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The difference between just getting an appraisal and zipping around town in a new Suzuki Swift.
Wondering how much your property is worth? Book a free specialist appraisal and we’ll help you understand exactly what’s involved in getting the best price possible for your property. You will also go into the draw to win a Suzuki Swift.*
Ready to find out what your home is worth?
Your appraisal will contain a full assessment of your property and how it compares to similar properties in the immediate area, an analysis of the current market conditions and local sales, a location assessment and much more.
Simply fill in your details below & your local LJ Hooker expert will be in contact shortly.
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Where your next move could come with a new Suzuki Swift
Get a free appraisal and list with us at the Dunedin office to make sure you maximise your chances of winning
Book my free market update
- Once you complete an in-person property appraisal with a licensed LJ Hooker Dunedin salesperson, you will get one entry into the draw.
- If you list your property with our LJ Hooker Dunedin office during the competition period you will get two extra entries into the draw. If you sell within the Competition period, you will get an additional entries.
What will we assess in your free market update?
Property size
A full assessment of your property (including the size and condition of the property, key selling features, number of bedrooms and bathrooms).
Location
An assessment of your property's location, its proximity to local attractions, nearby amenities and potential buyer appeal.
Market Conditions
An analysis of current market trends and the performance of similar properties that have recently sold in the area.
Simple steps to organise your free market update
Whether it's in-person or virtually via a video call, our local expert agents make it simple to find out your home's worth.
Book my free market update
- Just fill out the form with a few simple details, including your postcode and whether you'd like an in-person or virtual update.
- Your local LJ Hooker agent will contact you to organise a meeting at a time that suits you best.
- After your meeting, you will be presented with a detailed property report, with a summary of current market conditions and a proposed price guide.
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Complete transparency
Why choose us?
Though we pride ourselves on our drive to achieve success for each and every customer, we’re also a company made up of genuine, committed people who know that success is a two-way street.
With more than 400 offices and 4,000 people across 6 countries, we’ve got our finger on the pulse of the New Zealand property market. Our team of sales experts are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, which is why we’re considered leaders in our field.
Our transparent and stress free approach
Our aim is to guarantee the highest standard of service to ensure your sales process is as transparent and stress free as possible, and that you receive the best possible price for your property.
Once you've listed your property with us, you can also opt in to use our 'Vendor App', which keeps you up to date with real-time reporting.
What our clients think about us
We asked every customer who sold with us, how they would rate their experience.
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How your free appraisal will work
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FAQs
Should I sell or buy first?
Should you sell and then buy, or should you buy and then sell? It can be tricky to time a sale and a purchase optimally. However, there are options for overcoming potential timing issues. For example, one common scenario for those downsizing is finding the ideal property before the original home is sold. In this case, you might not have the funds ready to make a quick purchase before another buyer does. In this case, bridging finance could offer the right solution.
Are all the methods of sale still available to sell my property?
There are different methods of selling a house in New Zealand, some of which allow buyers to have more influence on the price based on competition.
If you wish to list your home for sale, you can still access sales by fixed price, by negotiation, by auction or by tender. A seller can, of course, use more than one method of sale, especially if the first attempt doesn’t get the results they’re looking for.
What are the best ways to promote my home for sale in this environment?
Online tools and resources should always be a big part of your marketing campaign. At the moment, digital marketing has become the only way to promote your home for sale.
We can use a number of digital assets for your campaign: virtual tours, emails, videos, floor plans, social media tiles and more. Your local real estate agent will be your best ally to guide you and create the best marketing campaign for your property.
How can I know how much my property is worth?
If you wish to sell your home but are unsure about its current value, the best way to get started is to book an appraisal from your local real estate agent. This will give you a precise indication of how much your property is worth.
Appraisals can now be done virtually by using video communication apps and software such as FaceTime, Zoom or WhatsApp.
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Trista was amazing
Ann Rodgers -
Seller
Trista was amazing not only with the marketing of my property but also in using her contacts to help me get the property ready for the market.
My house sold after only three weeks on the market. She was extremely easy to get along with and one of the things I really appreciated was her honesty. During the whole process she was straight forward and the advice she gave was spot on. She listened to what I wanted.
I would use Trista again without hesitation and would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to buy or sell.
