About Dermot Kelly

Residential Sales

#7 Individual Salesperson, Eastern Suburbs, to end March 2025

#6 Individual Salesperson, Eastern Suburbs, to end March 2024

#7 Individual Salesperson, Eastern Suburbs, to end March 2023

#8 Individual Salesperson, Eastern Suburbs, 6 months ending September 2022

#5 Individual Salesperson, Eastern Suburbs, 6 months ending March 2022

#6 Individual Salesperson, Eastern Suburbs, 6 months ending September 2021

#7 Individual Salesperson, Eastern Suburbs, to end March 2021

The Unitary Plan Man ®


With my 25 years in the real estate business, I have completed hundreds of property transactions and have built up a wealth of knowledge about the Auckland property market.  A multi-faceted understanding of this sometimes complex process, has earned me an impressive track record and the confidence of my clients.

While working in the private sector, I developed a particular interest in the Auckland Unitary Plan.  If you are looking to develop the potential of your property, I can help.  I have exceptional knowledge in what is required.

Prior to real estate I spent time building skills in the private sector.  I co-founded and ran a company across two countries for fifteen years and during this time I spent three years as President of The New Zealand Direct Selling Association.

Property is my passion and I am excited to be in my tenth year with Barfoot & Thompson.

"It's the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution, it's also a very clear path to happiness." Sheryl Sandberg

You’ll find me at Barfoot & Thompson Remuera branch.  Call me, email me or call into the office for a chat.


 

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What my clients say

Dermot and Sarah work very well as a team, and I feel the property is in good hands. Documents were completed on time, and questions answered promptly.

Annette Wright

Seamless.

Good agents and a known name, so a good network. Agent is very professional, good on communiction and innovative with ideas. Also realistic about what price to expect and great on the day of the auction.

Siobhan Redmond

You’re in Good Hands. Dermot and Sarah are a 5-star team. They are professional and experienced without being pushy. Their advice right throughout the selling process was spot on, and I just always felt I was in good hands. They both went above what was expected and delivered on all their promises. If they said I was going to get a report on a certain day, I did. Also, Dermot’s experience with aspects such as staging and contacts for gardening etc was invaluable. This was a deceased estate, and both Dermot and Sarah were very respectful around this and helped as much as they could to alleviate any stress. On auction day, Dermot was so professional, and we got our desired outcome in a tricky market. It was a pleasure working with Dermot and Sarah, and I wouldn’t hesitate to engage their services again.

Siobhan - Vendor

Dermot Kelly’s knowledge and experience with the sale of our house in Auckland was excellent. He gave very good advice on how to prepare the house for sale and followed up regularly on progress with interested buyers. We were impressed with Dermot's attention to detail, resulting in a very good sale outcome.

Greg - Vendor

Dermot and Sarah are such a wonderful team to have on your side when selling your home. They take the stress away and fill you with confidence that they will handle everything, and they do, exceptionally well.
We have bought and sold many homes through them over the years and would not use anyone else. We have recommended Dermot and Sarah to friends and family who have used their services and been extremely happy with them and the results achieved.
Selling your home is a big deal; make sure you choose people that know their stuff and are willing to go the extra mile to get you the best results possible. Dermot and Sarah are those people!

Julie and Chris - Vendors

Dermot helped me sell a property that was proving quite a challenge to move. I had tried it with another agency previously. He was great to work with, honest, straightforward and an excellent communicator, making the sale process as easy as possible for me. He went over and beyond my expectations to achieve the sale.

Linda - Vendor

Outstanding service. We’ve used Dermot and his team on several occasions now and keep returning due to the fantastic services provided. In the past, we’ve attempted to not be loyal to one agent, but when you get results like Dermot provides, it makes it very difficult not to come back for more. Highly recommend and will be using their services again

Dean - Vendor

Dermot Kelly’s knowledge of and experience with the Auckland Unitary Plan are attributes that were professionally helpful to our organisation at our staff presentation in 2024.

Michael Marinovich – Senior Consultant, Quotable Value Auckland

Best Salesperson I’ve Dealt With
Best salesperson and very professional. Follows up on everything and communicates well. Also answers his phone at anytime of the day may it be late night or evenings or public holidays, a true gentleman dedicated to his work.

Nathan Bhikha - Vendor - Landseer Place, Blockhouse Bay

My experience enlisting Dermot Kelly as my real estate salesperson to purchase a property
Dermot was a delight to work with. He was honest, conscientious, knowledgeable and supportive. An excellent real estate salesperson.

Lynley Olsen - Buyer, Waiatarua Road, Remuera

Friendly and Professional - A Great Combo
We knew we were in safe hands with Dermot from the very start of our campaign. Without being pushy he was most helpful in pointing out what we could do to improve the marketability of our property and to help us achieve a great result. Dermot was good with communication after every open home and was prompt in coming back to us with any queries along the way. He was always respectful of potential purchasers and we loved his genuine enthusiasm for property in general. We had a wonderful campaign with over 120 groups to our open homes and couldn't be happier with the result. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dermot if you are thinking of selling your home. His experience and professionalism in property are second-to-none.

– Siobhan & Aidan Redmonds - Vendor, Alamein Road, Panmure


Best Salesperson I’ve Dealt With
Best salesperson and very professional. Follows up on everything and communicates well. Also answers his phone at anytime of the day may it be late night or evenings or public holidays, a true gentleman dedicated to his work.

– Nathan Bhikha - Vendor - Landseer Place, Blockhouse Bay