McGrath Estate Agents Crows Nest
1A/29 Holtermann Street Crows Nest NSW 2065 Australia
mcgrath.com.au/offices/crows-nest-a0v5g000001d8neaaq
02 8115 0400
Description
Located on the corner of Holtermann and Alexander Streets, McGrath Crows Nest is home to an energetic and dedicated team of Lower North Shore specialists. Renowned for our boutique style of service and consistently strong results, we sell and lease a full range of homes in Crows Nest, Naremburn, St Leonards, Greenwich, Wollstonecraft and surrounds.
Reviews (50)
We completely trusted Jason - from the first meeting (to get the listing) he led with fairness and pragmatism. He was prompt with direct communication from potential buyers and redirected the strategy when it was required. We achieved a sale 2 weeks after being on the market. We felt at all times in good hands, and this was the first time ever that we still like the agent at the end of the transaction! Even with tough we always felt on the same team as Jason.
Aris and Trevor and their amazing team made the process of selling my unit seamless. Their advice on presentation and guidance through exchange, took the concern away from me. They achieved results above my expectations.
Peter’s knowledge of the market is great and he gave us the perfect advice and guidance to get our property onto the market in a timely manner. He was always readily available and responded appropriately and promptly to any of our questions and concerns. We really valued his experience, knowledge, guidance and advice.
Working with Peter Chauncy from McGrath Crows Nest has been an exceptional experience. His professionalism, deep market knowledge, and calm, strategic approach set him apart from the very beginning. Peter’s communication was outstanding - always clear, timely, and supportive - making the process seamless and stress-free. It’s no surprise he regularly receives awards as one of McGrath’s top agents nationwide. Peter combines genuine care with sharp expertise to deliver outstanding results.
Very well versed and experienced in the market
Very well versed and experienced in the market, area and requirements to successfully market and auction the property. Able to build trust very well with the potential buyers and did a fantastic job managing his team to prepare the property.
Peter was so helpful from the get-go
We bought our house from Peter years ago and when it came time to sell it, I knew it had to be Peter as he knows Naremburn so well. Selling a home for the first time can be a nerve-wracking and stressful process. Peter was so helpful from the get-go, guiding us through each step, helping with trades, and giving us timely and considered feedback from the inspections. We had a great outcome in the end - selling our home quickly and at a price we were happy with. Thank you Peter!
Good knowledge of the local market
This is the second time that Peter has assisted me to sell houses. He has very good knowledge of the local market and is realistic in pricing. His communication about expectations and buyer feedback is consistently good. I was kept informed at every step. The whole process went smoothly and I am very happy with the outcome.
Aris stayed in touch for several months before finding the right home for us. We moved up from Melbourne and Aris was the only agent who kept in contact and worked to find what we were looking for. He is very professional and interested in people, not just a sale!!
Kim is professional, proactive, knowledgeable, kind and,empathetic.
When I contemplated selling my home of 24 years, the task seemed almost impossible. However, it needed to be done, so I started looking for an agent. After interviewing three agents I chose Kim, partly because she was a local and lived around the corner, and also, she said she was willing to go the extra mile to assist me with the various issues that can be confronted when preparing for sale. Kim did this and more. Whenever I had a challenge to discuss with Kim, she took the time to consider the circumstances and together we came up with a solution, every time. Well ahead of time, Kim was able to advise me what changes I could make to my home to prepare it for market, and also organised tradesmen who could assist in completing these changes. As the sale time came closer, Kim spent a lot of time explaining the processes of selling, including what could happen on auction day, so that I would be prepared for all eventualities. This made auction day less confronting. Looking back, I can say that although I dreaded the thought of selling my home, it is such a relief to know that it has been done. Kim made it possible by simplifying the process for me, and by providing solutions to unusual problems. With Kim and her team, I felt confident that the sale would be successful, which it was. Throughout the process Kim was courteous, empathetic, generous and professional. I can highly recommend Kim and her team.
Wealth of Experience and Expertise
Jackson’s wealth of experience and expertise enabled a quick sale.
Expert service
Ray helped me with my property sale recently and his local knowledge really helped source demand and achieve the sale price that I was after. He was always proactive and prompt in responding to my queries and diligent in getting everything organised for the sale. Overall, Ray adds value by making the sale process more efficient and less stressful for the vendor.
