Sarah Deighton
About Sarah Deighton

Sarah is currently the Top 2 salesperson at Ray White Tauranga for 24/25 and was awarded as an "Executive Performer" in the same year. She also won the "Marketing of the Year Award" for 24/25 for Distinction Realty (Ray White Tauranga and Bayfair).  She is someone whom you can trust 100% whether buying or selling, as she places people at the forefront of her business and delivers exceptional results every time.   

Sarah has had an impressive career and graduated with a Masters degree and was a Director at Waipuna Hospice (Allied Health).  After reaching the pinnacle of her career which including PhD research, she decided to start her own real estate business with the goal of providing exemplary customer service.   

Sarah is a hard working and highly professional real estate expert, who works from a strong ethical framework. She works transparently with both sellers and buyers and her communication is simply exceptional. 

Sarah has always been invested in her community and for this reason she is a member of Rotary (Te Papa) and has been a Board Member for a national organisation that works to support the wellbeing of children and their families. 

Sarah understands that buying and selling property can be stressful and for this reason she works hard at alleviating this for her clients, by inspiring confidence in the process from her years of successful campaigns, strategic planning and implementation, together with her knowledge of the current market.        

As a previous business owner she brings a strong business acumen, analytical and professional customer focussed approach to her work. As a previous property investor and keen renovator, Sarah is also able to guide buyers and investors in their decision making, in terms of understanding the market, rental yield, and capital gain opportunities. 

In April 2025 her husband Lester joined her team who has 20 years experience in senior management roles with international companies in sales, and 12 years of business ownership. Together, they are a power house of expertise in sales, marketing, negotiation and pride themselves in creating bespoke marketing strategies for each property that they sell. 

"Our greatest achievements at the end of the day are the results that we obtain for our vendors and buyers, and when you list with us you get us every step of the way".

Awards: 

Top 2 Salesperson for Tauranga Ray White 24/25. 

Awarded "Executive Performer" 24/25 (Ray White New Zealand)

2025 "Marketing Campaign of the Year" (Distinction Realty)

"Top Lister" Q4 July 2025 - (Distinction Realty)

"Values Award" Q4 July 2024 - (Distinction Realty)

"Top Auction Lister" Q1 March 2024 - (Distinction Realty) 

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Tauranga Central
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Testimonials
Recently this year, I had to get my mother into a rest care home and sell her Tauranga apartment in a quiet market.. We reviewed prominent firms and selected Sarah based on a can-do attitude, very professional approach, an eager manner, and a proven track record. The apartment has just sold thanks to Sara's attitude and persistence. I found Sarah patient, understanding, and applied her skills to issues such as a very difficult family member. We are so glad we selected Sarah, and we give my highest personal recommendation, and would not hesitate to use her again.- Russell Goulden
The sale of my property has been a challenge through circumstances beyond our control, but Sarah handled it like a thru professional. Nothing has ever been a problem. Always having the right answers. I would recommend Sarah to anyone looking to sell their property.- Kevin Mclarnon
First home. I dealt with Lester, and he made buying our first home a breeze. Good communication, knowledgeable! Gave good tips on winning the auction. Highly recommended.- Dylan Beeching (Buyer)
From my first meeting with Sarah and Lester, I felt confident that the sale of my property was in good hands. They are both knowledgeable about the difficulties of selling a property, as previously, I had not had a great experience, and they talked through everything with me. The photography and marketing were on point. This was my first time selling at auction, so I was apprehensive about it. Throughout the entire process, communication was clear, I was updated on progress along the way, every question was answered, and the entire process of selling at auction went smoothly. If you want knowledgeable,e supportive agents to sell your property, then Sarah and Lester are the right agents to get the job done.- Michelle Smith
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