Bayleys vs LJ Hooker:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bayleys had more branded searches than LJ Hooker among Hamilton real estate agencies in New Zealand. Bayleys had about 1,200 branded searches, while LJ Hooker had 270. Bayleys made up 12.3% of all Hamilton real estate agency searches we track, and LJ Hooker accounted for 2.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Hamilton real estate agencies, Bayleys appeared in four of the five answers and LJ Hooker in none.
Who do people search for more?
Bayleys, about 4 searches for every 1 for LJ Hooker
Who does AI mention more?
Bayleys, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, LJ Hooker in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Bayleys, the only one of the two named
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Top Hamilton real estate agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bayleys was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. LJ Hooker did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Lodge Real Estate5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Harcourts5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lugtons5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Bayleys4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ray White2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LJ Hooker0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which real estate agency should I hire in Hamilton, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best real estate agencies in Hamilton, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best real estate agency in Hamilton, New Zealand for to sell a house?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hamilton real estate”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best real estate agent hamilton”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Bayleys or LJ Hooker more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bayleys and LJ Hooker by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Hamilton real estate agencies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bayleys, LJ Hooker. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Lodge Real Estate | Harcourts | Lugtons | Ray White | Bayleys | LJ Hooker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.6% | 23.9% | 17.8% | 16% | 13.3% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.8% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 15.3% | 12.2% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.7% | 23.2% | 13.8% | 17.9% | 10.9% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.2% | 26.7% | 14.3% | 16.3% | 9.3% | 3.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.4% | 24.4% | 17.6% | 14.7% | 13.3% | 2.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.5% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 15.5% | 10.9% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.3% | 23.4% | 16.6% | 15.1% | 11.6% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 31.4% | 22.8% | 17.4% | 14.6% | 12% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.2% | 23.4% | 16.2% | 14.9% | 13.1% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.2% | 20.2% | 17.7% | 16% | 14.6% | 2.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.1% | 23.6% | 14.9% | 17.7% | 11.4% | 2.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 29.6% | 24.7% | 15.4% | 15.2% | 12.3% | 2.8% |
How has the Bayleys and LJ Hooker comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bayleys was ahead of LJ Hooker in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bayleys’ share of searches among Hamilton real estate agencies in New Zealand moved from 13.3% to 12.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LJ Hooker’s share of searches among Hamilton real estate agencies in New Zealand moved from 2.4% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 290 to 270.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Hamilton real estate agencies in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bayleys gained share of searches among Hamilton real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 11.4% to 12.3%.
LJ Hooker’s share of searches among Hamilton real estate agencies in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.2% to 2.8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bayleys’ and LJ Hooker’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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