McGrath Geelong | Newtown Estate Agents

319 Pakington St Newtown
  •   4.9   (1036 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

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

29
Reviews
124
Properties for sale
382
Sold properties
$880k
Average sale price
$336.1m
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   (220 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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Mergim Ibrahimi
Mergim Ibrahimi

Sales Agent

  4.9   (158 reviews)
About Mergim

Mergim currently has 16 active property listings and 43 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Egle Skridulis
Egle Skridulis

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (153 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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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  
1036 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
Great Result
5 days ago
Great Result

David helped secure a quick sale, at the asking price by his professional and friendly approach to the property sale. Thank you David.

David McGuinness

David McGuinness

  4.9   (220 reviews)
Seller review
Customer focused. Dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
6 days ago
Customer focused. Dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

"I found David to be highly knowledgeable and experienced in the process of selling my unit. He was attentive and provided regular updates. His recommendations for renovations and conveyancing services were excellent. David is an enthusiastic and customer-focused professional who takes pride in his work. Thank you, David, for your efforts in successfully selling my unit."

David McGuinness

David McGuinness

  4.9   (220 reviews)
Buyer review
A major purchase made easy.
7 days ago
A major purchase made easy.

Buying a new home can most often be a stressful time, particularly when relocating. David made the experience so easy, with little fuss and an easy manner. I have no hesitation in recommending David McGuiness to a purchaser or vendor.

David McGuinness

David McGuinness

  4.9   (220 reviews)
Seller review
David was easy to deal with and made the selling of our property easy.
2 months ago
David was easy to deal with and made the selling of our property easy.

David advised us on the best way to approach selling our house with some ideas on how to improve it's appeal prior to going to market. His professional approach helped to secure several interested parties with offers on the first day of the open inspection, with his negotiation skills we were able to sell the property within a week of going on the market.

David McGuinness

David McGuinness

  4.9   (220 reviews)
Seller review
331 Moorabool Street, Geelong
3 months ago
331 Moorabool Street, Geelong

Jasmin came highly recommended to me, she certainly lived up to that reputation! Throughout the entire process, Jasmin demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and a strong understanding of the market. Communication was clear and consistent, and I was kept well informed at every stage. Her advice was thoughtful and she handled negotiations with confidence. I would highly recommend her. Such a beautiful genuine person!

Jasmin Jurkovic

Jasmin Jurkovic

  4.9   (293 reviews)
Seller review
14 Vistula Avenue, Bell Park
3 months ago
14 Vistula Avenue, Bell Park

The selling process was made unbelievably easy with Jasmin and the team. Her knowledge of the area and networks made the process so easy. Jasmin handled all the communications with the property manager managing our lease and was able list the property very quickly after initial discussions with us. The sale was complete within a week of listing. Jasmin’s effort was instrumental in this great outcome. We can’t thank Jasmin enough.

Jasmin Jurkovic

Jasmin Jurkovic

  4.9   (293 reviews)
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Our properties

McGrath Geelong | Newtown Estate Agents has 124 properties for sale and sold 382 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$1,000,000 - $1,100,000
14 Martain Avenue
Lara VIC 3212
4
2
3
House
For Sale
$799,000 - $869,000
14B Wyuna Parade
Belmont VIC 3216
3
2
2
Townhouse
For Sale
$599,000
2/5 Claremont Drive
Leopold VIC 3224
2
2
1
Townhouse
For Sale
$820,000 - $860,000
1 Katoomba Court
Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215
4
2
2
House
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