Clarke & Humel Property

Meet the team

Get to know the 12 agents at Clarke & Humel Property.

Sales Agent / Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.9

About Jesse

Jesse loves a challenge. He thrives on the competitive nature of real estate. It’s what makes him an excellent agent, but it’s his friendly and methodical approach that makes it a breeze for his clients. A true professional in every sense of the word, Jesse believes in authentic communication, a strong work ethic and detail, detail, detail. Having been involved in the sale of over 500 million dollars worth of real estate, Jesse Chester has a reputation for achieving outstanding results on the Northern Beaches and thrives on the challenge of securing the greatest outcome for his clients.

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Michael Clarke

Principal / Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.9

(189 reviews)

About Michael

Acclaimed as one of the top 2 Real Estate salesmen in Australia, Michael Clarke’s rise to the top has been nothing short of meteoric. From fresh beginnings in 2005, he rose to win the prestigious Best Metropolitan Estate Agent in Australia at the 2015 Real Estate Business Awards. In 2012, after rising to the top of one of the Northern Beaches largest franchise groups, Michael was inspired to open Clarke & Humel Property with his wife and business partner, Cherie. This year his hard work and dedication saw him ranked in the top 2 agents in Australia in the REB's top 100 agents. An industry innovator and natural leader who has now sold over 1 Billion dollars of real estate; his expertise and knowledge is now so highly sought-after within the industry, that he was chosen as one of the keynote speakers at the southern hemisphere’s largest real estate conference: the “Australasian Real Estate Conference”, in front of over 4,000 paying attendees. Equipped with a degree in Communications and Advertising, he attributes a large proportion of his success to having a clearly defined strategy around how to maximise the result for every client he works. Michael also believes selecting the best possible people to work for his company and providing them with the best support, technology and working environment to excel is another key driver to success. Michael and his family are local residents, and his enthusiasm for, and knowledge of the Northern Beaches provides a major advantage for any client. Proud of a reputation built on honest and open communication with his clients, Michael mixes a refreshing blend of energy and experience with an easy sense of humour to present a logical and effective solution to your property needs - together with an unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional results, you will not find a more hard working, or passionate person in the real estate industry. A highly accomplished negotiator and multi award winning agent, Michael Clarke offers that critical combination of acclaimed success, tenacity and pro-activity that will take you with him to the top of the tree and achieve the best possible outcome for you.

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Kingsley Looker

Senior Sales Agent / Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.8

(179 reviews)

About Kingsley

In a career highlight reel that includes “Concert Pianist” and “Professional Surfer with a top 16 World Ranking on the A.S.P World Pro Surfing Circuit”, Kingsley Looker has exceeded and excelled at everything he has done – but none more so than real estate. Kingsley has now been selling real estate on the Northern Beaches for the past 22 years, in which time he has sold in excess of one billion dollars in residential sales and won the prestigious Real Estate Institute of NSW Agent of the Year award in 2011. He has also won the REB Sales Campaign of the Year Award in 2016-2017. Specialising in the suburbs of Balgowlah and Balgowlah Heights, Kingsley has set countless street and suburb records in his career and holds the distinction of being the only agent to sell 15 properties in the one street in Balgowlah Heights. Kingsley credits his success to a highly developed understanding of the market in his local area, meticulous attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to providing the best possible service and results for each and every vendor. Along with his considerable experience and expertise, Kingsley has never lost sight of his fundamental values: mutual trust, integrity and showing total transparency in all facets of the business, negotiation and selling process. Kingsley Looker is one of Sydney’s most successful Real Estate Agents and is delighted to align his expertise with the premium branding and culture of excellence at Clarke & Humel Property. If you’re thinking of selling and would like a proven performer to give you that competitive edge, Kingsley would love to hear from you!

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Casey Faets

Sales Agent / Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.9

(174 reviews)

About Casey

Approachable. Down-to-earth. Driven. When it comes to the Northern Beaches few can match Casey’s in-depth knowledge of the market, the area and the people who call it home. Casey was born here. He lives here and he loves it. His passion for the Northern Beaches is palpable in every property he sells. His genuine energy and motivation are refreshing and effective, but it’s his professionalism that keeps his clients coming back. Casey prides himself on true integrity and a razor sharp eye for strategy and innovative marketing – it’s an approach that’s delivering exceptional results. Casey is a natural communicator with a skill for building trust with buyers and sellers alike. This is an agent with a track record for exceeding client expectations and an eye for detail and customer service at every stage.

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James Eyden

Senior Sales Agent / Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.9

(180 reviews)

About James

Calm under fire. Genuine. Softly Spoken. James is a different kind of agent. Proud of his English heritage, James was drawn from the South Coast of England and now calls the Northern Beaches home. He has spent the past 20 years developing a reputation as one of Sydney and the Northern Beaches most accomplished real estate professionals. Whether it´s a one bedroom apartment or multi-million dollar family home with dazzling ocean views, James delivers an exceptional result every time. He also sells homes where other agents have previously been unsuccessful through sharp strategy and a disarming approach. This success has led him to be rated the most recommended agent for 2015/2016/2017/2018/2019/2020/2021/2022* and awarded agent of the year in North Curl Curl in 2018/2019/2020/2021/2022 and again in 2023. *Rate my Agent James is delighted to be part of the Clarke & Humel team, awarded Australia´s No1. Metropolitan Real Estate Agency in 2016 and 2017 at the industry´s premier ceremony, the REB Awards. Give James a call and connect with an agent whose record speaks for itself.

