Find the top real estate agents in Yarra Ranges & Yarra Valley

Yarra Ranges & Yarra Valley is a region defined by leafy ridge towns, vineyard valleys and established country townships. The Dandenong Ranges pockets around Mount Dandenong, Olinda and Sassafras have a cottage and forest character that attracts hobby gardeners, weekend visitors and downsizers, while the Yarra Valley corridors around Healesville and Yarra Glen are known for winemaking and riverside main streets with cafes and markets. Townships such as Healesville act as the major service hubs, and pockets like Wandin North and Wandin East offer orchard-style living and larger hobby farms. Median prices have been broadly flat, up 1.7% on the year to $875,000, and the median sits just off the cycle high reached in March 2026.

Homes are selling in a median of 27 days, faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 56% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ A gradual uplift in digital connectivity and targeted local service upgrades is making it easier for professionals to combine occasional commuting with remote work, supporting demand for larger, more liveable blocks across the region. There is also growing interest in bushfire-aware features and water-wise gardens, and steady visitor activity to cellar doors and lookouts is lifting interest in short-stay potential in select pockets. For sellers, the sub-area picture matters: properties near the Belgrave line and villages such as Belgrave, Upwey and Tecoma tend to attract families and buyers prioritising public transport and schools, while ridge-top addresses appeal to lifestyle seekers and those wanting tourism income.

Real estate agents in Yarra Ranges & Yarra Valley often emphasise local knowledge and experience and a broad reach across the region, which matters when buyer types vary between families, downsizers and lifestyle buyers. The top 3 local agents handled 11% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $922,000 sits 5.4% above the broader area median of $875,000, 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 15 days, 12 days faster than the area's typical 27 days, converting 74.6% of their listings into a successful sale, 5.2 percentage points ahead of the area's 69.4%.

The average commission rate is 1.67% (around $15,000 on a median-priced home). 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.