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
Stokes Valley
Waiwhetu
All Listings by Des Smith
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Testimonials
Des and his team were a pleasure to work with in a tough and changing market. We had great feedback that wasn't filtered from buyers so we got to see what people really thought when viewing our property. We got a great result and price in a tough market in 2026 and there was a lot of work behind the scenes to get our property sold. We also have Des and his team working with us to find our next property and guide us along the way in this process too. Des is very experienced and knows the market well even when it changes. - Sinead
Good communication, good help with understanding - Anonymous
Des has great knowledge of the market. He is very friendly and has a relaxed but professional communication style. Would recommend him to anyone who is planning on selling their home. - Anonymous
Des was nothing but helpful, he took my calls whenever I would ring & answered all my questions giving me full confidence in our property purchase. I would happily recommend Des to anyone, especially family & friends as he understands the market & made it a stress free experience. Thanks again Des.- Luke
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