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List of Top Dapto 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 Dapto below, so you can see what kind of difference an experienced agent makes.

In the past 12 months, Dapto real estate agents have sold 254 properties. Houses in Dapto spent 19 days on the market before selling and apartments 11 days. Most properties sold were houses.

We have prepared a shortlist of agents operating in Dapto, 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 Dapto 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

254

(12 Months to Mar 2024)
Different Agents Used

25

(Mar 2024)
Different Agencies Used

12

(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 office. We do everything we can to identify these agents for you.

We've crunched the numbers on properties sold in Dapto 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.

Dapto Agents That Sell For Higher Prices

Suburb Avg.
$791,664
Top 3 Agents
$927,222

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.

Dapto Agents With The Most Experience

Suburb Avg.
2
Top 3 Agents
5

Top agents achieved 2.5x more sales than the suburb average.

Good real estate agents have a sales record that includes sales in suburbs surrounding Dapto. You need to find a top agent with sales histories and expertise handling similar properties to yours in or near Dapto.

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What To Pay Your Dapto 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 Dapto area from our agent comparison tool to sell confidently.

Dapto 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 Dapto average around 2.2%.

Compared to other areas in Australia, the commission rate in Dapto 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%
Dapto 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 New South Wales. 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 Dapto IN 2024?

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

The average houses growth in Dapto has risen to 7.9% 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 Dapto houses over the last year has been above the ten year annual growth rate, coming in at 21.1% for houses (compared to the 10 year average, 7.9%).

Units/apartment values over the past 12 months in Dapto have grown higher for 12.5%, compared to the 10 year average, 4.0%.

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 Dapto. To accurately estimate the value of your Dapto 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 Dapto local amenities is something that rarely changes. If your property is within walking/driving distance to Dapto 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 Dapto HOUSE?

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

Initially, you should look at the Dapto 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 Dapto?

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 Dapto 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.

HOW COULD THIS SERVICE BE FREE?

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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Dapto Suburb Overview

Dapto is a southern suburb of Wollongong in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia, located on the western side of Lake Illawarra and covering an area 7.15 square kilometres in size . According to the 2006 ABS Census, the suburb currently has a total population of 10,480.

The name Dapto is said to be an Aboriginal word either from Dabpeto meaning “water plenty”, or from tap-toe which described the way a lame Aboriginal elder walked. The suburb was officially founded in 1834, when George Brown transferred the Ship Inn from Wollongong to Mullet Creek Farm, in an area now named in his honour as Brownsville. After an unsuccessful attempt at wheat growing in the 1850s, Dapto embraced the dairy industry. In 1887 the railway opened and a butter factory was established. This began a transformation of Dapto and the town centre shifted south to where the new station was located. The Australian Smelting Company’s works were established on Kanahooka Road and employed over 500 men. A railway, operated by the Illawarra Harbour and Land Corporation Limited, connected the smelter with the Government railway at Dapto. By 1903 the Commissioner for Railways declared that Dapto was the most valuable station on the Illawarra line, its traffic being double that of Wollongong .

On Koonawarra Point is Mount Brown, a hill protected by a nature reserve for its important habitat. The eastern side and summit is owned by the now closed power station. Dapto used to be home to a smelting industry but this has now closed. Most of the town is residential with several commercial areas, the main one, including Dapto Mall, is on the Princes Highway near the station. At the station there is a mural depicting old and modern trains. Horsley is reached via a road from the station. A small area of the escarpment west of Dapto is protected as part of the Illawarra Escapment State Recreation Area, though not accessible to the public. The escarpment west of Dapto includes Mount Bong Bong, the site of an aeroplane crash when the controllers mistook Lake Illawarra for Botany Bay. A plaque commemorates this event in Dapto. Much of the land to the west is still used as farmland, though other ventures such as the shooting grounds exist. The land to the west is noticeably more hilly than the plain to the north of Wollongong.

The South Coast line electric rail service terminated in Dapto prior to electrification being extended to Kiama in 2001. The area of Dapto west of this rail line, formerly pastoral land, has undergone significant expansion over the past 20 years. This area has become the fastest growing part of the greater Wollongong region and consists of a sprawling, medium-density suburbia known as Horsley, now officially a suburb in its own right.

Perhaps the area’s most famous attraction is the Dapto Greyhound Racing Club, colloquially and affectionately known as the ‘Dapto Dogs’. Race meetings occur from 6pm to 11pm every Thursday evening. On 1 November WIN News bulletin it was announced plans for a motel at the site were under way, as well as improvement of the track.

The Dapto rugby league team is known as ‘The Canaries’ and compete in the local Tooheys League. One of the most famous grand finals was in 1968 when Lionel Simmons kicked the winning field goal within seconds on the full time bell. Lionel Simmons is now a local legend.

Dapto was once, during an episode of the ABC TV show The Aunty Jack Show, part of a parody of the nearby city of Wollongong. The lyrics of the Lucky Starr song I’ve Been Everywhere were changed so that, instead of listing a wide range of Australian towns, the song said “I’ve been to Wollongong, Wollongong, Wollongong, Wollongong, Wollongong, Dapto, Wollongong, Wollongong “.

Dapto Mall is a shopping centre in the Dapto CBD. It has a vast range of stores including Coles Supermarket, Woolworths Store, Australia Post Office, Amcal Chemist, Guest’s Caf

The Mall went through huge redevelopments in early 2007. Alongside the Mall, a large car park was built and was opened to the public on the 12th of February 2007. Stage one of the redevelopments opened on the 6th September 2007;the opening was planned for the 30th of October 2007, but then got pushed to the 31st. The Mall now boasts a food-court, Big W, 80 new specialty shops such as EB Games, Dick Smith Electronics, Beach Street Surf Scene, and many more. The redevelopments upgraded the Mall’s total retail floor space from 6,000m

The centre was Dapto’s new community centre after relocating in 2001, it is named so after the species of tree that is planted in front. The local library is located on topmost floor of Level 1. It also hosts several conference rooms that can be hired out for a variety of events, ranging from private, small gatherings, to large social events, such as entertainment.

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