Best Real Estate Agents
For Sale By Owner
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PropertyNow 🏆 2026
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Absolutely Amazing!!! I will never use a real estate agent again. Cost less than $1000, sold within 2 weeks and sold for higher than what we were… Read more
quoted from 3 different real estate agents. Trust you gut and at least try to sell your self first. If it doesn't sell, then try an agent, but at least give it a go. The money we saved is crazy!!! Don't Be scared! it was extremely user friendly, and the support from Property Now was amazing!!
MICM
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I have just finished working for this company. My god, I am still recovering from the trauma of it. Anybody reading a positive review about this… Read more
company should be aware that the company writes its own positive reviews and ALL THE TIME! I couldn't believe just how much this company couldn't care less about the tenants in the buildings they manage. They would describe tenants in demeaning terms and laugh when they would receive complaints and then threaten them when all these people are trying to do is live in peace. There are hundreds of complaints! The rot definitely starts at the top in this company. Do not believe a word that comes out of this company's mouth. I have resigned as I refuse to work for such a disreputable and dishonest company. I strongly recommend that you NEVER buy or rent from this company or live in a building they manage.
Agent Select
Agent Select was recommended by our Bank to assist in the sale of our home. Julie Hewitt was our contact person and has helped us through this… Read more
challenging process. The service she provided was well above and beyond anything we expected. Jules worked well with our realestate agent and gave us extremely useful information and advice. I highly recommend Jules and Agent Select to anyone thinking of buying or selling.
Ian Reid Vendor Advocates
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We would highly recommend using Ian Reid Vendor Advocates. We worked closely with Nicole, who went the extra mile to assist us during a very… Read more
difficult and stressful time. She provided great advice and we achieved an excellent result in a very short time. Thank you Nicole and Ian Reid advocates for your sensitivity and professionalism. We appreciated the support in our time of need and will definitely be using your services again.
For Sale By Owner
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Saves a fortune in real estate fees. Easy website to use to write property details, and upload photos. Ended in a successful sale at asking price.
Ironfish Real Estate Melbourne
would strongly caution anyone considering renting through this agency. During my tenancy, multiple repair and maintenance requests were either… Read more
ignored or not actioned within a reasonable timeframe. I was ultimately forced to cover essential repairs out of pocket, including locksmith services, after being unable to get assistance.
There was also a prolonged loss of access to an allocated car space for approximately three months, with no compensation or meaningful resolution offered.
At the end of the tenancy, I was presented with claims that appear to go beyond fair wear and tear and do not adequately account for depreciation.
Overall, my experience was that tenant concerns were not taken seriously, and basic obligations around property maintenance and communication were not consistently met. I would recommend exercising caution.
Aussie Homes Buyer's Agents

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I’ve recently had the pleasure of working with Daniel Lazaroo on a SMSF deal and I am sharing my feedback from a broker’s perspective. I can’t… Read more
recommend Daniel highly enough as a Buyer's Agent.
He is professional, knowledgeable and, most importantly, genuinely committed to achieving the best outcome for our clients. His communication is excellent, he understands the property market well, and he took the time to understand exactly what our clients were looking for.
From my experience working alongside him, he is proactive, easy to deal with and always puts his clients’ interests first. He also makes the process much easier for everyone involved by working collaboratively with myself the broker and other professionals.
If you’re looking for a Buyer's Agent who knows his stuff and genuinely cares about getting the right result, I would have no hesitation in recommending Daniel.
Rent Street
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I am very happy with this service, the ability to advert affordably on the major sites and the back end resources were perfect. I will definitely use this service again next time.
Raine & Horne Randwick Coogee
End of lease nightmare – I rented the apartment unit for over 2 years. The agency was under Mint360. The apartment is located in Eastwood but their office is in Randwick.… Read more
Before I moved in, we completed an outgoing condition report with pictures, noting that the kitchen benchtop had a chip. However, they transferred this cost to me based on the ongoing condition report. Even after sending them the photo taken 2 years ago, they forwarded the bill to the repairer. Despite arguing with them and them taking a few days to review the report, they eventually declined the claim and still billed me. I'm tired of waiting and their rude responses have caused me stress and sleepless nights. This agent is clearly biased towards the landlord and sides with them to the detriment of the tenant. I opted for the end-of-lease cleaning recommended by them. Despite the cleaning service being double the price of other companies, I chose it to avoid any potential issues. However, the cleaning was still unsatisfactory, requiring the cleaner to return three times. Therefore, I advise tenants currently renting from this agent not to use their recommended cleaners. The results are likely to be subpar, and their recommendations are significantly overpriced, almost double that of other options.
