LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd - Verified Reviews & Real Estate For Sale

Our sales performance at a glance

See how LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

118

Reviews

Properties for sale

127

Sold properties

$701k

Average sale price

$89.1m

Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) where the agent was a part of the transaction and published on ratemyagent.co.nz. It may not be complete and can exclude off-market, private sales and undisclosed pricing and sold dates. Contact agent for full sales history.

Our customer service awards

See what RateMyAgent awards LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd has won

Suburb WinnerLake Tekapo
Suburb WinnerOmarama

6x Suburb WinnerLake Tekapo - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
4x National Top 100New Zealand - 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
2x Region Top 5Canterbury - 2022, 2021

Meet the team

Get to know the 5 agents at LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd.

Karan MacDiarmid

Sales Consultant

4.9

(403 reviews)

About Karan

Karan MacDiarmid is a trusted and respected name in real estate across Twizel, Lake Ohau, Omarama, and the wider Mackenzie & Waitaki District. With over 30 years of experience in real estate and sales, Karan offers unmatched local knowledge, genuine community connections, and a warm, approachable style that puts clients at ease. Her dedication to delivering outstanding service and honest, professional advice has earned Karan the Trusted Agent and Price Expert badges on RateMyAgent, a reflection of the strong relationships she builds and the excellent results she consistently achieves for her clients. Born into a family business immersed in property, Karan has seen Twizel evolve over the decades, giving her an in-depth understanding of the area’s market, people, and lifestyle. Whether you’re buying or selling, local or from further afield, Karan’s excellent communication, impressive problem-solving skills, and genuine care ensure the entire process is seamless and stress-free. Her hard work has also been recognised with national awards through the LJ Hooker Group, though she credits her success to the wonderful clients she’s had the privilege of working with. When you work with Karan, you’re not just getting an experienced real estate agent; you’re gaining a passionate, community-minded professional who genuinely cares about helping you achieve your property goals.

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Steve Howes

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Principal / Director

(208 reviews)

About Steve

Steve Howes is a dynamic real estate agent with an unrivaled passion for Lake Tekapo and its surroundings. As a Licensed Real Estate Agent, Principal, and Director, Steve has built a remarkable reputation, crowned with a perfect 5-star rating from over 160 reviews. Awarded as the top agent in Lake Tekapo for five consecutive years, from 2021 to 2025, Steve epitomizes dedication and excellence. Recognized as a trusted agent and price expert, his clients appreciate his insightful market knowledge and ability to achieve optimal outcomes. Steve Howes stands out in the real estate landscape for his strategic approach, client-centric ethos, and an unwavering commitment to quality service. Whether you're buying or selling, Steve is your go-to professional for a seamless and rewarding real estate experience.

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Annette Stanley

Sales Consultant

(110 reviews)

About Annette

43 years experience selling real estate in the Fairlie Area, predominantly residential real estate in the Fairlie Township. Branch Manager of the Fairlie Office of LJ Hooker and Mackenzie Country Real Estate - the only Real Estate Office on the Main Street of Fairlie. Here to help whether you are buying or selling.

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Jess Mackay

Sales Consultant

4.9

(99 reviews)

About Jess

I know buying and selling a house is among the largest financial decisions you will ever make, so you can rest assured I don't take this transaction lightly and will go above and beyond to ensure the best results possible. I am dedicated to generating the best result for you by: • Constantly updating my market knowledge • Unparalleled dedication to my Vendors – listening to your needs and working with you – for you • Communication, communication, communication! You will never be left wondering what’s going on during your campaign. • An in depth understanding of marketing campaigns – creating customised programmes to ensure maximum targeted exposure. I have a unique combination of business know-how, life experience and an unsurpassed commitment to excellence, alongside the backing of the multi-award winning LJ Hooker Dunedin team, you can be confident that you will receive nothing but top quality service and the best results possible. I am passionate about real estate and as the 2018 Best New-comer of the Year (LJ Hooker Dunedin), I have proven that my total focus is what is best for you and how I can negotiate the best results for your property sale or purchase.

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Libby Cassie

Sales Consultant

4.9

(26 reviews)

About Libby

Based in Twizel and serving the wider Mackenzie District, Libby Cassie is a hardworking and passionate real estate professional who takes pride in helping clients achieve their property goals. She brings energy, local expertise, and a personalised approach to every interaction, taking the time to understand what truly matters to each client. For Libby, real estate is about more than transactions — it’s about building lasting relationships, creating positive experiences, and guiding clients every step of the way. Whether in Twizel, Fairlie, or across the district, Libby is a trusted partner who genuinely cares about your property, your goals, and your community.

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About us

LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd is an award-winning real estate agency based in the heart of the Mackenzie, renowned for its top-notch service and local expertise. Over the years, LJ Hooker Twizel has achieved several accolades, which are a testament to their commitment to excellence. These achievements highlight their status as leaders in the real estate industry. Whether you're buying or selling a property in the stunning locales of Twizel, Fairlie, Lake Tekapo, and beyond, LJ Hooker's dedicated team is equipped with the local insights and expertise needed to ensure a seamless transaction. Trust LJ Hooker to guide you on your property journey with integrity and professionalism.

Seller review

about 16 hours ago

Karan kept persisting despite it being a difficult sake

Excellent market knowledge communication and professionalism. Negotiation wasn’t required as we got the price we wanted

Team Twizel

4.9

(431 reviews)

Seller review

1 day ago

Amazing!!!

We have brought several properties from Steve so we’re very comfortable going in to the process. Once again Steve showed amazing professionalism, communication and knowledge. Absolutely class act by the whole team, pleasure to deal with! Cheers Team :)

Steve Howes

(208 reviews)

Seller review

12 days ago

Excellent experience with great promotion of our property for sale and an outstanding outcome

From the first appraisal by Karan to the sale of our house, the experience was excellent. We were kept informed at all times, the electronic updates of open homes and viewings were extremely helpful. We were also well looked after in Karan's absence by Jess and Soffe. The team were all a pleasure to deal with. The whole sales process was made so easy for us. Both the sales result and the level of service we received exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend Karan and the Team.

Team Twizel

4.9

(431 reviews)

Buyer review

12 days ago

Karan and the LJ Hooker team made buying our first home in Twizel the best stress free experience!

Buying our first home felt like a huge milestone and Karan and the team at LJ Hooker made the whole experience so much easier than we expected. From the very beginning, Karan was super friendly, approachable and always happy to answer our questions. As first home buyers, there was a lot we didn't know, but she guided us through every step with patience, honesty, and great communication. We never felt pressured and she genuinely wanted to help us find the right home. The whole LJ Hooker team was professional, responsive and made the process smooth and stress free. Thanks to their support, we're now the proud owners of our first home in Twizel and we couldn't be happier. A huge thank you to Karan and everyone at LJ Hooker. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Mackenzie region!

Team Twizel

4.9

(431 reviews)

Buyer review

19 days ago

Steve is very easy to deal with, 2nd sale made with us in the Tekapo area so that says a lot !

Communication is excellent and prompt and knowledge of the district market would be second to none in my opinion - very professional and a pleasure to deal with makes for a happy outcome

Steve Howes

(208 reviews)

Buyer review

25 days ago

Great agent, highly recommend

Jess worked well with us to purchase this property as we are out of town purchases. Always responded to our emails and great communication. We would use her as an agent if we sell in the future. Thanks Jess and Soffe

Team Twizel

4.9

(431 reviews)

Our properties

LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd has 66 properties for sale and sold 127 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity