Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Andy completed his conscription in the Police Force, before moving to South Africa. Following tertiary studies, he embarked on a career in the Pulp and Paper Industry, which brought him across to New Zealand in 2001.

Towards the end of 2015, Andy decided to leave the Pulp and Paper Industry and embark on a career in the Real Estate Industry and thoroughly enjoys this change of direction. During his first full financial year in Real Estate, Andy achieved the Professionals Rookie of the Year Award for the Bay of Plenty and Waikato region.

Andy believes a strong value set, built around principles of trust, integrity, respect and honesty, is vital for the service industry, to building rapport with clients, being it vendors or purchasers and helping them achieve their dreams. The home is a long term investment, something you will love and enjoy for years, so his goal will be getting the value you deserve to meet those needs and within your budget.

Passionate about getting involved in helping the community, Andy is a member of the Eastern Bay Villages, which focusses on reducing vulnerability and the loneliness of seniors in the community.

Married to Carol, the couple have 2 grown up children and also enjoy the role of grandparents. During his spare time, Andy enjoys walking, gardening, cycling and playing a little golf.

• Well informed and easy to communicate with.

  Guang and Pei Chen

• I found Andy to be very professional. He kept me informed every step of the way by phoning and texting me. He went out of his way to weed, mow the lawns, and open windows.

  Andrea Hickson

• Andy's communication skills are "top-notch" - very easy to relate to,keeps it simple so that one can understand with clear and precise conversations about process. He has a current knowledge of market with information on this. His professionalism is outstanding with respect for clients he is working with.

  Ann-Maree Osborne

• Working with Andy was a fantastic experience! From the moment we first reached out, he was professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to helping us sell our house. We couldn't be happier with our experience and would wholeheartedly recommend Andy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. If you're looking for a skilled real estate agent who genuinely cares about your success, Andy is the one to go with! Thanks, Jinu and Jincy.
  

  Jinu and Jincy

• Andy is a confident professional with excellent market knowledge and experience in his field. He sold our property during a "buyer's market" with a satisfying result. Throughout the entire process, he advised us on a regular basis. Many thanks.
  

  Tomasz and Alina Krawczyk

• Andy always puts his client's best interests first and is one of the most ethical and honest people I know. Andy
  went above and beyond communicating in a caring way with the tenant and helping the tenant to make the
  property presentable for each viewing. He did open homes week after week, marketing and advertised our rental
  property very well over the period of it being on the market. We received weekly calls and emails with property
  viewings, progress and comparisons. We absolutely highly recommend Andy Stretton as an agent, whether
  selling or buying. His service was exceptional.

  Renee and David Lubbe

• As selling a home is not something that happens often one needs clear guidance. Andrew very ably and efficiently guided us through the process very professionally and kept us as the client extremely well informed throughout
  the whole process.

  Lydia Snell

• Great experience with Andy , Communication and professionalism to a very high standard - to help us through the sale of our house.
  

  Mariesja and Cameron Carling

• We have both sold & bought residential properties in Whakatane with Andy as our agent. We have valued Andy’s knowledge and experience in the local market providing us with fair and sensible valuations. Andy kept us informed of progress and processes plus communication with all parties involved. We can’t speak highly enough of Andy and would recommend him to any prospective buyers or sellers.
  

  Kitty and Terry Murray

• Andy is personable, honest, reliable, knowledgeable, helpful, practical and professional. He was a pleasure to work with throughout the marketing and sale of our property.
  

  Ian Whalley

• Andy has been an excellent Agent for us and has shown the skills, character and professionalism with the selling of our beautiful big home that we will sadly miss. In such a very tough season of not many buyers putting their hands up Andy just kept showing up and getting the house over the line. I would be very glad to encourage sellers in the market to get in contact with him and I thank him for his special touch. But finally I would like to thank my Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ for his blessings over this journey and I pray for the very best over Andy and his team thank you.
  

  Andre and Wahia Nicholas

• Andy was well aware of the market situation and was in frequent contact keeping me up to date . He was very supportive and I would have no hesitation in recommending him if wanting to sell your house.
  

  Hazel Hill

• Delighted with the service from Andy. He was friendly, professional & very helpful even though all my dealings were all done on the phone. Not only did he sell my house within a short time frame but he also provided the Tenant with accommodation for them moving forward. Thank you for all you work for me Andy. I would highly recommend Andy to any prospective Purchaser & Buyer.
  

  Lynley Nancekevel

• Andy was great to work with. This was my first time going through the sales process and he made it clear and easy for me. Very helpful.
  

  Anthony Doornbos

• Knew the market well. Excellent communication, honest and friendly.
  

  Barry Sykes

• Andy always kept his word of what he was going to do and sent us e-mails, phoned and txt with regular updates. If there was a need to sign documents Andy came to our home. Andy even washed down the unit to give it that extra sharpness. We would not hesitate in recommending Andy to anyone who wants a job Well Done. Thanks Andy
  

  Jude, Leigh and Jocelyn.

• Andy went the extra mile in all aspects of our house sale. Highly recommended.
  

  Kirsten Allison

• We can’t fault Andy in anyway he has gone out of his way to help us as we had a uncompleted conservatory so Andy has helped us to get it consented we recommend him to anyone who’s thinking of selling a property
  

  Neville and Linda Hurley

• Andy was great to deal with and Communicates at all times. He gave us excellent advice and was very positive. We would recommend his services to everyone
  

  Colleen and Derek Birkhead

• Not only did we purchase this house through Andy, we also sold it via Andy years later. Andy made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. The communication throughout the whole process was top notch. Would highly recommend Andy to anyone looking to sell their house in and around Whakatane.
  

  Jackie Acott

• Our 86 year old mother was struggling with the process of selling her house. Andy took the time to check in with her on a regular basis and took her out for coffee when things got too much for her. Our family is indebted to Andy for his support and genuine concern for Mum.
  

  Teresa Cargo

• Andy went above and beyond to sell the property in a difficult market. As the house was vacant with no close relatives nearby Andy went out of his way to make sure that the gardens were tidy and sprayed the concrete and outdoors himself.
  

  Cathy Cook

• Andy is a very reliable agent and he communicates well.
  

  Sabu and Chandra

• More than Happy with Andy's professional and helpful advice. Easy to talk to, straight up and convivial.
  

  Dominic and Elaine Monti

• Appreciated your honesty, friendliness, professionalism and always giving us positive vibes. Thanks Andy
  

  Matt and Karen Watson

• I asked Andy to sell my parents’ home after an initial professionally-conducted appraisal meeting. We also shared equivalent private sector business backgrounds and work experience which I determined would be helpful. Andy implemented a robust marketing plan and kept us well informed throughout the sales process, in what transpired to be a dramatically declining and challenging market. Thanks for your efforts Andy; I am happy to recommend you.
  

  Chris McAdam