RT Edgar
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I recently leased a home from RT Edgar Ocean Grove. I must say from the moment Andrea answered the reception desk phone I felt special! The entire… Read more
team including the wonderful Patricia in the rental department made the entire process easy! I would highly recommend RT OG!!!
Asset Advantage Management
Pilar Fox of Asset Advantage has been managing my rental properties for over 14 years. She is a very polite and well mannered person always doing her… Read more
best whether it be for the owner or the tenants. Dealing with Pilar has always been a pleasure and hassle free. She takes care of all matters on hand whether it be bills, tenant issues or body corporate matters. I personally recommend her services to anyone in the rental market.
Cubbi
I signed up for Cubbi as a landlord in 2018, I don't remember if I even put any ad up but months later I start getting a few emails from people, fast… Read more
forward it's 2026 and now Cubbi has upgraded to sending me text messages too about my property. Do you really think my property would be left unrented all this time? I don't even have access to the account, why am I getting enquiry messages from people after 8 years? Stop sending me messages/emails Cubbi and take my listing down already. Using my property to boost their listings, it's just fraudulent and I bet these reviews are all from bots too.
Thanks for flagging this and sorry for the frustration.… Read more
Street Advocate
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We couldn't be happier with Peter, wasn't even aware of vendor advocates & was recommended to call Street Advocate by a friend who had used Peter's… Read more
service before & swore they wouldn't ever sell without him. Well we can certainly see why, FANTASTIC! Absolutely understood & listened to us, cut through all the nonsense & was straight to the point which was brilliant. Made a stressful event smooth & even in the collapsing market managed to get a fantastic result with the real estate agent he brought in. To us its a no brainer to use his services & will tell anyone we know selling to take advantage of Peter @ Street Advocate
SaleByHomeOwner.com.au
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Finding a tenant as a self-managed property owner could not have been so much easier. The script, photos and other detail upload and ready to go. … Read more
Finding new tenants who would love to call our property a home was a delight. Thank you for helping Scott :-)
Local Agent Finder
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Tried to use this site. It was appallingly slow. It asked for a verification code but took 5 minutes to send it. I tried 3 or 4 times, but the… Read more
response was so slow (I just got the last code!!) I eventually gave up. Maybe on a good day it might be OK, but I don't think I'll bother to find out. Easier to just call a couple of agents in the area.
DDP Property

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We have been stuck with this company since June 2025. They promised to show us a property within 15 days or return our money. It's been 6 months, and… Read more
nothing has happened. I asked them not to show us properties with mobile towers in the vicinity, and that is what they did, and I rejected it. After that, people moved out of the company, and I wanted to see properties close to Victoria so that I could inspect them myself as I lost trust in them. Then this [Name Removed] took over, she just googles properties that I can better google and sends them to me, does not bother if they match my criteria or not. She did not hold a single meeting with me. I am begging for my refund, no one cares, I have emailed them, called them, requested, begged, no reply to my emails or phone calls. So many people have changed in the mean time, Now, they do not return my email/call/whatsapp calls.
Please don't steal our hard-earned money. Please please please refund if no one is interested to do anything. I wish I could give -100 as the rating for all the trouble and trauma these people have caused me through these months. I will be taking action against you as a consumer, this is my first step, watch for it!
Turnkey Building Group
Bridgette from Turnkey Building Group is very helpful and knowledgeable about the process of constructing a dream home or investment opportunity.… Read more
Considering we don't pay a fee for their services, the service we receive and continue to receive is exemplary. Bridgette and her team have stood by us the entire process, and explain everything in great detail. We are very happy and very comfortable on our journey to an affordable first class new home. Thank you!
buymyplace
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The company helped us sell our home by providing advice and with the package we bought included sign board, flyers, photography, online advertising on Domain, Real estate.com and Facebook. It was a great service.
Harcourts
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We are relocating from NSW to QLD and could not attend in-person inspections. It was such a relief that Harcourts offered us a virtual inspection! We… Read more
were satisfied with the online photo's of the property, so our application was progressed without further delay, and within hours we received notification that our application was successful! The entire process was quick, easy and efficient. Our PM was responsive, understanding and helped us navigate any issues we faced.
Nicheliving
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When dreams become disasters - A cautionary tale of foundational deceit – Worst experience ever with the most despicable ethics emanating from the top. The company is 'restructuring' but development arms remain so all I can… Read more
say is buyer beware, research directors, watch and read every historic news article available, read the fine print, due your due diligence and then do it again and again because unfortunately the rot at the core remains, I've lived the experience. (there should be an option to award zero stars)
Besser & Co
Carl is one of the best property managers I’ve ever dealt with. He is easygoing, professional, and has a great ability to negotiate in a way that… Read more
makes all parties feel comfortable and fairly treated. I highly recommend Carl to anyone looking for a reliable and approachable property manager.
