Find the top real estate agents in Melbourne CBD

Melbourne CBD, also known as Melbourne City, and its inner rings combine distinct housing types that sellers should recognise. The defining heritage terrace stock in Carlton and Fitzroy attracts buyers for period character and proximity to cafés and galleries, while the major apartment precincts of Southbank and Docklands appeal to those seeking low-maintenance river and skyline living, and Parkville acts as a significant employment and education anchor so properties close to its hospital and university precinct often appeal to medical staff and students alongside investors. Median prices have eased back, down 4.1% on the year to $590,000, the lowest level in five years, and the median remains comfortably below the cycle high of May 2021.

Recent shifts are reshaping where demand lands across the inner city. The Metro Tunnel and its station precincts are a major transport boost that is improving access to parts of North Melbourne and Southbank, nudging buyer interest outward from the CBD. Homes are selling in a median of 32 days, faster than a year ago. Auctions are clearing at 66% over the past year.⁽¹⁾

For sellers the local picture matters at pocket level, so real estate agents in the Melbourne CBD with local knowledge and experience are worth considering. This is a fragmented market, with the top 3 agents handling just 3% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $528,000 sits 10.5% below the broader area median of $590,000, which can reflect the mix of homes they list. Their listings sold in a median of 31 days, 1 day faster than the area's typical 32 days, converting 79.3% of their listings into a successful sale, 20.2 percentage points ahead of the area's 59.1%.

The average commission rate is 2.11% (around $12,000 on a median-priced home). Rates often reflect longer campaign periods and the broader marketing reach needed to connect with the right buyers. 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.