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List of Top Ballarat Central Real Estate Agents

There is a huge difference between good and bad agents.

The best agents don’t just sell loads of properties - they sell them faster and at higher values. We've collected data on all of the top agents in Ballarat Central below, so you can see what kind of difference an experienced agent makes.

In the past 12 months, Ballarat Central real estate agents have sold 63 properties. Houses in Ballarat Central spent 28 days on the market before selling and apartments 30 days. Most properties sold were houses.

We have prepared a shortlist of agents operating in Ballarat Central, but the agents on this list may not suit your style of property. Individual agent performance can vary significantly, even if the agents share the same agencies or office.

Which Real Estate Agent calculates a list of 3 top local agents from all agent sales data in the area, personalised to your property. Get started with our agent comparison tool.

Which Real Estate Agent's Best Ballarat Central Agents

Good agent selection means you increase your chances dramatically of a higher property price and an easy, quick sale. We can calculate a shortlist of top agents through our agent comparison tool.

To start selling, it's best to speak with a top-performing local real estate agent who has experience with properties like yours and can work well with you.

Properties Sold

63

(12 Months to Mar 2024)
Different Agents Used

34

(Mar 2024)
Different Agencies Used

10

(Mar 2024)

A suitable agent should be focused on selling property near yours (bonus for the same street!), experienced at selling property like yours, have a strong history of successful negotiations, and possess a personality that works well with potential buyers and yourself. Most agents have a particular focus, e.g. houses within a certain area, price bracket, and a ranking within their agency. We do everything we can to identify these agents for you.

We've crunched the numbers on properties sold in Ballarat Central and have identified top agents that don’t just sell a lot of properties, but those that appear to sell for more and faster than their competitors.

Ballarat Central Agents That Sell For Higher Prices

Suburb Avg.
$584,102
Top 3 Agents
$679,150

Top agents achieved 1.2x higher prices than the suburb average.

Skilled real estate agents can increase the value of your Ballarat Central property through negotiation and driving competition among buyers. With strong negotiation skills and connections within the Ballarat Central real estate field, they often deliver more than other real estate agents can.

Ballarat Central Agents That Sell Faster

Suburb Avg.
97 Days
Top 3 Agents
59 Days

The top 3 agents in Ballarat Central sell 1.6x faster than the suburb average.

A strong advertising strategy or an extensive buyer’s database typically speeds up the selling process immensely, so ensure your agent can provide both.

Ballarat Central Agents With The Most Experience

Suburb Avg.
1
Top 3 Agents
2

Top agents achieved 2.0x more sales than the suburb average.

Top real estate agents in Ballarat Central do not usually handle properties in just Ballarat Central but also nearby suburbs that might not have similar property markets to Ballarat Central. You need a top agent who has a core focus on selling property similar to yours in Ballarat Central. Doing this will ensure that your property will sell for a better price and faster.

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What To Pay Your Ballarat Central Agent

The lowest fee should not be your top requirement in an agent. Rather, you should look for agents that can strongly back up their fee structure and commission rate.

An agent with a strong sales background in selling quickly and for a higher price will often cover their fee and more. Receive a shortlist of top agents in the local Ballarat Central area from our agent comparison tool to sell confidently.

Ballarat Central is one of the more expensive suburbs in Australia when it comes to real estate agent commission rates. Experience has shown us that real estate agent commission rates in Ballarat Central average around 2.2%.

Compared to other areas in Australia, the commission rate in Ballarat Central is higher - remember that you can negotiate with your real estate agent about their fees and commissions, as well as inclusions on marketing fees.

2.2%
Ballarat Central Average Commission Rate
~2.1%
National Average Commission Rate

Use the real estate agent fee calculator below to determine how much it may cost to sell your property in Victoria. Amounts calculated include 10% GST, but exclude other costs an agent may charge such as advertising and marketing.

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The data on this website, including in the graphs and calculator, is approximate in nature and should not be relied upon.

Talking to a top local real estate agent is a good first step to determine what you may be required to pay to sell your property and to understand the local property market.

The graph and calculator use data collected by Which Real Estate Agent in 2019, and provides a state-wide average estimation of commission rate. The data presented should only be used as an indication of what you may be required to pay.

Be careful of extra fees that may be charged by a real estate agent. We recommend you properly review the agency agreement and cost schedules, so there are no surprises when you are presented with the final bill.

There is almost always room to negotiate commissions with agents. Do not be afraid to ask for an agent fee structure that favours your situation and ensures the agent does their job.

However, remember that an agent willing to drop their agent fees to rock-bottom are not likely to have your best interests at heart. Make sure you’re not just padding out someone else’s sales statistics - you should spend a little more to make more.

Need more information about agent fees or costs? Read our comprehensive guide to the fees charged by agents here.

Frequently Asked Questions

SHOULD I SELL MY HOUSE IN Ballarat Central IN 2024?

According to our data, you may want to consider selling your Ballarat Central property in 2024.

The average houses growth in Ballarat Central has risen to 13.9% over the past 10 years. The increase in property values has led to an appreciating market where selling your property is generally easier and buyers are generally more competitive.

Price growth for Ballarat Central houses over the last year has been about equal to the ten year annual growth rate, coming in at 15.9% for houses (compared to the 10 year average, 13.9%).

Units/apartment values over the past 12 months in Ballarat Central have stayed equal for 9.8%, compared to the 10 year average, 10.5%.

To find out how to sell your house and to find the best agent, click here.

