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Sales - Last 24 months

19
$20.9M
(+ 5 sales to be confirmed)

Sales - All time

60
$64.7M
(Confirmed sales)

With 19 years in Auckland real estate, Maria Santayana has built a reputation for trusted advice, refined marketing and exceptional results. The founder of GoodHaus Realty, she helps sellers move forward with confidence.

Maria Santayana is a trusted name in Auckland real estate, known for her refined approach, calm professionalism, and results that consistently exceed expectations. As the founder of GoodHaus, Maria blends strategic insight with design-driven marketing to help homeowners present their properties at their absolute best — and achieve outcomes that feel as good as they look.

With extensive experience across Auckland’s North-West suburbs — including Kumeū, Riverhead, Whenuapai, Hobsonville Point and beyond — Maria understands what drives value in every micro-market. Her campaigns combine precise local knowledge, beautifully crafted presentation, and a deep respect for the emotional journey that comes with selling a home.

At the heart of her work is a commitment to genuine care. Sellers trust Maria for her honesty, attention to detail, and ability to turn complex situations into calm, confident progress. Whether it’s preparing a family home for market, advising on strategic improvements, or negotiating premium results, Maria’s focus is always on protecting her clients’ interests while ensuring the process feels effortless and well supported.

Buyers also appreciate Maria’s transparent and collaborative style. She’s known for making every interaction feel human and balanced — ensuring both sides walk away with clarity and respect. This approach has earned her a strong base of repeat and referred clients, a testament to the trust she’s built throughout her career.

Through GoodHaus, Maria is redefining what real estate can feel like — grounded, design-conscious, and truly client-first. Her goal is simple: to help you move forward with confidence, knowing every detail has been handled with care.

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Testimonials

"We used Maria to market and sell our house recently based off a chance and lucky phone call where we were enquiring about purchasing a property. She was so professional and knowledgeable from the word go that we decided to use her, despite having previously decided to go with a different agency. She came to value our property and introduced herself and she made us feel at ease and in control immediately. We cannot recommend Maria highly enough! She explained exactly what she thought would work best, and why it would work best. We trusted her with the marketing and the sale of our property and everything ran smoothly and without issue. She outlined exactly what would happen and everything happened exactly as she had said. She absolutely got us the number we wanted inside of a week. We will never use another agent, and she has single-handedly changed our opinion of real estate agents! Thank you so much again Maria, you’ll be the first person we call when we next want to sell. Douglas & Jan Simpson (Blockhouse Bay)"
"Dear Maria, We want to say thank you so much for the way you marketed our home and handled the whole transaction. We have been involved in a few deals in the past, both as sellers and as buyers, and we can honestly say we wish you and Harvey's were there at all the previous ones. It was great to be able to leave it in your hands with the full confidence that you were doing your best for us. We have never in the past felt so assured that our best interests (as payers of the commission) were at the fore of negotiations. There is a concept (and certainly our experience) that agents work for the quickest turnover and the easiest buyer, at the expense of the best overall deal for the seller. Never did we feel that with you. We know that you obtained the top reasonable, and honest price for us. Thank you also for keeping us informed every step of the way. We never had to ask how things were developing and what progress there was. If we ever are in the position to recommend an agent, you will definitely be the person and company we mention. Thanks again. Frank & Sheryl Hitchcock (Henderson)"
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