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Meet Ora

The owner who stays

SmartRent is not a franchise and it is not a faceless agency. It is owner-led: Ora McSweeny and a close, capable team, with a deliberately boutique portfolio so every owner and tenant gets real attention. You always deal directly with Ora.

Ora McSweeny, owner of SmartRent

My story

I learned how the big agencies work, then built something better

I spent years inside the larger Bay of Plenty agencies, including one of the big franchise rental teams, before I started SmartRent. I learned a lot there. I also saw where owners and tenants slip through the cracks when a manager has too many properties and not enough time.

So I built the kind of service I would want if it were my own investment on the line. Boutique, personal, and honest. You deal with me directly, my team and I keep the portfolio boutique so nothing slips, and we treat your property like it is our own.

Property management is all I do. I do not sell houses on the side, and I am not chasing the next listing. I just want to do this one thing properly, for people I get to know.

Licensed, REAA 2008 Member of REINZ Bay of Plenty local

What I stand for

Long-lasting relationships built on three things

Trust

You are trusting me with your biggest asset, or with the place you call home. I do not take that lightly, and I earn it with every interaction.

Integrity

Straight answers, honest advice, and no surprises on fees or process. If something is not right, I will tell you.

Quality of service

A boutique portfolio on purpose, so we can do the job properly. You get real attention, not an automated reply and a queue.

Let's have a chat about your property

Owner or tenant, I am genuinely easy to reach. Tell me what you need.

Talk to Ora