Find the top real estate agents in Ararat

Ararat is the region's dominant service centre, built around a mix of heritage bluestone streets, period cottages and practical regional housing. Surrounding land is largely broadacre and grazing country, so the local market blends traditional farming purchasers with a steady stream of tree-change buyers and retirees looking for a quieter base, and pockets such as Pomonal, Lake Bolac, Willaura and Moyston each attract different buyer types. For sellers, listings that highlight local character, easy access to services and suitability for weekend or home-based living will resonate most with the active buyer types. Median prices have grown solidly, up 10.5% on the year to $420,000, the highest level in five years, and the median is 1.2% above the prior peak set in April 2026.

Recent momentum has been driven by improving local amenities and a renewed focus on tourism tied to the nearby Grampians, a major recreational anchor for the area that has lifted enquiry for weekend escapes and holiday-friendly homes in pockets that are easy to reach from Ararat. At the same time, growing acceptance of remote work is supporting demand for properties with home-office potential or additional land for hobbies and small-scale enterprise. Homes are selling in a median of 63 days, materially faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in two years. Auctions are clearing at 20% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ There have been noticeably more transactions, up 19.7% on the year.

Real estate agents in Ararat vary in reach and focus, and choosing one with local knowledge and experience matters in this market. The top 3 local agents handle the majority of sales, 56% of transactions over the past year. Their median sale of $439,000 sits 4.5% above the broader area median of $420,000. Their listings sold in a median of 64 days, 1 days faster than the area's typical 63 days, converting 74.3% of their listings into a successful sale, 10.6 percentage points ahead of the area's 63.7%.

In regional towns like Ararat, commission rates often reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach. When selecting an agent, look beyond the commission rate. Compare their specific track record in your local area, their recent sales volume, and their experience with properties similar to yours. Receive a personalised shortlist of top agents in your local area from our agent comparison tool to sell more confidently.