Auckland Real Estate Agents - Sarah & Julie

4a Mount Albert Rd, Mount Albert, Auckland
  •   5   (153 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Auckland Real Estate Agents - Sarah & Julie has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

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Reviews
2
Properties for sale
25
Sold properties
$935k
Average sale price
$23.4m
Total sales value

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Get to know the 2 agents at Auckland Real Estate Agents - Sarah & Julie.

Sarah Tiplady
Sarah Tiplady

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (124 reviews)
About Sarah
SARAH TIPLADY | Auckland Real Estate Agent | Harcourts JK Realty Group (Mt Albert) 🏆 $170M+ in Settled Sales ⭐️ 5.0 Stars — 145 Google Reviews ⭐️ 150+ RateMyAgent Reviews Sarah Tiplady is an award-winning Licensed Salesperson and Marketing Consultant based in Central Auckland, and a founding member of one of Auckland’s most trusted real estate teams — Sarah & Julie | Auckland Real Estate Agents. Working alongside business owner and Licensee Agent Julie Kelman-Poto, and supported by Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking sales associate Winnie Ye, Sarah brings a rare combination of strategic marketing expertise, genuine vendor care, and deep cross-suburb knowledge to every listing she takes on. A senior agent who sells across Auckland — not just one suburb: Most agents plant their flag in one suburb. Sarah operates across twenty. With confirmed sales across Mt Albert, Mt Eden, Sandringham, Avondale, Remuera, Grey Lynn, Epsom, Royal Oak and beyond, Sarah has a real-time understanding of where Auckland buyers are coming from, what motivates them, and what it takes to secure the best result for her vendors. That cross-suburb buyer intelligence is a direct advantage. When a buyer from Remuera is looking at Mt Albert, or a Grey Lynn family is stretching toward Sandringham, Sarah already knows them — because she’s been selling across their suburbs too. Why vendors choose Sarah: Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. Sarah is known for getting it right — from the first appraisal through to settlement day, with no handovers, no junior agents, and no disappearing acts. Every vendor gets Sarah personally, backed by the full team. • 🏅 No. 1 for Customer Service & Client Experience — 12 years running, Harcourts JK Realty Group (Mt Albert) • 🏅 Top 20% Agent Nationwide — RateMyAgent, 3 years running (2024, 2025, 2026) • 🏅 RateMyAgent Price Expert Award — 3 years running • ⭐️ 5.0 stars from 145 Google reviews • ⭐️ 150+ verified RateMyAgent reviews • 🏆 $170M+ in confirmed settled sales across Central and West Auckland What working with Sarah looks like: • Free property appraisal with honest, current market pricing advice • In-house home staging at no extra cost to vendors living in their homes • Custom marketing strategy and premium digital campaigns tailored to your property • Expert negotiation and auction management • End-to-end campaign management with regular, clear vendor updates • Access to a trusted database of 6,000+ active Auckland buyers and sellers About Sarah: Sarah’s background in communications and marketing — combined with 12+ years of hands-on real estate experience — means she approaches every listing as a marketing campaign, not just a transaction. She knows how to position a property, tell its story, and attract the right buyers at the right price. Her vendors consistently describe her as warm, proactive, and results-driven — someone who genuinely cares about the outcome as much as they do. The team behind every sale: Sarah works as part of Sarah & Julie | Auckland Real Estate Agents alongside: Julie Kelman-Poto — Franchise Business Owner & Licensee Agent, bringing 12+ years of sales leadership, negotiation expertise, and deep market knowledge across Central and West Auckland. Winnie Ye — Licensed Salesperson & Full-Time Sales Associate, fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese — a key connection point for Auckland’s international buyer community. Areas Sarah covers: Mt Albert · Mt Eden · Sandringham · Avondale · Ellerslie · Epsom · Freemans Bay · Grey Lynn · Henderson · Hillsborough · Morningside · Mount Roskill · New Windsor · One Tree Hill · Onehunga · Remuera · Royal Oak · Sunnyvale · Te Atatu Peninsula · Te Atatu South · and surrounding Central and West Auckland suburbs Get in touch: Sarah Tiplady — 021 585 300 Or visit: aucklandrealestateagents.co.nz Sarah Tiplady is a Licensed Salesperson under the REAA 2008. Harcourts JK Realty Group (Mt Albert).
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About Julie
AUCKLAND REAL ESTATE AGENTS Sarah Tiplady and Julie Kelman-Poto are a 5-star Google-rated & award-winning team based in Central Auckland. 