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Sales - Last 24 months

163
$105.4M
(+ 7 sales to be confirmed)

Sales - All time

649
$444M
(Confirmed sales)

Des Smith | Proven Performance. Exceptional Service.

Des Smith has built an outstanding reputation as one of the region’s leading real estate performers, combining proven sales methods, innovative marketing strategies and an extensive presence across multiple platforms. With a substantial social media following generating exceptional reach and exposure, Des understands how to put properties in front of buyers and create the momentum needed to achieve results.

Renowned for delivering an elevated level of personal service, Des is now supported by a dedicated team who complement his high-performance approach. Together, they ensure clients receive exceptional communication, honest and straightforward advice, extensive market knowledge and skilled negotiation from the moment a property comes to market through to a successful sale.

Des’s results and commitment have been recognised at the highest levels within the Ray White Group. He has achieved the prestigious Chairman’s Elite status, consistently ranked as an Elite Performer within the top 3% of Ray White agents, achieved No. 2 Supreme Growth Internationally, and has established himself as the No. 1 Agent in Lower Hutt.

Behind those achievements is a refreshingly simple philosophy: keep client service at the forefront of everything.

Stay committed. Keep everyone informed. Keep things moving. Deliver the very best possible result.

And, ultimately — #letsgetSOLD.

Awards & Recognition

- 2025/2026 — Elite Performer

- 2024/2025 — Elite Performer

- 2023/2024 — Chairman’s Elite

- No. 2 Supreme Growth Internationally

- Brand Champion — Individual

- 2022/2023 — Elite Performer

- 2021/2022 — Elite Performer

- 2020/2021 — Elite Performer

- 2019/2020 — Premier Performer

- 2018/2019 — Premier Performer

Testimonials

Sony, Almeida, and Nathan

"Selling a house in a tough market can be stressful, but Des Smith and his team made the journey surprisingly enjoyable. From day one, Des impressed us with his deep knowledge of the local market and his practical, simple and easy to follow advice. While others suggested a shopping list of expensive and fancy improvements, Des kept things practical and realistic: tidy it up, present it well, and let the house do the talking. We trusted his recommendations, and they worked like a charm. Despite a challenging market, our house sold within three months, which we were absolutely thrilled about. After working with Des and his team. it's easy to see why Des has earned multiple Elite Performer and Premier Performer awards over the years. Recognition like that doesn't happen by accident. It comes from understanding the market, giving sound advice, and consistently delivering results for clients. We can confirm that those awards are well deserved, and that his advice was a lot better than our attempts to second-guess the market. We're delighted to recommend Des Smith and his team to anyone looking to sell their home. If you're thinking of selling, Des's tagline says it all: #LetsgetSOLD."

Beverly Bonner

"Very easy to deal with"
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