Ann Rodgers -
Seller
Extremely impressed
Carolyn & Brent Walker -
Seller
We chose Geraldine for her exceptional property knowledge and marketing reputation, particularly in the Waverley area.
We found Geraldine to be very professional and her excellent communication throughout the whole process made the sale less stressful than we anticipated.
We were extremely impressed with the marketing and photography of the house. We are very grateful for the outstanding and quick result she received for us.
We highly recommend Geraldine & the LJ Hooker team.
Carolyn & Brent Walker -
Seller
Worked tirelessly towards achieving our desired outcome
Damian & Jen Foster -
Seller
In choosing our agent we attended numerous open homes to view things from a buyers perspective. Jason stood out for both his knowledge and his ability to create rapport with potential buyers.
We decided to ask Jason to sell our home and he worked tirelessly towards achieving our desired outcome. Throughout the process we were kept well informed, never pressured, and after strong interest were provided with a multiple offer sale.
Damian & Jen Foster -
Seller
To date, LJ Hooker has awarded over 1.2 billion Qantas Points - enough to travel Sydney to Perth 33,333 times.**
QANTAS POINTS AWARDED TO LJ HOOKER CUSTOMERS
LJ Hooker South Island Swift Competition
Terms and conditions
Promoter: LJ Hooker Southern Cell franchise offices as detailed below in definitions.
PromoPromotion: LJ Hooker Southern Cell Swift Giveawaytion Period: The period between 12:00am NZST 01 June 2026 to 11:59pm NZST 20 December 2026.
The Prize: Super Black Pearl 2026 Suzuki Swift 1.2 5dr GL CVT Hatch Registration RTR14 (includes ORC/registration/WOF/fuel, excludes optional extras, insurance and ongoing operating costs).
Definitions:
LJ Hooker Southern Cell: The geographic area covered by the following franchise offices named and located at Central & Lakes Realty 2024 Ltd (Trading as LJ Hooker Alexandra), Enting Real Estate Ltd (Trading as LJ Hooker Timaru), Enting Real Estate Ltd (Trading as LJ Hooker Waimate), Enting Real Estate Ltd (Trading as LJ Hooker Geraldine), Lakes Realty Ltd (Trading as LJ Hooker Wanaka), Mackenzie Country Real Estate (Trading as LJ Hooker Fairlie), Mackenzie Country Real Estate (Trading as LJ Hooker Twizel), Robertson Real Estate Limited (Trading as LJ Hooker Oamaru), Wayne Graham Realty DN Ltd (Trading as LJ Hooker Dunedin), and Wayne Graham Realty Mosgiel Limited (Trading as LJ Hooker Mosgiel), all Licensed Agent’s REAA 2008, with any qualified salesperson from a Southern Cell office whom is authorised to operate within the wider LJ Hooker network, and that may be found on the website: https://ljhooker.co.nz
Qualifying Appraisal Entry: A valid sales appraisal conducted by a real estate agent from LJ Hooker Southern Cell. Appraisal entry will be null and void if the property appraised is listed with another agency during the promotion period.
Qualifying Listing Entry: A valid and exclusive listing with LJ Hooker Southern Cell resulting from a sales appraisal conducted by a salesperson from LJ Hooker Southern Cell. Agency Agreement: means an executed, written contract with an LJ Hooker Southern Cell salesperson for the provision of property sales services that are compliant with all legislation and regulations relevant to the conduct of a real estate agent in the location of the property.
Qualifying Sold Entry: A legally binding sale & purchase agreement resulting from the eligible appraised and listed property.
Eligible Entrants: Entry is only open to New Zealand residents who are 18 years & over & own at least one (1) residential property in the Southern Cell catchment areas, New Zealand & who are not:
- Directors, officers, management members or employees (& the immediate family members of directors, officers, management members or employees) of the Promoter, LJ Hooker or any of its associated companies; or otherwise involved in the conduct or management of the Promotion.
No entry fee is charged by the Promoter to enter the Promotion. Where entry is allowed online, there is no additional cost to enter the Promotion other than any cost paid by the entrant to access the website or social media platform of entry via their Internet service provider. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any fraudulent, incomplete, ineligible or non-compliant entries.