WHAT IS MY HOUSE PRICE ESTIMATE?

There are several variables that can affect property values in Ballarat Central. To accurately estimate the value of your Ballarat Central property, these variables need to be taken into account.

One example of a variable that affects your house price is proximity to local area amenities.

Proximity to Ballarat Central local amenities is something that rarely changes. If your property is within walking/driving distance to Ballarat Central amenities/shopping areas/schools/restaurants, your property value estimation tends to be higher.

Proximity to amenities should be taken into account when estimating property values, along with distance to city areas, property type, condition of the property and more.

Figure out the value of your home, and start your selling journey with some confidence. Get started by requesting a property appraisal from an agent today.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO SELLING MY Ballarat Central HOUSE?

There’s a lot to think about when selling your Ballarat Central property, and a lot of it happens before signing up with an agent.

Initially, you should look at the Ballarat Central property market and see if the conditions are right. Get an idea of how much your property is valued in the present day, starting with an independent property value report. Then you will want to contact and interview multiple agents (ideally around 3) and discuss selling methods, advertising and fees.

Making mistakes at this stage could cost you a lot of time and money. Hiring an experienced local real estate agent betters your chances of a hassle-free selling process that ends in a good result for you.

If you need more in-depth information on each step of the selling process, read our comprehensive guide on selling here.

HOW DO I FIND THE BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT IN Ballarat Central?

To find the top agents in your area, look into the sales histories and statistics behind each agent in your area. The best indicator is experience selling similar properties in the local area. This equates to knowledge behind positioning the property to the target market and an active list of prospective buyers that ultimately assists in achieving the best price.

Interview multiple agents to get a feel for fees and quality, and ask for as much proof as possible that they can do the job well.

Get more guides on choosing or finding the best agents here. Get a free shortlist of real estate agents in Ballarat Central by using our real estate agent comparison tool. We look into agents who sell quickly for the highest prices to ensure you get the best result.

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If an agent we suggest is successful in selling your home, they pay us an industry-standard referral fee. If the agent is unsuccessful, there is no fee payable.

This means it is in our best interest to find a top-performing real estate agent that can sell your property with minimum fuss.

IS YOUR AGENT ANALYSIS BIASED IN ANY WAY?

No. In comparison to our competitors, we do NOT have a limited database of agents to work with. We do not have special agreements with any agents or agencies for property sales.

Which Real Estate Agent is unique in that we carefully analyse the local agents in the area and base our recommendations upon individual agent sales histories and customer reviews.

In addition, we receive the same referral fee regardless of which suggested agent is chosen by you. We only receive the fee if the property is sold.

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Ballarat Central Suburb Overview

Ballarat Central is the central locality of Greater Ballarat in Victoria, Australia. The population of Ballarat Central at the 2006 census was 5,645, making it the third most populous in the urban area. It is the administrative headquarters for the City of Ballarat as well as the Ballarat Base Hospital and health services, the main campus of University of Ballarat, home to the city’s major religious institutions and a major retail, commercial and inner city residential area.

It is the third oldest settlement in Greater Ballarat. Planned as a permanent settlement shortly following the initial gold rush, it was formerly known as Ballaarat West or the new township of Ballaarat.

The boundaries are Lexton, Drummond, Talbot and Pleasant Street to the west;Sebastopol, Hill, Hummfray and Steinford Street to the south;Peel Street to the east and Serviceton Railway Line to the north.

Ballarat Central is important historically to the development of the city as well as for its Victorian era architecture and much of its area is covered by Heritage Overlays.

While the original name for Ballarat Central was Ballaarat and later Ballarat West, the current name originates from the Central Division, a mining lead in the 1870s. Several sporting teams used the name, as well as the local primary school as early as the 1880s. It was officially gazetted “Ballarat Central” sometime after the 1980s although it is still marked simply “Ballarat” on some maps.

The settlement of Ballarat West was established during the Victorian gold rush.

It was surveyed by William Urquhart as early as October 1851. By 1852 his grid plan and wide streets were prepared for the first land sales in the new township of West Ballarat.

As the city grew, Ballarat West became home to the city’s middle class, bankers and wealthy professionals establishing businesses around Lydiard Street and institutions along Sturt and Drummond Streets.

Ballarat Central is laid out in grid plan. The tallest buildings in the central city area is the seven storey Henry Bolte wing of the Ballarat Base Hospital;the Law Court tower on Camp Street;Lydiard House on Lydiard Street Nth;and the MLC tower Lydiard Street Sth, at five storeys. Planning approval was granted in 2010 for a six storey building on Mair Street.

The Ballarat City Council approved a Central Business District Strategy for the development of buildings, development sites, transport and streescape for the next 20

Ballarat Central contains the main retail area of Ballarat, however in recent decades it has been challenged by Wendouree. Ballarat’s main pedestrian mall is Bridge Mall which occupies a section of Bridge Street between Grenville Street and Humffray Street. The largest indoor shopping mall is Central Square Shopping Centre opposite the town hall which includes the major department stores of Myer and Target. Other shopping malls in the CBD include Norwich Plaza built in the 1970s and the City Arcade built in the 1980s. In the CBD there are several supermarkets including two Coles, a Woolworths, an Aldi and a Big W as well as large specialty stores including The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, Dick Smith Electronics and branches of the big four retail banks. Bridge Mall, Sturt Street, Armstrong and Mair Street are the major retail streets in the CBD.

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