JKL Real Estate

Shop 4 "The Marina" , 2 Little Street , Forster, NSW, Australia 2428
  •   4.8   (690 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how JKL Real Estate has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

92
Reviews
14
Properties for sale
87
Sold properties
$790k
Average sale price
$68.8m
Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) as lead and supporting agent and published on ratemyagent.com.au. It may not be complete and can exclude off-market, private sales and undisclosed pricing and sold dates. Contact agent for full sales history.

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Our customer service awards

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  • City WinnerForster - Tuncurry
  • Suburb WinnerForster
  • 10x City Top 5Forster - Tuncurry - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
  • 9x City WinnerForster - Tuncurry - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017
  • 9x Suburb WinnerForster - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017
  • 2x Suburb WinnerTuncurry - 2019, 2018

Meet the team

Get to know the 5 agents at JKL Real Estate.

Alex Jacobs
Alex Jacobs

Sales Executive

  4.8   (355 reviews)
About Alex
Alex has over 20 years’ experience in management, sales and marketing. He started his career in the real estate industry to combine his love for the area, a passion for property and meeting people. Continually awarded throughout his career for achieving high sales goals and outcomes, he believes that it’s his research and attention to detail that gets him the best results for his clients. His reputation over his extensive sales career for hard work, honesty and integrity is unparalleled. Alex and his wife live in the local area with their two young children.
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Carlie Basham
Carlie Basham

Sales Executive

  4.8   (286 reviews)
About Carlie
Carlie Basham is a customer-focused Area Specialist in Sales with the family & team at JKL Real Estate. Living in Forster Tuncurry for over 30 years, she combines her background in finance & insurance with her expert local property knowledge to deliver high performance, strong results & happy clients. Carlie is readily available to her clients via appointment, striving to achieve optimal outcomes, and is extremely passionate about overall customer satisfaction.
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Erin Shelley
Erin Shelley

Sales Agent

  4.9   (34 reviews)
About Erin
Erin Shelley is a dedicated Co-Agent at JKL Real Estate, bringing over 20 years of customer service experience from the hospitality industry, along with more than two years in the property sector. Her strong communication skills, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to client care make her a valued member of the JKL sales team. Working alongside Lead Agent Carlie Basham, Erin supports the management of a large client portfolio while continuing to build and nurture her own. She brings a calm, solutions-focused approach to her role and is known for her professionalism, reliability, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Erin holds a Real Estate License and a Diploma in Counselling, equipping her with both the technical expertise and interpersonal insight to guide clients confidently through their property journey. She was recognised with the JKL Leaders Choice Award—an honour that reflects her consistent contribution to the team and commitment to service excellence. What Erin enjoys most about her role is working collaboratively with the sales team to achieve the best results in the current market, always placing the needs of clients first. Outside of real estate, Erin enjoys spending time at the local beaches and waterways and has recently taken up mixed touch football—embracing balance and a bit of fun alongside her professional pursuits.
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Jack Cohen
Jack Cohen

Sales Agent

  5   (19 reviews)
About Jack
Hey, I’m Jack, a Sales Agent at JKL Real Estate. With a strong foundation in customer service, I specialize in guiding clients through the buying and selling process with confidence and efficiency. My goal is to ensure a seamless experience, whether you’re searching for the perfect home or negotiating a great deal. One of my notable achievements was securing a highly sought-after listing in a competitive market, which reinforced my commitment to my clients’ success. Outside of work, I enjoy staying active through running and going to the gym with friends.
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Levi Barclay
Levi Barclay

Sales Associate

About Levi

Levi currently has 5 active property listings and 8 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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About us

A house becomes a home when there’s family inside. You know that family member you turn to that is a lawyer, or is a doctor, or knows their tech to fix your computer? Well that’s JKL if you need to sell your home, rent a home or to manage your property for others to make a home. We are the real estate family you can turn to when you need us most to go the extra mile. The JKL family is the real estate team that has been committed to our community for more than 25 years. So just like family, we’re here to build long-term relationships. John and Karen Hoswell founded JKL in 1996 as independent agents our customers got to know and left a great legacy for our JKL brand. Their daughter, Lauren and partner Daniel have since continued the JKL experience our community turns to. Leading our team to carry on thriving as specialist leaders of real estate sales and property management. Our team has grown into a family of its own. Setting the standard for an exceptional experience driven by market knowledge and attentive service that is delivering “wow’s” at every turn. But of course, we bring our family attitude to the dinner table. To celebrate our wins, have a laugh, work together and add a sprinkle of cheek to our humour. As we joke that our team is “the Forster family you get to choose”. Welcome to our real estate home and meet our JKL team. We’ll have the welcome home mat out for you.