Honestly a pleasure to work with.
Kim has been a pleasure to work with. Our journey took longer than most (our fault, not Kim's) as the decision to sell stalled, so the process ended up being about 2 years. Kim was very patient and helpful throughout. Her honest salesmanship it was makes her stand out from many agents. We would highly recommend her to all.
Jackson is very professional in the field.
Jackson knows the area very well and set records sales results in this complex. He managed to sell my property off market in a very short time. and saved me advertising fee. I'm a very happy vendor.
Outstanding Service from a Truly Professional
I recently sold my home through Felix, and I cannot speak highly enough of the exceptional service he provided. From start to finish, Felix demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and genuine care that made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Felix’s knowledge of the local market was impressive. He provided a realistic yet optimistic valuation, and ultimately secured an excellent sale price that exceeded my expectations. His negotiation skills are top-notch, and he handled every detail with precision and tact. What truly sets Felix apart is his dedication to his clients. He was always available to answer questions, provided regular updates, and offered thoughtful advice without being pushy. His communication was clear and timely, and he made sure I felt supported at every step. Additionally, Felix’s marketing strategy was effective and innovative. The property presentation, photography, and online listings were professional and attracted serious buyers quickly. I highly recommend Felix to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. He is trustworthy, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to deliver results. Thank you, Felix, for your outstanding work and for making this experience so positive!
Excellent service
We found Rob excellent to work with he kept informed with every aspect of the sale We feel he got us the best price he could A pleasure to do with him and his staff .
Highly recommended
Selling this house was a really tough decision as it was built for us to live in. The care George and his team took to help us through an emotional experience was second to none. From the initial meeting right up to settlement we were kept informed every step of the way. George's knowledge of the area & price guide was spot on and we trusted his guidance to get the best price possible. I would not hesitate in recommending George to anyone interested in selling their home
Outstanding agent! Ray's proactive communication and expert advice delivered a fantastic result. A++
I couldn't be more impressed with the service and result I received from Ray in the sale of my St Leonards apartment. From our very first meeting, Ray demonstrated a deep understanding of the local market and a clear, strategic vision for how to achieve the best possible outcome. Selling my property was never going to be straightforward, with a highly competitive market, nearby construction, and complex strata details to navigate. However, Ray handled every challenge with absolute professionalism and confidence. His advice on preparing the apartment for sale was spot-on, ensuring it was presented immaculately and appealed to the right buyers. He was an absolute dynamo when it came to finding potential purchasers, generating significant interest and bringing a steady stream of qualified groups through the door. What truly set Ray apart was his proactive communication. I was never left wondering what was happening. He provided constant, detailed feedback after every inspection and was always available to discuss strategy. During the negotiation phase, he was simply outstanding, working tirelessly to secure a price that I was extremely happy with. If you are looking for an agent who is not only a brilliant strategist and negotiator but also a genuine professional who keeps you informed every step of the way, I cannot recommend Ray highly enough. He went above and beyond and delivered a fantastic result.
Professional, Knew the market for this area, Pragmatic approach to sale, accurate advisement on sale
We found Ray on the sale to be extremely accurate in his assessment in his approach for the eventual sale. Kept us fully informed who attended, who took contract away after every open day. Diligent in his follow up on prospective buyers. Ray held and gave a pragmatic approach through the sale period. No attempt was made by Ray to "gild the Lily" of our property (in salesman parlence) so that we knew exactly where we stood in approximating the possible value of our property. At the beginning of the consulting stage with Ray, there were Media reports of Estate Agents under estimating property values in order to gain more attention for the sale. The reports were very negative of EA sales pitch. Having researched the possible value of our property in advance we knew what we were likely to get for the sale. Rays estimation of our property value was spot on what our expectations were. Highly reccomend Ray Liu for his sales and personal assets of pragmatism, communication, honesty and market knowledge.
Highly Recommend Ray for Selling Your Home
Working with Ray to sell my property was an absolute pleasure. He was always on top of everything, kept me in the loop, and approached every decision with care and strategy. I felt fully supported the whole way. I can’t recommend him enough!
