McGrath Pittwater

"James Baker raises the bar for all real estate agents" - Derek and Carol Hansen Ranked in the top 50 agents in NSW by REB 2022-2026, top agent in McGrath Network nationally and top 100 agents in Australia by RateMyAgent and REB in 2018 - 2026. No.1 agent for Avalon Beach 2015/16/17/18 and 2020/21/22/23/24/25/26 ( www.ratemyagent.com.au) With over 30 years of sales experience and a degree in Structural Engineering and Architecture, James Baker brings an outstanding level of professionalism to the Northern Beaches. Widely respected for his vision, industry excellence and executive leadership, James is not only an oceanfront and waterfront property expert, but also an off-market specialist—renowned for connecting buyers and sellers discreetly through his vast local network and proven strategies. James’s strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to exceptional results have earned him a reputation as one of the area's highest-performing agents. REB have positioned him in the top 100 agents in the country for 9 years in a row, and ratemyagent.com.au has named him the leading Avalon Beach agent also for nine consecutive years. As Principal of the Avalon & Mona Vale offices, James applies his extensive negotiation experience and market knowledge across all property types and price points, consistently achieving above-market results. Through McGrath’s exclusive partnership with Knight Frank and Bayleys, James also offers clients access to a global network spanning more than 750 offices, 50 markets, and 27,000 professionals. This collaboration positions James and his team at the forefront of international real estate, delivering world-class exposure, innovative solutions, and unrivalled reach. With James Baker and McGrath, your property is in the hands of the very best in the business.

Outperforming the competition is in Adrian Venturi’s DNA; born in Avalon, it was clear early on that his prodigious athletic talent would take him places, and it did. Awarded a full tennis scholarship in the U.S., Adrian completed a Business Degree with honours, returning to Australia to play on the World Circuit for three years before settling in Avalon and becoming a licensed agent in 2008. Starting a career in real estate just as the GFC was hitting Australia might have seemed a daunting choice, but Adrian applied the same qualities to this challenge that he’d always done: work harder, work smarter and always stay focused on the clients’ needs. He’s been breaking street records ever since, with RateMyAgent.com pegging him the top performer for Bilgola Plateau, selling well over double the number of properties than any other agent. Now a principal at McGrath Avalon, Adrian’s honest approach and standards have made him the first call for astute property owners across the peninsula.

With an exceptional career in sales, Lauren Garner has forged her reputation on achieving outstanding results. With her passion for property and people, expert negotiation skills and intimate local knowledge, Lauren is a real estate professional who goes the extra mile to provide complete client satisfaction. Specialising in Avalon, Clareville Bilgola and Newport, Lauren enjoys working with people to achieve their real estate dreams and building long-lasting business relationships.

Lyndall is a licensed real estate agent and motivated member of our team who aims to provide high levels of service and professionalism. Lyndall believes that excellent communication and an ability to build a rapport with both buyers and vendors is essential in providing exceptional client service and achieving premium results. With a genuine passion for people and property Lyndall strives to exceed client expectations and provide a wonderful experience for buyers and sellers alike. Her love for design saw her initially undertaking studies in architecture before transferring to a business degree where she gained both accounting and marketing qualifications and a successful career in the financial sector. All of this has provided invaluable experiences and knowledge to set solid foundations for Lyndall’s career in the real estate industry. With its enviable reputation for achieving record breaking results and its many satisfied clients, McGrath Avalon a natural fit for Lyndall.

Rowena is known as a “people person” who thrives on exceeding her client’s expectations and is highly regarded for her honesty and integrity in the industry. Rowena’s professional yet friendly, approachable and reliable nature is matched to her desire to provide top level customer service. A long term Avalon resident with strong ties to the community, Rowena has a highly developed understanding of the local market and an in depth knowledge of all that the area has to offer which provides a major advantage for any client. Prior to working in real estate, Rowena had a successful career in Human Resources and Recruitment, working with a large international company. This career enabled Rowena to develop a multitude of skills that are necessary for her role as a Licensed Real Estate Agent. Rowena’s passionate and client focused approach together with her empathy and capacity to act as a confidential sounding board has earned her a loyal client base

Laura Mears is a life-long resident of the Northern Beaches and a top performer in her field. Her experience in real estate spans 19 years ranging from property recruitment in Hong Kong, prestige leasing and management in the competitive Eastern Suburbs market and as a director and lead sales agent with northern beaches agencies. Laura has a background studying Business Administration at University which enables her to bring a high level of professionalism to her work. With unstoppable drive and an unwavering desire to succeed, Laura is passionate about the local community and real estate. She is an active board member and sponsor of the Whale Beach Surf club which includes mentoring young club members. Bright, friendly and always approachable, Laura has that winning combination of personality along with dedication to hard work and excellence in service. Laura specialises in oceanfront, waterfront and prestige properties on the upper Northern Beaches. Laura was awarded the 2025 Realestate.com.au Top Agent Award for Whale Beach. The realestate.com.au Top Agent Awards recognise the highest-performing residential sales agents in suburbs across Australia. The awards are based on a combination of verified sales performance, customer ratings and reviews, helping property owners search for, compare and connect with trusted local experts.