Real Estate Agents in Melbourne
Melbourne OpenAgent Seller Sentiment
Following suit with all the other capital cities, Melbourne recorded a +0.6 increase in index in Q4 2019 - jumping from +4.9 from the previous quarter to +5.5 currently.
This has given Melbourne the highest sentiment across the capital cities and reflects a strong optimism in seller confidence that property prices will increase over the following 6 months.
Real estate agent fees in Melbourne
In Victoria, real estate agent commissions range between 1.6 to 3.0 percent. In metropolitan areas like Melbourne, they tend to be a little lower. 2.5 percent is often at the high end of the scale, covering areas such as Central Melbourne. On the outskirts of the CBD, rates are lower. For example, in St. Kilda, the average commission rate sits at 2.01%; in Brighton, 1.55%; and in Sandringham, 1.87%.
Be mindful, however, as these are suburb averages. Some Melbourne real estate agents will charge higher rates than others, depending on the property for sale and their commission structures.
Tiered commission, for example, will charge you a higher rate for any value above a certain amount to work as an incentive for agents to sell a property at a higher price. For this reason, be sure to ask agents what their commission is when interviewing them, as different agents will cover different fees in what they charge. This will allow you to compare them on even ground and help you find the agent best suited to you.
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Top real estate agents in Melbourne
Over 143921 properties that have recently been sold within the last 12 months have been evaluated by OpenAgent to identify Melbourne's leading real estate agents.. We have 34858 reviews on 2035 different agents to help you make the most informed choice when choosing a real estate agent to sell your home.
Below are some of Melbourne's award winning agents. They are the recipients of OpenAgent’s Home Sellers Choice Awards, recognised for their excellent customer service and outstanding sale results.
Tim Heavyside recently sold a 4 bedroom house at 23 Norman Street, VIC 3124 Camberwell
Joe Mavrikos recently sold a 4 bedroom house at 269 Gisborne-Melton Road, VIC 3337 Kurunjang
Paul and Gina Organtzidis recently sold a 5 bedroom house at 5 Ponds Way, VIC 3804 Narre Warren North
Will Ainsworth recently sold a 2 bedroom unit at 7/6-8 Stafford Street, VIC 3218 Herne Hill
Ming Xu recently sold a 4 bedroom house at 8 Rosings Court, VIC 3168 Notting Hill
Paul Ringeri recently sold a 3 bedroom house at 23 McDonald Street, VIC 3977 Skye
Melbourne property market
Being the second most populous city in Australia, Melbourne has one of the most active real estate markets in the nation. With a high level of continued migration, a high quality lifestyle and a dynamic local economy, its no wonder why. But as with most other areas across Australia, Melbourne has seen a cooling market in recent months. For the first time in years, house prices have started to slow down and properties have stayed on the market for longer. Despite this, however, rental demands still stand high and median house prices are still predicted to grow steadily over the next few years.
What’s it like living in Melbourne?
When it comes to shopping, dining and culture, Melbournites will say that their city has it all. And it’s no wonder with Melbourne regularly topping lists when it comes to liveability. The city itself is very much centred around lifestyle, and it’s easy to see how, with the numerous green spaces, parks, cycling paths and running tracks that dot and converge throughout the entire city.
The transport system is easy to navigate too, with the convenient tram coverage across the city. In addition, Melbourne is leading the way in terms of sustainability, with a focus on sustainable design, reduced water consumption and competitive targets when it comes to greenhouse emissions.
Melbourne is a growing city as well, and the interstate migration numbers support this, with plenty of people from NSW and QLD moving south in droves. In 2016 and 2017, Melbourne recorded the largest and fastest growth of any Australian capital city. New arrivals to Melbourne are attracted to the growing economy, more affordable housing and job opportunities, with Melbourne’s population poised to match Sydney’s in the coming years.