Scottish-born and Khandallah-based, Ryan Hopkins is a qualified property valuer with 20+ years of sales experience. A strategic marketer and skilled negotiator, he focuses on price maximisation through preparation, not prediction.

Real Estate Consultant |Qualified Property Valuer | Expert Negotiator

Born in Scotland and now based in Khandallah, Ryan Hopkins brings 20 years of sales experience and a no-nonsense, results-driven approach to every transaction.

He holds a BSc (Hons) in Property Management & Valuation (RICS-accredited), making him one of the few qualified property valuers working in residential real estate. This gives his clients a clear advantage when it comes to pricing strategy, marketing, and negotiations.

Before entering real estate, Ryan spent 14 years in high-level media sales, where negotiation, marketing, and client strategy were second nature.

Now living in Khandallah with his wife, two young sons, and their two dogs, Ryan works with homeowners across Wellington City and its surrounding suburbs.

In 2024 and 2025, Ryan’s listings have sold in a median of just 24 days (Rate my Agent) — significantly outperforming the Wellington regional average of 50 days (REINZ May 2025).

His focus is simple: expert preparation, sharp marketing, and clear, confident negotiation. Each campaign is backed by his connections with industry leading professionals including top-tier staging, photography, and video to create impact and drive buyer competition.

If you’re looking for an agent who knows how to position a property and deliver standout results in today’s tough market where most properties list but don't sell, Ryan Hopkins is the one to trust.