm and dedication to achieving a top result for us. We were supported with the presentation of our home, we received great communication throughout the selling process where options were openly discussed. They are great personalities, we felt comfortable discussing all of our goals and aspirations with them. We are very happy with the sale price we achieved it was the high end of their appraisal. We are now grateful for their enthusiasm to help us find our dream home to move in to. Excellent service all round."

Aaron - Namsan Close, Fairview Heights

"Effortless Process ..... Looie has been absolutely fantastic to deal with! Her honest and professional advice has been invaluable and got us a great result with our house. She made the entire process so easy, we would highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell their property."

Alex & Nicole - Gatfield Rd, Kaukapakapa

"Lovely lady to deal with ..... Even though we were dealing with Leigh and David and the house was listed with Looie she assisted us with everything we needed to purchase the house and would highly recommend her to family and friends."

Mac & Cassie (Buyers) - Whangaparaoa Rd, Gulf Harbour