With a background in the New Zealand Police, small business, property investment, a volunteer lifeguard and a former Dunedin City Councillor, I have a hard working attitude, strong negotiating skills and attention to detail that has resulted in many families, couples and investors being successful in achieving their real estate goals over the years.

A person's home is often their most valuable asset. I take great pride when entrusted with the marketing and successful sale of your home or investment. I look forward to working with you to achieve your real estate dreams.

Dean Smith brings honesty and dedication to every client interaction, setting the stage for a seamless and enjoyable real estate experience. With his signature sense of humor and unwavering professionalism, Dean makes selling your most significant asset a stress-free journey.

Now at Dunedin Real Estate, Dean carries forward his legacy of excellence built over 20 years in the industry and backed by hundreds of successful sales. His ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively ensures that clients not only trust him but return for his 5-star service and commitment to going above and beyond.

Dean’s move to Dunedin Real Estate was driven by a shared vision of integrity, community, and professional growth, fitting perfectly with his mission to offer unparalleled service. Let Dean guide you through the selling process, making your next move as smooth and rewarding as possible.

Raised in Dunedin, I’ve spent most of my life connected to this community and the people who make it such a unique place to call home. My early career included becoming the youngest Dunedin City Council bus driver at just 21, an experience that built confidence, responsibility, and the ability to work with people from all walks of life. With more than 25 years of sales experience across the building industry and supermarket wholesale sector, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how homes are built, maintained, and valued. My time in the building industry included selling roofing, sealants and adhesives, glazing products, and double‑glazed windows and doors, giving me practical, technical insight into the components that make a home solid, efficient, and long‑lasting. Alongside my professional experience, I’ve personally renovated several homes to a high standard, working hands‑on through every stage of the process. This combination of industry knowledge and real‑world renovation experience allows me to offer clients informed guidance that goes beyond the surface. I also draw inspiration from my parents, who successfully ran their own business from 1970 through the mid‑1990s. Their commitment to service, integrity, and hard work shaped the professional values I carry today. Now working in real estate, I bring that same dedication and client‑focused approach to helping buyers and sellers make confident, well‑informed decisions. I’m committed to offering a service that is transparent, reliable, and genuinely supportive, ensuring every client feels valued throughout their property journey.

Robert is a 4th generation resident of Dunedin, and prior to real estate owned a menswear store for approximately 50 years, suiting many of Dunedin’s gentlemen.

He is not adverse to hard work and wishes to keep busy, which is testament that at his time of life many of his peers have their feet up. Robert does enjoy his regular golf games of course, where he maintains his long term relationships along with the many people in the city,  and contacts that he has kept with his honesty, integrity and trustworthy nature.

Over the years Robert has given back to the community with sponsorship, fundraising for local charities, and private events. Robert's strengths are in dealing with people with his calm and respectful nature with no task too big or too small.