Auckland real estate done differently. Daragh Manning, licensed salesperson at Barfoot & Thompson.
The person behind the listings.
Daragh Manning is a licensed real estate salesperson with Barfoot & Thompson, Auckland's largest real estate agency, operating across Auckland's central-west suburbs with a focus on Avondale, New Windsor, and the surrounding residential market.
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Daragh relocated to Auckland in 2010 and built a decade-long career in Auckland's events industry before moving into real estate in February 2021. That background -- client management, high-stakes logistics, and working under pressure -- translates directly into how he operates as a salesperson today.
Daragh works predominantly with vendors selling residential houses and units across Auckland, and has represented clients across a broad geographic range from Warkworth to Flatbush. His approach is defined by honest counsel and data-driven advice at every stage of the sales process. Where many agents prioritise transaction volume, Daragh prioritises outcomes -- vendors describe him as a composed, knowledgeable presence who gives frank assessments rather than telling people what they want to hear.
As a buyer's agent, Daragh has guided Auckland buyers through competitive market conditions with the same methodical approach: understanding exactly what clients need, identifying suitable properties, and negotiating effectively on their behalf.
Daragh Manning holds a current salesperson licence issued by the Real Estate Authority of New Zealand and operates under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008. He is based at Barfoot & Thompson Grey Lynn, 533 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021. Phone: 027 707 7070. Email: d.manning@barfoot.co.nz
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What my clients say
If you need help buying a house, Daragh is your man. We had been looking for a while by ourselves and really found our search opened right up with him on-board. Glad to say we are now in a property and will be calling Daragh in the future should we need advice or help.
Matt & Esther
"We met Daragh during the first viewing in our search for a new home in inner city Auckland. We weren’t familiar with working with a Buyers Agent, but quickly felt that Daragh was genuine and looking at the market from our perspective. Daragh took time to understand our needs. He compiled lists of suitable properties for us to view, sought our feedback and then organised time efficient and mostly private property viewings. This enabled us to view fewer properties in total and helped us to better understand what we really wanted much quicker than we would have if we’d been searching on our own. We highly recommended working with Daragh to find your next home”
Jacob & Laila
We chose Daragh to sell our Avondale home and it was absolutely the right call. From the start he was refreshingly honest, no inflated promises, just straight talk about the market and what we could realistically expect. He guided us through the auction process clearly and patiently, and when it moved to conditional offers he stayed focused on getting us the best result rather than just closing quickly. We were genuinely happy with the outcome and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone selling in Auckland.
Kiani & Tim
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FAQs
What areas do you cover?
I work across greater Auckland with a focus on Avondale, New Windsor, and Auckland's central-west suburbs. I have represented clients from Warkworth in the north to Flatbush in the south.
What type of properties do you specialise in?
Residential houses and units across Auckland.
Which agency do you work with?
I am a licensed salesperson with Barfoot & Thompson, based at the Grey Lynn branch at 533 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland.
How is your approach different from other agents?
I prioritise outcomes over volume. I give vendors honest assessments at every stage of the process rather than telling them what they want to hear, and I focus on a small number of clients at a time so each one gets my full attention.
Contact me directly on 027 707 7070 or d.manning@barfoot.co.nz and I can arrange a free market appraisal at a time that suits you.
Phone 027 707 7070 or email d.manning@barfoot.co.nz. I'm available seven days, 8am to 8pm.