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Mike Dunn

Senior Sales Agent / Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.8

(137 reviews)

About Mike

Mike loves the Northern Beaches - its lifestyle, its people and the community. He´s lived in the area his whole life and has deep local knowledge that underpins every sale he makes in his specialised suburbs of Freshwater and Curl Curl. Mike is one of those naturals when it comes to real estate. He´s an expert communicator, honest and approachable, with a serious talent for negotiation. With close to a billion dollars´ worth of real estate sales and multiple street records accumulated over a decade of outstanding service, Mike´s developed a reputation for delivering outstanding results. If you´re looking for an agent with an unrivalled track record and commitment to achieving the best outcome for his clients Mike Dunn is the natural choice.

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About us

A boutique, full service Real Estate Agency located in Manly - the heart of the Northern Beaches. Having sold more than a billion dollars worth of property in combination with the experience of a fully licensed Architect affords our clients a new level of expertise. We seek to truly maximise the attributes that will impact a purchaser (or tenant's) decision-making process and subsequently the price we achieve for our clients. We are local experts with an out of area and international reach through our unique Sister Agency database network. If you are looking for more than just a sale - someone to truly realise the full potential of your home - Clarke and Humel Property are the experts.

Seller review

2 days ago

Top Agent / Top Result

We chose Jesse Chester as we knew him to be winner of Manly Agent of the year for the past 4 years. Also a number of people in the RE industry recommended or assured me he would be a good choice to sell our apartment. This has proven to be correct. From day one we found Jesse was very professional with enthusiasm for our apartment and possessing a great knowledge of our building and Manly's benefits. He provided constructive advice, listened to my thoughts with a friendly manner was in regular contact and made the selling process comfortable and reassuring. This led to a successful sale with good back up from Nicola and Oskar from Clarke and Hummel RE. We are extremely happy with this experience and look forward to see Jesse being Agent of the year Manly and of course recommend him and his Agency to any vendor.

Jesse Chester

4.9

(523 reviews)

Seller review

4 days ago

Professional Expertise and an Excellent Result

Throughout the sales campaign, Jesse was very professional, enthusiastic and positive at all times. He remained calm and supportive throughout the process, providing clear guidance and explaining each step in a way that gave us confidence and peace of mind. He worked exceptionally hard in our interests and demonstrated excellent negotiating skills. His communication was outstanding, and he consistently kept us informed of developments. We greatly appreciated his commitment, expertise and determination, and we were very pleased with the outcome he achieved.

Jesse Chester

4.9

(523 reviews)

Seller review

5 days ago

Casey worked extremely hard for us in a difficult market

Casey did an excellent job for us, keeping us informed about all the potential bidders and updating us after every inspection. Together with Michael, he achieved the sale of our property at auction.

Casey Faets

4.9

(174 reviews)

Seller review

7 days ago

Outstanding Result in a Tough Market

We recently sold our property in Balgowlah Heights through Kingsley, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Selling in a softer market is never easy, but Kingsley demonstrated exceptional professionalism, persistence, and market knowledge throughout the entire process. While many agents talk a good game, Kingsley delivered results. He worked tirelessly to identify genuine buyers, kept us informed every step of the way, and ultimately secured a successful sale under challenging market conditions. What impressed me most was his honesty, transparency, responsiveness, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. He provided realistic advice, and negotiated skillfully on our behalf. It was clear from day one that he genuinely cared about getting the best result for us. If you're looking for an agent who is hardworking, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and capable of delivering results even when the market is tough, I would highly recommend Kingsley. We are extremely grateful for his efforts and wouldn't hesitate to use his services again. Thank you, Kingsley, for making what could have been a stressful experience a successful one.

Kingsley Looker

4.8

(179 reviews)

Buyer review

7 days ago

Honest and Respectful

Garrry was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the purchase of my new home. From the very beginning, he was kind, respectful, honest and trustworthy. He always responded promptly to any questions or concerns I had and guided me through the process with professionalism and transparency. I also want to acknowledge his assistant, Brooke, who was fantastic. She ensured everything was wrapped up efficiently and professionally, making what can often be a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. What stood out most was Garry's commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for both myself and the vendor. There were no unnecessary delays or drawn-out negotiations, he worked diligently to keep things moving while ensuring everyone was treated fairly. I truly felt supported throughout the entire experience and would highly recommend Garry and Brooke to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Garry Greco

4.9

(121 reviews)

Seller review

11 days ago

Honest, professional, and outstanding communication

We couldn't be happier with the experience of selling our unit with Jesse. From the very beginning, communication was excellent, keeping us informed at every stage of the process and always making himself available to answer questions. What really set him apart was his honesty and authenticity. He gave us realistic advice, was transparent about the market, and never made promises he couldn't keep. We always felt that he had our best interests at heart and genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome for us. His professionalism, market knowledge, and straightforward approach made everything feel smooth and manageable. Thanks to his hard work and guidance, we achieved a fantastic result on the sale of our unit. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and highly effective real estate agent.

Jesse Chester

4.9

(523 reviews)

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