Professional and knowledgeable
We feel very blessed to have had Trevor sell our home. His strategy was thoughtful and well planned, and his perseverance really stood out — he chased every lead and never missed an opportunity. Trevor’s knowledge of the market was spot on, and he guided us with confidence and care. His communication with us was excellent — always clear, timely, and reassuring — which made the whole experience so much less stressful. We’re really grateful for his efforts and would happily recommend him to anyone looking to sell.
I have bought and sold off Peter, and it was a good experience on both sides of the equation (though selling was more enjoyable having him in your corner). He does not inflate what he thinks a property is worth to get you to sign, and has a clear dominance in Naremburn (with a prospective client list to match). I am confident that he got the best price for my property, even though it was only on market for a week. I was always of the opinion that Peter would know who we were selling to before any open homes, and this proved to be the case. (just wish I saved on print advertising as sold to someone on his database).
Peter and his team were very knowledgeable and efficient. The marketing campaign was very effective and Peter's engagement and follow up of all prospective buyers was outstanding, resulting in a pre-auction sale.
Throughout the sale of my property, I knew I was in safe hands as Peter and his team guided me through the whole process. Everything ran like clockwork and communication was excellent. Peter's honesty and integrity shines through in every interaction you have with him and most importantly, in my view, he takes the time to listen to you. The whole process was extremely professional. I am thrilled with the result and would recommend Peter and his team in a heartbeat.
This is the third time I have had the pleasure of dealing with Peter Chauncy. Again I have found him to be Proactive, Responsive, Efficient and Effectve. Once again, he has got me the best possible outcome. In the lower North Shore there is simply no one else I would use!
I chose Peter because he is the most successful agent in my suburb, Naremburn. Not only does he have the best local knowledge but he actively supports the community through the Progress Association and sponsoring local events. He knows Naremburn really well and this made all the difference when it came to marketing my property. The marketing campaign lasted only two weeks and the sale price was well beyond expectations. Thank you Peter for a fantastic job!
First class service based on Peter's skill in all areas of marketing and conveyancing
Our relationship with Peter Chauncy goes beyond your typical expectations of a real estate agent and customer. Pete has become our trusted advisor and consultant in our acquisitions of property. Any considerations we make are always run by Pete first. Four years ago Pete found us our first home, off-market. He tirelessly presented options to us for over twelve months, always considering our needs first and presenting properties that fit our brief. We were thrilled to buy our first home with Pete and from this point, our relationship continued. Pete is a local hero within our community and we regularly chat with our neighbours about how lucky we are to have a genuine guy who is an expert in his field as our go-to. Pete regularly updated us with information about the market and we were consistently wowed by his accuracy and depth of knowledge. When the time game to sell, we only ever considered working with Pete, despite aggressive competition from other agents. Again, before we had recommitted to selling, Pete was there to support us and provide accurate advice every step of the way. He doesn't tell you what you want to hear, or what he wants to hear, he tells you what will work. Pete genuinely cares about his clients' satisfaction and is passionate about the sense of community at Naremburn. However, when we discussed areas we could move to, Pete's expertise was incredibly impressive. We preferred to sell off-market with a busy family life to navigate around and Pete achieved the impossible - selling our house with only two open homes at the dream-price we had set high in our heads. Once the deal was complete, Pete went out of his way to negotiate a longer settlement, putting the needs of our family first. He was even able to negotiate our rental agreement with the new owners following this. The limits to the service he is willing to provide for his clients are unparalleled.
Peter knows the local market and is an effective professional communicator. He achieved a quick sale for us for the price we were hoping for. Would certainly recommend him.
We cannot thank you enough Peter for your understanding of our particular situation. We bought before selling and really wanted to expedite the sale of our current home. Peter was available as soon as we asked, always answered his phone, was always punctual, always gave notice if there were extra inspections and was always calm. He made us feel that the sale of our house was just as important to him as to us. He had a marvellous team when we were preparing our home for sale, the painter, the stylist, the handyman were all prepared to come exactly when we needed them to meaning we were able to transform our home and present it at Ita absolute best in just two weeks! Then he used his great negotiation skills to sell the house before auction which was what we had hoped, at a much higher price than we expected. Fantastic! We would certainly recommend Peter as a wonderful agent to anyone wanting to sell their home in this area.
