LJ Hooker Manuka

Our sales performance at a glance

See how LJ Hooker Manuka has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

Reviews

Properties for sale

150

Sold properties

$1.1m

Average sale price

$167.7m

Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) as lead and supporting agent and published on ratemyagent.com.au. It may not be complete and can exclude off-market, private sales and undisclosed pricing and sold dates. Contact agent for full sales history.

Meet the team

Get to know the 2 agents at LJ Hooker Manuka.

Stephen Thompson

Principal / Sales Agent / Auctioneer

4.9

(212 reviews)

About Stephen

A fourth generation Canberran, Stephen Thompson's extensive local knowledge and understanding of Canberra's residential real estate market is the result of over 30 years in the business. He founded L.J. Hooker Manuka in 1996, and has been directly responsible for the agency's dramatic growth and for currently being recognised as one of LJ Hooker's top auction offices in Australia. Locally, the agency has received several industry accolades over the years including Property Manager of the Year 1996 & 2003, Canberra Boutique Agency of the Year in 1999 & The Canberra Times Marketing Award 1999 and Agency of the Year in 2006. Stephen has also represented the ACT at the Australian Auctioneers Association awards, winning the award in 2000 and 2001. With specialist knowledge and marketing expertise in the market, Stephen has clearly positioned the agency as 'Canberra's Inner South Property Experts'. Stephen has a strong background in business development, his professional approach to business, executing change within and coaching/mentoring individuals has served successful results. The investment in passionate and hard-working staff has helped build a strong foundation to being one of the top real estate agencies in Canberra. The focus on nurturing client relationships are hallmarks of his success. He can credit his success due to the amount of referral work from the constant repeat clients over the last 30 years. Stephen's goals are simple - to offer excellence in customer service, ethical representation, professional development and attain optimum results for his seller clients.

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Samuel Thompson

Sales & Marketing Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent / Sales Agent

4.9

(148 reviews)

About Samuel

Samuel Thompson, a top-performing agent in the Canberra region, is known for his hard work, motivation, and focus. He has an impressive track record and is among the top 7% of the LJ Hooker network. With his incredible work ethic, he has become a household name in the local community. Samuel has an extensive knowledge of the market and world-class negotiation skills, which makes him stand out from others. He prides himself on staying up-to-date with the latest news in the real estate industry and the local market. Samuel's 6-month selling stint in the eastern suburbs of Sydney has given him invaluable experience, which he is now using to benefit his clients. Growing up in a family of real estate agents and being a 5th generation Canberran, Samuel has been living and breathing the real estate industry in the Inner South since a young age. He knows that each client and property is unique, and therefore, he takes a tailored and personal approach to every situation. Samuel leads a successful team of three, including a sales assistant and a sales associate, and they are focused on providing the best experience possible for their clients. They concentrate on matching buyers with properties that suit their needs and negotiating the highest possible price for their clients. Samuel is always available for his clients, and he can be reached at all hours, 7 days a week. With his passion for real estate and his unparalleled expertise, Samuel Thompson is your best asset in the Canberra region.

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About us

LJ Hooker Manuka is a local business owned by Stephen Thompson, and consists of a team of experienced and award-winning professionals. Located in the heart of Manuka, the agency delivers outstanding results in residential sales, auctions and property management throughout Canberra. LJ Hooker Manuka’s reputation as “Canberra’s Inner South Property Experts“ continues to be proven as an accurate statement.

Buyer review

4 days ago

Open and honest communication

Sam was open, transparent and calm in his communication and dealing with us. We appreciated this through the purchasing process as it meant there were no surprises in the contract review. Sam was responsive and helpful at all times making it a smooth experience as the buyer.

Samuel Thompson

4.9

(148 reviews)

Buyer review

13 days ago

Trusted Guidance Through the Entire Buying Process

Great experience working with Stephen throughout the home-buying process. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and made everything feel much less stressful.

Stephen Thompson

4.9

(212 reviews)

Seller review

16 days ago

Stephen's vast experience, over many years in Real Estate, is an invaluable asset for sellers.

Stephen provided excellent advice regarding current market trends. Decisions made regarding marketing, price point and presentation of the property felt very collaborative. My thoughts were listened to, acknowledged, and incorporated with Stephen's input to determine the sales strategy. Stephen is a great communicator and I recommend his professional Real Estate services without reservation.

Stephen Thompson

4.9

(212 reviews)

Seller review

17 days ago

Stephen & the Team were highly knowledgeable, effective & friendly.

The team grasped my needs and then took me under their wing to achieve a great result.

Stephen Thompson

4.9

(212 reviews)

Seller review

28 days ago

Thank goodness for finding me a new buyer in the nick of time.

Samuel is very personable and sells himself well. He provided personal attention to all aspects of my sale and was able to provide help with any trades required to help with house presentation. He was very resourceful in extricating me from a difficult buyer, something I will be forever grateful for. He is supported by a very good team who were always there to provide efficient backup if required. It was a pleasure to deal with this professional and dedicated team.

Samuel Thompson

4.9

(148 reviews)

Buyer review

about 1 month ago

A genuine, dedicated and helpful agent.

Having never purchased property in Australia before we were incredibly impressed with the support provided by Stephen. He guided and advised us on the process, was generous in sharing his knowledge and was super responsive as we navigated negotiations. A true professional.

Stephen Thompson

4.9

(212 reviews)

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