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List of Top Ballarat East 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 East below, so you can see what kind of difference an experienced agent makes.
In the past 12 months, Ballarat East real estate agents have sold 159 properties. Houses in Ballarat East spent 20 days on the market before selling and apartments 19 days. Most properties sold were houses.
We have prepared a shortlist of agents operating in Ballarat East, 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 East 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
159
(12 Months to Mar 2024)Different Agents Used
36
(Mar 2024)Different Agencies Used
9
(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. units within a certain area, price bracket, and a ranking within their office. We do everything we can to identify these agents for you.
We've crunched the numbers on properties sold in Ballarat East 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 East Agents That Sell For Higher Prices
Suburb Avg.
$486,360
Top 3 Agents
$584,139
Top agents achieved 1.2x higher prices than the suburb average.
Agents with good negotiation skills and strong contacts in the local real estate industry can often bump your property values, covering their fees and getting more in your pocket.
Ballarat East Agents That Sell Faster
Suburb Avg.
104 Days
Top 3 Agents
66 Days
The top 3 agents in Ballarat East 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 East Agents With The Most Experience
Suburb Avg.
1
Top 3 Agents
3
Top agents achieved 3.0x more sales than the suburb average.
Top real estate agents in Ballarat East do not usually handle properties in just Ballarat East but also nearby suburbs that might not have similar property markets to Ballarat East. You need a top agent who has a core focus on selling property similar to yours in Ballarat East. Doing this will ensure that your property will sell for a better price and faster.
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What To Pay Your Ballarat East 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 East area from our agent comparison tool to sell confidently.
Ballarat East 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 East average around 2.2%.
Compared to other areas in Australia, the commission rate in Ballarat East 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 East 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.
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 East IN 2024?
According to our data, you may want to consider selling your Ballarat East property in 2024.
The average houses growth in Ballarat East has risen to 13.2% 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 East houses over the last year has been about equal to the ten year annual growth rate, coming in at 13.4% for houses (compared to the 10 year average, 13.2%).
Units/apartment values over the past 12 months in Ballarat East have grown higher for 21.0%, compared to the 10 year average, 12.2%.
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 East. To accurately estimate the value of your Ballarat East 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 East local amenities is something that rarely changes. If your property is within walking/driving distance to Ballarat East 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 East HOUSE?
There’s a lot to think about when selling your Ballarat East property, and a lot of it happens before signing up with an agent.
Initially, you should look at the Ballarat East 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.
Make sure you are sure about selling, and are realistic about your property’s value when talking to agents. A mistake here could cost you. The best way to avoid costly missteps and get a good price is to sign up with a strong local real estate agent that can walk you through the whole selling process in an honest way.
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 East?
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 East 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 East Suburb Overview
Ballarat East, is a suburb of Ballarat in Victoria, Australia. Ballarat East covers a large area east of the CBD. It is the oldest area in Ballarat and was once also a municipality known as the Ballarat East Town Council between 1859 and 1921. The population of Ballarat East at the 2006 census was 4,995 making it the fifth most populated in the Ballarat urban area.
The discovery of goldfields in 1851 led to heavy immigration. In 1854, in their resistance of an arbitrary tax, gold miners in the area came into armed conflict with the authorities. A commission was appointed to investigate their grievances and a charter was granted to the town in 1855. Ballarat East Post Office opened on 1 December 1857 and was replaced by the Bakery Hill office in 1992.
The Ballarat East goldfield, which consisted of three distinct areas known as Ballarat East, Ballarat West and Nerrina, produced over 1.9 million ounces of gold from vein systems and over 16 million ounces from adjacent alluvial deposits. At the turn of the twentieth century, these alluvial goldfields were the richest ever opened. As these surface deposits were exhausted, the quartz reefs at deep levels were exploited and several mines worked at depths exceeding 600 metres.
Main Street developed into the principal commercial area in the Ballarat district. Its mostly tents and timber buildings were destroyed by a series of fires during the 1860s and the commercial area shifted to the planned area of Ballarat West, specifically Sturt and Lydiard Streets.
Ballarat East was one of the first areas of Ballarat to gain municipal status. In 1859 the newly formed Ballarat East Town Council acquisioned land in what was to become the Barkly Street civic area and in 1861 Dec 26 the foundation stone was laid for the Ballarat East Town Hall which was built in a Renaissance Revival architecture style and set in formal gardens. It was completed the following year along with the Ballarat East Free Library next door and the Ballarat fire station, a new headquarters for the fire brigade formed in 1856) was erected a few years later in 1864.
Ballarat East had its own railway station in the 1860s, built shortly after Ballarat West’s station. It became an important junction for branch lines before being closed in the 1960s and its platforms demolished.
The East Ballarat Town Council was amalgamated with Ballarat West Town Council in 1920-1921 to become the City of Ballarat. After this time there was indecision as to how to use the old hall. In 1927 the Ballarat Teachers College moved there however during the great depression the town hall was mostly unused and was finally demolished in 1936 after years of speculation of its use as a girls school or headquarters for the Ballarat Historical Society. The gates to the Town Hall’s once extensive gardens remain.
At its furthest west point, East Ballarat is home to the Eastern Oval, one of Ballarat’s oldest and largest enclosed stadiums which hosts Australian rules football and cricket matches. The stadium is home to the East Point Football Club of the Ballarat Football League and also the Golden Point Cricket Club and has also been mooted as a potential Australian Football League venue. The recreational facility also includes netball courts and clubs and the lawn bowls club, Ballarat East Bowling Club.
Golfers play at the course of the Mount Xavier Golf Club on Fortune Street.
1996 Olympic Gold Medallist in Shooting, Russell Mark, was educated at Brown Hill Primary School and Ballarat East High School. He was raised at a property in Boundary Road, Brown Hill.
