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Harcourts vs New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Harcourts had more branded searches than New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty among Wellington real estate agencies in New Zealand. Harcourts had about 530 branded searches, while New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty had 30. Harcourts made up 15.9% of all Wellington real estate agency searches we track, and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty accounted for 0.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Wellington real estate agencies, Harcourts appeared in two of the three answers and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty in none.

Among Wellington real estate agencies in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Harcourts, about 18 searches for every 1 for New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty

Harcourts 530 searchesNew Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty 30 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Harcourts, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty in 0

Harcourts in 2 of 3New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty in 0 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Harcourts, the only one of the two named

Harcourts first in 2New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty never named

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Top Wellington real estate agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Harcourts was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty did not appear in any of the three answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Tommy’s Real Estate1st
  2. Lowe & Co2nd
  3. Harcourts3rd
  4. Bayleys4th
  5. Ray White–
  6. Tall Poppy–
  7. New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty–

Mentioned by AI

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

See every answer about Wellington real estate agencies

3 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which real estate agency should I hire in Wellington, New Zealand?”

    1. 1Tommy’s Real Estate
    2. 2Lowe & Co

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best real estate agencies in Wellington, New Zealand?”

    1. 1Tommy’s Real Estate
    2. 2Lowe & Co
    3. 3Harcourts
    4. 4Bayleys

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best real estate agency in Wellington, New Zealand for selling a house?”

    1. 1Lowe & Co
    2. 2Tommy’s Real Estate
    3. 3Harcourts

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “wellington real estate agency”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “real estate agents wellington nz”

    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 Harcourts or New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Harcourts and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Wellington real estate agencies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Harcourts and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty among Wellington real estate agencies in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLowe & CoTommy’s Real EstateHarcourtsRay WhiteBayleysTall PoppyNew Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty
Oct 202525.7%14.6%16%22.5%10.9%9.6%0.74%
Nov 202531.6%11.3%15.8%21.5%11.6%7.5%0.71%
Dec 202523%12.1%20.4%16.2%15.5%12.1%0.75%
Jan 202637.1%13.4%15%17.3%9.1%7.3%0.68%
Feb 202631.1%13.8%15.2%21.5%10.3%7.5%0.7%
Mar 202631.3%13.8%15%17.5%12.6%9.1%0.7%
Apr 202627.9%13.2%14.8%20.5%12.1%10.7%0.82%
May 202630.3%11.5%15.3%18.2%9.7%14.1%0.88%
Jun 202624.1%12.7%14.3%20.2%12.1%15.6%0.98%
Jul 202629.6%13%14.3%20.6%11%10.6%1%
Aug 202627.9%14.7%16.9%15.3%12.6%9.8%2.8%
Sep 202626.9%17.7%15.9%15%12%11.7%0.9%

How has the Harcourts and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

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

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Tommy’s Real Estate overtook Harcourts and Ray White to rank 2nd among Wellington real estate agencies in New Zealand, with 17.7% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty lost share of searches among Wellington real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 2.8% to 0.9%.

  3. In September 2026, Harcourts lost share of searches among Wellington real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 16.9% to 15.9%.

How are branded searches counted?

11 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Harcourts’ 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.

Harcourts

7 branded search terms

  • harcourt's
  • harcourts
  • harcourts agents
  • harcourts nz
  • harcourts property management
  • harcourts real estate
  • harcourts rentals

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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