David Cortous McGrath Geelong Newtown Prestige Sales
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Geelong is home to some of Victoria’s best real estate and with some 27 suburbs across the city, it has something for everyone’s close proximity to Melbourne, perfect positioning on the stunning north facing Corio Bay and its direct access to the Surf Coast and the Great Ocean Road, it is no surprise the region has experienced large price growth.
The premium suburbs that feature heavily throughout this booklet surround the Geelong CBD where you find the premium bay side properties of Eastern Beach Road and The Esplanade, Drumcondra. These homes are beautifully positioned to take in the views across the tranquil waters of Corio Bay, The Royal Geelong Yacht Club and the iconic Promenade.
Newtown, Geelong West, East Geelong and Manifold Heights are just a few of our premium suburbs that all offer that enviable lifestyle. These suburbs are within easy access to our city’s finest schools and several excellent shopping hubs such as cosmopolitan Pakington Street. Boasting bold architecture from the turn of the century, the beautiful tree lined streets are littered with stunning Victorian, Edwardian and Federation homes, many of which have been restored and extended into modern day family abodes.
Welcome
About David Cortous David PrincipalCortous
As Principal and Officer in Effective Control of McGrath Geelong I Newtown, licensed real estate agent and head auctioneer, David Cortous leads a dynamic team of sales and property management professionals and consistently raises the benchmark for excellence within the local real estate community. David is regularly recognized as the region’s top real estate professional, most recently being ranked in the REB Top 50 Agents nationally. Setting the pace in the Geelong region for over 21 years, David has already secured himself an exemplary reputation, being awarded the national Auctioneer Award for the McGrath network and holding the auction clearance rate record for the Geelong residential market.
A local resident himself, David has a strong appreciation for the area’s convenience and wonderful lifestyle appeal. His expertise and straightshooting character, coupled with McGrath’s unrivalled international network, provide the perfect platform to enable him to continue to produce outstanding results. Excited about the future of McGrath in the Geelong region, David is proud to be aligned with a brand whose integrity and professionalism are synonymous with his own.
A Reputation Of Providing Genuine Six Star Service And Outstanding Results.
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Georgia Ivanecky Sales Associate Brock Buchanan Sales Associate
David’s unparalleled level of service is supported by his direct team of highly skilled professionals who come with many years of industry experience and an ability to achieve excellent results. With a genuine care for both vendors and purchasers, the team takes personal pride in making sure each client is provided with an exceptional customer experience..
Every great business starts with a great team
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Suzanne
“It is with enormous pleasure that we recommend David Cortous, he was flawless in every way. Dave was the perfect fit for us and achieved a record residential sale for our city. His expert counsel on valuation, sale strategy, marketing and property enhancement ideas were just the beginning. His relaxed yet focused approach and endless initiative instilled confidence and he achieved a great result for us, we couldn’t recommend him highly enough.” Court, Sold & Tim
“David provided precise and accurate advice on the sale of the above property which I was the executor. His marketing was excellent and his knowledge sound. Being an agent myself what I really enjoyed was that David always answered his mobile and had an enormous amount of positive energy. He delivered an outstanding result above my expectations. I have no hesitation recommending David.”
Paul
52 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong Sold $1.93m
35 Villamanta Street, Geelong West Sold $1.85m
Cecilia
“Successful and timely sale of a unique property. David demonstrated a good sense of an appropriate way to market our unique property. He communicated regularly throughout the campaign with updates on buyer interest, detailed information on inspections, and what proved to be accurate assessments of the level of interest from each buyer. He was frank about the potential need to adjust our expectations, but also confident and successful when it came time to negotiate with the eventual buyer.”
“David & his team at McGrath Real Estate were a pleasure to deal with whilst selling our home. David is very approachable and personable and always kept us up to date throughout the whole process. The sale of our home far exceeded our expectations and this would not have been possible without his expertise and his outstanding work as the auctioneer on the day. We would certainly recommend David if selling or buying a home” 310 Autumn Street, Geelong West Sold $2.27m
Bernie
“Superb agent to work with. We had the most amazing experience with David selling our family home. David was a pleasure to work with and he made the whole process of selling our home feel quite easy. He achieved an incredible result for us even though we were in lockdown for most of our selling campaign. David conducted the auction online and still managed to exceed our expectations. He is without doubt the only agent we would ever use.”
17 Maud Street, Geelong Sold $1.555m Kristy & Brett
“Consummate real estate professional with a keen sense of the market and great service. I have worked with David both on the buy and sell side. He has a great understanding of the market and an excellent network. He has gone over and beyond the sales process with helping us to transition from Hong Kong to Newtown. He is a consummate professional and wonderful to deal with.”
