Leah Scott is a licensed real estate salesperson with Total Realty, based at Homebase, 199 Marshland Road in Shirley, Christchurch, and working with clients across Christchurch and the Selwyn district. Born and bred in Canterbury, she lives locally in Selwyn with her two sons and has watched the district grow into the vibrant community it is today — a story she loves being part of.
Her approach is simple and direct: listen first, act with purpose, and deliver measurable results. Leah knows that buying or selling a home is a major life event and treats it that way, bringing clear, honest, outcome-driven service, evidence-based pricing grounded in recent comparable sales and market trends, and timely updates so you know where things stand at every step. No gimmicks, no lip service — just experienced, professional service that puts your interests first. Clients agree: one Rolleston purchaser praised her clear and consistent communication and exceptional support throughout the entire process.
Behind Leah stands Total Realty, founded in 2007 on a mission to lower real estate commission in New Zealand. The company charges 1.5% compared with traditional rates of 3.95% (a $550 + GST admin fee applies) and has saved clients over $137 million in fees. Consumer magazine has rated it one of the most cost-effective agencies when compared with corporate real estate brands, and independent Trade Me statistics show it outperforming competitors on property views, engagement, enquiries and days to sell. Its award-winning consultants bring more than 150 years of combined experience, averaging over a decade each.
Services include free, no-obligation property appraisals, full-service selling with premium marketing — professional photography, targeted online campaigns, full-colour signboards, flags, brochures and QR codes — auction campaigns built around a clear sale-day plan, and practical guidance for buyers, including how to bid at auction with confidence. Leah welcomes enquiries about selling or buying goals and can be reached directly on 0274 295 126 or at [email protected].
Leah Scott runs her real estate practice the way she lives — locally, directly and with a clear head. A licensed salesperson with Total Realty, based at Homebase on Marshland Road in Shirley, Leah works with buyers and sellers across Christchurch and the Selwyn district, backed by an agency that has built its name on a simple promise: premium, full-service selling without the premium commission.
Leah was born and raised in the region, and today lives in the Selwyn district with her two sons. She has watched Selwyn grow into the vibrant district it is today — and loves being part of that story. That local grounding shows up in her work: pricing and marketing recommendations are grounded in recent comparable sales and current market trends rather than guesswork, and her advice is clear, honest and outcome-driven.
Her approach, in her own words, is simple: listen first, act with purpose, and deliver measurable results. Buying or selling a home is a major life event, and she treats it that way — no gimmicks, no lip service, just experienced professional service that puts your interests first. It's a style that has earned five-star feedback, including one purchaser in Rolleston who praised her "clear and consistent communication" and "exceptional support throughout the entire process."
Leah is part of Total Realty, a company founded in 2007 to challenge New Zealand's real estate commission norms. The founders believed selling your home shouldn't come with excessive fees, and built a model that strips out franchise fees and other unnecessary costs while still delivering a premium, full-service selling experience. The numbers tell the story: Total Realty charges 1.5% against traditional rates of around 3.95% (a $550 + GST admin fee applies), and has saved clients more than $137 million in real estate fees since it opened its doors.
Low fees haven't meant cut corners. Total Realty's award-winning sales consultants bring more than 150 years of combined experience, averaging over a decade each, and the company's results have been independently recognised: Consumer magazine rated it among the most cost-effective agencies compared with corporate brands, while Trade Me statistics show it outperforming competitors on property views, engagement, enquiries and time on market. In the past twelve months alone, the company calculates it saved clients over $12 million compared to traditional commission charges.
Every engagement starts the same way: with a free, no-obligation property appraisal — real numbers, local insight and a clear path to sold. From there, sellers get the full Total Realty package: professional photography, targeted online campaigns that reach buyers nationally and internationally, full-colour signboards, flags and directional signs, and professionally designed brochures with QR codes for instant property information. For those selling by auction, Leah builds focused marketing around a clear auction day plan designed to maximise your price.
Buyers are looked after too. Total Realty's website gathers all listings in one place, searchable by price, suburb and bedrooms, with region-level views of suburb activity, latest prices and open homes. If you're new to auctions, there's step-by-step guidance on registering, setting a limit and bidding with confidence on the day. And if you'd rather keep an eye on the market first, the Total Realty newsletter delivers regular property updates.
Leah welcomes enquiries from anyone weighing up a sale or a purchase in Christchurch or Selwyn. She's based at Unit O (Homebase), 199 Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch, reachable directly on 0274 295 126 or at [email protected], and appraisal requests can be made through her page on the Total Realty website. Whether you're three years or three weeks from selling, a no-obligation chat and a realistic appraisal is a sensible first step — and with fees this far below the traditional agencies, it's a conversation that could save you thousands.