Meet Zak – The Agent You Can Trust with Your Most Valuable Asset

About Zak Marsden

Zak Marsden is a trusted Ray White real estate professional known for delivering consistent results with professionalism, integrity, and transparency across Hastings and Havelock North. With 9 years of experience and a strong track record across multiple sales campaigns, Zak is recognised for guiding clients through the buying and selling process with clarity, confidence, and care.

From initial consultation through to final settlement, Zak ensures clients are informed through every stage, creating a sales experience that is pressure-free and outcomes-focused. Vendors and buyers alike value his ability to explain the process clearly, manage negotiations calmly, and maintain momentum throughout the transaction.

What sets Zak apart is his approachable communication style and attention to detail. He prioritises responding promptly and proactively addressing challenges to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience. Known for being dedicated, hardworking, and consistently reliable, Zak is committed to achieving the best possible result for every property and every client.

Client feedback reflects this commitment. Repeat sellers trust Zak with multiple transactions, while first-time vendors highlight his ability to secure strong offers efficiently and professionally. Whether assisting with a first home, an investment property, or a repeat sale, Zak is valued for his steady guidance


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Recently Sold Properties

Achievements

  • 2025 Top Salesperson Hastings

    No. 1 Top Agent, Hastings 2025

  • 2024/2025 Premier Performer

    Premier Performer 2024/2025 | Top 10% Ray White Group Internationally

  • 2025 No. 1 Salesperson Monthly Awards

    Achieved in February, March, April, June, August

  • 2025 Top Listing Monthly Awards

    Achieved in January, July, November

  • 2025 Top Selling Monthly Awards

    Achieved in March

  • 2024 Top Salesperson Hastings

    No. 1 Top Agent, Hastings 2024

  • 2023/2024 Premier Performer

    Premier Performer 2023/2024 | Top 10% Ray White Group Internationally

  • 2024 No. 1 Salesperson Monthly Awards

    Achieved in June, September, October, November

  • 2024 Top Listing Monthly Awards

    Achieved in March, April, June, July, September, December

  • 2024 Top Selling Monthly Awards

    Achieved in April, August, September

  • 2023 Top Referrer for Loan Market

    Top Referrer for Loan Market Hawke's Bay 2023

  • 2023 No. 1 Salesperson Monthly Awards

    Achieved in August, September

  • 2023 Top Listing Monthly Awards

    Achieved in June, December

  • 2023 Top Selling Monthly Awards

    Achieved in August, September, November

  • 2021/2022 Executive Performer

    Executive Performer 2021/2022 | Top 12% Ray White Group NZ

  • 2022 Top Selling Monthly Awards

    Achieved in October

  • 2020/2021 Premier Performer

    Premier Performer 2020/2021 | Top 10% Ray White Group Internationally

  • 2019/2020 Premier Performer

    Premier Performer 2019/2020 | Top 10% Ray White Group Internationally

  • 2020 Top Selling Monthly Awards

    Achieved in May

  • 2019 Top Selling Monthly Awards

    Achieved in August

  • 2018 Top Listing Monthly Awards

    Achieved in December

Testimonials

Zak had my back right through the process of selling my home. Incredibly patient and will go the extra mile for you. I highly recommend Zak. 5 Stars

Jan

Approachable and helpful. 10/10

Sheryl

He used every method possible to sell our house and sold it for an excellent price in 3 weeks 10/10

Rob and Jo

Great personality. Reliable and went the extra mile for us 10/10

Maarten and Dale

Zak absolutely went the extra mile for my wife and I. Exceeded our expectations 10/10

Jamey and Sarah

He' s friendly, outgoing, and it's clear he worked hard for us. 10/10

Tim and Elke

Very professional and not pushy. Understood the situation we were in and responded to our wishes.

Rowena and Mike

(Zak) worked hard for us as the vendor - he continued chasing potential offers even after having 2 or 3 on the table.

Neil and John

Zak's friendly nature and knowledge on how to achieve the best result from the sale was realised in the sale price. He was diligent in keeping us informed on developments and which direction we should take. We gathered from our interactions he would satisfy ou

Dallas and Teresa

We both really had a good feeling about Zak and it proved to be correct he was totally well organised, obliging and 100% professional to deal with he has a wonderful persona and great sense of family and what it is like to leave a home of many years he like a

Sharon and Kevin

"Zak found us exactly what we were looking for and made the process of buying super easy."

Oliver

"Zak is very alert, attentive and transparent agent. Very rare to find such a good sales person. Would 100% recommend Zak to any one interested in selling."

Yakov

"Zak was a highly professional, personable, and hard working agent, who was willing to go the extra mile in every situation. He was an effective communicator, who we trusted completely to deliver what he promised he would do, which is to sell our house quickly

Aron

"Zac was helpful to keep us up to date with sales locally so when we were ready to sell he helped with marketing our property. Answered our questions promptly always with humour. Explaining the legal requirements etc . We think he went the extra mile for us. W

Fae

"He was awesome!!"

Tracey

"Zak worked tirelessly on selling our house, he has great communication and is overall a nice easy person to deal with."

Annelies, Andy & Faith

"Kept me in the loop his every move along the way. An absolute negotiator. Couldn’t have worked harder for us."

Paul & Hayley

"Zak was awesome from start to finish."

Mark & Emma

"Zak bent over backwards to help us."

Kara, Doug & Rebecca

"Zac was friendly helpful not pushy. We really appreciated his help and honestly. 10/10 would recommend."

Toby & Rebekah

"Zak has a relaxed comfortable style of communication, a good listener and hard working. You really get a sense he is going the extra mile for you."

Margaret

"Professional, honest, reliable ... all the good qualities you're looking for in an agent."

Tamzin & Craig

"Zack went above and beyond for us. Lasting memory of helping us get our forever home. So professional down to the finer details. Very happy family."

Paul & Hayley

"Zak was friendly and professional, proactive and efficient. He was always available to answer a question or take a call, and helpful from the beginning right past settlement. He gave us the best congratulations on your purchase gift. We are really grateful fo

Dana

"Zak's friendly nature and knowledge on how to achieve the best result from the sale was realised in the sale price. He was diligent in keeping us informed on developments and which direction we should take. We gathered from our interactions he would satisfy o

Dallas, Teresa & Conrad

"He used every method possible to sell our house and sold it for a excellent price in 3 weeks."

Robert & Joanne

"Zaks customer service was great kept us in the loop on everything and we thought it was great the effort he put in."

Gray & Rebecca

"He went out oh his way to help us. A pleasant and helpful person, we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others."

Kaye and Brian

"Zak was very helpful and always checking if we had any issues through contuinal communication. The times of day he was prepared to meet to fit around our jobs was much appreciated. The willingness to have himself and Carl along to assist in the proposal for o

Marcus & Amanda

"We approached three Real Estate agents to sell this property. Then came Level 4 lock-down. Zak was the only agent to continue activity and negotiations with ever changing clientele and challenges."

Tony

"He has always been great to deal with."

Jane

"Very professional, easy to talk to."

Karl & Kirsten

"Zak was brilliant, he worked very hard to get the best price for my property. Zak was always available to chat if I had any worries as it was the first time I had bought and sold on my own."

Angela

"Dedicated, hardworking and tenacious. Zak is the best agent we’ve ever dealt with, without him, the deal would not of happened."

Anthony & Julie

"Zak was an amazing agent from start to finish. He helped me originally to get into the housing market - getting me a broker (Debbie) and then helping with house/costs/values. When we made the decision to move to Australia and sell our home, it was an easy cho

Charyse

"Zak was super helpful and explained things in a way we could understand."

Tevita

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