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Equal parts logic and likeability, with an eye for detail and a practicality which simply can’t be taught, real estate runs in his blood. Richard comes equipped with dual qualifications in landscape and graphic design, giving clients the confidence that they receive qualified advice from a professional who understands every facet of the property process.
Cutting his teeth on the international business scene, Richard grew up in the Waikato before moving to Auckland where he honed his knowledge of financial markets and sales techniques with over 19 years sales, marketing and management experience both within New Zealand and abroad.
Evident from his quick progression through the ranks, Richard’s ability to identify with his clients ensures he is consistently ahead of the game and as a property owner and investor himself he delivers customer service which is compassionate and personalised.
Armed with a track record of achievement and a strategic approach, Richard understands the power of smart marketing and he combines this with his local knowledge and strong negotiation skills to secure only the best results for his clients.
Priding himself on a willingness to take the hassle out of the sale process, Richard is determined, positive and driven by results, all of which have seen his career move from strength-to-strength as he maintains the all-important mantra – ‘you’re only as good as your word’. Should you wish to discuss your property or the market more generally – he welcomes your call.
2024/2025
Top 5% of Bayleys Salespeople
Bayleys Top Achiever
Top Residential Salesperson 2025 – Success Realty Limited
Top of Office - Bayleys Mt Maunganui
Bayleys Auction Club
2021/2022
Top 10% of Bayleys Salespeople
Bayleys Auction Club
2023/2024
Top 5% of Bayleys Salespeople
Bayleys Auction Club
2019/2020
Highest growth year on year
2022/2023
Top 10% of Bayleys Salespeople
Bayleys Auction Club
2017
Rookie of the Year
This was our second time listing our house with Richard and once again he did not disappoint. He went above and beyond, his integrity and excellent communication made the whole process seamless and enjoyable. Richard was extremely professional, reliable and honest throughout the entire journey. We couldn't recommend Richard enough.
We worked with Richard to purchase our house. He made the process very clear and easy, but the best testimonial is that we will be working with him to sell our previous house.
Richard and Rebecca’s service was awesome! It was a very fast and exemplary result.
We recently sold our home with Richard and Rebecca, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. We undertook a major renovation, from the very first meeting they saw our vision and then came along for the ride with us! They were professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to achieving the best result for us. Their communication was outstanding - we always felt informed, supported, and confident in every step of the process. They handled the marketing beautifully which attracted the right buyers. Selling a home can be stressful, but they made the whole journey feel straightforward and manageable. Most importantly, they truly cared. We never felt like “just another listing” - their warmth, integrity, and expertise made all the difference. We are incredibly grateful for everything Richard and Rebecca did for us and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell. They did a fantastic job.
Thanks to Richard and Rebecca for their support during the purchase of our new house. We mainly dealt with Rebecca initially and she was always really warm and welcoming. Rebecca let us be when viewing the open homes but was also on hand to answer any of our questions. Never felt pushed into making any decisions and the process was very collaborative. What we really liked was the prompt and responsive communication to emails, telephone, and text. This was really important to us and much appreciated. Richard was also always available and went above and beyond to support us. We would have no issue recommending Richard and Rebecca.
We were really happy with our experience selling our house with Richard and Rebecca. They provided great advice, updates and guidance throughout the campaign and were proactive in suggesting practical approaches to help with maximising our reach to prospective buyers. On auction day, our property was the only one that sold thanks to the work Richard, Rebecca and the Bayleys team put in behind the scenes, providing us with an outcome we were happy with.
The decision to have Richard and Rebecca sell our home was absolutely the best. From our first meeting they were open engaging and professional. We found them both to be thoughtful and genuine in their approach to our sale with an innovative marketing plan. Communication was exemplary keeping us well informed with detailed feedback after every viewing. We followed their advice with the best sale process for our house which turned out to be spot on. We would highly recommend Richard and Rebecca to anyone looking to sell in the Tauranga market.
