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The 8 Best Real Estate Agencies in Melbourne (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 8 picks

The best real estate agencies in Melbourne in 2026 include Marshall White and Kay & Burton for prestige homes in Toorak, Armadale and Brighton, Jellis Craig for the widest network across the suburbs, Nelson Alexander for the inner north, and Woodards and Buxton, two of the city's oldest names, for family homes.

Melbourne is Australia's auction capital: most family homes in the inner and middle suburbs sell under the hammer on a Saturday. Victorian agents must publish a Statement of Information with an indicative selling price, and underquoting is illegal — but the agent still works for the seller. Choose an agency for the suburbs you care about.

1. Marshall White — Armadale

A Melbourne prestige agency since 1964, with its flagship office on High Street, Armadale.

Specialty Prestige residential sales, auctions, leasingBest for Sellers and buyers of prestige homes in the inner south-east and bayside

Marshall White has worked in Melbourne's prestige market since 1964 and runs offices across the inner south-east and bayside suburbs, with its flagship on High Street, Armadale. It is one of the agencies most associated with top-end sales in Toorak, Armadale, Malvern and Brighton.

It suits sellers of high-value homes who want an agency with deep buyer networks in those suburbs, and buyers looking at the top of the market.

Good to know: Ask which of its offices covers your suburb — it has separate teams for Stonnington, Boroondara and bayside.

1111 High Street, Armadale VIC 3143

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2. Kay & Burton — Toorak

Leaders in prestige property since 1938, with offices from Toorak to the Mornington Peninsula.

Specialty Luxury residential sales, projects, leasingBest for Prestige sellers, families, institutions and international buyers

Kay & Burton has been selling Melbourne real estate since 1938 and describes itself as adviser to private clients, families and institutions on some of Australia's most coveted property. Its offices include Toorak, Hawthorn, Brighton and the Mornington Peninsula (Sorrento, Flinders and Red Hill).

It suits sellers and buyers of luxury homes and holiday houses, and says its teams connect with buyers in Asia, London, New York and Dubai.

Good to know: Selling a Peninsula holiday house? Its Sorrento and Red Hill offices specialise in that market.

Level 7, 505 Toorak Road, Toorak VIC 3142

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3. Jellis Craig — Hawthorn

One of Melbourne's leading agencies, with close to 50 offices across the city and regional Victoria.

Specialty Residential sales, auctions, property managementBest for Buyers, sellers and landlords across Melbourne

Jellis Craig has one of the largest office networks in Melbourne, from Hawthorn, Armadale and Fitzroy to Brighton, Williamstown and the outer east, plus regional offices in Geelong, Ballarat and the Peninsula. Its Boroondara hub in Hawthorn says it has been at the forefront of the market for more than 30 years.

It suits sellers who want a strong local office with a big-network buyer database, and landlords who want management across several suburbs.

Good to know: Deal with the office for your suburb — each runs its own sales team.

Level 4, 248 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122

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4. RT Edgar — Toorak

A long-established Victorian agency with offices from Toorak to Portsea.

Specialty Residential and prestige sales, leasing, coastal propertyBest for Families and prestige buyers in the inner south-east, bayside and the Peninsula

RT Edgar is a long-standing Melbourne agency with its Stonnington office in Toorak and more across Kew, Brighton, Elwood, Elsternwick, Richmond, Northcote, Box Hill, Essendon, Doncaster East, Woodend, Ocean Grove and Portsea.

It suits sellers who want a traditional, well-known name with a strong presence in both the suburbs and Victoria's coastal holiday towns.

Good to know: Its Portsea office is a natural first call for Mornington Peninsula holiday homes.

10 Wallace Avenue, Toorak VIC 3142

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5. Nelson Alexander — Fitzroy

The inner-north specialist, with offices from Fitzroy and Carlton North to Essendon.

Specialty Residential sales, auctions, property management, commercialBest for Buyers, sellers and renters in the inner north and north-west

Nelson Alexander is closely tied to Melbourne's inner north and north-west, with offices in Fitzroy, Carlton North, Northcote, Brunswick, Coburg, Preston, Essendon, Ascot Vale and more, plus Kew and Hawthorn. It covers sales, auctions, property management and commercial property.

