Find the top real estate agents in Daylesford

Daylesford sits at the heart of a well-established spa and lifestyle precinct, with the town known for a small high street of shops, galleries and dining, Hepburn Springs acting as the area's spa village that anchors much of the visitor draw, and pockets such as Trentham and Glenlyon offering quieter, family-friendly streets. The surrounding landscape of heritage cottages and leafy country blocks attracts people after a tree change or a quieter weekender base, and sellers should expect buyers who value garden amenity, period character and easy guest access rather than a typical suburban commute. Median prices have edged up gently, up 5.0% on the year to $730,000, and the median remains comfortably below the cycle high of September 2022.

Homes are selling in a median of 111 days, slower than a year ago. Auctions are clearing at 33% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Transaction activity has ticked up, up 11.2% on the year. The short-stay market remains a prominent part of demand, and recent interest from remote workers and downsizers is adding to interest in homes with good digital connectivity and flexible living spaces. Modest road upgrades and attention to town centre streetscapes have also kept the main retail strips active for visitors, supporting the area's appeal to weekenders and short-stay operators. For sellers, presenting garden spaces, period features and easy visitor access tends to help, given the mix of buyers who shop this market.

Real estate agents in Daylesford typically bring a focused understanding of the local market and experience with short-stay and garden-rich properties. The top 3 local agents handled 25% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $760,000 sits 4.1% above the broader area median of $730,000, which could suggest they specialise a little more at the premium end of the market, worth bearing in mind if your home sits closer to the area median. Their listings sold in a median of 99 days, 12 days faster than the area's typical 111 days, converting 44.4% of their listings into a successful sale, 6.4 percentage points ahead of the area's 38.0%.

The average commission rate is 1.93% (around $14,000 on a median-priced home). In smaller markets like Daylesford, rates often increase to 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.