After 20 rich and rewarding years as a teacher, in Sydney, Byron Bay and London, Derek entered Real Estate eight years ago and has now sold over 700 properties throughout the Ōtaki region and won numerous national awards. Derek genuinely cares about people and the process, and is committed to helping people make transactions successful and transitions easy. Known for his warmth, compassion and integrity, Derek knows that the best negotiations are those where everyone feels like a winner.