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How popular isCentury 21?

In September 2026, people searched for Century 21 by name about 480 times in New Zealand, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.47% of all New Zealand residential real estate agency searches, placing Century 21 12th out of 15 agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about residential real estate agencies, Century 21 did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Century 21 is the 12th most searched of 15 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. Ray WhiteShare of searches 19.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. Barfoot & ThompsonShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. HarcourtsShare of searches 17.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. BayleysShare of searches 13.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. Century 21Share of searches 0.47%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top residential real estate agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Century 21 did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Bayleys1st
  2. Ray White2nd
  3. Harcourts3rd
  4. Barfoot & Thompson4th
  5. Property Brokers5th
  6. New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty6th
  7. LJ Hooker7th
  8. +4 more
  9. One Agency–
  10. Century 21–
  11. First National Real Estate–
  12. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Ray White4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Harcourts4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Bayleys4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Barfoot & Thompson3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Property Brokers3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Tall Poppy1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • LJ Hooker1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Arizto0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Century 210 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Which residential real estate agencies compete with Century 21?

Century 21 against residential real estate agencies in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Ray White, Barfoot & Thompson, Harcourts, Bayleys, Property Brokers, Arizto, Tall Poppy, Century 21. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRay WhiteBarfoot & ThompsonHarcourtsBayleysProperty BrokersAriztoTall PoppyLJ HookerRaine & HorneProfessionals Real EstateOne AgencyCentury 21First National Real EstateNew Zealand Sotheby’s International RealtyHarveys Real Estate
Oct 202520.6%18.9%18.9%13.5%8.7%7.2%4.7%3.1%1.6%0.75%0.61%0.61%0.61%0.15%0.09%
Nov 202521.9%19.8%16.1%14.1%9.1%6.5%4.9%3.2%1.7%0.64%0.64%0.64%0.53%0.18%0.1%
Dec 202519.6%17.6%17.6%13.9%8.1%7%7.9%3.5%1.5%0.86%0.7%0.7%0.57%0.21%0.11%
Jan 202618.7%20.6%17.1%12%9.5%8.2%5.1%4.1%1.8%0.82%0.67%0.67%0.55%0.15%0.1%
Feb 202621.3%19.2%16%13.5%8.8%9.2%4.8%2.5%2.1%0.76%0.51%0.62%0.51%0.14%0.08%
Mar 202619.9%22.1%17.9%12.8%8.3%8.7%4.5%1.6%1.6%0.72%0.48%0.72%0.48%0.23%0.07%
Apr 202620.4%18.4%18.2%13%8.5%9.5%5.6%1.9%1.6%0.89%0.49%0.73%0.49%0.2%0.07%
May 202619.2%17.3%17.3%13.8%9.7%9%7.8%1.5%1.8%0.69%0.46%0.69%0.46%0.2%0.07%
Jun 202620.5%18.5%18.2%13%8.5%8.8%6.8%1.6%1.6%0.73%0.4%0.6%0.49%0.18%0.11%
Jul 202621.9%19.6%16.1%12.6%9.1%8.8%6%1.7%1.7%0.64%0.52%0.52%0.52%0.17%0.05%
Aug 202620.4%18.3%18.1%12.9%8.5%9.9%5.6%1.6%1.6%0.73%0.48%0.6%0.48%0.82%0.09%
Sep 202619.6%17.6%17.5%13.5%9.9%9.5%6.5%1.8%1.6%0.7%0.57%0.47%0.47%0.16%0.09%

  1. 1.Ray White

    19.6%

    Held 1st. 20.1K estimated branded searches, -0.64% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  2. 2.Barfoot & Thompson

    17.6%

    Held 2nd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  3. 3.Harcourts

    17.5%

    Held 3rd. 18K estimated branded searches, +0.5% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  4. 4.Bayleys

    13.5%

    Held 4th. 13.9K estimated branded searches, +8.8% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  5. 5.Property Brokers

    9.9%

    Moved from 6th to 5th. 10.2K estimated branded searches, +21.5% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.

  6. 6.Arizto

    9.5%

    Moved from 5th to 6th. 9.8K estimated branded searches, +0.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  7. 7.Tall Poppy

    6.5%

    Held 7th. 6.7K estimated branded searches, +20.7% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.

  8. 8.LJ Hooker

    1.8%

    Held 8th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  9. 9.Raine & Horne

    1.6%

    Held 9th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  10. 10.Professionals Real Estate

    0.7%

    Moved from 11th to 10th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  11. 11.One Agency

    0.57%

    Moved from 14th to 11th. 590 estimated branded searches, +22.9% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  12. 12.Century 21

    0.47%

    Held 12th. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  13. 13.First National Real Estate

    0.47%

    Held 13th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  14. 14.New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty

    0.16%

    Moved from 10th to 14th. 160 estimated branded searches, -80.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  15. 15.Harveys Real Estate

    0.09%

    Held 15th. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for Century 21 changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Century 21 in New Zealand fell from 720 to 480.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Century 21 fell from 11th to 12th among residential real estate agencies in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand residential real estate agencies in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Property Brokers overtook Arizto to rank 5th among residential real estate agencies in New Zealand, with 9.9% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Tall Poppy gained share of searches among residential real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 5.6% to 6.5%.

  3. In September 2026, Bayleys gained share of searches among residential real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 12.9% to 13.5%.

  4. In September 2026, Ray White lost share of searches among residential real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 20.4% to 19.6%.

  5. In September 2026, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty lost share of searches among residential real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 0.82% to 0.16%.

  6. In September 2026, Barfoot & Thompson lost share of searches among residential real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 18.3% to 17.6%.

How are Century 21’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Century 21’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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