Liston Togia - Manor Realty

Name: Liston Togia - Manor Realty
Address: 223 Victoria Street, Hamilton, NZ
Telephone: +642041700930

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17/06/2026

Everyone keeps asking me the same question right now. Is Hamilton crashing, or is it about to take off?

Honestly, I think that’s the wrong question to be asking.

The truth is the market’s sitting still. Prices have barely moved either way over the past year. Listings are building up, which means buyers have more on offer than they have in a while. And that’s exactly where I think both sides are getting it wrong.

A lot of vendors are still pricing off 2021. I get it. That was the number your neighbour got. That was the number that’s been sitting in your head for years. But that market is gone now. Pricing for a memory instead of pricing for who’s actually walking through your door right now is how a good property sits unsold for months and then gets blamed on a “bad market.”

A lot of buyers are doing the opposite. Waiting for the big drop. Waiting for some headline to tell them it’s safe to jump in. But the window where you’ve actually got leverage, more stock to choose from, less competition, room to negotiate, is open right now. Markets like this don’t sit calm forever. The moment volumes lift and listings tighten back up, the leverage you were waiting to use is gone.

Both sides are negotiating with a market that isn’t actually there. One is negotiating with the market they remember. The other is negotiating with the market they’re hoping for.

So here’s what I’d ask you. Are you making decisions based on where the Waikato market actually sits today, or where you wish it sat?

If you’re a vendor and your home isn’t moving, or you’re a buyer who keeps missing out, there’s usually a reason and it’s rarely the one people assume. Send me a message and I’ll give you my honest, no fluff take on what you might be missing.

08/06/2026

A good agent will tell you what they do.

A great agent will prove it.

Every agent says they have buyers.
Every agent says they’re a strong negotiator.
Every agent says they’ll keep you updated.

But when you’re interviewing agents, don’t ask what they’ll do.

Ask them to show you.

Show me your buyer follow up process.
Show me how many buyer calls you made last week.
Show me examples of your vendor communication.
Show me how you’ve negotiated higher prices for past clients.
Show me the strategy you’ll use to create competition for my home.

The small things matter.

The phone calls buyers don’t answer.
The follow ups most agents forget.
The extra viewing arranged after hours.
The negotiation conversation that lasts another 20 minutes.

That’s often where thousands of dollars are won or lost.

So before you choose an agent, ask yourself this:

Are you hiring the best presenter, or the best performer?

If you’re thinking of selling and want to see exactly what happens behind the scenes, give me a call.

13/05/2026

I had a vendor recently who only wanted an updated price on her property. Nothing more.

She told me straight up, “I’m staying here until my very last day.”

And that’s completely fine.
Because the whole reason we provide appraisals isn’t to pressure people into selling. It’s to educate homeowners on where their property sits in today’s market.

No cost. No obligation. Just information.

Then 4 days later, she called me back.

Her circumstances had changed unexpectedly and now she needed to go to market ASAP.

But because she had already been proactive and got her property health check done, she wasn’t making an emotional decision blindly. She already understood the market, the value of her home, the pros and cons, and what the next move looked like.

That’s the real value of an appraisal.

Yes, it tells you what your home could sell for.
But more importantly, it becomes a benchmark.

Something you can refer back to every 6-12 months so you can track what the market is telling you and make educated decisions when the time comes.

Just like servicing your car or getting a WOF, your property should get regular health checks too.

If you want your own property health check, get in touch.

No cost. No obligation. Just your neighbourhood real estate agent providing the goods.

11/05/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in real estate is that the agent who “gets the highest price” at the appraisal wins.

Truth is, a lot of sellers don’t realise this…

Some agents will tell you a price they know the market probably won’t pay, just to win your business.

Because once the sign goes up, the conditioning starts.

First it’s:
“Let’s test the market.”

A few weeks later:
“Buyers are giving this feedback…”

Then eventually:
“We may need to adjust expectations.”

Now instead of leading the market, the seller is chasing it down.

The crazy part?

The agent who gave the lower appraisal is sometimes the only one telling the truth.

A good agent shouldn’t just tell you what you want to hear. They should tell you what you need to hear to actually get the result you want.

There’s a big difference between an agent trying to win your listing… and an agent trying to win you the best outcome.

If you want a real conversation about where your property sits in today’s market, send me a message. Even if selling is still 6 or 12 months away, knowing the truth early puts you in a far better position later.

06/05/2026

Different Era, Different Keys, Same Hustle 🏛️🗝️

29/04/2026

“I’m not ready to sell yet.”

That’s like saying, “I’m not planning a road trip, so I won’t service my car or get a WOF.”

You’re not doing it because you’re about to go somewhere —
you’re doing it to make sure everything’s still running as it should.

An appraisal works the same way.

It’s not about selling today. It’s about checking where your property stands right now. The market shifts, conditions change, and without a regular “check-up,” you’re guessing instead of knowing.

The difference?
A car service or WOF costs you money.

An appraisal doesn’t.

It’s a free benchmark that keeps you informed, prepared, and in control, whether you sell in 1 month or 5 years.

So the question becomes:
Why wouldn’t you check it?

If you want a quick, no pressure update on your property’s value, reach out, I’m happy to help.

27/04/2026

Weekly Market Recap 📈📊

22/04/2026

I had a conversation with a potential seller the other day who asked a fair question.

Is it better to sell privately and save on commission… or use an agent?

On the surface, selling privately can look appealing. No commission, less spend on marketing, more control.

But when you look a bit deeper, there’s more to it.

Time is a big one.

Running open homes, organising private viewings, taking calls at all hours, following up buyers, handling paperwork. It all adds up quickly, especially if you’re already juggling work and life.

Then there’s exposure.

Agents aren’t just listing your home, they’re bringing buyers with them. Buyers from their database, buyers they’ve met through other properties, buyers who missed out elsewhere and are still actively looking.

That crossover is where a lot of opportunities come from.

And then there’s negotiation.

Buyers naturally want to pay the least they can. Sellers want the best result they can get. Having someone in the middle who does this regularly, who understands how to read people and manage those conversations, can make a significant difference to the final outcome.

At the end of the day, it’s not just about saving money on fees.

It’s about what result you actually walk away with, and how much time and stress it takes to get there.

Curious to hear your thoughts.

If you were selling, would you take it on yourself… or have someone represent you through the process?

15/04/2026

A vendor I met yesterday had been on the market for 6 months… with the same agent.

Plenty of buyers through.
Not a single offer.

The biggest issue?
No feedback.

No real insight into what buyers were thinking, no direction on what needed to change, and no strategy adjustments along the way.

Buyer feedback isn’t optional, it’s everything.

Every single bit of feedback matters. Whether it’s positive or hard to hear, it needs to be said. Because the truth is, you’re better off having the uncomfortable conversations early about what buyers are actually thinking… than having the final conversation that the property simply isn’t selling.

With that level of buyer interest, there was clearly an opportunity to sell, but without feedback, there’s no ability to adapt. And sometimes, it’s the smallest tweaks that make the biggest difference.

So the real question is…
Are you getting the truth about your property, or just silence?

Address

223 Victoria Street
Hamilton

Telephone

+642041700930

Website

http://manorrealty.co.nz/

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