Elders Real Estate Ararat

167 Barkly Street, Ararat, VIC, 3377, Australia
  •   4.9   (481 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 3 agents at Elders Real Estate Ararat.

David Jennings
David Jennings

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.8   (254 reviews)
About David
The end results of David's hard work speak for themselves. Successfully combining his exceptional negotiation skills, product knowledge, honesty and integrity has seen him go from strength to strength in a career spanning in excess of 12 years. David is a fully Licensed Estate Agent. David is a current member, former player, coach and president of the Ararat Football Club and Aradale Cricket Club. Call David on 0417 371 872 or email david.jennings@eldersre.com.au - he is an excellent choice if you are thinking of buying or selling in the area.
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Michael Fratin
Michael Fratin

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (174 reviews)
About Michael
“I love the challenge of matching buyers with their ideal property. Selling real estate to me is about building strong relationships – I’m here as a resource for people who want help in their real estate journey.” Michael joined Elders in 2015, bringing with him experience as a new home sales consultant and a small business owner. He has a wide range of involvement within the business, from property management to sales and in 2019, becoming a director and co-owner with David Jennings. Michael and David own and manage the Ararat Elders Real Estate franchise and expanded in February 2021 with the opening of the Stawell branch. Michael has sold multi-lot land subdivisions, family homes, units, small acreage lifestyle properties, large-scale farms and commercial properties including the unique sale of the Mountain Grand Guest House and award-winning DULC Cabins in Halls Gap. The previous development and management of his own business – a winery on the outskirts of Ararat – gives Michael a natural connection to the rural sector and is passionate about the land and facilitating rural property transactions. He believes being connected with the land gives him an edge when matching buyers to the right property. Michael continually features in Elders National top 100 agents and in 2017, was presented with an Excellence in Marketing award at the Elders Franchise Awards (Vic/Tas). He believes thinking strategically and creatively about marketing properties helps achieve the best results for a client. Michael’s passion for the region demonstrated through his investment in business, involvement in local sport and his hobby of wine, which is well-served through his own winery and the many others dotted throughout the Grampians. He lives here with his wife and two young children.
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Linda Fry
Linda Fry

Sales Agent

  5   (54 reviews)
About Linda
An astute and perceptive real estate professional, Linda’s outgoing nature is appreciated by clients and colleagues alike. Warm and approachable, Linda builds trust and rapport at the outset, listening carefully to her clients' goals so she can tailor a high impact campaign strategy Linda’s friendly, natural communication style helps her connect easily with buyers and sellers from all backgrounds. Linda is wholly focused on helping her clients achieve their property goals and gives each campaign her complete attention and commitment. Her expertise in property styling ensures every home is primed to achieve the best possible sale price.
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About us

Elders Ararat has been serving the local community for more than 50 years. We sell residential properties in the Ararat, Stawell, Halls Gap, Willaura, Lake Bolac, Landsborough, Elmhurst and Beaufort district. These properties range from townhouses to luxury homes and lifestyle properties. On top of this we service the whole area in rural sales and these properties range from, grazing, mixed farming and vineyards, to some of the best cropping land in Western Victoria. The whole team, including our Property Management team dedicate our time to our clients, whether they are vendors or landlords, to the buyers and the tenants alike. First established in the 1970’s, Elders Real Estate Ararat became a franchise in 2015. With the backing of a trusted and authentic national brand behind us, we have an extensive network of experts to tap into. Combined with our local focus, you get the best of both worlds. Our team has won a number of recent awards, including: Best Property Management Team Best Property Manager; and Best office in our first year, as well other individual awards for outstanding sales for the Victorian region. Elders Real Estate Ararat are heavily involved in the local community, We are involved in the Ararat Football Club, Mininera Football League, Chalambar Golf and Bowls Club and have a presence at the Halls Gap Grampians Grape Escape every year as well. We’ve also contributed Sponsorship money to several local events, including a local team in the Variety Club Bash event for children with cystic fibrosis. With 50 years of local experience and specialist real estate knowledge, Elders Ararat can help you through every step of preparing and marketing your property for sale. We’ll advise you on what price range you can expect, how to style your home, what the best method of sale is for you and answer any other questions you may have. We maintain a database of interested buyers so we can match your property with its new owner quickly and efficiently

Our reviews

  4.9  
481 reviewsacross 34 different locations, showing 6.
almost 3 years ago
Wonderful experience

We couldn’t be happier with our home purchase completed through Elders Real Estate Ararat. Linda’s professionalism and bubbly friendly manner made our dealings with her a delight. Linda was always available when needed and kept us fully updated during the purchase. This was backed up by the easy-going admin staff at the Ararat office. We would highly recommend Linda and the staff at Elders Real Estate Ararat.

Linda Fry

Linda Fry

  5   (54 reviews)
almost 3 years ago
Fabulous!

Linda was so patient with us as we tried to find what we were looking for, even after we completely changed our plan of attack! Linda was so very accommodating and helpful over some months and we look forward to continuing a real estate relationship with Linda and the Elders Ararat team

Linda Fry

Linda Fry

  5   (54 reviews)
about 3 years ago
An absolute pleaure

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Linda throughout the sale process. She keep us well informed along the way at all times. The time and effort she went through to ensure the best outcome for us was amazing. I would highly recommend Linda if you're looking to sell your property.

Linda Fry

Linda Fry

  5   (54 reviews)
about 3 years ago
Super easy to deal with

Linda was super easy to deal with, prompt with getting back to me and very friendly and efficient. Would definitely be happy to work with her again

Linda Fry

Linda Fry

  5   (54 reviews)
about 3 years ago
Very supportive

Linda has been very supportive to us. She has been there from the day we started looking at properties, to when we found the perfect house, and up to settlement. We're very thankful! Highly recommended.

Linda Fry

Linda Fry

  5   (54 reviews)
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Our properties

Elders Real Estate Ararat has 36 properties for sale and sold 114 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMay 14, 2026
$315,000
1/148 High Street
Ararat VIC 3377
3
1
1
House
SoldMay 14, 2026
Price not available
552 Spring Flat Road
Crowlands VIC 3377
Rural
Under Offer
$399,000 - $415,000
23 Laidlaw Street
Ararat VIC 3377
3
1
1
House
For Sale
auction on site 05/06/2026
12 Helendoite Road
Maroona VIC 3377
3
1
2
House
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