Our reviews

  4.8  
690 reviewsacross 12 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: supportive, well-prepared, friendly, honest, responsive, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Professional, excellent comminucator
4 days ago
Professional, excellent comminucator

We recently dealt with Alex for the sale of our property in Green Point. We could not be happier with the experience. Alex was professional, honest and approachable and kept us informed every step of the way. His knowledge of the local market and attention to detail made the whole process far less stressful then we expected. We would highly recommend Alex from JKL real estate.

Alex Jacobs

Alex Jacobs

  4.8   (355 reviews)
Seller review
Highly professional and great communicator.
13 days ago
Highly professional and great communicator.

Excellent communication throughout the process. Great teamwork with Levi included would always followup with prospective buyers and keep us in the loop. Had finger on the pulse for what the Market demanded and excellent local knowledge and supported us every step of the way. We couldn’t be happier with the Sale of our property and would thoroughly recommend JKL to future Clients.

Alex Jacobs

Alex Jacobs

  4.8   (355 reviews)
Buyer review
Fair negotiation
15 days ago
Fair negotiation

My experience with Alex as an agent has been very positive, good communication and fair negotiation as a buyer.

Alex Jacobs

Alex Jacobs

  4.8   (355 reviews)
Seller review
Campaign lacked strategy, communication, and effective vendor representation
18 days ago
Campaign lacked strategy, communication, and effective vendor representation

We engaged Alex Jacobs from JKL to sell our Tuncurry property based on a long-standing relationship and trust. While the property sold, the experience fell well short of expectations. The campaign lacked structure. We received limited guidance on pricing or strategy. We were misinformed about advertising rules. Communication was inconsistent and vague. Zero strategy was provided to generate buyer competition or improve outcomes. Offers were passed through without evidence of negotiation or development. Early offers were presented without context. When multiple buyers emerged, there was no visible effort to create competitive tension. At a key point, with competing interest, we requested a further $2,500 be pursued from a buyer. Alex refused to negotiate on our behalf. We had to drive key decisions, including guide price reductions, due to lack of proactive recommendations. After accepting an offer, Alex insisted on 10 days cooling off instead of the standard 5 without recognising it extended into Easter, effectively giving the buyer 18 calendar days. This removed the property from the market during a strong period with minimal deposit protection. Repairs were not completed despite promises. Prospective buyers were turned away from open homes without our knowledge or approval. Building inspections were not properly supervised. One day before settlement, the buyer raised alleged maintenance issues, escalating into a dispute requiring significant involvement from us and our conveyancer, including independent verification confirming no issue existed. We raised detailed concerns with the agency. The response acknowledged them generally but did not address specifics. A small goodwill adjustment was offered. Overall, we found Alex complacent and disinterested, focussing on the buyer rather than us. The campaign lacked diligence, strategy, and effective representation. It was not sold under optimal conditions. We would not engage this agent again.

Alex Jacobs

Alex Jacobs

  4.8   (355 reviews)
Seller review
Alex made the whole process as stress less as possible.
21 days ago
Alex made the whole process as stress less as possible.

Alex kept me informed throughout the whole process in a friendly and professional manner. I would recommend Alex without any hesitation.

Alex Jacobs

Alex Jacobs

  4.8   (355 reviews)
Buyer review
    Professional, Proactive, and Easy to Deal With
26 days ago
Professional, Proactive, and Easy to Deal With

Erin was fantastic to deal with throughout the purchase of my home. She was always proactive, kept communication clear, and made sure messages between myself and the vendor were handled quickly and professionally. She was incredibly helpful when it came to questions, offers, and extensions, and kept everything running smoothly from start to finish. Really appreciate all your effort, Erin’ thank you again!

Erin Shelley

Erin Shelley

  4.9   (34 reviews)
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Our properties

JKL Real Estate has 14 properties for sale and sold 87 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMay 13, 2026
$835,000
139 Green Point Dr
Green Point NSW 2428
3
1
3
House
For Sale
Price not available
1 & 2/42 Kenrose Street
Forster NSW 2428
6
4
2
Villa
For Sale
$500,000 - $530,000
5/21 Cross St
Forster NSW 2428
3
2
1
Townhouse
For Sale
Price not available
12 Pacific View Drive
Hallidays Point NSW 2430
4
3
2
Acreage Semi-Rural
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