I purchased from and more recently sold my Naremburn property through Peter and his team. They were all excellent. He introduced me to all the right people to get my place looking its best and get it on the market (for which I was incredibly grateful as it made it much easier!). Peter and Lauren were regularly in touch and really held me through the process. I felt I always knew what was going on. While the price was not quite what either of us had hoped for he stayed open and honest with me at all times. He calls a spade a spade which I really like. I think of him as 'Mr Naremburn' - nobody knows the area like him and he is always very professional and pleasant to deal with. Would definitely highly recommend him.
Alon's approach to the sale of our properties has been both comprehensive and professional. We greatly appreciated his guidance and close communication throughout. It was invaluable having a team that we could trust and that we knew would work hard to achieve the best possibleoutcomefor us. We are very happy with the results Alon has achieved for us and he certainly has our unreserved recommendation.
Words cannot express my appreciation for the superb manner in which Alon Beran handled the sale of my investment property on the lower north shore. I originally chose Alon to act as my agent because of the very clear and professional way he presented his strategy for the sale and his commitment to open and direct communication throughout the process. Every step of the way, he kept me informed of what was happening and related this back to where we were in our agreed plan. Any questions that arose during the campaign he addressed quickly and with a minimum of fuss. It was clear Alon developed good rapport with the large number of potential buyers and, in the end, the auction was a great success exceeding my most optimistic expectations. I would urge anyone thinking of selling property in the area to speak first with Alon Beran.
We had previously sold a house with Brent Courtney of McGrath who achieved a great result for us. I asked Brent to recommend a local McGrath agent for our St Leonards apartment and suggested we speak toAlon. I chose to use Alon, and McGrath again due to consistency in their proven sales approach across its agencies, the strong McGrath brand and their access to premium buyers in the market. The communication process leading up to, and during the marketing were great, receiving updates after every open for inspection, and more importantly having our sales expectations appropriately managed. In the end, the sale price exceeded our expectations, and the negotiations were handled with unexpected ease, and a distinct lack of stress, achieving a strong result well in advance of the auction. Alon and George have been a pleasure to deal with and have seen the sale proceed right through to settlement without a hitch.
I was very happy with the speed with which my property was sold and at a price above my expectations. This was a result of Alon's exceptional negotiation skills and credibility with buyers.
Alon provided advice and service throughout every step of the selling process. His help in preparing for market and in the actual campaign and negotiation was outstanding. He took responsibility and performed well under pressure to achieve a great result.
I just wanted to make sure that I said a proper thank you for yesterday and for all of your work and efforts over the last few weeks. I am not convinced that yesterday in my absolute amazement as to what had happened I was as articulate as I should have been at the time. Needless to say I am thrilled with the result - thank you for all of your guidance, support, advice and patience over the last few weeks. You did an amazing job. I am still walking around shaking my head this afternoon. Also - thank you for being so very lovely to work with as well. Working with people who are good at their jobs doesn't always come with being easy to work with as well, and I appreciate that in this instance it did.
Alon and George sold our townhouse within 2 weeks of it going on the market for a great price. Alon demonstrated a great ability to communicate both with the vendor and the buyers and was someone we found to be trustworthy and reliable. We would have no hesitation in recommending Alon for the sale of their property in the Lower North Shore region.
Alon sold my unit in Crows Nest for an excellent price in a very short period of time. He handled all communication with the tenant to ensure minimal disruption for them, and a stress-free sale for me. I found Alon and his assistant, George, to be professional, pleasant and fun to deal with. Importantly, Alon knew the market and negotiated a great outcome.
My wife and I used Alon to sell our property in North Sydney and to say we were pleased and impressed with the result would be an understatement. From the first consultation, we felt we were in very safe and capable hands. Alon was clear on expectations, explained the strategy he'd be using and was open to our input. The way our campaign unfolded was incredible to watch. Alon's sense of timing with interested parties was impeccable - he knew what to say and when to let things play out in their own time. I have no doubt that his strategy got us at least 60,000 more than we otherwise would have achieved in our sale. While real estate agents have a reputation for being dishonest and even a little sleezy, Alon is the very opposite. He is a true gentleman with impeccable integrity. We couldn't recommend him highly enough.
