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List of Top Port Wakefield 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 Port Wakefield below, so you can see what kind of difference an experienced agent makes.
The Port Wakefield property market is smaller than average, there were 12 properties sold in the past 12 months. These houses have required about 87 days to sell.
We have prepared a shortlist of agents operating in Port Wakefield, 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 Port Wakefield 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.
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.
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What To Pay Your Port Wakefield 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 Port Wakefield area from our agent comparison tool to sell confidently.
Port Wakefield 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 Port Wakefield average around 2.8%.
Compared to other areas in Australia, the commission rate in Port Wakefield is higher - remember that you can negotiate with your real estate agent about their fees and commissions, as well as inclusions on marketing fees.
2.8%
Port Wakefield 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 South Australia. 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 Port Wakefield IN 2024?
According to our data, you may want to consider selling your Port Wakefield property in 2024.
Our data suggests that there has been little movement or insufficient data to evaluate property value changes over the past 10 years.
However, in recent data, houses in Port Wakefield have grown by 33.5% over the past 12 months.
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 Port Wakefield. To accurately estimate the value of your Port Wakefield 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 Port Wakefield local amenities is something that rarely changes. If your property is within walking/driving distance to Port Wakefield 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 Port Wakefield HOUSE?
There’s a lot to think about when selling your Port Wakefield property, and a lot of it happens before signing up with an agent.
It’s a good idea to start with some independent research, before committing to selling your Port Wakefield property. Start by looking at property market statistics which will give you an idea of property values and price trends. Speak with a few agents to see what they think of your property, and how to best market and sell your home.
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 Port Wakefield?
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 Port Wakefield 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.
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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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Port Wakefield Suburb Overview
Port Wakefield was the first government town to be established north of the capital, Adelaide, in South Australia.
Port Wakefield is situated approximately 98.7 kilometres from Adelaide and lies on the Port Wakefield Road section of the A1 National Highway. Port Wakefield is situated on the River Wakefield, at the head of the Gulf St Vincent.
Port Wakefield was first visited by Matthew Flinders in 1802, while he was travelling to the Flinders Ranges and was originally named Port Henry. The name of the town was, around 1849, changed to Port Wakefield, the surname of Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a former British Politician who was the driving force behind the colonisation of South Australia.
Port Wakefield is a major stop on the Adelaide
Located thus, Port Wakefield is known mostly for its roadhouses and trucking stops, including Shell, United, Tucker Time and, the recently upgraded BP. The BP is open 24/7, providing dine in and takeaway foods, and freshly ground coffee. Port Wakefield hosts travellers to the Flinders Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula or the Nullarbor Plain will travel through this town.
Port Wakefield has several adjacent beaches and caravan parks. Popular places to stay include the Port Wakefield Motel and the Port Wakefield Caravan Park.
In 1848, the Patent Copper Company agreed to build and operate a smelter at Burra. Seeking to reduce cartage costs, a track was surveyed to its port established at the mouth of the River Wakefield. By securing leases of the appropriate Crown Land, the company obtained a monopoly of the port. The Government declared the track the Great Western Road. The wharf was constructed along the bank of the river and cargo was transferred between the wharf and ships at anchor in the Gulf on lighters.
With the opening of the railway from Adelaide to Gawler in 1857, the Copper Company’s traffic came to a sudden end, leaving only pastoral produce to flow to the port. Mixed farming was established on lands opening up by the Government along the River in the mid 1860s and this called for improvement in transport to the Port.
William Hanson, Manager for Railways, selected a route for a horse-drawn tramway terminating at Hoyles Plains, later renamed Hoyleton. The enabling Act provided for a tramway of 28 miles 41 chains in length to a gauge of 1,067 mm, the first line in South Australia built to that gauge. Subsequently, the Government agreed that the line should be operated by a private body. The successful tenderer was one Paul Badcock who opened the line to traffic on 4 January 1870. Horses were worked in three relays between the stations on the route.
The choice of gauge was influenced by the argument that costs varied with the cube of the gauge. As this railway had its own port, it wasn’t expected to link up with any broad gauge railways which avoided of course any break of gauge problems.
Following a surrender of the lease, the line was taken over by the Government at the end of 1870.