RealPrivate
Noosaville, sold 2016 house, Noosaville 2021 resort unit SOLD – I found the experience to be great. I received help from Rick, the owner. I could arrange inspections when it suited both myself and clients. Also i… Read more
had some opens. I sold both through open inspections, on a Sunday. You have little to lose to try. All it cost me was $400. I did my own photos, though not as good as professional ones. Don't knock it till you try, may not suit some people, I loved it. Suzie, Noosaville, Qld.
Morton
Morton failed to change locks and our apartment was entered when on holiday,the apartment was dirty when we moved in ,dishwasher,dryer intercom did… Read more
not work, we were in for 12months paid all our rent left it clean and tidy they are now wanting $1500 total scam.
Barry Plant
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I am deeply disappointed in [Name Removed] - real estate agent of Barry Plant Ringwood. Not only is he unable to speak English fluently, he even… Read more
yelled at me loudly, rudely and arrogantly over the phone when I was providing him with feedback. This reflects upon his mentality, manners, character and low levels of professionalism and competence.
[Name Removed] asked me to build a walk-in robe in a room which I disagreed with, because this is an unnecessary hefty expense. When the renovation company (which [Name Removed] recommended) damaged the grass at the common area shared with neighbours (which he was clearly aware that it was damaged by the renovation company), he told me to incur costs to fix it by myself. This does not make sense, which shows that he is not acting in the best interest of the property owner and I asked the renovation company to fix it. I wanted the outdoor deck to be free of shoe stains but [Name Removed] said he cannot stop potential buyers from walking on the deck with shoes. This is ridiculous, which I raised with other sales agents and they confirmed that what I wanted is easily doable and very common, which is to put a sign to inform potential buyers.
What [Name Removed] yelled at me loudly: which shows his inability to accept feedback from clients: - I am not your slave! - I am disappointed! - You should be grateful to me!
I am so glad I changed my sales agent because I do not trust [Name Removed]. I don’t have such distressing issues with another sales agent.
Riverbank Real Estate
Do not buy or sell through Riverbank Merrylands. Steven Josevski and Jaiden Spencer are the most unprofessional and incompetent agents I've dealt… Read more
with.
The defining moment: I called Steven before settlement to express my displeasure with the whole process. His response, in his own words, was that he serves the vendors and has no obligation to provide a good buying experience to me. That attitude explains every other failure on this list. His motto of "Honesty, integrity and transparency" is the biggest contradiction if I've ever seen one.
Steven is the primary agent on the advertising but doesn't even list a mobile number, never showed up at inspections, and was basically unreachable. Jaiden yelled at me at our first interaction for arriving near the end of an inspection window — something I'd only done because nobody at their office answered a phone.
The property itself was disgusting at inspection — mould and algae in the showers, sewage smell in the bathrooms, holes drilled across the house, rubbish strewn through both yards, tenants' belongings blocking every access point so you couldn't even see the place properly. Jaiden's response? Tenants can keep the property however they like and it's not their place to question it. That is literally the managing agent's job.
Additional clauses had to be attached to the contract before I'd sign. Jaiden told me he couldn't do it and pushed me to sign as-is. I had to call Steven's office directly to force the issue.
Then came settlement, which Riverbank dragged out by failing to deliver vacant possession — their contractual responsibility. No proactive communication, just delays and excuses. I'd already served notice on my rental, so they had me cornered, and they knew it.
The end-of-lease clause we'd negotiated was ignored. The property was handed over with destroyed gas cooktop and rangehood (rust and oil literally dripping), filthy oven, sewage smell in the bathrooms, mouldy showers, rubbish on the premises, overgrown lawns, power points coming off the wall and sparking. Jaiden agreed with everything at the pre-settlement inspection. Then Steven had the audacity to walk through separately with the vendors, tenancy agent, and suggest REDUCING the agreed settlement figure because he was "impressed" by the condition.
Jaiden did grow to become more empathetic towards the end of the settlement, but unfortunately, failed in his duties as the selling agent.
By his own admission, Steven doesn't care about the buyer experience. Believe him. Steer clear — there are far better agents in the area. If there was a 0 star option, I would be selecting that.
