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List of Top Swifts Creek 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 Swifts Creek below, so you can see what kind of difference an experienced agent makes.
The Swifts Creek property market is smaller than average, there were 4 properties sold in the past 12 months.
We have compiled a list of agents that are based in Swifts Creek. It's important to understand that each individual agent has a differing amount of experience and skills, even those working under the same agency. Finding the best real estate agent ensures that you have the necessary resources to sell your property for more and for less hassle.
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 Swifts Creek 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
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(12 Months to Apr 2024)Different Agents Used
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(Apr 2024)Different Agencies Used
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(Apr 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.
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What To Pay Your Swifts Creek 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 Swifts Creek area from our agent comparison tool to sell confidently.
Swifts Creek 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 Swifts Creek average around 2.8%.
Compared to other areas in Australia, the commission rate in Swifts Creek 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%
Swifts Creek 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 Swifts Creek IN 2024?
According to our data, you may want to consider selling your Swifts Creek 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.
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 Swifts Creek. To accurately estimate the value of your Swifts Creek 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 Swifts Creek local amenities is something that rarely changes. If your property is within walking/driving distance to Swifts Creek 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 Swifts Creek HOUSE?
There’s a lot to think about when selling your Swifts Creek property, and a lot of it happens before signing up with an agent.
Initially, you should look at the Swifts Creek 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 Swifts Creek?
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 Swifts Creek 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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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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Swifts Creek Suburb Overview
Swifts Creek is a town in East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The town is on the Great Alpine Road between Omeo and Ensay, 379 kilometres east of the state capital Melbourne and 300 metres above sea level. The area was originally settled by Europeans in the gold rushes of the mid 1800s. At the 2006 census, Swifts Creek and the surrounding area had a population of 281.
The Aboriginal name for the site of Swifts Creek was Bun Jirrah Gingee Munjie, which translates as ‘big kangaroos go to that place’. True to this name, mobs of large Eastern Grey Kangaroos still frequent the town, especially at night when they are often seen feeding by the roadside, and on the local football ground and primary school oval.
The town of Swifts Creek is located at the confluence of Swifts Creek and the Tambo River. The creek was reputedly named after an otherwise unknown gold prospector named Swift who worked the creek panning for alluvial gold in the 1850s. The townsite itself was originally known as “Swifts Creek Junction”, as it was at the road junction alongside Swifts Creek. Swift’s Creek Post Office opened on 1 January 1867 and closed in 1879. Swift’s Creek Junction Post Office opened on 1 May 1874 and was renamed Swift’s Creek in 1926.
It is often argued that the name should be Swift’s Creek, with a possessive apostrophe, as the creek was named after Swift. In correct English usage this would be accurate;however under the Victorian Government’s Geographic Place Names Act 1998 apostrophes are omitted in all place names. This is to avoid confusion and debate on just this issue, and therefore no place names in Victoria are officially spelt with the possessive apostrophe.
In the 1870s McLarty’s Junction Hotel was established, and a small town with stores, service facilities, and a butter factory slowly grew up around the site.
The butter factory was constructed in 1907 and eventually produced 50 tonnes per annum, with the majority being sent for sale in Melbourne. Due to unreliable seasons, the factory eventually closed down in 1946. The building is no longer in existence, however Factory Lane just past the creek at the northern end of town marks its former location.
A flour mill was also planned, but was instead installed in the nearby town of Ensay in 1913. These factories were constructed as a result of local demand for flour, milk, butter and cream. The cost of transporting goods was high as wagons from the nearest large town of Bairnsdale took a week in good weather to travel the distance. Around this time, Ian Ezard built the Swifts Creek sawmill, which provided the stable economy the town needed to move on from its gold mining beginnings. In contrast, the surrounding towns of Cassilis and Tongio West collapsed, as the area lost its potential for gold mining.
The primary industries today are timber and farming of sheep and cattle. Run by Dormit Industries, the sawmill specialises in making wood pallets out of low grade local Mountain Ash timber. It uses an advanced system designed in France which aims at utilising the entire log, and thus making the process economical. Besides this, the major employers in town are now the local branch of the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the government primary and secondary schools. There are also a number of small retail outlets and services, including a hotel, general store, gallery, bookshop, cafe, bakery and post office.
The district is also increasing in popularity as a tourist destination. The town offers limited tourist accommodation, including flats associated with the hotel, a caravan park, and cottage style accommodation approximately five kilometres from town heading towards Cassilis.
Swifts Creek P-12 School was formed from the merger of Swifts Creek Secondary College and Swifts Creek Primary School in 2010. The Tambo Campus is the Omeo region’s only Secondary College, while the Flagstaff Campus is the town’s Primary School. The town also has a separate Kindergarten. The school, in particular the Tambo Campus, caters to students from the surrounding towns of Ensay, Cassilis, Omeo, and Benambra, as well as Swifts Creek itself. Despite this the school is very small, with a total enrolment of around 130 students in 2011 making it amongst the smallest in the state.
