Find the top real estate agents in Cairns

Cairns is a tropical regional city with compact city living, seaside lifestyle strips and established family suburbs. Sellers in Cairns City and Bungalow compete in a compact apartment and inner city market, while Edge Hill and Whitfield have older homes and leafy streets that appeal to families and downsizers. Median prices have been running hot, up 17.8% on the year to $695,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained, and the median is 0.7% above the prior peak set in April 2026.

Recent shifts are shaping who turns up at open homes across the region. Homes are selling in a median of 30 days, faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in five years. Auctions are clearing at 25% over the past year⁽¹⁾, while there have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 14.9% on the year, the lowest transaction count in five years. A steady return of visitors and domestic holidaymakers has lifted interest in short-stay-friendly properties in the beach suburbs and created noticeable appetite from investors targeting holiday let income, while ongoing investment in airport and port capacity and road improvements is reinforcing regional connectivity and supporting demand across the city fringe and coastal pockets.

Real estate agents in Cairns emphasise local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market. This is a fragmented market, with the top 3 agents handling just 9% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $700,000 is broadly in line with the area median of $695,000. Their listings sold in a median of 24 days, 6 days faster than the area's typical 30 days, converting 79.0% of their listings into a successful sale, 8.8 percentage points ahead of the area's 70.2%.

The average commission rate is 2.59% (around $18,000 on a median-priced home). In regional markets like Cairns, 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.