List of Top Freshwater 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 Freshwater below, so you can see what kind of difference an experienced agent makes.
In the past 12 months, Freshwater real estate agents have sold 374 properties. Houses in Freshwater spent 48 days on the market before selling and apartments 21 days. Most properties sold were units.
We have prepared a shortlist of agents operating in Freshwater, 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 Freshwater 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
374
(12 Months to May 2025)Different Agents Used
34
(May 2025)Different Agencies Used
12
(May 2025)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 agency. We do everything we can to identify these agents for you.
We've crunched the numbers on properties sold in Freshwater 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.
Freshwater Agents That Sell For Higher Prices
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.
Freshwater Agents That Sell Faster
The top 3 agents in Freshwater sell 4.6x faster than the suburb average.
Find an agent that can create an advertising strategy specially crafted for your Freshwater property. Additionally, the agent with a strong list of potential buyers can prospect and negotiate a sale early in the campaign.
Freshwater Agents With The Most Experience
Top agents achieved 4.0x more sales than the suburb average.
Top real estate agents in Freshwater do not usually handle properties in just Freshwater but also nearby suburbs that might not have similar property markets to Freshwater. You need a top agent who has a core focus on selling property similar to yours in Freshwater. Doing this will ensure that your property will sell for a better price and faster.
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What To Pay Your Freshwater 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 Freshwater area from our agent comparison tool to sell confidently.
Freshwater is one of the more affordable suburbs in Australia when it comes to real estate agent commission rates. Experience has shown us that real estate agent commission rates in Freshwater average around 2%.
The commission rate in Freshwater is on average lower than most other suburbs in Australia, which means you get to keep some more of your profit compared to sellers in other areas. Don’t forget that you can still negotiate a better rate with your agent, or how much goes into advertising.
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.
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
According to our data, you may want to consider selling your FRESHWATER property in 2025.
The average apartments and units growth in FRESHWATER has risen to 7.5% 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 FRESHWATER houses over the last year has been about equal to the ten year annual growth rate, coming in at 7.8% for houses (compared to the 10 year average, 9.5%).
Units/apartment values over the past 12 months in FRESHWATER have stayed equal for 6.9%, compared to the 10 year average, 7.5%.
To find out how to sell your house and to find the best agent, click here.
There are several variables that can affect property values in FRESHWATER. To accurately estimate the value of your FRESHWATER property, these variables need to be taken into account.
One of the most significant, but surprising, contributors to your property price is proximity to loud areas or industry.
Several nearby types of infrastructure may drive your house value estimation down. Public infrastructure such as busy roads or flight paths could generate a lot of noise pollution which may deter some buyers, leading to your property selling at a lower price.
With so many potential factors affecting a property’s price, it’s best to do some research before talking to agents.
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.
There’s a lot to think about when selling your FRESHWATER 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 FRESHWATER 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.
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.
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 FRESHWATER 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.
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.
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.
Freshwater Suburb Overview
Freshwater, is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Freshwater is located 17 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Warringah Council and is part of the Northern Beaches region. Freshwater was formerly known as Harbord .
The area was once home to the Kuring-gai people and evidence of their habitation remains today in the form of rock engravings, open campsites, and rock shelters.
The first Crown grant of land in the area was to Thomas Bruin on 27 September 1815, and consisted of 50 acres directly opposite the beach. The Manly Land Company subdivided and named the property Freshwater Estate in December 1884.
In 1886 W M Gordon surveyed the subdivision named Harbord Estate. The land, divided into two sections, north and south of Curl Curl Lagoon was offered for sale in August 1886.
The Harbord Estate was named to honour the wife of New South Wales Governor Lord Carrington . Before her marriage, Lady Carrington was the Honourable Cecilia Margaret Harbord.
For many years, the beach and the district behind it was known as Freshwater which was probably named after the stream of fresh water that ran down to the beach . However, some time after the naming of Harbord Estate, a number of residents began to believe that the holiday image of Freshwater should be upgraded by a name change to Harbord. The change of name attracted much controversy and debate and occasionally became quite heated. When the first local district school was built in 1912, a petition was sent to the Minister of Education requesting it should be called Harbord Public School. The Minister declined and officially opened it Freshwater Public School. Pressure was then directed towards renaming the post office. The Postmaster-General finally accepted the views of those who wanted a residential image and Freshwater officially became Harbord on 1 September 1923.
Freshwater Bay Post Office opened on 20 April 1909 and was renamed Freshwater in 1912.
In 2003 the Harbord Chamber of Commerce submitted a request to Warringah Council to support an application to the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales to rename the suburb of Harbord to Freshwater. In public consultation 774 voted in favour and 161 voted against with the results recorded in council minutes on 8 March 2005. The suburb of Harbord was officially named Freshwater on 12 January 2008.
In December 1914, Duke Kahanamoku, the world sprint swimming champion, was touring Australia. He selected timber from a Sydney firm to fashion a board modelled on those used in his native Hawaii, and during a demonstration to the press, introduced surf board riding to Australia at Freshwater Beach on Thursday 24 December. It was the first recorded time that anyone had surfed the clean waves beyond the break in Australian waters using this Hawaiian-style surfing technique.
It was so popular that a second spur of the moment demonstration was given on a Sunday in January 1915. Duke topped the performance by taking a local young girl, Isabel Letham on the board with him to surf the waves. Isabel went on to become a pioneer of Australian surfing. The board has been kept on display in the Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club since 1952. There is now a statue of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku on the headland at Freshwater. The statue was sculpted by artist Barry Donohoo, one of the last works by the artist before his death.
Freshwater Beach is between Curl Curl and Queenscliff and lies on the Manly to Curl Curl Beach walk.
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