Richard and Rebecca Wright were absolutely outstanding to work with throughout the entire process of selling my home. From our very first meeting, they listened carefully, offered honest advice, and were completely transparent. Nothing was ever a problem, and their support from start to finish made the experience seamless and successful. Not only did they sell my home, but they also went above and beyond - working tirelessly to help me find my next one. I cannot recommend Richard and Rebecca highly enough!
Great communication by our agents, but mostly I really felt that they were acting in our best interests, and really pushed on auction day to get us the best price possible. Our agents made the entire process as stress free as possible.
We couldn’t recommend Richard and Rebecca highly enough. They were always professional, but also felt like caring friends. They were both thoughtful and genuine, and it was clear they truly cared about our next move. From start to finish, they made the process smooth and stress-free, and we felt really well supported every step of the way. Would happily recommend and use again. Thank you!
Selling your home is big decision as is who to list the property with, without a doubt I made a great choice in selecting Richard and Rebecca Wright. The genuine, personal and thoughtful approach they took with me was most appreciated. The Wrights certainly went over and above my expectations, and I would highly recommend them to anyone considering selling their home.
Living in my beautiful new home in Mount Maunganui is something I am thankful for every day. I remain incredibly grateful to Rebecca and Richard for their authentic support and patience over the 12 months I spent finding a "place to call home". They were always responsive to any requests, and always provided honest, clear information and reliable, making navigation of an ever changing market a smooth, yet informed process. I would highly recommend Richard and Rebecca Wright to anyone looking for an amazing Real Estate Agent who provide the bonus of being a wonderful Tag Team.
Richard and Rebecca Wright are both highly energetic and innovative in their approach to real estate, offering a refreshing perspective in the field. Richard, in particular, has an excellent understanding of all aspects of the selling process essential for a successful agent. He is also knowledgeable about building-related topics, such as potential modifications to a home, and is skilled at interpreting building inspections and other relevant details. I wholeheartedly recommend both Richard and Rebecca to anyone looking for trustworthy and competent real estate professionals.
We engaged Richard and Rebecca Wright of Bayleys Mt Maunganui to sell our home by auction. From the first meeting, they impressed with their professionalism and commitment to getting us a successful outcome, which they did. We could not be more pleased, or have been more impressed.
Our decision to sell our waterfront family home of 28 years was not an easy one, however, we are very pleased that Richard and Rebecca were part of the process. They have a professional manner, are approachable and get results. Their service is of a very high standard and they not only are competent in their business approach but also have a genuine interest in their clients personal situation. This last point was important to us in letting go of the family home. They go the extra mile. We highly recommend Richard and Rebecca Wright.
Richard and Rebecca where extremely helpful and professional and made the process of selling our house very easy. They achieved the results discussed and we very easy to deal with. I would recommend them to anyone else selling their property
It was a service and result that exceeded our expectations.
Agent was professional and achieved what was discussed and everything went smooth and easy.
We loved working with Richard and Rebecca when selling our much loved home. They paid such attention to detail with the marketing and presented it perfectly. They were both really professional, it put our minds at ease when selling, and with just a short six weeks on the market we were sold. We couldn’t have done it without them! Thank you Richard and Rebecca, we appreciate all that you did for us.
We are honestly so so glad we ended up having Richard and Rebecca sell our place. As first time sellers, we could have made some pretty big “rookie” mistakes. We ended up completely trusting them to make all the selling decisions and couldn’t be happier with the result. They really listen and are genuine in wanting to help you. They even came to a non-Bayleys property open home when we were looking to buy again and gave crucial advice the morning of an auction (that we then chose to pass on) and helped us get our dream house a week later. I recommend them to all my friends and colleagues at school.
Great, honest, realistic, sale-focused agents with a great network that creates a higher success rate for a seller!
Richard was great. Made the process easy and transparent, wasn't too in your face but answered any questions I had quickly.
