Howard “Dobbo” Dobson: Respected Name, Proven Results, Genuine Service
With a reputation for integrity, stellar results & genuine service, Dobson has established himself as a standout real estate professional in the Hamilton and Waikato market.
Bringing over a decade of experience and more than $100 million in “Residential” Zone, “Knowledge” Zone & “Lifestyle” sales, Dobson now joins the team at Arizto, ready to deliver even greater value to property owners.
Dobbo’s blend of experience, dedication & innovative thinking makes him a trusted partner for anyone selling in Hamilton and Waikato.
With a proven record, media know-how & genuine service at the heart of everything he does, Dobson continues to bring people and property together, delivering results that speak for themselves.
Proven Track Record Since 2015 & Record Sale!
Bold negotiation skills, media-savvy marketing & a people-first approach personify Dobson’s career in real estate.
Since 2015, he has achieved exceptional results across all price points, ensuring that every client, regardless of their property’s value, receives the best possible outcome.
Among his many successes, Dobbo cites the $6.8 million sale of the Hamilton Holiday Park in 2020 as a career highlight. This remarkable 16,800 m² Ruakura Road transaction stands out as one of Hamilton’s highest ever residential zone (individual title) sales.
Equally notable is Dobson’s expertise in the prestigious "Knowledge Zone" within the Waikato University boundary, a rare achievement among agents. His sale of a 1,010 m² Hillcrest Road property for $1.76 million set another benchmark.
Media Background: Charisma and Communication
Before his real estate career, Dobbo enjoyed a successful tenure in broadcasting & journalism, lighting up TV3 screens with his signature Top 10 “Plays of the Week”.
From 1994 to 2012 he covered major sporting events worldwide (including 3 Rugby World Cups’ and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics) for 3 News, Nightline, 3 Sport & he presented his own Sports Tonight show for 9 years.
This high-profile media background honed his communication skills, charisma & marketing acumen, qualities he now brings to real estate, transforming the “plays of the week” into his “houses of the week.”
Clients consistently describe Dobbo as “straight-up, strategic & surprisingly fun to work with.” He supports his clients at every stage from the listing to marketing, through to buyer negotiations, always striving to cross the finish line with the result his clients deserve.
Why Dobbo Chose Arizto
Why Dobbo chose Arizto after being head hunted.
For 10 years Dobbo worked under the Traditional agency model with its big buildings and big over-heads, where lead agents were building big teams to leverage big bonuses and who paid for those fat bonuses? WHO, well YOU the vendor.
Now in the digital space, Dobbo’s move to Arizto is a reflection of his commitment to offering more benefits and significant savings for his clients. This includes an unprecedented TRADE ME Platinum package, not Gold but Platinum, where there’s no fees if the property doesn’t sell. Platinum means every week your property gets the maximum eyeballs & each week if it doesn’t sell, it populates back (near) to the top of Trade Me’s listings.
With Arizto charging only a 2% commission plus a generous comprehensive marketing package Dobbo sees Arizto as “leading the way of the future.” That comprises of FREE Video, FREE Photos including Drone, FREE Floor Plan and a FREE Road Sign Board for every listing. Its smarter real estate where the VENDOR WINS.
