Maria Fontes, Licensee Salesperson — Ray White Austar Realty.
Local real estate agent for Piha, Karekare and Anawhata. 23 years living here, 16 years selling here. Honest advice, real local knowledge, genuine care.
About
Maria Fontes has called Piha home for more than 23 years. She lives in the village with her husband and their daughter Nalu, and has worked as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson for 16 of those years — specialising in the coast between Piha, Karekare and Anawhata. Locally embedded, professionally experienced, and genuinely invested in the outcome for every client.
Maria's approach is built around the reality of coastal living on this stretch of the west coast. She doesn't just sell property — she helps buyers understand what it's actually like to live here. The streets, the beaches, the walking tracks, the changing seasons, the practical realities of rainwater tanks and septic systems, the honest weekly rhythm of a village with no supermarket and no petrol station. Buyers looking at Piha as a potential home get someone who can answer their real questions, and sellers get an agent who can articulate what makes their property distinctive to the right kind of buyer.
For sellers, Maria's service is built around honest advice, strategic marketing, and clear communication. She takes the time to understand each vendor's goals and tailors the marketing to give their property the best possible opportunity to stand out. Ray White's back-end support and network sit behind her, but the personal service is hers.
For buyers, Maria's role is to guide them through what's often one of the biggest and most emotionally-loaded decisions of their lives. Whether that's a couple looking for their first coastal home, a family relocating for lifestyle, an investor exploring the market, or a returning visitor who has decided this is finally the year — Maria takes the time to understand what each person is actually after, and matches them to the right kind of place.
If you're selling on the coast or searching for a lifestyle connected to nature, community and the West Coast, Maria is the local expert worth speaking to.
Best for:
Homeowners on Piha, Karekare or Anawhata considering a sale; buyers looking for a coastal home or lifestyle property; anyone wanting a Piha-based agent who lives in the village and knows the coast
Details:
Agency: Ray White Austar Realty Limited
Ray White profile: rwgreenbay.co.nz/agents/maria-fontes/122489 (includes testimonials)
Areas of expertise: Piha, Karekare, Anawhata
Experience: 16 years as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson; 23 years living locally
Services: Residential property sales, buyer representation, appraisals and market advice, marketing strategy tailored to coastal properties
Bookings: Contact Maria directly via Ray White profile for appraisals, sales enquiries, or buyer consultations
