Debra Hakaraia
About Debra Hakaraia

If you are looking for a passionate licensed agent with 2 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 my real estate salesperson course during this time. Gaining a 2 year New Zealand diploma in business studies has further developed my leadership and sound business and leadership qualities. Most of my work is by referral with many happy clients and their friends returning again 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 benefitted 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 and Queenstown’s Wakatipu basin. I spend my time working in both Queenstown and Christchurch and with the help of my valued selling team we are 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

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Top skills
Negotiation
Communication
Marketing
Patience
Knowledge
Customer service
Experience
Practice management
Advertising
Top suburbs
Woolston
Bexley
Kaiapoi
All Listings by Debra Hakaraia
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Testimonials
Smart real estate is often referred to disparagingly as the ‘1 percenters’ by the traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ real estate aristocracy (the 4% plus commission folk). Well having previously gone through the traditional agencies with 0% results over 4 MONTHS Debra was able to achieve a 100% result within 4 DAYS of listing! Debra gave 110% effort and attention to detail towards selling our property and seemed to work 24/7 (often over nights, weekends and public holidays) to achieve the outcome. Debra possesses a high degree of integrity and honesty in an industry known for its hype and hubris. Together with a truly professional, energetic and passionate work ethic, Debra is simply exemplary in her field and comes highly recommended by this very happy vendor. In short, Smart real estate simply has a better business model and ‘go to market’ strategy than the traditional agencies! Mark and Vicki Camillleri -
Debra Hakaraia is a terrific real estate agent. We approached Debra after having not been able to sell our property the previous year with one of the traditional “big” (higher priced) firms. One of the best things about Debra is her ability to listen and understand the seller's fundamental motivation, ideas, and goals and then translate those into a no-nonsense, comprehensible marketing plan. There is no “up-selling” or pushy tactics that would simply inflate your costs. Debra uses the best, most affordable tactics that only contribute to the number one goal which is selling your house and property to the best, most qualified buyer with the least amount of fuss at the highest possible value. We have nothing but praise for Debra. She sold our house and separate section for the price we wanted and she did it in a matter of weeks, not months. Debra is also a very amiable professional. Any reasonable, realistic buyer would find her to be knowledgeable, friendly, and trustorthy. -
Debra Hakaraia is a terrific real estate agent. We approached Debra after having not been able to sell our property the previous year with one of the traditional “big” (higher priced) firms. One of the best things about Debra is her ability to listen and understand the seller's fundamental motivation, ideas, and goals and then translate those into a no-nonsense, comprehensible marketing plan. There is no “up-selling” or pushy tactics that would simply inflate your costs. Debra uses the best, most affordable tactics that only contribute to the number one goal which is selling your house and property to the best, most qualified buyer with the least amount of fuss at the highest possible value. We have nothing but praise for Debra. She sold our house and separate section for the price we wanted and she did it in a matter of weeks, not months. Debra is also a very amiable professional. Any reasonable, realistic buyer would find her to be knowledgeable, friendly, and trustorthy. -
Smart real estate is often referred to disparagingly as the ‘1 percenters’ by the traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ real estate aristocracy (the 4% plus commission folk). Well having previously gone through the traditional agencies with 0% results over 4 MONTHS Debra was able to achieve a 100% result within 4 DAYS of listing! Debra gave 110% effort and attention to detail towards selling our property and seemed to work 24/7 (often over nights, weekends and public holidays) to achieve the outcome. Debra possesses a high degree of integrity and honesty in an industry known for its hype and hubris. Together with a truly professional, energetic and passionate work ethic, Debra is simply exemplary in her field and comes highly recommended by this very happy vendor. In short, Smart real estate simply has a better business model and ‘go to market’ strategy than the traditional agencies! Mark and Vicki Camillleri -
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