Richard

Smith

Richard brings an approachable, supportive and community-minded presence to his work across the Peninsula. With a natural connection to the coastal lifestyle and a strong focus on listening, he helps clients feel heard, respected and confident while building relationships grounded in trust, reliability and care.

What is your personal connection to the neighbourhood?
I have always loved being around the water. Living and working close to the bay allows me to be part of a local paddling group, which has become an important way to connect with people who share that same appreciation for the area.

What do your clients commonly say you do differently?
Clients often say I am approachable, supportive and easy to talk to. I try to take the time to understand what people really need, so they feel heard, respected and comfortable throughout the process.

Why Buxton?
I chose Buxton because the team environment felt more supportive than anything I had experienced before. From the beginning, I felt welcomed and encouraged, and the culture of sharing knowledge has helped me grow both personally and professionally.

Reviews

5.00

Richard has a 5.00 star rating, according to Google.

Last updated: June 2026

Richard was extremely professional and yet relaxed when assisting us in purchasing our new home. He is an excellent communicator who did not waste time and energy. His honesty and integrity were a pleasure to experience. I can recommend Richard highly.

Buyer - Rye

Although Richard's agency was outside our general location, he adopted a measured, reassuring approach to convince us that their regional marketing would get the desired results. Richard is not just an excellent communicator, but importantly, he's proactive with an immediate response. We liked the fact that he moved with the market ie. "Consideration for our vendors viewpoints & knowledge of likely buyers prospectively ". Finally, the Agency & Richard worked hand in hand to achieve a successful result.

Vendor - Michael

Excellent knowledge of the market, extremely helpful and a pleasure deal with

Buyer - Ruth

We had an amazing experience working with Richard. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. Highly recommended!

Buyer - Melanie

Transparent, regular and thoughtful communication about the market, our property and our responsibilities were the hallmark of our engagement with Richard. He was hard working, professional and an excellent person to deal with from the first day through until the last. I would highly recommend working with him in any property transaction, irrespective of whether you are on the buyer or seller side.

Vendor - Jodie

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Your Buxton agent visits your property, considers its features, location, and market conditions, and combines that with recent sales data to give you a clear, realistic view of its value.

We analyse comparable properties, current market trends, and your home’s unique qualities. From there, we provide a considered range that reflects what buyers are likely to pay.

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Typically, we recommend an in-person appraisal so we can assess your property fully. In some cases, a virtual appraisal can provide a helpful initial guide.

Agents weigh factors differently - recent sales, market conditions, and property features. At Buxton, we combine local insight, data, and experience to provide a balanced, realistic appraisal you can trust.