I entered Real Estate ten years ago and have since sold over 800 properties throughout the Otaki region and won numerous national awards. I knows that the best negotiations are those where everyone feels like a winner.

Having been through the process of purchasing an historical homestead in Ōtaki, Derek’s interest in real estate was piqued. Completely pivoting away from a long successful career in education, Derek became an agent with a local agency - quickly building a list of satisfied vendors and purchasers. After six informative years, it was time to start a new way to service real estate in the region – Derek style. Biting the bullet, he sought a vacant office space in the heart of Ōtaki mid-town where Kelly & Co was born and became the eleventh branch of the fastest growing real estate brand in the country – the AndCo Realty group. Derek genuinely cares about people and the process, and is committed to helping people make transactions successful and transitions easy.

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