McGrath Geelong | Newtown Estate Agents

319 Pakington St Newtown
  •   4.9   (1055 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how McGrath Geelong | Newtown Estate Agents has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

39
Reviews
143
Properties for sale
336
Sold properties
$868k
Average sale price
$291.6m
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.

Our customer service awards

See what RateMyAgent awards McGrath Geelong | Newtown Estate Agents has won

  • 9x City Top 5Geelong - 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
  • 6x Suburb WinnerGeelong - 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
  • 4x Suburb WinnerHamlyn Heights - 2025, 2024, 2022, 2019
  • 4x Suburb WinnerNewtown - 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017

Meet the team

Get to know the 12 agents at McGrath Geelong | Newtown Estate Agents.

Jasmin Jurkovic
Jasmin Jurkovic

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (293 reviews)
About Jasmin
Born and bred in Geelong, Jasmin has seen the region change and grow into a lifestyle choice for families. Jasmin's passion for real estate started when she purchased her first investment property at a young age. Her interest has perpetually grown over the years and she has followed the Geelong market very closely. Combining this passion for real estate, with her undeniable ability to connect with people and deliver a superior customer experience, Jasmin has finally made the move into real estate. Her warm personality and natural ability to connect with people means that her priority is always delivering the best possible outcomes. Jasmin has 20 years of experience in customer service. You may know her face from St John of God or more recently at Australian Skin Face Body. As a mother of 4, Jasmin understands the absolute importance of home and family.
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David McGuinness
David McGuinness

Sales Consultant / Auctioneer

  4.9   (239 reviews)
About David
Fully licensed and widely respected within the industry, David believes strongly in delivering excellence in sales coupled with quality customer service. Over 15 years of real estate experience has given him a set of skills and knowledge to provide incomparable service and outstanding success. David’s attention to detail, market knowledge and desire to exceed his client's expectations have resulted in an exceptional level of client satisfaction.
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Wayne Baker
Wayne Baker

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (163 reviews)
About Wayne
Renowned for his unrivalled local knowledge and vast network, Wayne Baker is a trusted sales agent who prides himself on creating long lasting relationships. Wayne is firmly entrenched in the community as not only is he a lifelong resident but he has a 30 year background working within the ‘people’ focused hospitality industry in Geelong. While he still mentors local business owners, Wayne made his mark in real estate in 2012, where his highly developed people skills and commercial acumen seamlessly translated to real estate success. Wayne's long-term association with people and businesses within Geelong gives him the edge over other sales agents, with an array of contacts to draw upon when matching people with property. His natural affinity with helping people and his seemingly innate customer-centric approach is distinctly aligned with McGrath's brand of six star customer service.
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Egle Skridulis
Egle Skridulis

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (161 reviews)
About Egle
Egle is a dedicated and hardworking sales agent at McGrath Geelong. With over 13 years of solid experience, she has a proven track record of consistently achieving excellent results for her clients. Egle prides herself on her ability to connect with people and her compassion and kind nature combined with her exceptional negotiation skills has gained her an impeccable reputation. An engaged resident of the community herself, Egle is a passionate advocate for living in the suburbs of Geelong. She believes they offer a second to none lifestyle ideal for families. Egle exudes the McGrath values of honesty, professionalism and respect.
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Mergim Ibrahimi
Mergim Ibrahimi

Sales Agent

  4.9   (158 reviews)
About Mergim

Mergim currently has 15 active property listings and 45 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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David Cortous
David Cortous

Director / Auctioneer / Sales Consultant

  4.9   (149 reviews)
About David
As Principal and Officer in Effective Control of McGrath Geelong | Newtown, licensed real estate agent and auctioneer, David Cortous leads a dynamic team of sales and property management professionals and intends to raise the benchmark for excellence within the local real estate community. Setting the pace in the Geelong region since 2001, David has already secured himself an exemplary reputation and currently holds the auction clearance rate record and price record for the Geelong residential market. A local resident himself, David has a strong appreciation for the area's convenience and wonderful lifestyle appeal. His expertise and straight-shooting character, coupled with McGrath's unrivalled international network, provide the perfect platform to enable him to continue to produce outstanding results. Excited about the future of McGrath in Geelong, David is proud to be aligned with a brand whose integrity and professionalism are synonymous with his own.
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About us