🏆 120M+ Sales ⭐️ 5-Star Rated With over 120 Million of settled sales under their belts and 10 years + in the industry, this senior team consistently delivers sales and service excellence for their clients. When you consider the breadth and depth of experience that Team Sarah and Julie bring to the table, it's clear why they are a respected duo in the Auckland property market. Julie, a highly respected Harcourts business owner and Licensee Agent, and Sarah, a Licensed Salesperson and Marketing Consultant, form a winning combination with their extensive administrative, marketing, and sales expertise. Skillfully supported by their full-time sales associate and Mandarin/Cantonese-speaking superstar, Winnie Ye, they have all the bases covered. With a combined experience of over 40 years in communications and marketing, property management, mortgage broking, administration and project management, their clients enjoy the benefit of a complimentary, award-winning team with powerful marketing campaigns and a fresh approach to real estate. Together, Sarah and Julie are an indomitable team, sharing values of trust, honesty, and integrity at the heart of everything they do. Both are exceptional Marketing and Sales consultants, and they are renowned for ensuring their listings look as attractive as possible, through inspiring transformations that achieve the best possible market price. SERVICES: Sarah and Julie are top real estate agents in central Auckland, offering comprehensive services to maximize your home’s value when selling: - Premarket Advice: Tailored guidance for home preparation, including presentation tips. - Marketing Strategy: Custom marketing strategies for your property and target audience. - Property Appraisal: Current market property appraisals to determine your Auckland property’s value. - Sales Process Care: Support throughout the entire sales process. - Digital Marketing Expertise: Cutting-edge digital marketing strategies for premium results. CONTACT: If we can help in any way please contact one of our Auckland Real Estate Agents team: Sarah Tiplady on 021 585 300 - Licensed Salesperson, Marketing Consultant & founding member of Auckland Real Estate Agents Julie Kelman-Poto on 021 770 564 - Franchise Business owner, Head of Administration, Licensee Agent, Licensed Agent & founding member of Auckland Real Estate Agents Winnie Ye on 021 738 669 - Licensed Salesperson and full-time sales associate to Sarah and Julie. Mandarin and Cantonese speaking.
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AUCKLAND REAL ESTATE AGENTS | Sarah & Julie | Harcourts JK Realty Group (Mt Albert) 🏆 $170M+ in Settled Sales ⭐️ 5.0 Stars — 145 Google Reviews ⭐️ 150+ RateMyAgent Reviews Sarah Tiplady and Julie Kelman-Poto are an award-winning real estate team based in Central Auckland, specialising in residential property sales across Mt Albert, Mt Eden, Sandringham, Avondale, Grey Lynn, Epsom and surrounding suburbs. With over $170 million in confirmed settled sales and 12 years of consistent results, Sarah & Julie are one of Auckland’s most trusted and highly decorated selling teams — backed by real credentials, genuine client care, and a proven track record across all market conditions. Why vendors choose Sarah & Julie: Selling your home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. Sarah and Julie are known for getting it right — from first appraisal through to settlement day, with no handovers and no disappearing acts. • 🏅 No. 1 for Customer Service & Client Experience — 12 years running, Harcourts JK Realty Group (Mt Albert) • 🏅 Top 20% Agent Nationwide — RateMyAgent, 3 years running (2024, 2025, 2026) • 🏅 RateMyAgent Price Expert Award — 3 years running • ⭐️ 5.0 stars from 145 Google reviews • ⭐️ 150+ verified RateMyAgent reviews • 🏆 $170M+ in confirmed settled sales across Central and West Auckland The multi-suburb advantage: Most Auckland agents know one suburb. Sarah & Julie know twenty. With active sales across Mt Albert, Mt Eden, Sandringham, Avondale, Remuera, Grey Lynn and beyond, they bring something rare to every listing: a real-time view of where buyers are coming from, what they’re comparing your home against, and what it takes to win their offer. When a buyer from Remuera is looking at Mt Albert, or a Grey Lynn family is stretching to Sandringham, Sarah and Julie already know them — because they’ve been selling across their suburbs too. That cross-suburb buyer intelligence is a direct advantage for every vendor they work with. What you get with Sarah & Julie: Every vendor receives the full team — no junior agents, no handovers. Sarah and Julie personally manage every listing from appraisal to settlement, supported by Winnie Ye, their full-time sales associate fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. • Free property appraisal with honest, current market pricing advice • In-house home staging at no extra cost to vendors living in their homes • Custom marketing strategy and premium digital campaigns • Expert negotiation and auction management • End-to-end campaign management with regular vendor updates • A trusted database of 6,000+ active Auckland buyers and sellers spanning Central and West Auckland Our team: Julie Kelman-Poto — Franchise Business Owner, Licensee Agent Julie brings deep market knowledge, sharp negotiation skills, and 12+ years of award-winning results to every sale. Sarah Tiplady — Licensed Salesperson & Marketing Consultant Sarah combines strategic marketing expertise with genuine care for every vendor — ensuring every home is presented and positioned to achieve the best possible result. Winnie Ye — Licensed Salesperson & Full-Time Sales Associate Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, Winnie plays a key role in connecting international buyers with Auckland properties across multiple suburbs. Areas we cover: Mt Albert · Mt Eden · Sandringham · Avondale · Ellerslie · Epsom · Freemans Bay · Grey Lynn · Henderson · Hillsborough · Morningside · Mount Roskill · New Windsor · One Tree Hill · Onehunga · Remuera · Royal Oak · Sunnyvale · Te Atatu Peninsula · Te Atatu South · and surrounding Central and West Auckland suburbs Contact us: Sarah Tiplady — 021 585 300 Julie Kelman-Poto — 021 770 564 Winnie Ye — 021 738 669 Or visit us at: aucklandrealestateagents.co.nz Sarah Tiplady & Julie Kelman-Poto are Licensed under the REAA 2008. Harcourts JK Realty Group (Mt Albert).