The process of selling your home can be both difficult and daunting--everyone has a friend or family member with a nightmare story to share. Our agent, Alon Beran with the McGrath Crows Nest agency was a welcome breath of fresh air and was our constant advocate and ally from start until finish. Alon is an excellent communicator with an eye for detail and helped us transform our drab, lived-in place into a genuine delight. He connected us with local area professionals to keep the house revamping project on budget and on time, and potential buyers seemed delighted with the results. Alon is honest, authentic and energised and is a determined negotiator as well. I can not recommend Alon Beran highly enough as an exceptional agent, and I look forward to working with him on future real estate endeavours.
I wanted to personally thank you for managing the sale of 5/2 Brand Street, Artarmon. We achieved a great result which exceeded our expectations. We appreciated your support, communication and professionalism throughout the process. We felt you were with us every step of the way helping us from the initial preparations right through to final negotiation and settlement. I would highly recommend your services to anyone selling their property. Thank you once again.
My wife and I did not know Debbie Chadwick before I looked up the directory of McGrath to sell our apartment. In our first meeting we knew we made the right decision. Debbie spoke with confidence and presented herself well. She gave us an estimate of the fair value of the property which turned out to be extremely close to a price made by a prospective buyer. She recommended us to sell it through Private Treaty which turned out to be good advice. Over the course of the six-week period to have the apartment sold, Debbie kept us updated on the number of people who came for inspection and other pertinent details. I was working overseas in a time zone of two-hour difference from Sydney did not deter Debbie to keep me updated. Her communication skills are excellent, to the point and always factually correct. At the time of sale, there were already two other simular apartments from the same complex on the market, One pulled out of the sale and rented out after being on the market for a few weeks. The other is still on the market looking for a buyer as I wrote this message. The fact my apartment was the only one sold demonstrated how good Debbie was. I will no doubt recommend Debbie to all my friends who either would like to sell or buy property in the Lower North Shore.
Before meeting Debbie, I had already talked with three Real Estate Agents regarding the sale of my property and had all but made my mind up to appoint one of them to act on my behalf. Then, through a friends, I fortunately met Debbie. Halfway through that interview I made up my mind, right on the spot to appoint you to proceed with the sale. There was something about the way you presented yourself, without a whole sheaf of papers, which caused me to make that decision your knowledge of real estate and the state of the market, your enthusiasm and desire to do the very best for me while keeping your promise to stay in touch with me constantly every step of the way. You fulfilled the each of those promises; not only that you sold my Unit within four days of it appearing on the internet and through your negotiation skills secured the price I had set down. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your efforts on my behalf and I wish you well in your chosen profession. Incidentally, your after-sales service, which I must say I wasnt expecting has been a revelation and has helped me immeasurably in the move to my new home. Once again, thank you very much indeed.
Debbie is a true real estate professional whose can-do attitude impressed me from our first meeting to the day she sold our house. Debbie gave us a realistic and informed market assessment and brought us a strong buyer before the house was even on the market. Viewings happened while we were overseas and Debbie made the process stress free, going out of her way to arrive at the house early to ensure the cat sitter was keeping it tidy and presentable, and communicating with us at all hours of the day to keep us informed while we were on the other side of the world. I would not hesitate to recommend Debbie to anyone looking for a professional, knowledgeable and friendly agent with a good knowledge of the Crows Nest market.
The whole McGrath experience was exactly what I had hoped for and then delivered even more. Debbie was an amazing agent she has a great style with a combination of tenacity, customer service, strong sales track record and deep knowledge of the local area. One of the main reasons we chose Debbie was for her deep knowledge of the Crows Nest area and her sales track record this is a decided advantage against other agents as she either sold the property (McGrath has 50% of the market in Crows Nest), she has knowledge of the properties in the area along with their pros and cons, and has established relationships with all the buyers. When you are in sales, both prior performance and a client list of prospective buyers are a key indicator of an agents future success. Other agents without this would not have access to the passive buyer pool which Debbie has, and would therefore apply a spray and pray approach and just advertise and hope for the best. We felt that we wanted this plus a more proactive approach, and for our agent to be able to look at our property and match this to suitable buyers who they were already working with. The other key factor was Debbie's sales support team, Brooke. One key thing I looked for was the team support an agent has in order to be successful. Every sales person needs a sales support person, and not all agents have this nor do they have very good definition and structure to this role. Both Debbie and Brooke worked together seamlessly and well another indication to us that Debbie was the right choice. The McGrath edge was to instill quality at each and every point and additional tactics to ensure that the buyer had every opportunity to buy and no barriers or excuses to not being able to move quickly and make an offer (I wont spoil their secrets by talking about them here). I work in a highly driven sales environment of which I consider to be one of the best in Australia, and I was exceedingly impressed by the McGrath experience and Debbie was key to making this a seamless and positive experience. I would highly recommend both her and McGrath to anyone looking to sell.
