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Our Brand Strengthens Yours

Brands create an expectation. They give people a sense of who they are long before they ever interact.  

For centuries, the Sotheby’s name has represented heritage, trust, and prestige. Since 1744, it has been synonymous with the world’s most extraordinary objects, and today, that same legacy extends to Sotheby’s International Realty. Our brand creates an expectation of superior style, exceptional service, and continued success.

Clients are consistently impressed when they hear an agent has joined us. That is because our name carries weight, both here in New Zealand and across the world. You’ll have our brand to thank for the additional strength your personal brand acquires when you work with us. People will expect more, and you’ll be ready to deliver.

Why New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty North?

We are the only truly global brand in New Zealand with real results

  • NZD $275 billion in global sales volume in 2024
  • #1 most profiled luxury real estate brand in the news in 2024
  • 33 million + visits to the sothebysrealty.com
  • 1,100 offices in 84 countries and territories
  • 1.2 million social media followers
  • NZD $8 Billion in annual referrals in 2024
  • 65 million + video plays
  • International syndication of our website to over 100 websites across The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, Mansion Global, JamesEdition and more. 
  • The Sotheby’s International Realty® cooperative advertising program provides an array of options—both print and digital—for listing advertising needs. Your listings can feature in the Wall Street Journal, Billionaire Magazine, Equestrian e-newsletters, Boat International and more.
  • 35% of sales as of August 2025 at New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty North were to international buyers.

Prestige and Heritage

  • Nearly 300 years of trust built since Sotheby’s was founded in 1744
  • Synonymous with luxury and the extraordinary

Boutique and Selective

  • Just over 200 carefully chosen associates across New Zealand
  • You are not one of thousands, we know that your brand just like ours is one of one. You deserve to stand out from the crowd and so do your listings

World-Class Support

  • Finance, administration, operations, marketing, sales management and a hands-on director behind you
  • Professional development with access to global knowledge and best practice
  • Global training provided by Sotheby’s Realty so that you are keeping up with the world, not just New Zealand 

Proven Results

  • 4% commission structure that consistently delivers higher earnings for our sales associates 
  • The #1 sale in the country over the last 12 months
  • 5 of the top 10 sales nationwide
  • 9 of the top 20 sales nationwide

Our Numbers Work For You

$2+ Billion

Total sales nationwide – 2024

28

Offices across New Zealand

85+

Dedicated support professionals

Leverage Us To Level Up Your Business

Moving real estate agencies is not a decision to make lightly, but with the right brand it can redefine your career. At New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty North, growth is built into our culture. Through world-class training, a global network, and access to exclusive listings only our name can unlock, we give our agents the confidence, expertise, and opportunities to thrive. Every home deserves the Sotheby’s experience — and so does every agent.

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We look forward to helping you elevate your business. 

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