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Our qualities as told by our client reviews: hard-working, friendly, responsive, reliable, supportive, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Stress-Free Experience with Practical Advice, Great Strategy, and Excellent Communication
5 days ago
Stress-Free Experience with Practical Advice, Great Strategy, and Excellent Communication

Sarah, Julie and Winnie make a wonderful team. They helped us throughout the entire house-selling process and secured an unconditional offer within just two weeks, despite the current slow market. From our very first meeting, they provided practical advice and were incredibly supportive throughout the whole process. Their communication was excellent, and they were always available whenever we needed help. They also listened carefully to our needs and were flexible every step of the way, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciate all their hard work and professionalism, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell their home.

Sarah TipladyJulie Kelman-Poto
Buyer review
A Truly Supportive Team That Made Buying Our Home a Great Experience
6 days ago
A Truly Supportive Team That Made Buying Our Home a Great Experience

From the very first open home through to settlement, Sarah, Julie and Winnie were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their communication was outstanding throughout the entire process—they kept us informed every step of the way, answered all of our questions promptly, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel incredibly straightforward. They facilitated everything seamlessly and made us feel completely at ease from start to finish. While they were representing the vendor, they genuinely made us feel like they had our best interests at heart as well. Their professionalism, honesty, and approachable nature gave us a great deal of confidence throughout the purchase. We couldn't have asked for a better team to help us buy our new home. Thank you, Sarah, Julie and Winnie, for making such an important milestone such a positive experience. We would highly recommend you to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Sarah TipladyJulie Kelman-Poto
Seller review
I would not hesitate in using the services of Sarah, Julie and Winnie they are extraordinary
16 days ago
I would not hesitate in using the services of Sarah, Julie and Winnie they are extraordinary

I used to teach and coach leaders and service providers for major international companies and government agencies on customer service and satisfaction. So I can be a fairly particular client. I had not actually intended to list it at this stage, but was offered the chance to take advantage of sale of the home next door to me that had major interest, leaving a period when there would be a pool of potential buyers for my own. Sarah and Julie took me through the selling process (not so familiar as I am used to the Canadian market), and set me up with a great deal for finding a buyer. They worked the phones to contact their list and created significant response. While I was dealing with the paperwork, a SWAT team came in under Winnie and transformed my home with a selection of chattels that really upped the appeal level for the two open homes they ran within a week. They had great images in documentation that was very professional and well laid out. One thing that can kill a relationship is the common folly of over-promising and under-delivering, and Sarah and Julie did the opposite, which meant I got a very positive surprise when they came back to me with a result that was significantly higher than I had expected. Through the inspection, valuation and final sales steps they were with me every step of the way. They really knew that they were not simply selling a property, they were providing a service that was hugely significant to their clients and acted accordingly. They were patient, knowledgeable and clear in their directions and activities. They are a very well-oiled machine. I have absolutely no hesitation on heaping praise on them and the team behind them for their innovation, client service, diligence and outstanding results.

Sarah TipladyJulie Kelman-Poto
Buyer review
Amazing first-home buyer experience!
21 days ago
Amazing first-home buyer experience!

As a first-home buyer, the process of purchasing a property was both exciting and overwhelming. From the very beginning, Sarah made our experience smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. She was a complete professional, with amazing rapport and a genuine commitment to helping us throughout the entire process. She was always responsive, often late at night and on the weekends, consistently going above and beyond to provide help, arrange viewings and provide general advice. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking to buy or sell property. We are extremely grateful for all the help with this important milestone in our lives! Thanks again Sarah!

Sarah Tiplady
Buyer review
Really professional operators !
27 days ago
Really professional operators !

Sarah and Julie worked with my partner and I in our sale making us feel assured and supported through the process would highly recommend them they are true professionals!

Sarah TipladyJulie Kelman-Poto
Seller review
Great result in a tough market!
about 1 month ago
Great result in a tough market!

Sarah and Julie helped us secure a sale of our rental property in a tough market. With strong attention to detail, clever marketing and excellent communication and advice from beginning to end, we would t hesitate to recommend them to other sellers!

Sarah TipladyJulie Kelman-Poto
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Our properties

Auckland Real Estate Agents - Sarah & Julie has 3 properties for sale and sold 25 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldJul 2, 2026
Price not available
42 Woodward Road
Mount Albert Auckland
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SoldJun 28, 2026
Price not available
20 McKinley Rd
Sunnyvale Auckland
3
1
2
House
SoldJun 9, 2026
Price not available
18 McKinley Road
Sunnyvale Auckland
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2
House
SoldJun 8, 2026
Price not available
24 MacKenzie Street
Te Atatu South Auckland
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1
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