Derek as above, ever helpful, good giving me the information that I asked for A1 alround

Selling our house with Derek and Te Ataahua was a breeze, the moment we met Derek we knew he was the right person for the job. Derek and Te Ataahua are very knowledgeable about Ōtaki real estate and ensured we were realistic in our expectations. Communication from the pair was second to none and we were always kept up to date with any developments. They are a great team and we would recommend them to anyone who is thinking of selling.

We found Derek super easy and friendly to deal with. We especially appreciated him helping us get a tricky and tense deal over the line with tight deadlines. Highly Recommend working with him and his team.

Mild mannered, drives a people mover, and sports a man-bun, but don't be fooled, Superman is hiding in plain sight. It's Derek Kelly at Kelly&Co. Don't be fooled by the flashy car-driving, two finger-gun 'pow-pow' real estate agents. They could only wish for the skills and experience that Derek delivers. Derek came recommended by a neighbour who had sold through him. She rated him very highly. We had met Derek in the community and he had been friendly and inquisitive. This was enough for us to request an appraisal just to get clarity on the current market conditions. Derek was quick and thorough with his appraisal. And he did not over inflate the value just to make us feel good. He knew I was disappointed but explained the issues and how he could help make the best of the current market. A few months later when we decided to list he was supportive and offered us suggestions to how to approach the sale such as presentation, type of sale and potential time it might take. This helped us to feel more confident. Derek never over-estimates or tries to force matters. He is laid back and lets the process unfurl with a positive attitude. That positivity was needed and felt genuine. When he sold our house we knew he had been a superman and had brought his A game to the negotiating table. He really showed how results for the vendor speak far louder than a flashy smile and fake enthusiasm. Derek is truly a good guy.

Derek was a fantastic agent to deal with from start to finish. Didn't put any pressure on and was super supportive and such a pleasure to work with. Derek is a truly one of the nicest guys around, anyone who you speak to about him immediately sings his praises, and it isn't hard to see why...plus he's got a great sense of humour. Thank you Mr Serendipity for helping us move into our dream location. You're the best. 😁

I had met Derek Kelly a couple of times at local community gatherings and thought he seemed like a good bloke. When anticipating the sale of my home I decided to seek Derek’s advice. He gave it freely and pragmatically - no one can predict a marketing outcome and he did not try to do so. It is an unusual house in a slightly remote area so there were no comparisons, and the real estate market was (and still is) slowing. And it is an emotional exercise to leave a home after 15 plus years. When I was ready to sell I sought a market appraisal from KellyandCo plus three other realty agents doing business in and familiar with my area. After careful consideration I chose KellyandCo. Derek had explained his strategy with recommendations and I felt immediately comfortable and in good hands. It was obvious that he was realistic with his expectation which has proven to be accurate. The KellyandCo advertising campaign was fantastic with I believe over 300 watch-listing the sale within and outside Aotearoa NZ. When the initial flurry of interest waned I wondered whether a sale would be achieved. The market was still slowing down and the cash rate was speeding up. Tracey and Derek never wavered with commitment or optimism. Heading in to winter I even considered moderating the promotion until later in the year. I needn’t have worried. They have produced a sale, and the price and conditions suit me absolutely perfectly. My initial gut feeling of KellyandCo has been endorsed by the result and I have nothing but the utmost praise for Tracey and Derek, and their whole team. I received regular updates and their very friendly yet professional manner is comforting at what can be an anxious time. I would highly recommend KellyandCo to anyone valuing integrity and tenacity - two qualities essential for a fair result, and will look forward to using them again should the opportunity or occasion arise. I hope to remain in touch with them in our special Otaki community as well.

Derek and his colleague's were amazing to deal with. what sets Derek apart is his genuine care for others and wanting to do the very best for them. Derek was reassuring and very professional and supportive during a very stressful time for us. His communication was always on point and he just went the extra mile. Fantastic company with very caring, genuine people.

The right buyer was found, the price offered was great and the after sale management of the sale was superb by Derek and his team!

Derek and Tracey were great to deal with. They had open communication, keeping us in the loop at each step. They were professional, friendly and set realistic expectations. We would and have recommended them to friends and family.

Derek and Te Ataahua provided an amazing service. We were always greeted with a smile and genuine enthusiasm to sell our property. Their communication was excellent and we couldn't have asked for a better outcome. The amount of hard mahi was evident when they managed to sell our property in under two weeks. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell.

Derek achieved a great result in a potentially challenging market. He ran a short 3 week marketing campaign, had about 30 visits during this time and secured 6 offers at the deadline sale – he certainly delivered on what he set out to do. With an ‘ANOTHER SOLD’ sign up by the end of the day of the deadline, we were very happy with the result! Derek & Te Ataahau were both a pleasure to work with and really showcased their local market knowledge, communication and professionalism throughout the sale process. Happy to recommend to others looking to sell !

From start to finish Derek was a true professional. We began in March with his assessment of the value of our home and when we were offered a villa in a retirement village in August we had no hesitation in proceeding with Derek. He knows the local market and knew the sort of people who would be likely purchasers. That the contract was forthcoming in less than a week supported our confidence in Derek's promotional recommendations. Communication was first class and sincere and offers of assistance or recommendations for people able to assist was greatly appreciated. Derek's calm approach instilled confidence that buyers would be forthcoming within our 4 week timeframe and he achieved that. We shall always be pleased we chose KellyandCo to market our property.