Des Smith
About Des Smith

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

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Top suburbs
Wainuiomata
Waiwhetu
Stokes Valley
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Testimonials
Thanks again to Des and his amazing team for helping me sell my property. Des went above and beyond to get this house sold and I couldn't have asked for anything else. You guys are amazing and I wouldn't trust anyone else with getting the job done :)- Chrissie Jones
Unreal service! Des and his team were Amazing- Benoit
271 Wellington Road, Wainuiomata We shown a few house around town and when Des and his team had an idea of what were after the team personally called us about this one. As soon as we saw it we knew it was the perfect place for us. The process was made easy and we were kept in the loop with everything and how it was tracking on. Dealing with Des and the team was a breeze. Everything was too notch- Anonymous
We're so grateful to Des for all his help and support throughout the sale of our home. He was professional, approachable and kept us informed every step of the way. Even with us now living in Australia, Des made the whole process feel smooth and stress-free. We really appreciated his communication, patience and dedication. Thank you, Des, for helping us achieve a great result and making the experience so much easier for our family! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Adesa
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