Our McGrath Estate Agency in Geelong | Newtown is committed to delivering excellence in real estate services, backed by a team of trusted professionals and local experts. Led by principals David Cortous, Jim Cross, Mergim Ibrahimi and General Manager Caz Trotter, our team is dedicated to providing an exceptional client experience. With unrivalled local knowledge and a passion for achieving top results, the Geelong | Newtown team upholds McGrath's reputation as premier real estate specialists.

Our reviews

  4.9  
1065 reviewsacross 47 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: friendly, supportive, reliable, responsive, honest, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
The Right People Make All the Difference
7 days ago
The Right People Make All the Difference

We couldn't have asked for a better experience selling our home. From the very beginning, David took the time to genuinely listen to our needs, understand our expectations and, most importantly, work with us on how we wanted to approach the sale. His flexibility, personable nature and willingness to answer my never ending list of questions made us feel at ease from the beginning. What stood out was the communication and attention to detail. Between David and Eleni, we were kept informed, updated every step of the way. Nothing ever felt too difficult, and their professionalism, responsiveness and genuine care made what can often be a stressful experience remarkably straightforward. It was refreshing to work with people who not only know their business but also understand the importance of listening to their clients and delivering a personalised service. We couldn't have asked for more. A huge thank you to David and Eleni for making the entire experience so seamless and positive. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to sell their home.

David McGuinness

David McGuinness

  4.9   (239 reviews)
Seller review
Fantastic experience and would highly recommend
14 days ago
Fantastic experience and would highly recommend

We couldn’t be happier with the service we received when selling our home. From start to finish, the whole experience was made so much easier thanks to the professionalism, knowledge and dedication of Dave and his team. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, keeping us informed every step of the way and always making us feel comfortable and confident. Their knowledge of the Geelong property market, attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best possible result really stood out. Selling a home can be a stressful experience, but we felt we were in great hands from beginning to end. We truly appreciate all the hard work and effort that went into making the sale such a positive experience. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell property in Geelong. Thank you for making the whole process such a smooth and enjoyable experience!

David McGuinness

David McGuinness

  4.9   (239 reviews)
Seller review
Attentive professional with passion
19 days ago
Attentive professional with passion

I met David 8 years before when assessed my former property. Since then he kept contact intermittently reviewing my status During advertised period he worked quite hard having many open days that led to the sale

David McGuinness

David McGuinness

  4.9   (239 reviews)
Seller review
Super smooth, efficient, and satisfactory off-market sale
about 1 month ago
Super smooth, efficient, and satisfactory off-market sale

We reached out Egle which she was overseas but she still responded very quickly. Communication was very easy, and she was clearly familiar with our local area. We were selling off market and Egle utilised her contacts to sell our property in a matter of days, for a price we were very happy with. The speed and positive outcome of the sale was no doubt due to Egle's fantastic knowledge of what the market was doing and relevant changes in the law that impacted the market. As first time sellers, we appreciated her involvement in each step and her patience as she explained things to us.

Egle Skridulis

Egle Skridulis

  4.9   (161 reviews)
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Our properties

McGrath Geelong | Newtown Estate Agents has 143 properties for sale and sold 336 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$650,000 - $700,000
2 Glengarwyn Road
Leopold VIC 3224
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1
1
House
For Sale
$1,250,000 - $1,350,000
52 Highland Way
Leopold VIC 3224
4
2
6
House
For Sale
$2,135,000 - $2,345,000
76 Buckingham Road
Newtown VIC 3220
4
2
2
House
For Sale
$680,000 - $730,000
18A Calvert Street
Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215
2
1
2
House
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