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How popular isNew Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty?

In September 2026, people searched for New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty by name about 250 times, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 2% of all New Zealand Queenstown real estate agency searches, placing New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty fifth out of eight agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Queenstown real estate agencies, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty is the fifth most searched of 8 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Ray WhiteShare of searches 27.8%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  2. ColliersShare of searches 26.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. Bayleys QueenstownShare of searches 25.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. Harcourts QueenstownShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. New Zealand Sotheby’s International RealtyShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top Queenstown real estate agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty appeared in all four answers. New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty is the second most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Harcourts Queenstown1st
  2. New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty2nd
  3. Bayleys Queenstown3rd
  4. Colliers4th
  5. Ray White5th
  6. One Agency–
  7. Walker & Co Real Estate–
  8. Queenstown Lakes Realty–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Bayleys Queenstown3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Harcourts Queenstown3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Colliers2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Ray White1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • One Agency0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Walker & Co Real Estate0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Queenstown Lakes Realty0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about Queenstown real estate agencies

4 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which Queenstown real estate agencies compete with New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty?

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty against Queenstown real estate agencies in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Ray White, Colliers, Bayleys Queenstown, Harcourts Queenstown, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRay WhiteColliersBayleys QueenstownHarcourts QueenstownNew Zealand Sotheby’s International RealtyOne AgencyWalker & Co Real EstateQueenstown Lakes Realty
Oct 202521.8%21%32.8%17.6%2.5%1.7%1.7%0.84%
Nov 202524.3%24.3%29.9%15.9%1.9%1.9%0.93%0.93%
Dec 202523.5%24.5%31.4%13.7%2%2%2%0.98%
Jan 202625.6%24%31.2%13.6%1.6%1.6%1.6%0.8%
Feb 202625.4%24.6%32%11.5%1.6%2.5%1.6%0.82%
Mar 202624.8%27.8%29.3%12.8%2.3%2.3%0.75%0%
Apr 202622.6%28.5%28.5%15.3%1.5%1.5%1.5%0.73%
May 202621.4%30.8%27.4%14.5%1.7%1.7%1.7%0.85%
Jun 202622.2%24.6%31%16.7%1.6%1.6%1.6%0.79%
Jul 202620.6%26.2%31%16.7%2.4%1.6%0.79%0.79%
Aug 202625%29.9%27.1%11.8%2.8%1.4%1.4%0.69%
Sep 202627.8%26.5%25.8%13.9%2%2%1.3%0.66%
  1. 1.Ray White

    27.8%

    Moved from 3rd to 1st. 420 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.

  2. 2.Colliers

    26.5%

    Moved from 1st to 2nd. 400 estimated branded searches, -7% vs prior month. Share -3.4 points.

  3. Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.

  4. Held 4th. 210 estimated branded searches, +23.5% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.

  5. Held 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  6. Held 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  7. Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  8. Held 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty and its closest rivals

Every comparison with New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty

16 comparisons

How has branded search demand for New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty in New Zealand held steady at 250.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s share of searches among Queenstown real estate agencies in New Zealand decreased from 2.5% to 2%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s share of searches among Queenstown real estate agencies in New Zealand peaked at 2.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 1.5% in April 2026.

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

6 changes
  1. In September 2026, Ray White overtook Colliers and Bayleys Queenstown to become the leader among Queenstown real estate agencies in New Zealand, with 27.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Harcourts Queenstown gained share of searches among Queenstown real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 11.8% to 13.9%.

  3. In September 2026, One Agency gained share of searches among Queenstown real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 1.4% to 2%.

  4. In September 2026, Colliers lost share of searches among Queenstown real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 29.9% to 26.5%.

  5. In September 2026, Bayleys Queenstown lost share of searches among Queenstown real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 27.1% to 25.8%.

  6. In September 2026, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty lost share of searches among Queenstown real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 2.8% to 2%.

How are New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • new zealand sotheby's
  • new zealand sotheby's international realty
  • new zealand sothebys
  • nzsir

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty compete?

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty is ranked in seven competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
residential real estate agencies14th of 150.16%Show ranking
Auckland real estate agencies7th of 80.38%Show ranking
Wellington real estate agencies7th of 70.9%Show ranking
Taupo real estate agencies6th of 60.6%Show ranking
Queenstown real estate agencies5th of 82%Shown above
Cambridge real estate agencies8th of 80.86%Show ranking
Kapiti real estate agencies6th of 61.9%Show ranking
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