Richard, Rebecca and their support team were professional, friendly, personable and informative making the whole selling by auction experience very easy for us. At no stage was there any pressure or stress, we were kept fully informed on progress and interest in our open homes. Any questions and inquiries were dealt with immediately. Ours was a dual tenanted property and both our tenants were particularly happy how the Wrights managed open homes and visits around their circumstances. We were well informed with how the auction process would work and they made the auction day stress-less for us. We would only use Richard and Rebecca Wright for any other future real estate transactions and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone contemplating buying or selling your home.
Realestate expertise, market knowledge, sound advice and an actual sale got you to an 8.5. What took it to a 10 was genuine care and going the extra mile to help make it the sale process as painless as possible.
Richard and Rebecca did a fantastic job of selling our home. Richard was well in tune with what was happening in the local market and his advice on likely sales range was spot on. They did a very professional job with our open homes and their reporting over the sales process was excellent. Both Richard and Rebecca have a low-key and friendly approach that helps them engage well with buyers. At all times we felt that they were managing the process in a way that would achieve a successful outcome for us. We were delighted with the result achieved for our sale and would definitely use Richard and Rebecca again.
This was our second time listing our house with Richard and once again he did not disappoint. He went above and beyond, his integrity and excellent communication made the whole process seamless and enjoyable. Richard was extremely professional, reliable and honest throughout the entire journey. We couldn't recommend Richard enough.
We worked with Richard to purchase our house. He made the process very clear and easy, but the best testimonial is that we will be working with him to sell our previous house.
Richard and Rebecca’s service was awesome! It was a very fast and exemplary result.
We recently sold our home with Richard and Rebecca, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. We undertook a major renovation, from the very first meeting they saw our vision and then came along for the ride with us! They were professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to achieving the best result for us. Their communication was outstanding - we always felt informed, supported, and confident in every step of the process. They handled the marketing beautifully which attracted the right buyers. Selling a home can be stressful, but they made the whole journey feel straightforward and manageable. Most importantly, they truly cared. We never felt like “just another listing” - their warmth, integrity, and expertise made all the difference. We are incredibly grateful for everything Richard and Rebecca did for us and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell. They did a fantastic job.
Thanks to Richard and Rebecca for their support during the purchase of our new house. We mainly dealt with Rebecca initially and she was always really warm and welcoming. Rebecca let us be when viewing the open homes but was also on hand to answer any of our questions. Never felt pushed into making any decisions and the process was very collaborative. What we really liked was the prompt and responsive communication to emails, telephone, and text. This was really important to us and much appreciated. Richard was also always available and went above and beyond to support us. We would have no issue recommending Richard and Rebecca.
We were really happy with our experience selling our house with Richard and Rebecca. They provided great advice, updates and guidance throughout the campaign and were proactive in suggesting practical approaches to help with maximising our reach to prospective buyers. On auction day, our property was the only one that sold thanks to the work Richard, Rebecca and the Bayleys team put in behind the scenes, providing us with an outcome we were happy with.
The decision to have Richard and Rebecca sell our home was absolutely the best. From our first meeting they were open engaging and professional. We found them both to be thoughtful and genuine in their approach to our sale with an innovative marketing plan. Communication was exemplary keeping us well informed with detailed feedback after every viewing. We followed their advice with the best sale process for our house which turned out to be spot on. We would highly recommend Richard and Rebecca to anyone looking to sell in the Tauranga market.
Richard and Rebecca Wright were absolutely outstanding to work with throughout the entire process of selling my home. From our very first meeting, they listened carefully, offered honest advice, and were completely transparent. Nothing was ever a problem, and their support from start to finish made the experience seamless and successful. Not only did they sell my home, but they also went above and beyond - working tirelessly to help me find my next one. I cannot recommend Richard and Rebecca highly enough!
Great communication by our agents, but mostly I really felt that they were acting in our best interests, and really pushed on auction day to get us the best price possible. Our agents made the entire process as stress free as possible.
We couldn’t recommend Richard and Rebecca highly enough. They were always professional, but also felt like caring friends. They were both thoughtful and genuine, and it was clear they truly cared about our next move. From start to finish, they made the process smooth and stress-free, and we felt really well supported every step of the way. Would happily recommend and use again. Thank you!
