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Of all the homes we've sold over the years, Lee was by far the superior agent to work with.

— Marg & Gary
Lee Watkins with home sellers Marg and Gary after a successful property sale

Lee's advice throughout negotiations was practical, strategic and always professional.

— Grace & Marcus
Lee Watkins with home sellers Grace and Marcus after selling their property

Lee is a genuine breath of fresh air compared to our previous agents.

—  Steve & Andrea
Lee Watkins with home sellers Steve and Andrea beside their sold property sign

I've been on a wonderful journey with an outstanding agent!

— Linda
Lee Watkins with Linda and Dudley the bulldog after a successful property sale

Outstanding results

Genuine care every step of the way

Buying or selling a home is a big moment, and I know how much it can mean — and the mix of emotions that often comes with it.

What I love most is getting to know the people behind the move, understanding what matters to them, and helping make the whole experience feel clearer, more personal and less stressful — while always working hard to achieve the best possible result.

That means honest advice, local knowledge, clear communication and being there from the first conversation through to the final result.

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Lee Watkins, Harcourts real estate agent in Hamilton
SELLING

Thinking about selling your Hamilton or Waikato home?

Let’s start with a conversation. I’ll help you understand your options, where your property sits, and what could make the biggest difference before you go to market.

Explore selling with Lee
BUYING

Looking to buy a home in Hamilton or the Waikato ?

Tell me what you’re looking for and I’ll do the heavy lifting — finding suitable properties, helping you spot where value could be added, and what to investigate before making a decision.

Explore buying with Lee
Case Study

Why the work doesn't stop once an offer is accepted

An accepted offer doesn’t always mean a property is sold. I continue working interested buyers, responding to new enquiries and maintaining momentum while conditions are being worked through.
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That ongoing effort can help protect your position if the first offer doesn’t proceed — and, as 14 East Street showed, can also lead to further competition and a stronger outcome.

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Beautiful Claudelands home at 14 East Street
Lee Watkins with his bulldogs Winnie and Dudley

Meet the Property Pups

Winnie and Dudley are a big part of life around here — usually bringing plenty of personality, a little chaos and a lot of entertainment. They’ve also become familiar faces in some of my community activities and Property Pups campaigns, and they’re never too far away from the action.

Because after all, a home is about more than the house itself — it’s about the people and pets who make it feel like yours.

Meet Winnie & Dudley

Articles from The Property Brief

Hamilton Property Market Statistics for September 2026
Market Insights

Hamilton Property Market Insights for September 2026

More homes for sale, fewer sales, yet Hamilton's median property price increased in September. What's behind these mixed signals? I take a closer look at the figures and share practical advice for buyers and sellers as we head towards summer.

Harcourts Auction flag blowing in the wind
Selling

Selling at auction: What really happens on auction day?

Wondering what really happens on auction day? From setting your reserve and handling pre-auction offers to managing bidding and negotiations, I'll walk you through the process, what to expect and the decisions you may need to make along the way.

An example of a direct-fixed monolithic exterior home
Buying
Selling

Direct-fixed monolithic exteriors: a reason to investigate, not automatically walk away

Missing approved plans created an unexpected issue during the sale of a 1940s Hamilton home. See how legal advice and careful preparation helped keep the sale moving.

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Lee with Property Pup Dudley with the referral treat jar
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