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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 Kensington below, so you can see what kind of difference an experienced agent makes.
In the past 12 months, Kensington real estate agents have sold 260 properties. Houses in Kensington spent 36 days on the market before selling and apartments 29 days. Most properties sold were units.
We have prepared a shortlist of agents operating in Kensington, 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.
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.
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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 Kensington 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.
Top agents achieved 2.7x 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.
The top 3 agents in Kensington sell 1.1x faster than the suburb average.
Find an agent that can create an advertising strategy specially crafted for your Kensington property. Additionally, the agent with a strong list of potential buyers can prospect and negotiate a sale early in the campaign.
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 Kensington. You need to find a top agent with sales histories and expertise handling similar properties to yours in or near Kensington.
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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 Kensington area from our agent comparison tool to sell confidently.
Kensington 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 Kensington average around 2%.
The commission rate in Kensington 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.
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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.
According to our data, you may want to consider selling your KENSINGTON property in 2025.
The average apartments and units growth in KENSINGTON has risen to 3.2% 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 KENSINGTON houses over the last year has been above the ten year annual growth rate, coming in at 12.9% for houses (compared to the 10 year average, 10.8%).
Units/apartment values over the past 12 months in KENSINGTON have stayed equal for 4.4%, compared to the 10 year average, 3.2%.
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 KENSINGTON. To accurately estimate the value of your KENSINGTON 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 KENSINGTON 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 KENSINGTON 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 KENSINGTON 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.
Kensington is a suburb in south-eastern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 6 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Randwick, in the Eastern Suburbs region. Colloquially, Kensington is referred to as “Kenso”.
Kensington lies to the immediate south of Moore Park and west of Randwick Racecourse. The principal landmarks of the suburb are the main campus of the University of New South Wales, National Institute of Dramatic Art , and the exclusive Australian Golf Club. Kensington is also a residential suburb close to the Sydney CBD. There is a mixture of high- and medium-density housing, and free-standing homes for its 11,000 residents.
The original inhabitants of the area were tribes of Aboriginal. The Cadigal people were part of the salt-water clans, in the Darug language group and their land. The Cadigal people were known for their fishing skills and often travelled in canoes. The 1828 census showed some 50-60 clans of Cadigal people living by the Lachlan swamps of Kensington and surrounding areas. Swamps provided fruit, nectar, roots and tubers. Very few Aboriginals live in Kensington today .
The suburb now known as Kensington was once called the “Lachlan Mills Estate”, “Stannumville” and then “Epsom”. It became Kensington in the late 1880s, starting life as an industrial suburb. Samuel Terry, the convict who became Australia
Kensington Racecourse opened in 1893 on the site of the current University of New South Wales. It did not compete with nearby Randwick Racecourse because it held midweek meetings, pony racing and related sports like polo. The course was also used to house troops and horses during the Boer War and World War I. The land was resumed in 1950 to construct Sydney’s second university .
The W.D. & H.O. Wills tobacco factory opened in the northern part of the suburb in 1902. The factory site also featured the Raleigh Park Social Club, an extensive sporting complex named after Sir Walter Raleigh who first introduced tobacco from North America to Europe. The factory closed in 1989 and was slowly converted into a high density residential neighbourhood.
The hill that dominates West Kensington is occupied by the Sacred Heart Monastery, the Australian headquarters of the Catholic Missionaries of the Sacred Heart . The monastery was designed by Hennessy and Sheerin and built in 1895. It is a large stone building in the Gothic style and features an attic storey and a prominent central tower. It also includes a brick chapel in a Romanesque-Byzantine style which was designed by Mullane and built in 1939, and which is joined to the monastery by a matching brick cloister. The monastery is a prominent landmark which can be seen from various parts of Kensington and is now listed on the Register of the National Estate.
Adjacent to the monastery is the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent, a brick building in Federation Free Gothic style, which was built in 1897. It was the original site for primary and secondary colleges that were established soon after the construction of the convent, but these soon outgrew the premises. It is now the base for OLSH Provincial House and St Joseph’s Aged Care Facility, while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is situated next door. Across the road is Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Jubilee Hall and the Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School, which complete a large religious complex.
In the mid-twentieth century, the monastery was the home of the anti-Communist organiser Dr P.J. Ryan and the popular Catholic controversialist Dr Leslie Rumble.
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The line from Surry Hills to West Kensington commenced as a steam powered system in 1881. At this point the line travelled along Crown Street as far as Cleveland Street. The line was then extended to Phillip Street in 1909, Todman Avenue in 1912, and then to its final terminus down Todman Avenue, West Kensington in 1937.
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