Selling your home is big decision as is who to list the property with, without a doubt I made a great choice in selecting Richard and Rebecca Wright. The genuine, personal and thoughtful approach they took with me was most appreciated. The Wrights certainly went over and above my expectations, and I would highly recommend them to anyone considering selling their home.
Living in my beautiful new home in Mount Maunganui is something I am thankful for every day. I remain incredibly grateful to Rebecca and Richard for their authentic support and patience over the 12 months I spent finding a "place to call home". They were always responsive to any requests, and always provided honest, clear information and reliable, making navigation of an ever changing market a smooth, yet informed process. I would highly recommend Richard and Rebecca Wright to anyone looking for an amazing Real Estate Agent who provide the bonus of being a wonderful Tag Team.
Richard and Rebecca Wright are both highly energetic and innovative in their approach to real estate, offering a refreshing perspective in the field. Richard, in particular, has an excellent understanding of all aspects of the selling process essential for a successful agent. He is also knowledgeable about building-related topics, such as potential modifications to a home, and is skilled at interpreting building inspections and other relevant details. I wholeheartedly recommend both Richard and Rebecca to anyone looking for trustworthy and competent real estate professionals.
We engaged Richard and Rebecca Wright of Bayleys Mt Maunganui to sell our home by auction. From the first meeting, they impressed with their professionalism and commitment to getting us a successful outcome, which they did. We could not be more pleased, or have been more impressed.
Our decision to sell our waterfront family home of 28 years was not an easy one, however, we are very pleased that Richard and Rebecca were part of the process. They have a professional manner, are approachable and get results. Their service is of a very high standard and they not only are competent in their business approach but also have a genuine interest in their clients personal situation. This last point was important to us in letting go of the family home. They go the extra mile. We highly recommend Richard and Rebecca Wright.
Richard and Rebecca where extremely helpful and professional and made the process of selling our house very easy. They achieved the results discussed and we very easy to deal with. I would recommend them to anyone else selling their property
It was a service and result that exceeded our expectations.
Agent was professional and achieved what was discussed and everything went smooth and easy.
We loved working with Richard and Rebecca when selling our much loved home. They paid such attention to detail with the marketing and presented it perfectly. They were both really professional, it put our minds at ease when selling, and with just a short six weeks on the market we were sold. We couldn’t have done it without them! Thank you Richard and Rebecca, we appreciate all that you did for us.
We are honestly so so glad we ended up having Richard and Rebecca sell our place. As first time sellers, we could have made some pretty big “rookie” mistakes. We ended up completely trusting them to make all the selling decisions and couldn’t be happier with the result. They really listen and are genuine in wanting to help you. They even came to a non-Bayleys property open home when we were looking to buy again and gave crucial advice the morning of an auction (that we then chose to pass on) and helped us get our dream house a week later. I recommend them to all my friends and colleagues at school.
Great, honest, realistic, sale-focused agents with a great network that creates a higher success rate for a seller!
Richard was great. Made the process easy and transparent, wasn't too in your face but answered any questions I had quickly.
Richard, Rebecca and their support team were professional, friendly, personable and informative making the whole selling by auction experience very easy for us. At no stage was there any pressure or stress, we were kept fully informed on progress and interest in our open homes. Any questions and inquiries were dealt with immediately. Ours was a dual tenanted property and both our tenants were particularly happy how the Wrights managed open homes and visits around their circumstances. We were well informed with how the auction process would work and they made the auction day stress-less for us. We would only use Richard and Rebecca Wright for any other future real estate transactions and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone contemplating buying or selling your home.
Realestate expertise, market knowledge, sound advice and an actual sale got you to an 8.5. What took it to a 10 was genuine care and going the extra mile to help make it the sale process as painless as possible.
Richard and Rebecca did a fantastic job of selling our home. Richard was well in tune with what was happening in the local market and his advice on likely sales range was spot on. They did a very professional job with our open homes and their reporting over the sales process was excellent. Both Richard and Rebecca have a low-key and friendly approach that helps them engage well with buyers. At all times we felt that they were managing the process in a way that would achieve a successful outcome for us. We were delighted with the result achieved for our sale and would definitely use Richard and Rebecca again.
