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Some of the top local agents in Forster
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Forster property prices, market trends and demographics.
Darren Rice
Lifestyle Forster-Tuncurry
46
Sales (12m)
$1.75M
Highest sale
-
Experience
36 Houses
Sold (12m)
6 Units
Sold (12m)
David Hochkins
First National Real Estate Forster-Tuncurry
16
Sales (12m)
$1.6M
Highest sale
11y
Experience
12 Houses
Sold (12m)
2 Units
Sold (12m)
Luke Crane
Pacific Coast Property Network - Forster
20
Sales (12m)
$1.75M
Highest sale
-
Experience
10 Houses
Sold (12m)
4 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Forster unique?
Forster on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales offers a coastal mix of standalone family homes, waterfront residences and low-rise units, reflecting its seaside setting and easy access to beaches and water-based recreation. This variety attracts a broad buyer pool, from retirees and downsizers seeking low-maintenance waterside living to families and investors looking for amenity, lifestyle and holiday rental potential, with different housing types suiting different priorities.
Different properties in Forster appeal to different audiences, so working with an agent who knows the area makes it easier to match presentation, pricing and marketing to the buyers most likely to be interested. A local agent can emphasise waterfront aspects or family-friendly features as appropriate, select the channels that reach the right audience and tailor photography, staging and timing to suit the character of the property.
Last Updated: October 2026
Forster property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Forster have increased 6% to $920k, while unit values have increased 6% to $660k. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 33%, below the NSW average of 56%.
In Forster, 433 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 2%, while 374 have sold, a decrease of 13%. With both listings and sales lower, homes here are selling in a median of 48 days, 4 days faster than the Great Lakes average.
Choosing an experienced local agent who can accurately price your property, market it effectively and negotiate confidently can make a meaningful difference to your sale outcome.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $920K | Up 6.4% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $665K | Up 5.6% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 33.3% | Below the NSW average of 55.6% |
| Listings (12m) | 416 | Down 8.0% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 336 | Down 22.8% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 49 days | 6 days faster than the Great Lakes area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Forster matters
Not all agents deliver the same results. We've analysed local sales data from the past year to show exactly how much the top-performing agents outpace the market average in Forster.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.0x higher prices than the Forster average.
Days on market
The top 3 agents in Forster sell 1.0x faster than the suburb average.
49
Days
Suburb avg.
47
Days
Top 3 agents
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Forster sell 21% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Forster are responsible for 25.6% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Forster agent
In New South Wales, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.5% to 4.71%. Our data shows the commission rates in Forster average around 2.51%, or approximately $21,108 on a median-priced home.
Real estate commission rates are not regulated, meaning agents can set their own fees. Knowing the average commission in your suburb gives you a useful benchmark when comparing proposals.
Agent commissions are usually negotiable. While commission is an important consideration, it shouldn't be the only factor when choosing an agent. Instead, look for agents with local expertise who can justify their rate and clearly explain how they plan to maximise your sale outcome.
- Forster avg commission2.5%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Forster
Discover more about real estate in suburbs near Forster - compare top agents and explore suburb profiles with local insights.
- Real estate agents Tuncurry | Tuncurry suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Coomba Park | Coomba Park suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Green Point | Green Point suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Darawank | Darawank suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Failford | Failford suburb profile and market trends
(1) Auction clearance rate data has been sourced from Domain Insight.
(2) Sales, DOM and sale price data for the suburb were sourced from Domain Insight.
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