Richard Thode is widely recognised as one of Auckland’s most driven and high-performing real estate professionals - a reputation built on results, not rhetoric. With career sales totalling hundreds of millions, he consistently operates at a level few reach.
In the 2024/2025 financial year alone, Team Thode sold 88 properties, achieving more than $230 million in total sales. Backed by outstanding client feedback, these numbers reflect a business built on trust, performance, and repeat success.
Ranked Number 1 Salesperson Nationwide and Number 2 Internationally at the Ray White Annual Awards, Richard’s accolades speak to more than just volume - they highlight his ability to deliver at the highest level, time and time again. For him, success is measured not just in results, but in the relationships behind them.
Known for his sharp negotiation, clear communication, and calm, strategic approach, Richard simplifies complex transactions and gives clients absolute confidence throughout the process. His experience spans residential, high-end development, and commercial property - offering a depth of expertise that sets him apart in a competitive market.
Behind him is Team Thode - a carefully selected group of sales and operations specialists who bring precision, energy, and innovation to every campaign. Together, they combine intelligent marketing with a relentless focus on detail to ensure every property is positioned to outperform.
This is a team defined by consistency, accountability, and 10/10 service - reflected in a strong base of loyal, repeat clients and five-star results.
If you’re looking for a team that blends high performance with genuine care, Richard Thode and his team deliver exactly that - every time.
A few of his key strengths are:
- Property market experience of 30+ years - commercial and residential including high-end developments throughout Auckland
- Building and construction experience
- Entrepreneurial and driven with proven commercial acumen
- Articulate, communicative relationship-builder
- Well-networked as a lifelong Auckland local
- A strong negotiator with natural selling skills
- A trusted professional focused wholly on achieving the desired result for all parties
Awards and Achievements
- Ray White Annual Awards #1 Nationwide Salesperson 2023/2024/2025
- Ray White Annual Awards #2 International Salesperson 2024/2025
- Ray White Annual Awards #3 International Salesperson 2023/2024
- Ray White Annual Awards #2 Salesperson 2022/2023
- Ray White Annual Awards #13 Residential Salesperson 2021/2022
- Ray White Annual Awards #5 Supreme Growth 2022/2023
- Ray White Annual Awards #1 Customer Award (awarded from client feedback) 2021/2022
- Chairman's Elite Performer 2021/2022/2023/2024/2025
- BGR Ray White #1 Salesperson 2021/2022/2023/2024
- BGR Ray White Top Auction Lister 2020/2021/2023/2024
- BGR Ray White NPS 10/10 Customer Award (awarded from client feedback) 2020/2021/2022
- BGR Ray White Top Auction Lister 2020/2021/2022/2023
- REINZ 2020 Winner of Rising Star of The Year
- Elite Performer - 2019/2020/2021
Awards
- 2025/2026 - Chairman's Elite
- 2025/2026 - Elite Performer
- 2025/2026 - Premier Performer
- 2024/2025 - Chairman's Elite
- 2024/2025 - Elite Performer
- 2024/2025 - Premier Performer
- 2023/2024 - Residential Salesperson
- 2023/2024 - Chairman's Elite
- 2023/2024 - Elite Performer
- 2023/2024 - Premier Performer
- 2022/2023 - Chairman's Elite
- 2022/2023 - Elite Performer
- 2021/2022 - Chairman's Elite
- 2020/2021 - Chairman's Elite
- 2020/2021 - Elite Performer
- 2020/2021 - Premier Performer
- 2019/2020 - New Start Salesperson - Auckland
- 2019/2020 - Elite Performer
- 2019/2020 - Premier Performer
