Find the top real estate agents in Melbourne

Melbourne wears a few different faces for sellers. The central Melbourne CBD is the defining apartment market and draws a steady stream of international and interstate renters and buyers linked to major employment hubs. Inner South and Eastern Melbourne are characterised by period homes and leafy streets that attract professionals and families. North Eastern Melbourne remains known for school-oriented family buyers, while North Western and Western Melbourne offer affordability-led opportunities increasingly shaped by new transport links and growth-focused development. Median prices have been broadly flat, up 1.7% on the year to $780,000, and the median sits just off the cycle high reached in July 2026.

Transport and planning changes are the most visible influences on buyer behaviour right now, with inner-city rail works such as the Metro Tunnel and a program of tram and rail improvements across the middle ring sharpening commute advantages in key precincts. Tighter standards for medium-density apartment delivery are also slowing new supply in some growth corridors, nudging more lifestyle-focused buyers towards Bayside and the Mornington Peninsula. Homes are selling in a median of 30 days, much the same pace as a year ago, the slowest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 64% over the past year⁽¹⁾, and sales activity has cooled, down 6.7% on the year.

The average commission rate is 1.78% (around $14,000 on a median-priced home). In a metro market like Melbourne, rates are typically lower because high property values and dense competition allow for tighter margins, while regional rates often increase to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach. Real estate agents in Melbourne emphasise local knowledge and experience and broad reach when explaining their service. 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.