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Dermot has 27 reviewsacross 15 different locations, showing 12.
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Dermot's qualities as told by our client reviews: well-prepared, supportive, friendly, responsive, reliable, local expert, clear communication.
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Felt heard all the way through the process
4 days ago
Felt heard all the way through the process

Dermot has a communication style that is not too pushy and feels genuine and honest. He has a great support team with Sarah in the background making the stressful situation less stressful and seamless providing up too date information leading up to the sale Cathy was also great ensuring potential purchasers were given all the tools they needed in making decisions Well done team and thanks

Seller review
Dermot Kelly was genuine,reliable and trustworthy achieving an excellent result selling my property.
4 days ago
Dermot Kelly was genuine,reliable and trustworthy achieving an excellent result selling my property.

Thank you, Dermot and Sarah,for your help and consideration while marketing and selling my property. The professional and detailed attention to the Tender Process was much appreciated and achieved a good variety of prospective buyers' offers to consider. I am very pleased with the excellent result and would happily recommend Dermot, Sarah and Kathy and the diligent team at Barfoots to anyone requiring reliable real estate action.

Seller review
Excellent communicator with meticulous attention to detail who achieves results in a tricky market.
4 months ago
Excellent communicator with meticulous attention to detail who achieves results in a tricky market.

Dermot made a stressful time in an unpredictable market as easy as possible, exceeding my expectations in every aspect of the process. The marketing was outstanding. The presentation of the property was better than I could have imagined, and our open homes were very well attended. His clear, reliable communication and in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the Auckland market meant he managed expectations honestly and thoughtfully. When negotiations appeared to have reached a standstill, Dermot's greatest strength became evident. He worked tirelessly to achieve an outcome both vendor and purchaser were happy with. His ability to navigate difficult negotiations while remaining calm, confident and focused was exceptional. I was also conscious of the outstanding work behind the scenes from his campaign manager, Sarah, and the wider Barfoot & Thompson Remuera team, whose support throughout the campaign was invaluable. I would not hesitate to recommend Dermot and his team to anyone looking for an exceptional real estate agent.

Seller review
Dermot is honest, straightforward, and highly responsive—nothing was ever an issue.
5 months ago
Dermot is honest, straightforward, and highly responsive—nothing was ever an issue.

Dermot was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout our sale. He is straightforward, honest, and communicates clearly, which made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. He was incredibly responsive, and nothing ever felt like an issue - no matter the question or request, he handled everything promptly and professionally. We really valued his practical approach and transparency, which gave us confidence in every decision we made. Dermot made what could have been a complex process feel easy and well-managed. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy real estate agent, especially for those juggling the realities and pressures of selling a home with young kids in the mix.

Seller review
Helpful, resourceful and pleasant at a stressful time
7 months ago
Helpful, resourceful and pleasant at a stressful time

Both Dermot and Sarah were responsive to my needs. They appeared to work well together to ensure the property was presented as well as could be expected . They were both very pleasant but not too sales talky orientated . I looked to them for advice and they gave good solid advice knowing the market in the area well. I went to the market with a realistic value of what the property is worth in the current market and got a pre auction sale.

Seller review
You’re in Good Hands
8 months ago
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 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.

Seller review
Outstanding service
about 1 year ago
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

Seller review
Professional, Honest & Successful
almost 5 years ago
Professional, Honest & Successful

Have used Dermot twice now and have 100% hit rate for meeting reserves set. Is a great communicator for both vendors and purchasers. Has a great understanding of the market. Am very happy with his services so far and will definitely be using him again in the future.

Seller review
Highly recommended!!!
about 5 years ago
Highly recommended!!!

Professional and friendly teams, who gave us all options available and sound advice. Dealing with Dermot and Rose (Remuera Brand) was a pleasure. Selling our house, we had no idea what to expect. Dermot and Rose walked us through the process and offered all the options available. Together with their market knowledge and excellent advice a very quick sale was achieved. We would have no hesitation in recommending Dermot and Rose, and Barfoot and Thompson to anybody interested in buying or selling their home.

Buyer review
Great experience
about 5 years ago
Great experience

Dermot is super friendly but also very professional. My english is not good but he was very patient with me when I was asking questions.

Seller review
Professional and Friendly
about 5 years ago
Professional and Friendly

We have used Dermot's services on a few occasions now and every time we are very impressed by his professionalism, knowledge of the market and his ability to interface with the various parties that are involved in the sale. He is able to communicate very effectively from the tenants to the lawyer. We felt that we were in safe, capable hands and that he was very proactive in ensuring that the agreement had all the appropriate clauses in it well before sale day making it seamless for both vendor and purchaser. He was also dealing with an additional overseas vendor but we always felt well informed even though we were in Covid lockdown circumstances at the time. Dermot was able to react and adapt quickly to the market conditions and ensure the sale went ahead despite the restrictions in place. It was reassuring to know that Dermot was backed by Barfoot and Thompson who are an impressive and professional company that demonstrated the utmost integrity in all their dealings with us. Once again we have been very happy to use Dermot's services and were delighted with the end result that Dermot and Barfoot and Thompson achieved for us.

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