It suits buyers and renters looking at terraces, cottages and apartments in Fitzroy, Brunswick and Northcote, and sellers who want an agency that works those streets daily.

Good to know: Renting in the inner north? Its property management teams handle a big share of local rentals.

179 Johnston Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065

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6. Woodards — Carlton North

A Melbourne agency founded in 1921, with 23 offices across the city.

Specialty Residential sales, auctions, property managementBest for Families and investors across Melbourne

Woodards has sold Melbourne property since 1921 and has 23 offices across the city, from Carlton North, Northcote and Coburg to Camberwell, Blackburn, Bentleigh and Yarraville. It describes its approach as people-first and has stayed independent for more than a century.

It suits families buying and selling in middle-ring suburbs who want a long-established local name.

Good to know: Its office list on its site shows each branch's address and phone number.

631-633 Nicholson Street, Carlton North VIC 3054

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7. Buxton — Offices across Melbourne and Victoria

Victoria's original real estate firm, established in 1861.

Specialty Residential sales, property management, commercialBest for Families and investors in the south-east, bayside and Geelong

Buxton was established in 1861 and calls itself Victoria's original real estate firm. Today it runs as a group of independent local offices under one brand, strong in Melbourne's south-east and bayside suburbs, the Mornington Peninsula and Geelong.

It suits sellers in those areas who want a local office backed by a long-established name.

Good to know: Use the office finder on its site to reach the branch for your suburb.

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8. Abercrombys — Armadale

An independent High Street agency for Melbourne's inner south-east.

Specialty Residential sales and rentalsBest for Buyers, sellers and landlords in Armadale, Toorak, Malvern and nearby

Abercrombys is an independent agency with its head office on High Street, Armadale, handling sales and rentals across Melbourne's inner south-east. It positions itself on personal service rather than network size.

It suits sellers and landlords in Armadale, Toorak, Malvern and Prahran who prefer an independent agency to a big network.

Good to know: Landlords: its rentals team has a separate phone line from sales.

1075 High Street, Armadale VIC 3143

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Frequently asked questions

How much do real estate agents charge in Melbourne?

Melbourne agents typically charge a commission of roughly 1.5% to 2.5% of the sale price plus GST, with marketing and advertising (often several thousand dollars) paid separately. Commission is negotiable, and the sales authority must set out the fee and estimated selling price in writing.

Is there a cooling-off period when buying in Victoria?

For most private sales you have three business days after signing to cool off, but you forfeit 0.2% of the price or $100, whichever is more. There is no cooling-off period if you buy at auction, or within three business days before or after a property is auctioned. Get the contract and Section 32 vendor statement reviewed by a conveyancer or lawyer before you bid.

How much is stamp duty in Victoria?

Victoria's land transfer duty is charged on a sliding scale and runs to tens of thousands of dollars on a typical Melbourne home — use the State Revenue Office's calculator. First home buyers pay no duty below a threshold and reduced duty up to a higher one, and foreign purchasers pay an additional duty on top.

What is underquoting?

Underquoting is advertising a property below the seller's asking price or the agent's estimate, to draw buyers. It is illegal in Victoria: the advertised price or range must match the Statement of Information, which lists three comparable sales. If a property sells far above the quote, you can report it to Consumer Affairs Victoria.

How does renting work in Melbourne?

You apply after inspecting, with ID, income evidence and references. The bond is usually capped at four weeks' rent and is lodged with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority, not kept by the agent, and rental bidding (soliciting offers above the advertised rent) is banned. While you look, see our best hotels in Melbourne.

1. Marshall White — Armadale

2. Kay & Burton — Toorak

3. Jellis Craig — Hawthorn

4. RT Edgar — Toorak

5. Nelson Alexander — Fitzroy

6. Woodards — Carlton North

7. Buxton — Offices across Melbourne and Victoria

8. Abercrombys — Armadale

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