Denise Dry

About Denise

With over 20 years of experience in high-level sales and negotiation, Denise Dry brings sharp market insight, tenacious drive, and exceptional communication to every property transaction. Specialising in helping people sell their home, buy their next one, or relocate to a new town, Denise understands the emotional and financial weight behind real estate decisions. A skilled negotiator and creative thinker, Denise consistently delivers strong results - whether assisting families with selling an inherited property or guiding homeowners preparing to sell their house to move towns. She has personal experience navigating both urban and lifestyle property markets, having lived in cities and now residing on a lifestyle block in the Wairarapa. This gives her a well-rounded perspective on lifestyle properties, downsizing, and everything in between. Alongside her husband Rick, Denise is one half of Team Dry - a trusted real estate duo who have personally bought and sold multiple homes. This hands-on knowledge gives clients real-world advice and support, especially those managing deceased estate sales, navigating first-home purchases, or needing to prepare a home for market. Together, they connect with both local and out-of-town buyers, particularly those relocating from Wellington and other regional centres. Denise is known for her honesty, empathy, and ability to quickly build rapport. She supports her clients through all stages of the process - from property appraisal and presentation advice to closing strong sales and helping buyers settle into their new community. Her passion for the Wairarapa lifestyle, combined with her background in gardening, homesteading, and sustainable living, makes her a go-to source of local knowledge. Whether you're planning to sell your family home, buy in a new region, or handle a property as part of a deceased estate, Denise delivers a seamless, stress-free experience - backed by strategy, skill, and care. Real estate isn't just a transaction - it's a life decision. And Denise Dry is the professional who helps you make it with confidence.

2 months ago

Positive journey

Selling our home was one of the most daunting decisions we've ever had to make, especially as first-time sellers. We were unsure of the process, what to expect, and naturally felt a lot of stress leading up to putting our home on the market. From our very first meeting, our real estate agent made us feel completely at ease. Their professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care turned what we expected to be an overwhelming experience into one that was smooth, enjoyable, and surprisingly stress-free. Every step of the way, they kept us informed, answered our questions promptly, and guided us through the process with confidence and patience. What started as a nerve-wracking decision ended up being one of the most pleasant experiences we could have hoped for. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication, communication, and hard work in achieving a fantastic result for our family. If you're considering selling your home, especially for the first time, we couldn't recommend them more highly. Thank you for making this journey such a positive one!

2 months ago

More than helpful, great communication throughout and I'd definitely use them again and again

I bought my NZ home from Australia, sight unseen, and Denise went totally overboard in helping my understand every feature and defect of the property with reports, maps and photos. She also helped with getting a lawyer and insurance broker as I knew no one in the area.

2 months ago

Excellent communication and timeliness

Friendly and helpful.

3 months ago

Team Dry know their stuff!

Denise and Rick are awesome people who know what they're talking about! Communication was top notch 👌🏼 from the appraisal all the way through to the sold theyve given the best advice for every outcome that came our way - even when sometimes we may not have wanted to hear it! Fabulous professional people who have a great skill for the housing market! 10/10 Team Dry

3 months ago

Professional Excellence

Both Denise & Rick are very competent & professional which made us comfortable leaving the process in their capable hands. They kept us fully informed & were available to answer any questions we had, no matter the time - we're based in Australia. We really appreciate them & are so pleased we chose them to sell our Mum's house.

3 months ago

Excellent, efficient and approachable agent

Found Denise very helpful and professional. She was very good at keeping me updated and was very approachable. She always kept me in the loop re the progress between me and the vendors. She made the process run smoothly and on track.

Denise's properties

Denise has 14 properties for sale and sold 27 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity