Howard "Dobbo" Dobson
Residential Sales Consultant
GREENHILL
Team Dobson
Proven Results - Genuine Service - Market Savvy
When communication, results, service and empathy are paramount, Howard Dobson knows how to bring people and property together.
Team Dobson has had some stunning triumphs and proven to be a real delight with vendors and buyers, culminating with the $6,800,000 sale of the Hamilton Holiday Park in 2020. The successful 16,800 m2 Ruakura property transaction remains one of Hamilton’s all-time highest (residential zone - individual title) sales since the Lugtons family based company was first established in 1955.
Background
Dobbo, a former Television News and Sports Presenter, covered multiple Rugby World Cups, Olympic Games and World Title Fights during almost two decades with TV3. The two time New Zealand Television Sports Journalist of the Year was the face of the ever popular Sports Tonight Show between 2004–2012 which included his signature Top 10 “Plays of the Week.”
Now it’s all about the “Houses” of the week and for Howard there’s no greater privilege than assisting clients with the sale or purchase of their biggest asset. Since 2016, Dobbo has quickly moved up the sales ranks and is now a multi-diamond award winner and high sales achiever.
What our clients say about Team Dobson:
Astonishing Double Sale
“We are so appreciative of all your hard work and efforts to pull off this miracle. You have given us more than the home of our dreams, but a life for our family to thrive. We are forever grateful.”
-Sam & Charmaine Heyes (sold in Fairfield and purchased in Huntington on the same day)
Sold above asking price (Without a multi offer)
"Thanks Dobbo, I’m shocked, awesome result!"
-Jeremy (sold in Ngaruawahia)
Multi offer sale in Huntington
“Such a relief to get our home sold quickly. Thanks Dobbo for doing such an awesome job.”
-Tina and John Steunebrink
Christmas Eve Surprise
“When we were speaking with Dobbo we felt like we were their only priority, even though I know we weren’t. We were looking to buy during the Christmas period when everybody was looking to shut down to go on holiday. Dobbo is like family now, so would I retain his services if I’m ever in the market again? Absolutely in a heartbeat. He has been a pleasure to deal with from start to finish."
-Nathan and Heidi Lewis (purchased in Pukete)
Multi offer sale in Glenview after vendor originally wanted to sell privately
“I originally didn’t want to go through an agent to sell my house. I was dubious about agents, after all, in my mind, agents chased a commission as opposed to the dreams we were chasing. But Dobbo right from the word go - changed our perception! We were instantly drawn to his professionalism, work ethic, relatable and fun loving self. He went over and above from what we expected.”
-Jade Hoaia
The Best Decision
"After placing my home on the market with another Real Estate company for 3 months, I made a decision to change to Dobbo at Lugtons. This was the BEST thing I ever did. From supposedly having the top agents from another company to Dobbo, the difference was amazing, he really did go the extra mile. His advice was excellent, he kept me informed at all times and went out of his way to make the whole process so much easier."
-With grateful thanks Annette Harris (sold in Forest Lake)
Dobson Real Estate Awards (last 3 Years)
2020-21 Lugtons High Achiever
2019-20 Lugtons Diamond Achiever
2018-19 Lugtons Emerald Achiever
Dobbo’s New Zealand Media Awards
1998 & 2000 NZ Television Sports Journalist of the year winner (Finalist in 1999 & 2006)
2002–2010 Sir Murray Halberg Supreme Sports Awards Academy Judge
2003-04-05 NZ Radio Awards Finalist with the “One Eyed Rugby Show” on Radio Pacific, now known as Today FM
1994–2012 TV3 News and Sports (Presenter –Reporter –Producer- Commentator)
Howard “Dobbo” Dobson
Proven Results, Genuine Service – Lugtons Residential since 2016
From Plays of the Week to House of the Week | Homed Magazine, Waikato Times | 10/12/2022
"Astonishing Double Sale
“We are so appreciative of all your hard work and efforts to pull off this miracle. You have given us more than the home of our dreams, but a life for our family to thrive. We are forever grateful.”
-Sam & Charmaine Heyes (sold in Fairfield and purchased in Huntington on the same day)"