This was our second time listing our house with Richard and once again he did not disappoint. He went above and beyond, his integrity and excellent communication made the whole process seamless and enjoyable. Richard was extremely professional, reliable and honest throughout the entire journey. We couldn't recommend Richard enough.
We worked with Richard to purchase our house. He made the process very clear and easy, but the best testimonial is that we will be working with him to sell our previous house.
Richard and Rebecca’s service was awesome! It was a very fast and exemplary result.
We recently sold our home with Richard and Rebecca, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. We undertook a major renovation, from the very first meeting they saw our vision and then came along for the ride with us! They were professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to achieving the best result for us. Their communication was outstanding - we always felt informed, supported, and confident in every step of the process. They handled the marketing beautifully which attracted the right buyers. Selling a home can be stressful, but they made the whole journey feel straightforward and manageable. Most importantly, they truly cared. We never felt like “just another listing” - their warmth, integrity, and expertise made all the difference. We are incredibly grateful for everything Richard and Rebecca did for us and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell. They did a fantastic job.
Thanks to Richard and Rebecca for their support during the purchase of our new house. We mainly dealt with Rebecca initially and she was always really warm and welcoming. Rebecca let us be when viewing the open homes but was also on hand to answer any of our questions. Never felt pushed into making any decisions and the process was very collaborative. What we really liked was the prompt and responsive communication to emails, telephone, and text. This was really important to us and much appreciated. Richard was also always available and went above and beyond to support us. We would have no issue recommending Richard and Rebecca.
We were really happy with our experience selling our house with Richard and Rebecca. They provided great advice, updates and guidance throughout the campaign and were proactive in suggesting practical approaches to help with maximising our reach to prospective buyers. On auction day, our property was the only one that sold thanks to the work Richard, Rebecca and the Bayleys team put in behind the scenes, providing us with an outcome we were happy with.
The decision to have Richard and Rebecca sell our home was absolutely the best. From our first meeting they were open engaging and professional. We found them both to be thoughtful and genuine in their approach to our sale with an innovative marketing plan. Communication was exemplary keeping us well informed with detailed feedback after every viewing. We followed their advice with the best sale process for our house which turned out to be spot on. We would highly recommend Richard and Rebecca to anyone looking to sell in the Tauranga market.
Richard and Rebecca Wright were absolutely outstanding to work with throughout the entire process of selling my home. From our very first meeting, they listened carefully, offered honest advice, and were completely transparent. Nothing was ever a problem, and their support from start to finish made the experience seamless and successful. Not only did they sell my home, but they also went above and beyond - working tirelessly to help me find my next one. I cannot recommend Richard and Rebecca highly enough!
Great communication by our agents, but mostly I really felt that they were acting in our best interests, and really pushed on auction day to get us the best price possible. Our agents made the entire process as stress free as possible.
We couldn’t recommend Richard and Rebecca highly enough. They were always professional, but also felt like caring friends. They were both thoughtful and genuine, and it was clear they truly cared about our next move. From start to finish, they made the process smooth and stress-free, and we felt really well supported every step of the way. Would happily recommend and use again. Thank you!
Selling your home is big decision as is who to list the property with, without a doubt I made a great choice in selecting Richard and Rebecca Wright. The genuine, personal and thoughtful approach they took with me was most appreciated. The Wrights certainly went over and above my expectations, and I would highly recommend them to anyone considering selling their home.
Living in my beautiful new home in Mount Maunganui is something I am thankful for every day. I remain incredibly grateful to Rebecca and Richard for their authentic support and patience over the 12 months I spent finding a "place to call home". They were always responsive to any requests, and always provided honest, clear information and reliable, making navigation of an ever changing market a smooth, yet informed process. I would highly recommend Richard and Rebecca Wright to anyone looking for an amazing Real Estate Agent who provide the bonus of being a wonderful Tag Team.
