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Real Estate agents in New Zealand are very similar to the ones found in the USA, Britain, Canada, Australia and other countries. If you are buying, renting or selling a property (private or commercial) it is very likely that you will go through a real estate professional. Although it is not compulsory to go through an agent when making these arrangements, as you can do this privately yourself, 90% of transactions are made through a real estate agent. There are many registered real estate firms, although there are around 5 or so big firms and you will find their offices in practically every corner of every city. The weekend papers have its own real estate advertisement section, which are so thick that the real estate section alone is as big as the rest of the paper.

Real Estate Agents are responsible for various functions relating to property transactions such as organise and process any paperwork need, and advice on the legal matters relating to buying, or selling a property. They also administrate long and short term rentals, and which now have become increasingly more efficient in processing payments with the use of the internet. Other services made by a real estate agent include preparing auctions, property evaluations, and consultations with clients. The majority of Real Estate agents are honest, as they can lose their license, and even end up in jail for giving you false and misleading information or for trying to trick you in anyway. Only the seller or proprietor pays commission to the real estate agents for their services. 

Some expressions used in the newspapers about accommodation

Roger was airlifited to better evaluate the conditions of the roof of the house he is thinking to buy.