Why choose Barfoot & Thompson?

August 21, 2019

Barfoot & Thompson is New Zealand’s largest privately owned real estate company, still run by the Barfoot and Thompson families after 95 years.

Across Auckland and Northland, we have over 75 branches, 1,700+ residential, rural and commercial salespeople, residential property managers in over 70 branches, a commercial property management division, a body corporate team and a projects team.

When it comes to selling your property, you need to be certain that the company working for you has the resources and expertise to get you the best outcome. Here’s why we can offer you that assurance.

Our team gives you more selling power

We don’t just have a network of over 1,700 salespeople. We have a network of over 1,700 salespeople who have networks of their own. Meaning when you list your property with us, you know it will be put in front of a lot of buyers. This increases the reach of your campaign and creates competition between buyers at
a scale not possible with franchised agencies and boutique offices.

We know your market

With over 70 branches across Auckland and Northland, we’ve got in-depth knowledge of your area and local market. We have been selling houses across the region since 1923, and have access to all the latest market figures and regional trends that show what’s happening right now. We can tell potential buyers about the schools, community events, sports and more – because we’re involved in all of them.

Trusted with people’s homes for over 95 years

We’ve been helping people sell property for a long time. Over 95 years in fact. So it’s fair to say with all those years of accumulated knowledge and experience, you can rest assured that your property is in the best hands possible.

We have the network reach, the local know-how and advertising power to ensure your property gets the attention it deserves. Here’s how we help you.

Our team

Over 1,700 Barfoot & Thompson salespeople are able to introduce buyers to your property, creating competition for your home

Digital marketing – we’re ahead of the game

From getting your home onto the right websites, creating videos and floorplans – we put together a successful strategy to ensure we reach the largest audience for you.

Websites

Your listings will appear on multiple websites – barfoot.co.nz, realestate.co.nz, hougarden.com, leadingre.com and nzrealtors.co.nz – exposing your property to buyers across New Zealand and around the globe

Our mobile application

Your home will feature on our exclusive mobile application. Buyers are able to flip through beautiful full-screen photos, videos and floorplans of your property, and much more.

Open homes

Open homes allow buyers to see your property at its best, and gives us the opportunity to gather valuable feedback for you from those who attend.

Signage

Street signs are an effective way of letting passers by know that your property is for sale.

Brochures and flyers

Promotional flyers showcasing your home are distributed to a wide network of buyers, and are available at open homes for people to remember your property by.

Print advertising

We’ll organise cost effective options in key publications to effectively reach your potential buyers.

Professional photography

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we have access to the best professional photographers around.