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Sales - Last 24 months

7
$4.9M
(+ 1 sales to be confirmed)

Sales - All time

402
$151.7M
(Confirmed sales)

Doug joined Harcourts Paraparaumu in 2003. Doug has received his Diamond Pin for selling more than $125million of Kapiti real estate. Although one of the oldest agent in the area he still achieves outstanding results for his owners

Doug Palmer is a Licensed Salesperson and Licensed Auctioneer with more than 23 years at Harcourts Paraparaumu. A long-time Kapiti Coast resident, Doug has sold more than $125 million worth of local real estate and is recognised as one of the leading auction agents in the Paraparaumu and Raumati areas.

Doug and his wife Jan worked together as a successful real estate partnership for many years, with Jan now supporting the business as Doug’s PA. Known for going the extra mile, they have assisted vendors with everything from property presentation and decluttering to landscaping and maintenance.

Doug is passionate about the Kapiti Coast, particularly Raumati South, where he has lived for more than 40 years. Outside real estate, he is heavily involved in community and charitable activities. He has raised significant funds for organisations including Bowel Cancer NZ, the Cancer Society, Mary Potter Hospice and other local charities through walking events and charity auctions.

Before entering real estate, Doug spent 25 years in education, including 18 years teaching mathematics at Kapiti College. He has also been active in local rugby, theatre and community organisations, including serving as President of Club Vista.

Doug is also a highly regarded charity auctioneer, helping raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for community causes across the Wellington and Kapiti regions.

Testimonials

Marilyn Comber

"Made selling my house easy and stressless ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From start to finish Doug was a great agent, very communicative, loads of local market knowledge, positive and professional as well as a great sense of humour and approachable. I am so glad I asked to handle the sale of my house and totally recommend him. Posted by vendor on 30 April 2026"
"From the first meeting we had with Doug and Jan we knew we were in good hands.  We had worked with other agents before but we knew immediately there was something different about them and it quickly became clear what that was.  Whether it was scooting home to get the vacuum cleaner before an open home or water-blasting the house, as we no longer lived in the area, nothing was a problem.  They literally went the extra mile for us. Doug and Jan’s guidance about how to sell the property was invaluable and their support at the auction infallible.  Jo the girls and I forever be indebted to them for helping us as a family move on to bigger and better things.  You are simply crazy if you don’t consider them."
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