First National Waitakere

711 Swanson Road, Swanson, Auckland
REA company agency licence: 10019348
  •   5   (111 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how First National Waitakere has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

33
Reviews
22
Properties for sale
29
Sold properties
$743k
Average sale price
$21.5m
Total sales value

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  • Suburb WinnerWaitakere
  • 2x Suburb WinnerWaitakere - 2026, 2022

Meet the team

Get to know the 2 agents at First National Waitakere.

Gary Atkins
Gary Atkins

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Sales & Marketing Consultant / Director

  5   (65 reviews)
About Gary
We love real estate & our passion shines through. Motivated to helping people, achieve their goals through buying & selling, we take good care of our clients. Our goal is to provide you with a positive rewarding real estate experience & we are proud of the relationships we build with our clients, our repeat business & in our on going support for our local community, as Salespeople & business owners. When you enlist Gary & Yolanda, Olivia Atkins "Team Atkins" you receive 3 top qualified, experienced individuals, who are award winning agents, personally working for you.
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Olivia Atkins
Olivia Atkins

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Officer in Effective Control

  5   (46 reviews)
About Olivia
Local Expert | Go-Getter | Excellent Reputation Proudly working under First National Waitakere #1 for Waitakere - Rate My Agent 2026 With a friendly, approachable manner combined with expert marketing strategies, excellent communication skills, and a genuine determination to achieve outstanding results for her vendors, Olivia brings both professionalism and energy to every transaction. Now entering her second decade in the industry, Olivia’s passion for people and property is stronger than ever. Having been immersed in real estate from a young age, the word “vendor” entered her vocabulary early, thanks to her successful parents Gary and Yolanda, who welcomed her into the industry and exposed her to the business from the early 2000s. A true advocate for home ownership, Olivia combines her professional expertise with extensive personal experience in property transactions and investment. This real-world knowledge allows her to guide clients with confidence, clarity, and genuine understanding. As an integral member of an award-winning office, Olivia was recognised as #1 Agent for Waitakere Village in the Rate My Agent Awards 2026, highlighting her commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for both vendors and purchasers. Providing a family-style service, Olivia ensures her clients feel supported and informed every step of the way. If you are looking for top-tier service and the very best result for your home, contact Olivia today - she would love to help.
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About us

First National Waitakere is a trusted premier real estate specialist for Waitakere and surrounding areas. Whether you're embarking on the journey of buying, selling, or renting real estate, rest assured that you will always be treated as our top priority. At First National Waitakere, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results and conducting good business. Our dedicated team excels in showcasing not only your property but also the unique charm and allure of your neighbourhood. With a track record of being an award-winning team and office year after year, we bring excellence and expertise to every real estate transaction. But we're not just about buying and selling; we understand the importance of property management. Entrust us with the care of your property to save time, alleviate stress, and safeguard the value of your investment. Our comprehensive Property Management Services, including a casual letting service for landlords, are designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. What sets us apart is not just one branch – First National is a vast network of branches operating throughout New Zealand, ensuring that our reach and resources are unmatched. We aspire to be your first choice in real estate, and to demonstrate our commitment, we invite you to call us for a FREE appraisal of your property. When you choose First National Waitakere, you're choosing a team that works for you and gets results. At First National Waitakere MREINZ, we prioritize you. Your dreams, your property, and your satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do. Experience the difference with us – where excellence meets personalised service in the world of real estate.

Our reviews

  5  
111 reviewsacross 18 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: friendly, dedicated, responsive, supportive, honest, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Awesome agent, very happy with his service
6 days ago
Awesome agent, very happy with his service

We loved working with Gary. Always kept us fully informed. Very experienced and knows the area really well and the market in general. Gave great advice, very trustworthy and honest. Excellent communicator and negotiator. If you are thinking of selling or buying definitely talk to Gary and Olivia. Very happy with the result they achieved for us, found wonderful next owners for our much loved home.

Gary Atkins

Gary Atkins

  5   (65 reviews)
Seller review
 Olivia has been a joy to work with, highly recommend her, very ethical & honest
11 days ago
Olivia has been a joy to work with, highly recommend her, very ethical & honest

Olivia has done an exceptional job in a difficult market and we are thrilled with the result she has achieved for us. She is highly professional, a great negotiator and communicator, as well as always being bright and friendly. She has great market knowledge and goes out of her way to assist - she has informed us vendors as well as assisted with purchasing.

Olivia Atkins

Olivia Atkins

  5   (46 reviews)
Seller review
Making the Sale of Our Home So Much Easier
11 days ago
Making the Sale of Our Home So Much Easier

We felt incredibly supported by Olivia throughout the entire process of selling our home. She was patient, understanding and always so supportive, which made a stressful time feel so much easier. Olivia kept us fully informed every step of the way and was proactive with the advertising and marketing of our property. Her communication, professionalism and genuine care made such a difference. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent and would highly recommend Olivia to anyone looking to sell their home. ❤️

Olivia Atkins

Olivia Atkins

  5   (46 reviews)
Buyer review
Amazing from Start to Finish
11 days ago
Amazing from Start to Finish

Olivia has been absolutely amazing from start to finish! She is incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, and always happy to answer any questions. She made the whole process of selling our house so much easier and far less stressful. We couldn’t have asked for better support and would highly recommend Olivia and Gary to anyone looking to buy or sell. Thank you both so much! xx

Olivia Atkins

Olivia Atkins

  5   (46 reviews)
Buyer review
10/10 experience with buying our first home!
2 months ago
10/10 experience with buying our first home!

We had a great experience with Olivia. She kept us informed every step of the way, communicated really well throughout the whole process, and was always happy to answer our questions. Buying a first home can be stressful but she made everything feel straightforward and kept us updated from our offer right through to going unconditional. We really appreciated her professionalism, honesty and friendly approach. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone buying or selling, and we'd absolutely use her again if we ever decide to sell our home. Thank you for all your help!!!

Olivia Atkins

Olivia Atkins

  5   (46 reviews)
Seller review
A real area specialist!
3 months ago
A real area specialist!

We used Olivia due to her expert knowledge of the area. Every property on the market with Olivia was sold within days, a remarkable feat in this current market, and we were looking for a simple and fast sale, so Olivia and Team Atkins were the natural choice. Olivia kept us informed throughout the entire process, keeping it as straightforward as possible. I really admire the fact that she genuinely worked around our busy schedule, and this was a huge benefit for us. But most of all, I really admire Olivia's "no BS" style. She delivered on her promises, showed the right potential buyers around our property, and strove to get the maximum return as she could. I've had experience of over-promising and under-delivering, as well as poor market strategy, but Olivia gave us so much confidence in that her strategy was in our best interests, not hers. I can't recommend Olivia and Team Atkins any higher, especially if you are in the West Auckland area. True knowledge, expertise and guidance from Olivia!

Olivia Atkins

Olivia Atkins

  5   (46 reviews)
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Our properties

First National Waitakere has 22 properties for sale and sold 29 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

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169 Wairere Rd
Waitakere Auckland
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30 Norcross Avenue
Henderson Auckland
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SoldSep 4, 2026
SoldSep 3, 2026
Price not available
695 Swanson Road
Swanson Auckland
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