Richard and Rebecca Wright are both highly energetic and innovative in their approach to real estate, offering a refreshing perspective in the field. Richard, in particular, has an excellent understanding of all aspects of the selling process essential for a successful agent. He is also knowledgeable about building-related topics, such as potential modifications to a home, and is skilled at interpreting building inspections and other relevant details. I wholeheartedly recommend both Richard and Rebecca to anyone looking for trustworthy and competent real estate professionals.
We engaged Richard and Rebecca Wright of Bayleys Mt Maunganui to sell our home by auction. From the first meeting, they impressed with their professionalism and commitment to getting us a successful outcome, which they did. We could not be more pleased, or have been more impressed.
Our decision to sell our waterfront family home of 28 years was not an easy one, however, we are very pleased that Richard and Rebecca were part of the process. They have a professional manner, are approachable and get results. Their service is of a very high standard and they not only are competent in their business approach but also have a genuine interest in their clients personal situation. This last point was important to us in letting go of the family home. They go the extra mile. We highly recommend Richard and Rebecca Wright.
Richard and Rebecca where extremely helpful and professional and made the process of selling our house very easy. They achieved the results discussed and we very easy to deal with. I would recommend them to anyone else selling their property
It was a service and result that exceeded our expectations.
Agent was professional and achieved what was discussed and everything went smooth and easy.
We loved working with Richard and Rebecca when selling our much loved home. They paid such attention to detail with the marketing and presented it perfectly. They were both really professional, it put our minds at ease when selling, and with just a short six weeks on the market we were sold. We couldn’t have done it without them! Thank you Richard and Rebecca, we appreciate all that you did for us.
We are honestly so so glad we ended up having Richard and Rebecca sell our place. As first time sellers, we could have made some pretty big “rookie” mistakes. We ended up completely trusting them to make all the selling decisions and couldn’t be happier with the result. They really listen and are genuine in wanting to help you. They even came to a non-Bayleys property open home when we were looking to buy again and gave crucial advice the morning of an auction (that we then chose to pass on) and helped us get our dream house a week later. I recommend them to all my friends and colleagues at school.
Great, honest, realistic, sale-focused agents with a great network that creates a higher success rate for a seller!
Richard was great. Made the process easy and transparent, wasn't too in your face but answered any questions I had quickly.
Richard, Rebecca and their support team were professional, friendly, personable and informative making the whole selling by auction experience very easy for us. At no stage was there any pressure or stress, we were kept fully informed on progress and interest in our open homes. Any questions and inquiries were dealt with immediately. Ours was a dual tenanted property and both our tenants were particularly happy how the Wrights managed open homes and visits around their circumstances. We were well informed with how the auction process would work and they made the auction day stress-less for us. We would only use Richard and Rebecca Wright for any other future real estate transactions and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone contemplating buying or selling your home.
Realestate expertise, market knowledge, sound advice and an actual sale got you to an 8.5. What took it to a 10 was genuine care and going the extra mile to help make it the sale process as painless as possible.
Richard and Rebecca did a fantastic job of selling our home. Richard was well in tune with what was happening in the local market and his advice on likely sales range was spot on. They did a very professional job with our open homes and their reporting over the sales process was excellent. Both Richard and Rebecca have a low-key and friendly approach that helps them engage well with buyers. At all times we felt that they were managing the process in a way that would achieve a successful outcome for us. We were delighted with the result achieved for our sale and would definitely use Richard and Rebecca again.
Bayleys continues to have a high profile across the community through involvement in local events, activities and sporting groups. From significant cash sponsorship to mentoring groups on event management, marketing and public speaking; the Bayleys name is synonymous with being involved in what is happening and what is on in our community.
Our auctioneers willingly give their time to call charity auctions and fundraising events which have resulted in many thousands of dollars being raised.
Bayley Bay of Plenty are proud sponsors of Bay of Plenty Rugby Union, AIMS Games, Tauranga Arts Festival and Racing Tauranga.
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