First National Newcastle City

Level 1 36 Kemp Street, The Junction NSW 2291
  •   4.8   (162 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 8 agents at First National Newcastle City.

George Rafty
George Rafty

Principal / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (205 reviews)
About George
A trusted name in Real Estate, George Rafty’s humble, truthful and personable approach has given him the ability to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients for more than 30 years. Always with best interests at heart, his caring and genuine personality continually brings out enjoyable and favourable experiences for his clients. George’s incredible work ethic has placed him in the top 1% of Agents in Australia for over 30 years. His expertise is a living testament to selling properties and providing the community with the highest level of service and marketing, whilst leading an exceptional sales team. His results speak for themselves, selling more residential property than most other agents in Newcastle, making him one of the top performing selling agent in the region. As Principal of First National Newcastle City, George loves leading a unique and caring-focused team that continually strives for their client’s success. He has pioneered a culture prioritising unity, professionalism and a strong work ethic, ensuring everyone is committed to doing the best for their clients, colleagues and the community at large. A multi-award winner throughout his career, George’s experience, market knowledge and professionalism see him consistently setting record prices for sales across Newcastle, making him one of the most respected and sought-after agents. When he’s not selling property, George loves going away with family, having friends over for a barbecue and entertaining loved ones at home. You can find him relaxing amongst good food, awesome music and great company, whether he’s enjoying bonding time with his kids or just kicking back watching a good game of footy. George has achieved significant milestones by consistently receiving recurring awards over many years, which include: • First National Real Estate Group: National Salesperson of the Year • REIA National Awards of Excellence - Finalist Residential Salesperson • REINSW Awards of Excellence - Winner Residential Salesperson • REB Top 100 Agents REB Regional Sales Agent Of The Year Finalist First National Newcastle City has been acknowledged with the following achievements: • First National Real Estate: Sales Office of the Year • REB Top 50 Sales Offices
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Damon Sellis
Damon Sellis

Principal / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.8   (198 reviews)
About Damon
So it’s no wonder that selling or buying a property can feel emotionally overwhelming at times. Finding the right real estate agent for your property journey is not only crucial to the outcome you achieve, but to the experience you have! Over more than 23 years in the industry, Damon Sellis has developed a reputation for being a top achiever in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie markets, delivering results that his clients wouldn’t have dreamed possible. But he’s also well known locally for being a genuine and nice guy! Damon works tirelessly to achieve the best possible result for his clients. He provides an approach that is transparent and effective, delivers successful sales campaigns and will negotiate the best result for you, and provides excellent communication along your journey. Surrounded by an experienced real estate team and supportive family at home, Damon has created a fresh approach to selling that is streets ahead of competitors. If you’re thinking of selling, love the move and experience #SellWithSellis.
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Alyta Brinkworth
Alyta Brinkworth

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (33 reviews)
About Alyta
Meet Alyta Brinkworth, your dedicated real estate professional with a passion for making a difference in people's lives. What sets Alyta apart is her commitment to personalised services and the art of building strong relationships. She doesn't just sell properties; her previous experience as a Buyers Agent makes her a trusted guide, helping individuals and families achieve their property goals and find a place they can truly call home. Alyta has completed over 6 home renovations herself and brings a unique perspective to the table. She understands the love and passion people have for transforming a house into a home, and she is here to support and guide you every step of the way. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to upgrade, or considering an investment property, Alyta Brinkworth is the real estate professional you can trust to navigate the market with professionalism, honesty, integrity, and a genuine dedication to your needs.
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Roger Ingham
Roger Ingham

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (16 reviews)
About Roger

Roger currently has 3 active property listings and 4 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Drew Eather
Drew Eather

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Sales Associate

  5   (11 reviews)
About Drew

Drew currently has 14 active property listings and 44 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Emily Wong
Emily Wong

Sales Assistant / Sales Associate

  5   (6 reviews)
About Emily
Starting her real estate career in 2017, Emily brings a friendly and approachable attitude to all her dealings with clients. She has a genuine love for property and is known for her positive nature and natural ability to establish relationships. At the core of Emily’s approach is her willingness to go that little bit extra to look after her client’s best interests and needs, bringing genuine enthusiasm and passion for the ultimate buying and selling experience.
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About us

