Agent Profile

Debra Hakaraia

Director / Licensed Agent, Queenstown / Canterbury

About me

Listed and Sold Most houses

2023 – 2024 Top Agent
2022 - 2023
2021 - 2022
2020 - 2021
2019 - 2020

Debra lives and breathes real estate and believes Real-estate is a life time career.

I have sold property in Christchurch, Queenstown and Noosa gaining invaluable marketing strategies and working with the best entrepreneurs and agents in the business.

If you are looking for a passionate licensed agent with two decades of selling real estate, one who excels in marketing your property and achieves outstanding results you have found the right person.

My love of property began at 18 years of age when I bought my first property near the ocean in Christchurch in 1985.

This was followed by building my home and living in Queenstown for 10 years while raising my family.

I completed a 2 year New Zealand diploma in business studies prior to gaining my AREINZ which further developed my leadership and sound business qualities.

My work is by referral with many happy clients and now their children and friends returning time and again.

“My testimonials speak for themselves”.
When you work with Debra you know instantly you have chosen a skilled marketer and proven professional negotiator to get you the highest possible price for your most valued asset.

Debra speaks strongly of her commitment to her clients, who for many years have benefited directly from her expertise and knowledge. Her professionalism, integrity and intuitive approach to real estate are well recognized throughout the industry.
“I’ve sold millions of dollars’ worth of property and I’ve gained invaluable marketing and deal broking skills which directly benefit my clients in all aspects of promoting and selling their properties

When I’m not working I enjoy exercising and relaxing in the now time with my family friends and grandchildren and lapping up the beautiful views over Canterbury, fishing at Moeraki and chilling out at my home in Waihaha, Western Bay Lake Taupo. I spend my time working in Canterbury and with the help of my valued selling team we are a winning combination.

Being the founder of Smart Real Estate, you can be rest assured you are onto a winner. So when it comes to selling your most valuable asset, don’t waste any time, make sure your first call is to Debra Hakaraia,

Testimonials

I found Debbie extremely knowledgeable of the area and very helpful after the purchase. The assistance Debbie gave me was more helpful than the service I've received from Australian real estate agents. Debbie's support and assistance made buying the house a very pleasant experience

- Allan Waldon

I was recommended Smart Real Estate by a friend who was thinking of selling her mother's place.
I found Debra to be very professional and her communications and that of Smart realty with their marketing reports to be timely. Debra was realistic and straight up with how the market was viewing the property, offering updated strategies if needed, during the process. Debra worked hard with continued upbeat enthusiasm after we turned down an initial offer and the house continued on the market. I would recommend her.

- D. Smith

Debra did a great job of selling our Parklands unit and was able to get us top dollar in the process.
Debra was very knowledgeable about the market and really knew her stuff on how to market the property and how to negotiate with interested parties to obtain the very best price possible.
She also referred us to an excellent home staging company who transformed the unit into an amazing contemporary cosy space and we feel this was the best money we could have spent when trying to sell a smaller property! We were delighted with the sale and the whole process.

Queenspark

I recently sold my home in Queenstown with Debra and would certainly recommend Debra and Smart Real Estate to anyone thinking of selling. Debra was always honest and up front, gave great advise and assistance to help guide me through the process, was very active and kept me well informed. Debra is very professional, very motivated and has a friendly out going personality and relates well to everyone and most importantly, got the sale completed quickly and efficiently. Definitely give Debra a go if you are thinking of selling your home and the savings in commission will really put a smile on your face.