Find the top real estate agents in Bayside

Bayside is a Melbourne bayside area where higher-priced Brighton sits alongside quieter beachside pockets such as Beaumaris and Black Rock. Heritage terraces and tree-lined streets in parts of Brighton set a different tone to the more relaxed bungalow streets by the bay, while the Port Phillip foreshore and the Sandringham line underpin the area's everyday appeal. Median prices have softened gently, down 7.3% on the year to $1,530,000.

Recent council planning has nudged medium-density development toward activity centres, creating steady interest in townhouse and apartment opportunities around Highett and the North Road precinct, and there is growing appetite for renovated period homes in Hampton and Beaumaris. Homes are selling in a median of 29 days, much the same pace as a year ago, the slowest pace in five years. Auctions are clearing at 58% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ There have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 5.1% on the year, the lowest transaction count in two years.

Real estate agents in Bayside often 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 8% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $1,885,000 sits 23.2% above the broader area median of $1,530,000, which could suggest they specialise 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 33 days, 4 days slower than the area's typical 29 days, converting 65.3% of their listings into a successful sale, 23.2 percentage points ahead of the area's 42.1%.

The average commission rate is 1.67% (around $26,000 on a median-priced home). These rates generally reflect the level of marketing and campaign length agents use to reach the right buyers in a local market that values presentation and location. 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.