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

In the past 12 months, City real estate agents have sold 60 properties. apartments in City spent 41 days on the market before selling. Most properties sold were units.

We have compiled a list of agents that are based in City. 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 City 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

60

(12 Months to Mar 2024)
Different Agents Used

21

(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 City 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.

City Agents That Sell For Higher Prices

Suburb Avg.
$640,217
Top 3 Agents
$840,000

Top agents achieved 1.3x 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.

City Agents That Sell Faster

Suburb Avg.
92 Days
Top 3 Agents
29 Days

The top 3 agents in City sell 3.2x faster than the suburb average.

Find an agent that can create an advertising strategy specially crafted for your City property. Additionally, the agent with a strong list of potential buyers can prospect and negotiate a sale early in the campaign.

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

City 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 City average around 2.2%.

Compared to other areas in Australia, the commission rate in City 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%
City 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 Australian Capital Territory. 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 City IN 2024?

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

The average apartments and units growth in City has risen to 7.6% 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.

Units/apartment values over the past 12 months in City have grown higher for 13.0%, compared to the 10 year average, 7.6%.

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

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

Initially, you should look at the City 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 City?

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 City 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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City Suburb Overview

The central business district of Canberra, Australia ‘s capital city, is officially named City. However it is also referred to as Civic, Civic Centre, City Centre, Canberra City and Canberra.

Canberra’s City was officially established in 1927, although the suburb name City was not gazetted until 20 September 1928. Walter Burley Griffin ‘s design for Canberra included a “Civic Centre” with a separate “Market Centre” located at what is now Russell. However Prime Minister Stanley Bruce vetoed this idea and only the Civic Centre was developed;the idea of the “Market Centre” was abandoned.

Some of the earliest buildings constructed in Canberra were the Sydney and Melbourne buildings which flank Northbourne Avenue. The buildings house many shops, bars and restaurants, including Mooseheads on London Circuit, which is the longest established bar and night club in Civic, having opened in 1990. Fletcher Jones, an Australian clothing brand, has operated its Canberra store in the Sydney building since 1962.

The Canberra Centre, a three-storey shopping complex is Civic’s main shopping precinct with a retail presence from the national chains David Jones, Myer, Big W and Target department stores. Nearby is Glebe Park, a picturesque park near the centre of the city with elm trees and oaks from early European settlement before the city was founded. Civic also is home to the Canberra Theatre, Casino Canberra, Canberra Museum and Gallery and the National Convention Centre.

Garema Place and City Walk are open areas of Civic for pedestrian traffic with many outdoor cafes. One of the longest running cafes in Civic is Gus’s Cafe on Bunda Street.

A local bus interchange predominantly used by ACTION, the ACT government-operated bus service, is located on East Row, Alinga Street, Mort Street and Northbourne Avenue. On the western side of Northbourne Avenue is the Jolimont Centre, which is the bus terminal for Greyhound Australia and Murrays.

Unlike many cities, Canberra has very strict planning rules including height limits on buildings: the maximum height of the office tower blocks in Civic is 13 floors, giving Canberra a “small town feel” to many visitors.

Before the development of the City of Canberra, there was no clear commercial centre for the area, other than nearby Queanbeyan. Murray’s store, considered the area’s first retail store, operated from a house built in 1874 on the glebe of St John the Baptist Church, within the present boundaries of Commonwealth Park, to the east of what is now Nerang Pool. It burnt down in 1923.

Griffin’s plan separated the national centre, the administrative centre of the city, now the Parliamentary Triangle, from the Civic Centre, the principal commercial area. The commercial centre was planned to be on what Griffin described as the Municipal Axis which was projected to run north-west from Mount Pleasant. Variations from Griffin’s plan that affect City include the abandonment of a city railway and a reduction in the widths of some streets, including of London Circuit which was planned to be 200 feet and was reduced to 100 feet. Griffin’s civic focus on Vernon Knoll, now known as City Hill, has not materialised mainly because of the way city building has progressed.

The first major buildings planned for the commercial centre were the Melbourne and Sydney Buildings. Construction began in 1926 and they were finally completed in 1946. Immediately after World War II, the Melbourne and Sydney buildings still comprised the main part of Civic and the Blue Moon Cafe was the only place to go for a meal apart from the Hotel Canberra and the Hotel Civic.

Up until the 1960s, Canberra shoppers found the retail environment frustrating. Many did their weekly shopping in Queanbeyan, where the central business district was more compact. Major purchases were made in Sydney. In 1963, the Monaro Mall opened. It included a branch of the David Jones department store.

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