First National Newcastle City is a dynamic, young agency with a customer-focused team of professionals determined to deliver the very best for each and every client. The agency’s Principal, George Rafty, is a name synonymous with real estate in Newcastle. His dedication, integrity, credibility and experience are second to none, as are his results. As part of a 350 strong national network, First National Newcastle City enjoys a superior buyer reach across Australia. The First National client promise is: ‘We Put You First’ and George epitomises that commitment. He is dedicated, genuine, knowledgeable, passionate, empathetic and, above all else, down-to-earth. The team George has assembled share each of those qualities, along with a commitment to position their agency as Newcastle’s number one choice for real estate. They intend to draw on their outstanding customer commitment, marketing excellence and experienced local knowledge to achieve a favourable outcome for all clients. With their office conveniently located in The Junction, First National Newcastle City is ideally placed to service all of Newcastle. The agents are supported by tried and tested systems to deliver high quality, innovative property marketing and world-class customer service, which is the focus of everything they do.

Our reviews

  4.8  
164 reviewsacross 40 different locations, showing 6.
14 days ago
Responsive, approachable, and a delight to work with

Melissa was secondary agent on the sale of our home and was a delight to work with throughout. She was always responsive, clear and timely in her communication, and quick to help with any questions or follow-ups. We appreciated how approachable and easy she was to deal with, and always felt well supported throughout the process. Melissa was professional, genuine and a great part of the team. We’d be very happy to work with her again.

Melissa Nottle

Melissa Nottle

  5   (3 reviews)
14 days ago
Three sales, excellent results, and genuinely a great agent to work with!

We’ve now used George for the sale of three of our homes, and each time he has been fantastic to work with. He is honest, transparent and always keeps us informed with clear, timely communication. We’ve always felt like we were working in partnership and that George genuinely cared about representing our home well. He works hard, is easy to deal with and has achieved excellent results for us every time, including a suburb record on one of them. We would absolutely engage him as our agent again!

George Rafty

George Rafty

  4.9   (205 reviews)
20 days ago
Buyer of duplex/semi-detached in Adamstown, NSW

Alyta was great to deal with and a very good communicator. She was very patient with us and our needs and helped us find the right property. First National were one of our favourite agents to deal with, the whole team from George down are great to interact with.

Alyta Brinkworth

Alyta Brinkworth

  5   (33 reviews)
21 days ago
Absolute confidence in Damon and his team throughout the entire process, from start to finish

Damon consistently goes above and beyond. He is always accessible, professional and has an excellent understanding of the local market. I found him extremely helpful throughout the process, particularly in advising us on how best to present our property—what to focus on, what to do, and importantly, what not to do. His knowledge, attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile made a real difference.

Damon Sellis

Damon Sellis

  4.8   (198 reviews)
25 days ago
Number 1 agent in buying or selling property - his service is outstanding

Highest recommendation in all key areas in property sales with communication , market knowledge , negotiation skills and professionalism - as well as having a real care factor and a attention to all details when buying or selling your property. We could not speak more highly of Damon and his team ( Emily and Drew ) and are forever grateful for how they were able to sell and then buy the home of our dreams - Thankyou

Damon Sellis

Damon Sellis

  4.8   (198 reviews)
28 days ago
Honest, Friendly and Great to Deal With

We recently purchased through Damon and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Damon was honest, friendly and always quick to respond to any questions we had along the way. It’s clear he has a huge amount of experience and really knows the Newcastle property market, which gave us a lot of confidence throughout the process. Damon was genuinely lovely to deal with and made everything easy from start to finish. We’d have absolutely no hesitation buying or selling through him again and would happily recommend him to others.

Damon Sellis

Damon Sellis

  4.8   (198 reviews)
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Our properties

First National Newcastle City has 29 properties for sale and sold 96 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

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34 Macquarie Street
Wallsend NSW 2287
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54 Lexington Parade
Adamstown Heights NSW 2289
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162 Morgan Street
Merewether NSW 2291
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Townhouse
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4/66 Frederick Street
Merewether NSW 2291
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Apartment
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