I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful job you did in selling our home - in record time!! We were eager to work with you because of your outstanding reputation and knowledge of the Crows Nest market. I am so pleased we put our home of 11 years into your hands. We felt very positive and trusted that you would obtain the best results for us, and you did. You are an excellent advocate of the area and reached out to your network of buyers agents and local community members who were looking for a new home, which helped immediately secure a buyer before the marketing program had gotten into full swing. Even though we had moved interstate before the house was for sale, you put our minds at ease and took care of everything in our absence. Nothing was ever too much trouble and we had a very smooth and transparent sale as a result of your professionalism and hard work. Thank you for the guidance, advice and support that you gave Stephen and I through the whole process.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for your representation and subsequent sale of my property at 32 Holtermann Street, Crows Nest. At all times you handled the marketing and subsequent sale of my property with a totally professional and positive attitude, the feedback I received throughout the entire campaign was fabulous, it gave me a true picture of where we were at and what to expect on the day of auction. When I made the decision I knew you were the best team to sell my home, I liked your friendly yet confident and personable approach and knew you had achieved some great results in the local area. Selling a house especially when it is your family home is big decision both emotionally and financially, it is refreshing that you can identify with this and understand it from a buyers and sellers perspective. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to family and friends.
Cameron and I would like to thank you so very much for selling our Naremburn property. You worked so hard to achieve the best result. Your personal professionalism, determination, suggestions and experience made all the difference. Throughout the process we felt well informed at every step with honest feedback and recommendations. Your sense of humour, warm and sensitive approach when dealing with Cameron and I, and our small children was much appreciated. We would happily recommend you and the McGrath Crows Nest team to friends and associates. Thanks again.
Debbie Chadwick is the agent who supported our search for a new place to live, and then negotiated the house purchase. Throughout the process we found Debbie efficient and reliable, acting quickly when time was critical and attending to detail carefully. If she said that she would do something, she would do it. We appreciated her intelligent, no-nonsense attitude to price negotiation, avoiding vagueness or coy evasions and coming straight to the point so that our expectations were realistic. Both before and after the sale Debbie demonstrated her depth of knowledge of the area, her strong network of contacts, and the support she enjoys from her colleagues and office partners. The biggest financial and personal decisions for our future were made far less stressful by Debbies professionalism and cheerful approach.
My husband and I recently sold our house in Naremburn through Debbie Chadwick, Debbie first contacted me through a flyer. I invited her to come and see our house as we were thinking about selling or renting it out at the time. She gave a fair valuation and said we would get between $1.45 and $1.55 million (we sold for $1.49). She did not inflate the price at all. For a couple of months my husband was intent on selling the property himself, this proved unsuccessful and because Debbie had kept in touch without being pushy, we engaged her to sell the property when it hadnt sold. Knowing my work situation and the fact that I was extremely busy, Debbie helped with cleaning and organizing to bring the house up to a standard that could be open for inspection. The house was open for inspection for the first time through Debbie on Saturday the 6th March and contracts were exchanged on the 12th March. I found Debbie to be extremely professional and friendly. I was pleased with her frankness and honesty. The real estate agents I have dealt with previously would inflate the price to try to get us to go with them and then deflate it once they started to sell. I was also approached by many hard sell agents who were not interested in my situation and were extremely condescending. I found Debbie to be the opposite of these agents which is why we signed with her. I will recommend Debbie to anyone I know who is thinking of buying or selling a house.