Growing up on Auckland’s North Shore, Sam Raines has always had an eye for opportunity. Now a trusted member of Bayleys’ North Shore Commercial Investment Sales team, he brings seven years of sharp market insight, grounded professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm for connecting people and property.

Backed by a Bachelor of Property from the University of Auckland, Sam began his career as a Bayleys data analyst before moving into brokerage roles across Auckland and Australia, where he honed his negotiation skills in fast-moving trans-Tasman markets.

His return to Bayleys reflects confidence in the North Shore’s dynamic commercial and industrial sector – an area he knows intrinsically, having called it home for more than two decades.

Clients describe Sam as proactive, pragmatic, and solutions-driven, with a rare ability to ‘connect the dots’ for stakeholders and uncover off-market opportunities.

He is meticulous in his follow-through, known for doing what he says he will – a trait that has twice earned him top honours, including the Bayleys Auckland Commercial Rookie of the Year award and runner-up to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s (REINZ) Young Professional of the Year.

Supported by Bayleys’ market-leading research, global reach and a nationally connected network, Sam combines analytical precision with creative deal-making to deliver outcomes that exceed expectations.



Outside the office, he’s a surfer, fisherman, and knowledge-seeker – a grounded professional with the energy and insight to deliver success in an ever-evolving marketplace.