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*

35
Reviews
128
Properties for sale
360
Sold properties
$834k
Average sale price
$300.1m
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   (235 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   (158 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 13 active property listings and 49 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  
1058 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
Excellent service, practical advice and a great result. Highly recommended.
1 day ago
Excellent service, practical advice and a great result. Highly recommended.

Great experience working with David and his team. He was knowledgeable, approachable, and kept me informed every step of the way. He provided practical insights into what was required to improve the property and services that could assist to get the best outcome. The service was prompt and professional, and I was very happy with the outcome. Highly recommended.

David McGuinness

David McGuinness

  4.9   (235 reviews)
Seller review
A well trusted professional that achieved wonderful results
4 days ago
A well trusted professional that achieved wonderful results

Davis was great to work with on selling my property. His communication, negotiation skills and professionalism was a credit to his time and knowledge of the industry. We had a very quick turnaround from advertising to settlement. Highly recommend

David McGuinness

David McGuinness

  4.9   (235 reviews)
Seller review
As if your best friend was helping you every step of the way.
6 days ago
As if your best friend was helping you every step of the way.

The thought of selling my home was overwhelming enough, and I kept putting it off for a long time. From the moment David took on the process of selling my home, at the suggestion of family members, it was like having a friend by your side and taking on the job because you knew he was taking care of you and your interests. David kept me updated every step of the way, and I felt as though I was his only client. Due to his negotiation skills, the house was sold in a few days and he went beyond selling my house to negotiating in the buying my new home. His knowledge of the market was obvious, which is why I chose David. Thank you so much David for taking care of my interests. You are a legend. I only wish I had more homes for you to sell for me.

David McGuinness

David McGuinness

  4.9   (235 reviews)
Seller review
Excellent communicator, brilliant
14 days ago
Excellent communicator, brilliant

Egle knew everything. Any question I asked she knew the answer to in depth. She was amazing to deal with and I would recommend her to anyone wanting to sell

Egle Skridulis

Egle Skridulis

  4.9   (158 reviews)
Seller review
Excellent and efficient service
19 days ago
Excellent and efficient service

Egle is an excellent communicator and regularly provided me with updates. She has great knowledge about the local market. She helped sell the house quickly and with a competitive offer.

Egle Skridulis

Egle Skridulis

  4.9   (158 reviews)
Seller review
“Delivering customer care with genuine sincerity and unwavering excellence.”
26 days ago
“Delivering customer care with genuine sincerity and unwavering excellence.”

David has once again walked beside us through the sale of a family property with a level of care that goes far beyond the job description. His communication was gentle, steady, and reassuring at every step, and the way he carries his passion for real estate — and his deep understanding of the market — truly shines when you need it most. It felt like he wasn’t just selling a home, but honoring a piece of our family story. Thank you, David, and the whole McGrath team, for your kindness, your effort, and the heart you put into everything you do. I recommend you with absolute confidence.

David McGuinness

David McGuinness

  4.9   (235 reviews)
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Our properties

McGrath Geelong | Newtown Estate Agents has 128 properties for sale and sold 360 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$769,000 - $839,000
14A Wyuna Parade
Belmont VIC 3216
3
2
2
Townhouse
For Sale
$650,000 - $680,000
5 Quamby Ave
Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215
3
1
1
House
For Sale
$530,000 - $560,000
18 Vines Rd
Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215
3
1
2
House
For Sale
$1,100,000 - $1,150,000
20 Balcombe Road
Newtown VIC 3220
4
2
2
House
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