Find the top real estate agents in Bentleigh
As Australia's #1 real estate agent comparison site, we help over 2.6 million Australians research agents every year.*
Compare agents in:
Some of the top local agents in Bentleigh
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Bentleigh property prices, market trends and demographics.
Chris Hassall
Buxton - Glen Eira
112
Sales (12m)
$2.97M
Highest sale
24y
Experience
74 Houses
Sold (12m)
38 Units
Sold (12m)
Jack Liu
Harcourts Settle
91
Sales (12m)
$2.22M
Highest sale
15y
Experience
53 Houses
Sold (12m)
38 Units
Sold (12m)
Tom Grieve
Ray White - Carnegie
76
Sales (12m)
$2.03M
Highest sale
-
Experience
11 Houses
Sold (12m)
65 Units
Sold (12m)
Get more personalised agent results tailored to your property and needs
What makes selling in Bentleigh unique?
Bentleigh sits in Melbourne's south-east and contains a mix of period and mid‑century family homes alongside more recent townhouses and apartment living. That housing variety tends to attract a broad buyer pool, from young professionals and commuters seeking low‑maintenance, well‑located homes to families who prioritise outdoor space and access to local schools, while downsizers and investors often target the smaller, easier-to-manage properties.
Different properties in Bentleigh can appeal to very different audiences, so local knowledge matters when it comes to pricing, presentation and marketing. Agents with suburb-specific experience understand those differences and can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to suit the property and the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: October 2026
Bentleigh property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Bentleigh have remained relatively stable at $1.8m, with 1% growth, while unit values have eased 3% to $801k, suggesting demand has been stronger for detached houses. The overall median now sits 11% below its May 2022 peak. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 66%, slightly above the VIC average of 63%.
In Bentleigh, 614 properties have come onto the market over the past year, up 44%, while 353 have sold, a decrease of 6%. Despite the additional supply, homes here are selling in a median of 26 days, 3 days faster than the South Eastern Melbourne average.
With most properties selling within a month, selecting an experienced agent who can maximise buyer competition during a short, high-impact campaign can make a meaningful difference to your result.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $1.72M | Down 0.2% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $780K | Down 9.3% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 66.2% | Above the VIC average of 62.7% |
| Listings (12m) | 587 | Up 44.2% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 327 | Down 11.1% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 26 days | 4 days faster than the South Eastern Melbourne area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
See which agents sold the most properties like yours in Bentleigh
Why choosing the right local agent in Bentleigh 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 Bentleigh.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.3x higher prices than the Bentleigh average.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Bentleigh sell 69% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Bentleigh are responsible for 15.6% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Bentleigh agent
In Victoria, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.5% to 4.95%. Our data shows the commission rates in Bentleigh average around 1.61%, or approximately $18,684 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.
- Bentleigh avg commission1.6%
- VIC avg commission1.8%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Bentleigh
Discover more about real estate in suburbs near Bentleigh - compare top agents and explore suburb profiles with local insights.
- Real estate agents Mckinnon | Mckinnon suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Ormond | Ormond suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Moorabbin | Moorabbin suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Bentleigh East | Bentleigh East suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Brighton East | Brighton East 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.
Source: Copyright © 2026 Australian Property Monitors Pty Ltd trading as Domain Insight (DI). This information is published and compiled by DI and in developing it DI also relies on the information supplied by a number of external sources.
Customer service centre: 1800 817 616
For more information about our data sources and methodology, please see our Website Data Disclaimers.