Whether you are preparing to sell or weighing up your next move, an appraisal can give you a useful starting point. A Ray White Arrowtown salesperson can discuss your plans, inspect the property and explain the evidence behind their advice.
We consider recent comparable sales, competing listings and the features that set your property apart, including location, outlook, sun, land and condition. For some properties, title, heritage, planning or visitor accommodation considerations may also be relevant. An appraisal is an informed estimate, not a guaranteed sale price or a registered valuation.
Complete the form below and our team will contact you to arrange an appraisal. Ask us about preparation, timing, sales methods, marketing and the costs of a campaign. We can tailor the conversation to your property and goals.
Explore recent sales, read our Arrowtown selling guide or meet a local agent.
A property appraisal is a salesperson’s written estimate of the price your home is likely to sell for in the current market. The Real Estate Authority says an appraisal must reflect current market conditions and be backed by comparable sales, and that it is not a valuation. A valuation made for the public has to be done by a registered valuer under the Valuers Act 1948. Both can be useful, for different reasons: an appraisal helps you plan a sale, while a valuation is often used for lending, insurance or legal matters.
Yes. Under Rule 10.2 of the Real Estate Agents (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012, a salesperson must give a prospective client a written appraisal before the client signs an agency agreement. If comparable sales are not available, Rule 10.3 requires a written explanation of why. A renewed sole agency also needs a fresh appraisal or a written explanation that the market has not changed.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Request | You send us your address and contact details using the form on this page. |
| 2. Visit | A local salesperson looks at the property, the setting and anything that affects value, and asks about your timing and goals. |
| 3. Comparable sales | The appraisal sets your home against comparable sales in the area. |
| 4. Written appraisal | You receive the appraisal in writing, before any agency agreement is signed. |
| 5. Your decision | You choose whether to sell, when and with whom. An appraisal does not commit you to anything. |
Read how selling costs are worked out, compare the methods of sale, or see our Arrowtown property market page for REINZ figures.
Sources: Real Estate Authority, Appraisals, https://www.rea.govt.nz/real-estate-professionals/industry-guidance-and-information/listing-a-property/appraisals/ , accessed 10 November 2026. Last updated: 10 November 2026.