About Derek Kelly

Derek entered Real Estate ten years ago and has since sold over 800 properties throughout the Otaki region and won numerous national awards. He knows that the best negotiations are those where everyone feels like a winner.

Having been through the process of purchasing an historical homestead in Ōtaki a decade ago, Derek’s interest in real estate was piqued. Completely pivoting away from a long successful career in education, Derek became an agent with a local agency - quickly building a list of satisfied vendors and p...

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Serviced areas

Otaki Beach

Te Horo

Otaki

Derek's career overview

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Relations

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Sales & Marketing

Awards

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Reviews & Testimonials (74)

30 days ago via

RateMyAgentSeller Review

I had total confidence in Derek and his team, that they would met expectations on sale of property. From the moment I approached Derek, he explained the process, opt...

98 Rahui Road, Otaki

5 2 2

4 months ago via

RateMyAgentBuyer Review

Professional, friendly, and highly knowledgeable. Derek’s clear communication and calm approach made buying our home a smooth and stress-free experience.

- Lisa Thomas

5 Tararua Crescent, Otaki

3 2 2

4 months ago via

RateMyAgentSeller Review

It was a pleasure to have Derek to market our property, the sale went ahead seamlessly. We were were kept continuedly updated on progress and Derek's facilitation an...

1309 Otaki Gorge Road, Hautere

1 1

2 months ago via

RateMyAgentSeller Review

Derek is such a man of integrity - he faithfully persisted with our sake even when open home attendance was low. He is spot with his market value. Derek was transpar...

141 State Hwy 1, Otaki

3 1

4 months ago via

RateMyAgentSeller Review

Derek and his team went above and beyond my expectations. Their communication, service and support was outstanding. We sold at a great price in a challenging marke...

593 Waikawa Beach Road, Waikawa Beach

3 2 3

4 months ago via

RateMyAgentBuyer Review

Having Derek as the agent on the property I purchased made the whole process very easy. Derek has a fantastic sense of humour and is very easy to chat with. He retur...

1309 Otaki Gorge Road, Hautere

1 1

Derek's properties

Here you can see all of the properties Derek currently has for sale and has sold in the last 12 months on trademe.co.nz. It may not contain off-market and private sales.