Dear Sreeniketh, We are disappointed to… Read more
YPA Estate Agents
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I had Brylee help me rent oit my house. At first i was very nervous as it was the first time renting out what was suposed to be my forever home.… Read more
Brylee was fantastic, answering all my hundreds of questions even tho some seemed silly, explaining and going through everything thoroughly, that instanty put my mind at ease. Brylee is very knowledgeable in her job role and also very easy to talk to, Brylee was alwasy quick to respond back to me with all my text messages and phone calls. After speaking to numerous other agents in the area i felt most comfortable and reaseured with my mind at ease with Brylee. I am glad i have chosen Brylee from Gladston park YPA to look after my house. Thank you so muck
Dingle Partners
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Barbara managed the rental of my apartment in Melbourne. She gave great advice and set my expectations clearly. All the processes for property… Read more
management were handled professionally and I felt comfortable that both my tenant and I were being well looked after. The staff at Dingle were all very nice and happy to help.
HouseSmart Real Estate
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Our application process was smooth from start to finish. Reellien was incredibly responsive, and her prompt replies and clear communication via email… Read more
made the entire process easy and stress-free.
Magenta was also wonderful to deal with. She was friendly, communicated everything clearly, took the time to explain anything I was unsure about, and always followed up whenever I needed further clarification. We really appreciated the support and professionalism from both Reellien and Magenta throughout the process. Thank you for making what can often be a stressful experience so much easier!
Victorian House & Land Specialists
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New home purchase – From our first inspection through to settlement, Matt Bonnett made the experience smooth and easy. We can’t thank Matt and his team enough for all of their help
Buckmaster Hawkey
The best temping agency in Melbourne – Daniel Bryan has been amazing. Buckmasters have placed me in multiple roles since before Covid. They actually listen to we temps, and ensure we're… Read more
placed close to home in well paid roles. They are the only agency I will deal with as they're totally transparent, no dramas, no dud roles. True professionals.
For Sale By Owner
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Is it worth using a real estate agent?
To answer the question straight off the bat, it’s often worth it to use a real estate agent if you’re selling a property (but not buying).
A real estate agent is also called a seller agent, as their number one priority is to get sellers the best possible price for their home.
The alternative to hiring a real estate agent is to sell your property privately. This may initially seem appealing, as you'll avoid paying commission. However, paying this commission will probably be worth it in the end, considering the following:
Expert knowledge and experience
An experienced agent will be know the steps that going into selling a properties back to front.
The daily duties of a real estate agent are extensive, and can help you navigate a long, potentially daunting process that has lots of red tape, including legal paperwork.
Real estate agents can save you time
If you’re selling privately, you have to manage the whole process from start to finish - including being on call for potential buyers round the clock. It's an estate agent's job to handle this for you.
Real estate agents also have industry contacts and a little black book of potential buyers, casting the net wide.
You can save money using a real estate agent
Due to their skills in negotiation, a good real estate agent is able to market your property in its most attractive light, and get you a higher selling price for it.
Here's an example - if you plan to sell your property for $600K, and an agent secures a $50K increase on this, this means an average agent’s commission of 2.5% - or $16, 250 - can easily be taken out of the extra $50K they secured - leaving you with an extra $33, 750 in pocket.
What does a real estate agent do for a buyer?
If you’re buying instead of selling, a real estate agent isn’t going to be the best fit for you. While they can help you find properties to inspect or attend auctions for, ultimately real estate agents put a buyer’s interests first as part of their job description.
If you’re in the market to buy and would like some professional assistance, a buyer’s agent is a better match. They help buyers to source potential properties, and negotiate the property price in a buyer’s favour (often with a real estate agent, on behalf of you).
What does a real estate agent do?
Property appraisal
A real estate agent will have a realistic estimate of the price your property will fetch. This is gained by having a thorough knowledge of properties in your local area that are similar to yours, and how much they usually sell for. There are still a few other things to know, which you can find out by jumping down to the section about Appraisal Accuracy.
Advertising and Marketing
A real estate agent is well-versed in marketing strategy, choosing the best mix of advertising and a targeted marketing campaign to help sell your property for maximum profit.
They should work within your budget to create a marketing strategy suited to your home. This strategy includes placing ads - a mix of traditional and digital methods including newspaper ads, property agency shopfronts, open homes, and websites like Domain.
Along with this, an estate agent can help you take steps to increase the marketability and attractiveness of your home to prospective buyers. For example, they might suggest hiring an interior decorator interior decorator to spruce up the way your place looks.
