Compare TradeMe property listings
TradeMe is where most New Zealand house hunts start, and its for-sale and rental sections are huge. The hard part is holding a shortlist together. Here is how to compare TradeMe listings side by side without a spreadsheet.
Why TradeMe shortlists get messy
TradeMe shows a lot on each card, but it is built for browsing, not for deciding. There is no built-in way to line up your favourites and compare them. Most buyers end up with a sprawl of tabs, a phone full of screenshots, or a notes file that quickly goes stale.
Every TradeMe listing page contains the numbers you need — asking price, land area, floor area, bedrooms and bathrooms. Capturing them consistently is the trick.
How to build a TradeMe comparison table
- Install the free HouseHunter extension for Chrome or Firefox.
- Browse TradeMe as you normally would — search by suburb, price or property type.
- When a listing looks interesting, open it and click the HouseHunter icon. The details are captured automatically.
- Repeat as you browse, for both for-sale and rental listings.
- Open the comparison view to sort by price or bedrooms, and see everything together.
- Export to PDF or Excel when you are ready to discuss the shortlist with someone else.
What to compare on a TradeMe listing
- Asking price — and how long the listing has been live
- Rateable value (CV) — useful context, not a market price
- Land and floor area — often the biggest source of value
- Bedrooms, bathrooms and parking — the practical day-to-day factors
- Location — save a work or school address and compare straight-line distances to each listing
Compare TradeMe with the other portals
Many vendors list on several sites, and each portal shows different detail. Save listings from all of them into one table:
- Compare RealEstate.co.nz listings — agent listings and hidden prices
- Compare Homes.co.nz listings — estimates and property history
- Compare OneRoof listings — listings with suburb insights
- How to compare NZ properties — the full step-by-step guide
Frequently asked questions
Can I compare TradeMe rental and for-sale listings together?
Yes. HouseHunter supports TradeMe residential sale and rent listings, including lifestyle, sections, new homes and insights profile pages. You can save a mix of sale and rental listings and compare them in the same table.
How do I save a TradeMe listing to compare later?
Open the listing on trademe.co.nz and click the HouseHunter extension icon in your browser toolbar. The address, price, bedrooms, bathrooms and images are captured automatically into your comparison list.
Is comparing TradeMe listings free?
Yes. HouseHunter is free, requires no account, and works in Chrome and Firefox. Your comparison list is stored locally in your browser.
Can I export a TradeMe comparison?
Yes. You can export your saved listings to PDF or Excel, which is handy for discussing a shortlist with a partner, flatmate or adviser.
Does HouseHunter work on all TradeMe property URLs?
It supports TradeMe residential sale, residential rent, lifestyle property, sections for sale, new homes and insights profile pages. Just browse normally and click the extension icon when you find something worth keeping.
Compare NZ properties without the chaos
Free browser extension. Track listings from TradeMe, RealEstate.co.nz, Homes.co.nz, and OneRoof in one comparison table. No account required, and your list stays in your browser.