McGrath Ettalong

Meet the team

Get to know the 6 agents at McGrath Ettalong.

Sales Agent / Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.8

About Matthew

Integrity and clear communication are two qualities that resonate well with McGrath Estate Agents’ Peninsula area specialist Matthew Dawson. After all, they are at the very core of the level of service he is committed to providing. Past clients speak warmly of their interactions with Matthew and he’s known for the positive approach he takes to all his professional dealings. Matthew is well versed in what it takes to really understand a client’s needs and negotiate with buyers to achieve the best possible sale price. He understands the power of not only getting homes presented right for buyers but also making sure the feel and flow of his clients homes are at the best they can possibly be “Putting an owner first and doing everything I can to help and respect buyers find their home is crucial to how I do business; it’s what I would appreciate if I were to sell or buy my family home and let’s face it, deciding to sell or buy is a big decision. For someone to make that emotional process as smooth as possible is the very minimum of a client’s expectation as far as I’m concerned,” Matthew explains. When asked how it was that Matthew came to join McGrath, he’s quick to respond: “As a member of the community, I understand there are a lot of misconceptions out there about real estate agents and their ethics. I want to change this perception and it’s for this precise reason I took so much care in deciding which agency I wanted to represent. “After thorough research, I came to understand that McGrath offers a far better team approach internally, where all agents not only have the ability to share buyers and contacts, but to offer home owners and buyers a broader level of service to ensure every possible property match has been made through the back end systems the organisation has in place.” Beyond work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife Kylee, three kids Taylen, Caleb and Annika. Having grown up in rural Sydney, he’s taking great pleasure in the beauty of the Central Coast and its beaches. He’s also an avid motor racing enthusiast and is currently fulfilling his dream of rebuilding his track car with his brother Robert.

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Dale Bassett

Sales Agent / Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.9

(172 reviews)

About Dale

Widely respected in the community, Associate Partner Dale Bassett is a licensed agent with exceptional experience and local knowledge. A top achiever and leading industry professional, Dale is known for producing record breaking sales on the Central Coast. He is relentless in his pursuit of success for his clients and aims to secure the best possible result. Dale enjoys seeing the smile on people’s faces when he has productively helped them to reach their goals. Qualified in business, management, marketing, communication and auctioneering, his customer service is unsurpassed. A resident for 25 years, Dale is across the Pearl Beach, Patonga, Killcare, Killcare Heights, Wagstaffe, Daleys Point, Pretty Beach, Pomona Road, St Huberts Island and Hardys Bay markets. Aligning with McGrath, he benefits from the synergy between the Sydney agencies to match city purchasers with coastal vendors. Ethical and honest, Dale is the person to call for trustworthy insight regarding your property.

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Tom Leivers

Sales Agent / Licensed Real Estate Agent

(63 reviews)

About Tom

Exuding an indisputable passion for real estate, Tom Leivers is an extremely motivated Sales Agent. Committed to delivering first-class client service Tom is focussed on providing clients with attentive customer care and approaching every property transaction with complete integrity within his specialised areas of Woy Woy, Horsfield Bay, Phegans Bay, Woy Woy Bay and Umina Beach. With a proven track record of success and displaying unrelenting professionalism throughout every aspect of his work, he takes great pride in being able to help buyers and vendors in the local community achieve their property goals. Tom's passion and determination have seen him be a part of numerous record sales, consistently surpassing street records within his respective team. Attracted to the McGrath brand and innovative marketing, Tom is a natural fit and valued individual at McGrath. Tom's professional approach and positive attitude ensure that his customers receive the attention they deserve.

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Anne-Marie Day

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Bella Bassett

Sales Associate

About Bella

Bella currently has 5 active property listings and 4 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Luca Zerdo

Sales Associate

About Luca

Luca currently has 9 active property listings and 18 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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About us

McGrath Ettalong Real Estate Agency is your warm and welcoming destination for expert sales and property management services. We're passionate about achieving the best possible results and ensuring your property stands out in Ettalong and its surroundings. Our dedicated team loves to explore the unique character of different neighborhoods and property types, and we're genuinely committed to finding the perfect match for each property. Let's have a friendly chat about how we can make your property shine and feel right at home with us!

about 2 months ago

Like the song...."By My Side"

I strongly recommend Dale as a Sales Agent because you can be confident that he’s working to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. With the sale of our property there was never a dull moment. Dale’s high energy and enthusiasm is boundless. He was able to prove his abilities not because the sales process ended up being easy and smooth. Rather he was able to successfully navigate the prolonged tough sales environment and rapidly changing circumstances to get a sale. There is no doubt Dale achieved a result for us that no other agent in the area could.

Dale Bassett

4.9

(172 reviews)

7 months ago

Great service from Dale!

Dale achieved an excellent result for us in challenging conditions. He kept us fully informed all the time. I would have no hesitation in utilising his services again!

Dale Bassett

4.9

(172 reviews)

about 1 year ago

Helpful and friendly

We bought a home from Dale and Bella at McGraths and they were extremely helpful and friendly throughout the process. They were a pleasure to deal with at all times.

Dale Bassett

4.9

(172 reviews)

about 1 year ago

Dale knows the market, his clients, buyers, and tries his best to match with a win/win for all

This is the second property purchased from Dale. He has been very good at ensuring a good fit with my requirements, and keeps me updated on the progress of purchase. He is very pro-active in sorting any issues as they arise. Wouldnt have a problem recommending him to others.

Dale Bassett

4.9

(172 reviews)

about 1 year ago

Your market insight, negotiation skills, and steady communication made all the difference

A heartfelt thank you for your incredible work in selling our home. From the very first conversation to the final signature, you handled everything with such professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail—it truly made the entire experience feel seamless. You didn’t just meet expectations—you delivered exactly the outcome we were hoping for, and we couldn’t be more pleased. Your market insight, negotiation skills, and steady communication made all the difference. Thank you so much.

Tom Leivers

(63 reviews)

about 1 year ago

Great relief

I recently had the pleasure of working with Dale from McGRATH to sell my acreage in Terrigal and I couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. From our first meeting, Dale approached everything with a high-level of professionalism. Selling my property was feeling overwhelming but Dale was there every step of the way providing support throughout the entire time. What stood out most was Dale‘s knowledge of the local market? He went above and beyond to ensure a smooth sale and made what could’ve been a stressful time feel effortless. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares, knows the market and brings enthusiasm and commitment to every step of the journey I can’t recommend Dale highly enough.

Dale Bassett

4.9

(172 reviews)

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