5× RateMyAgent Agent of the Year – Forster-Tuncurry
When you’re selling your biggest asset, choosing the right agent matters.
You want more than someone who can put a property on the internet. You want an experienced negotiator who understands the local market, knows how to position your property, creates competition and is prepared to work tirelessly to achieve the best possible result.
That is the service I provide.
I am David Hochkins, Licensed Real Estate Specialist and Senior Salesperson at LJ Hooker Forster Tuncurry, with a proven track record of achieving outstanding results for property owners throughout the Forster-Tuncurry region.
I have been recognised as RateMyAgent Agent of the Year for Forster-Tuncurry five times – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 and 2026. This recognition is based on the experiences and reviews of real clients, making it particularly meaningful to me.
Throughout my career, I have also been recognised among the top agents nationally, with consistent recognition for sales performance, professionalism and customer service. I also hold a Diploma in Agency Management, combining formal industry knowledge with years of practical experience in property sales and negotiation.
But awards aren't what drive me.
Results, relationships and reputation are.
Every property is different, and every vendor has different goals. My approach is to listen carefully, provide honest and realistic advice, develop a tailored marketing strategy and then work relentlessly throughout the campaign to maximise your property's exposure, attract the right buyers and negotiate from a position of strength.
I believe the best agents don't simply find a buyer.
They create competition, protect their client's position and negotiate hard when it matters most.
The property market is constantly changing. Buyer behaviour, interest rates, supply and demand can all influence the outcome. What worked yesterday may not work tomorrow.
That's why experience matters.
As a long-term local resident and active member of the local community and sporting groups, I have an intimate knowledge of Forster, Tuncurry and the surrounding region. I understand the different pockets of our market, what attracts buyers to particular locations and, importantly, how to communicate the lifestyle that makes our region so desirable.
My clients can expect honest communication, straight advice, exceptional presentation, proactive marketing and relentless follow-up from the first conversation through to settlement.
I understand that selling a property can be stressful, particularly when significant financial decisions are involved. Vendors deserve an agent who keeps them informed, returns their calls, explains what is happening and genuinely takes ownership of the process.
That is the standard I set for myself.
Recognition & Results
• 2026 – RateMyAgent Agent of the Year, Forster-Tuncurry
• 2025 – RateMyAgent Agent of the Year, Forster-Tuncurry
• 2023 – RateMyAgent Agent of the Year, Forster-Tuncurry
• 2022 – RateMyAgent Agent of the Year, Forster-Tuncurry
• 2021 – RateMyAgent Agent of the Year, Forster-Tuncurry
• 2020 – RateMyAgent Agent of the Year, Tuncurry
• 2020 – RateMyAgent Top 5 Agent, Forster
• Diploma in Agency Management
Outside of real estate, I enjoy surfing, sport, cooking, exploring our waterways and beaches, and enjoying all that our region has to offer with my wife and four children.
For me, real estate has always been about more than property.
It is about people, trust, communication and delivering a result my clients can be proud of.
If you're considering selling your home, investment property, unit or land in Forster, Tuncurry or the surrounding area, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you, discuss your property and provide an honest assessment of where I believe the market sits.
If you're looking for an agent who will genuinely work for you, I would love to hear from you.
