LJ Hooker vs New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, LJ Hooker had more branded searches than New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty among taupo real estate agencies in New Zealand. LJ Hooker had about 40 branded searches, while New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty had 10. LJ Hooker made up 2.4% of all taupo real estate agency searches we track, and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty accounted for 0.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about taupo real estate agencies, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty appeared in all four answers and LJ Hooker in none.
Who do people search for more?
LJ Hooker, about 4 searches for every 1 for New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty
Who does AI mention more?
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, the only one of the two named
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Top taupo 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. LJ Hooker 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Bayleys Taupō4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Harcourts3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Tremains3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Ray White2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- LJ Hooker0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which real estate agency should I hire in Taupō, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best real estate agencies in Taupō, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best real estate agency in Taupō, New Zealand for a house sale?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“taupo real estate”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“taupo real estate agencies”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 LJ Hooker or New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for LJ Hooker and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six taupo real estate agencies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for LJ Hooker, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ray White | Bayleys Taupō | Harcourts | Tremains | LJ Hooker | New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.3% | 25.4% | 21.7% | 17.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.7% | 24.5% | 22.4% | 13.8% | 2% | 0.51% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.9% | 25.3% | 28.4% | 14.7% | 2.1% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.9% | 26.6% | 20.3% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.5% | 29.5% | 19.5% | 16.5% | 2% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.3% | 26.3% | 25.4% | 14.3% | 2.2% | 0.45% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.5% | 23.4% | 27.5% | 16.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 33.5% | 23.8% | 23.2% | 17.7% | 1.2% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 37% | 23.6% | 20% | 17% | 1.8% | 0.61% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.4% | 19.4% | 25.5% | 17% | 1.2% | 0.61% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.7% | 22.2% | 24.4% | 16.5% | 0.57% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 38% | 23.5% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 2.4% | 0.6% |
How has the LJ Hooker and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty took it in August 2026, LJ Hooker took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LJ Hooker’s share of searches among taupo real estate agencies in New Zealand moved from 2.1% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s share of searches among taupo real estate agencies in New Zealand moved from 1.1% to 0.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand taupo real estate agencies in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, LJ Hooker overtook New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty to rank 5th among taupo real estate agencies in New Zealand, with 2.4% of the searches.
In September 2026, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty lost share of searches among taupo real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 1.7% to 0.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LJ Hooker’s and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’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.
LJ Hooker
5 branded search terms
- lj hooker
- lj hooker marketing
- lj hooker rentals
- lj hooker taupo
- ljhooker
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty
4 branded search terms
- new zealand sotheby's
- new zealand sotheby's international realty
- new zealand sothebys
- nzsir
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