12 Frank NewtownSteet, Sold $1.75m Monika
Notable sales 1/29 Mervyn Street, Newtown 4 beds 3 baths 2 cars Sold $1.6m 109 Albert Street, Geelong West 4 beds 2 baths 2 cars Sold $1.72 49 Fitzroy Street, Geelong 4 beds 2 baths 2 car Sold $1.58m
Notable sales 3A Mont Albert Road, Geelong 3 beds 2 bath 1 car Sold $1.33m 76 Elizabeth Street, Geelong West 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sold $1.477m 8-10 Wilson Place, Geelong 4 beds 2 bath 2 car Sold $1.6m
Notable sales 55A The Esplanade, Drumcondra 3 bed 2 bath 3 car Sold $1.9m 71 Fitzroy Street, Geelong 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sold $1.535m 38 Stinton Avenue, Newtown 4 beds 5 bath 2 car Sold $2.535m
Notable sales Penthouse/18 Malone Street, Geelong 4 bed 3 bath 3 car Sold $3.2m 903/18 Malone Street, Geelong 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sold $1.97m
Case study 20 Hannah Court, Lovely Banks 4 beds 2 baths 2 cars Sale method Private Sale Sale price $2.35m Inspections 17 Contracts Issued 9
Case study 2b View Street, Belmont 3 beds 2 baths 2 cars Sale method Auction Sale price $1.27m Days on market 28 Inspections 52 Contracts Issued 11
Case study 44 Noble Street, Newtown 3 beds 2 baths 2 cars Sale method Auction Sale price $1.6m Days on market 10 Inspections 11 Contracts Issued 4
Case study 34 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong 3 beds 2 baths 2 cars Sale method Auction Sale price $3.45m Days on market 63 Inspections 83 Contracts Issued 8
Case study 5 Gurr Street, East Geelong 4 beds 2 baths 3 cars Sale method Auction Sale price $1.905m Days on market 31 Inspections 90 Contracts Issued 15
Case study 20 Gurr Street, East Geelong 3 beds 2 baths 2 cars Sale method Auction Sale price $1.51m Days on market 26 Inspections 43 Contracts Issued 9
Case study 84A Albert Street, Geelong West 4 beds 2 baths 2 cars Sale method Auction Sale price $1.65m Days on market 31 Inspections 77 Contracts Issued 7
Case study 378 Myers Street, East Geelong 3 beds 2 baths 2 cars Sale method Auction Sale price $1.51m Days on market 27 Inspections 117 Contracts Issued 23
Case study 71-75 Rivergum Drive, Highton 3 beds 2 baths 2 cars Sale method Auction Sale price $2.07m Days on market 27 Inspections 28 Contracts Issued 4
Case study 152-154 & 156 Pakington Street, Geelong West Commercial Sale method Auction Sale price $4.4m Days on market 36 Inspections 10 Contracts Issued 41
David’s Credentials AVERAGE SELLING PRICE HIGHEST SALE PRICE AUCTION CLEARANCE RATE OF REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE$5.3m$1.36m91%21years
Services and AwardsAuctioneer of the Year- National McGrath Network 2021 • No. 1 Auctioneer in the McGrath Network Australia wide • No. 1 Agent in Geelong Rate My Agent 2022 • REB Top 50 Deal Makers 2021
At the helm at McGrath Geelong | Newtown and a driving force behind its ongoing success, it is no surprise that David is the auctioneer of choice across the Geelong region.
David has conducted many charity auctions throughout the years raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the local community.
David has received a number of accolades over the years, but has most recently been awarded with the coveted title of Auctioneer of Year for the prestigious and high performing McGrath network nationally. His focus and unwavering commitment to his craft delivers exceptional results through his inimitable auction style.
David’s quick wit and calm, yet conversational style of auctioneering sees buyers at ease and enables him to achieve the best possible results for his vendors.
David’s results speak for themselves and he has sold more high-end homes at auction than any other local agent and his clearance rates are consistently the best in the state.
PREMIUMVALUEMARKETVALUEEXCEPTIONAL The Buyer behaviour Buyer enquiry graph 1. 2. Initial briefing Pricing analysis activityBuyer Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Our role is not just to sell your property, it is to deliver you a premium price. We plan thoroughly to set strong foundations to build •••from.GoalsPrioritiesProperty details • Neighbourhood • Buyer concerns
The best price is invariably achieved within the first 30 days of entering the market. Three key elements in achieving a premium pricegenerating buyer enquiry, engaging buyers at an emotional level and creating competitive tension. We focus all our energy and resources on achieving a premium price within that period.
The McGrath Sales System
Choosing a marketing campaign that reaches all possible local and active buyers, as well as pinpointing potential passive and out of area buyers. Establish an inspection timetable that works best for you and the property to maximise buyer viewings.
Brochures
The details really matter. Ensuring all elements of your property are attended to before entering the market can make or break a sale. We sweat the small stuff on your
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Maximising the price with competitive tension and respectfully guiding the sale to completion.
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Providing real estate excellence and an exceptional client experience, McGrath Geelong | Newtown is proud to offer industry leading sales and property management services. A strong team of trusted professionals and local experts, the people at McGrath Geelong | Newtown are adeptly led by principals David Cortous and Jim Cross and rental division manager Donna Cross. Bolstered by unsurpassed local knowledge and a drive for top results, the McGrath team is dedicated to upholding McGrath’s reputation as premier real estate specialists.
An integrated real estate services business, McGrath operates six business units providing residential property sales, property management, McGrath Projects,mortgage broking, auction services and career training. Agents across every McGrath office register new buyer details daily, giving you distinct advantages. We know buyers outside your area will pay a premium price to enter it, so our agents tap into our network of every potential buyer creating more competition and a better result.
It all began in 1988. In a small office in Paddington, Sydney, where John McGrath developed a real estate philosophy based on integrity and transparency, and a process to deliver outstanding results for clients.
About McGrath Geelong | Newtown
McGrath is one of the fastest growing real estate companies in Australia. The McGrath network currently has 109 offices throughout the East Coast of Australia. It has an established market presence in NSW, QLD, ACT and Victoria.
About McGrath
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