How to enter
To enter the Promotion, Eligible Entrants must, during the Promotion Period:
Own at least one (1) residential, rural, lifestyle or commercial property in the LJ Hooker Southern Cell catchment area, New Zealand
Book and complete an Appraisal for a property they own with a salesperson from LJ Hooker Southern Cell (note that an appraisal entry will be null and void if the property appraised is listing with another agency during the promotion period); or
Sign an agency agreement with any office from LJ Hooker Southern Cell; or
Sign a legally binding sale & purchase agreement on the eligible property.
Each Eligible Entrant who book and completes an appraisal, listing and/or selling during the promotion period will be entered int the Prize Draw.
Entries Permitted:
Eligible Entrants will receive entries based on the following actions for each property they own, regardless of property type (e.g., residential, rural, lifestyle, commercial):
- Qualifying Appraisal Entry: One (1) entry will be awarded for each eligible property appraised by a LJ Hooker Southern Cell salesperson during the Promotion Period.
- Qualifying Listing Entries: Two (2) additional entries will be awarded for each property listed for sale with an LJ Hooker Southern Cell salesperson during the Promotion Period.
- Qualifying Sold Entries: Two (2) additional entries will be awarded for each property sold through the LJ Hooker Southern Cell during the Promotion Period, provided the sale is completed (settlement finalised) by 20 December 2026, at 11:59 PM NZST.
Each entry must be submitted in accordance with the entry requirements outlined in these Terms & Conditions. Multiple entries are permitted per Eligible Entrant, with each unique property qualifying for up to five (5) total entries (1 for appraisal, +2 for listing, +2 for selling), provided all conditions are met.
Prize draw
All eligible entries will be entered into a random draw conducted under police supervision on Tuesday, 22 December 2026 at 10:00 AM NZDT at LJ Hooker Oamaru premises, 193 Thames Street, Oamaru. One participant will be randomly selected as the “Winning Entrant” during a “live” draw and notified as per the notification process outlined in these Terms & Conditions. The Winning Entrant will be contacted by their Southern Cell office by 12.00 PM on Tuesday, 22 December 2026 and must be able to collect the car from the LJ Hooker Oamaru premises, 193 Thames Street, Oamaru preferably by 12.00 PM on Thursday, 24 December 2026, or another arranged time suitable to the promoter and themselves.
Unclaimed Prize Draw:
In the unlikely event that the winner in the original prize draw held on Tuesday, 22 December 2026 does not claim the prize, all eligible entries will be entered into a further random draw conducted under police supervision on Tuesday, 26 January 2027 at 10:00 AM NZDT at LJ Hooker Oamaru premises, 193 Thames Street, Oamaru. One participant will be randomly selected as the “Winning Entrant” during a “live” draw and notified as per the notification process outlined in these Terms & Conditions. The Winning Entrant will be contacted by their Southern Cell office by 12.00 PM on Tuesday, 26 January 2027 and must be able to collect the car from the LJ Hooker Oamaru premises, 193 Thames Street, Oamaru by 12.00 PM on Thursday, 02 February 2027.
Publication of Winners
The winner consents to the use of their name and photograph for promotion and publicity purposes without compensation and having that photograph published in the newspaper and/or on the promoter’s or Southern Cell office social media platforms for the remainder of December 2026 and during January 2027.
Collection of Personal Information & Privacy
Any personal information collected will be held by Southern Cell in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and used only for the purposes that are required for appraising, listing and/or selling your property, to administer the competition, verify entries and contact the prize winner. More information regarding the LJ Hooker Privacy Policy can be found here - https://www.ljhooker.co.nz/privacy-policy.
Extra Information
The winner acknowledges that the Super Black Pearl 2026 Suzuki Swift 1.2 5dr GL CVT Hatch being given away has been used as a demonstration vehicle and taken to events for display, thus the vehicle will have demonstration kilometers on the speedometer. The promoter will have the decals professionally removed and the car exterior and interior professionally groomed before the winner is announced and the car is collected as the winner’s prize.
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LJ Hooker do not provide property valuations, LJ Hooker may however provide property appraisals. In the event you wish to obtain a property valuation, or more information on the difference between a property valuation and a property appraisal, we recommend you seek your own independent advice.