Buyer liaison and negotiation
A real estate agent is armed with training and experience when it comes to negotiating with buyers to agree on a purchase price suitable to both parties. It’s also their job to field queries from prospective buyers round the clock, so you don’t have to worry about standing guard over your phone in case a prospective buyer calls or otherwise shows interest. (repeats earlier section)
Potential buyers may also be able to talk with a real estate agency more freely about any concerns they may have about the property. For example, if they don’t like the way your favourite room in the house looks, a new home shopper may feel more comfortable telling a real estate agent this, versus the homeowner who’s more, naturally, emotionally attached to the house.
Sales decisions
A real estate agent will also recommend the best way of selling your home, including whether you go the more common route of private sale or selling in auction.
Property management
While not related to property transactions, some real estate agents are hired by property owners or landlords, who lease their property out to tenants.
How to find a good real estate agent
Location
First and foremost, make sure to hire a local real estate agent, as familiarity with the properties in your neighbourhood is essential.
Accreditation
Getting a licensed real estate agent is the minimum requirement, when it comes to professional standards. This allows a person or individual working for an agency to legally act as an agent for a real estate transaction.
However, professional accreditation takes this one step further and can help ensure standards are kept high, as the real estate agent is part of a professional association. Also note that some steps in the property transaction process, such as auctioneering, require specialist accreditation.
Appraisal Accuracy
A good real estate agent will value your property at its correct price. It’s good practice to obtain at least three independent property evaluations, and then compare them to the figure a real estate agent has quoted.
Some real estate agents may inflate the valuation price, to flood your vision with dollar signs and make you hope for more money from the sale. However, this will inevitably leave you disappointed when the property sells for a lower amount.
Other estate agents will underquote, and then represent this lower value to potential buyers, to expand the pool of available buyers. This means you could also end up getting less for your property.
Sales history
Being familiar with a prospective agent’s track record when it comes to selling properties can help ensure you’re getting someone who excels in their field. Look for the type of properties the agent typically sells (those similar to yours are better), the average time of each property on the market, and the selling price.
If you’re starting at square one and have no specific agent in mind, research recently sold properties in your neighbourhood like yours.
Check whether any real estate agent’s names keep popping up, keeping a tally of their successes against other agents.
Current listings
In the same vein as checking an agent’s sales history, also check out their current listings. Agents shouldn't be inundated with existing work, as this may mean they have less time to dedicate to selling your property.
Real estate agent commission
Real estate agents make most of their money through commission, usually earned as a percentage of the property price after the house is sold.
As an average in Australia, property agents charge an average commission of around 2-3% of the price your property fetches.
However, while this is the most common method of charging commission, there are other ways. Be familiar with the agency agreement to find out how commission is charged.
Some agents are paid on a ‘no sale, no fee’ basis, and others have low flat-rate fees.
A portion charge higher commission of 5%, but you may have more inclusions. For example, marketing and advertising costs might be factored into this commission.
Marketing and advertising costs
For example, a property anywhere up to $500K can rack up advertising costs of $1-2K, whereas a property over $1 million can cost over $4K in advertising.
Keep in mind that marketing and advertising costs are usually charged in addition to a real estate agent’s commission. The cost of advertising varies according to property value.
Some advertising expenses like signage costs, are charged separate to commission, regardless of whether an agent successfully makes a sale.
Be familiar with the agency agreement
This is really important, as it sets out the following important information and helps make sure you won’t have any unpleasant surprises later:
- Services: Details the services an agent will provide, including their scope.
- Commission: Sets out the amount of commission charged, how it’s calculated, when and how it’s payable, and whether you have to pay it to more than one agent.
- Estimated selling price: This can include a range of likely selling prices, rather than a single figure.
Remember you’re also allowed to shop around and compare agreements, and negotiate the terms if anything appears unfavourable to you.
Personality
Since you’ll be closely working with a real estate agent to make a major transaction, it’s important that they have good professional integrity, and also that you both get along.
Accordingly, it makes sense to do a bit of sleuthing before deciding to work with a property agent.
You can find out whether they have good communication, and will regularly keep you in the loop about any updates. You also want to check that prospective buyers will find them to be friendly and that approachable.
One way to do this is to create a shortlist of at least three agents, then anonymously shadow them at open homes and auctions. You'll be able to witness first-hand how effectively they do their job and communicate with interested potential buyers.
Conclusion
Overall, hiring a real estate to help with selling your property can be a decision that saves you both time, money and worry. However, don't just go with the agent who promises to sell your property for the highest price.
You should be picky about selecting an experienced agent who understand your unique property, and who demonstrates good communication and people skills. Also be clear on the terms of an agency agreement before you begin working together.
Dear Jessica, Thank you for your… Read more