McGrath Pittwater

39 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach, NSW, Australia 2107
  •   4.9   (1264 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how McGrath Pittwater has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

76
Reviews
34
Properties for sale
84
Sold properties
$3.9m
Average sale price
$331.3m
Total sales value

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Our customer service awards

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  • Suburb WinnerAvalon Beach
  • Suburb WinnerBilgola Plateau
  • Suburb WinnerNewport
  • 9x Suburb WinnerAvalon Beach - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
  • 9x Suburb WinnerBilgola Plateau - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
  • 4x National Top 100Australia - 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
  • 3x Suburb WinnerClareville - 2024, 2023, 2022

Meet the team

Get to know the 8 agents at McGrath Pittwater .

James Baker
James Baker

Principal / Director

  4.9   (463 reviews)
About James
"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.
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Adrian Venturi
Adrian Venturi

Principal / Director

  5   (407 reviews)
About Adrian
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.
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Lauren Garner
Lauren Garner

Sales Agent

  4.9   (239 reviews)
About Lauren
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.
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Lyndall Barry
Lyndall Barry

Sales Agent

  5   (150 reviews)
About Lyndall
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.
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Rowena Hunt
Rowena Hunt

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (81 reviews)
About Rowena
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
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Laura Mears
Laura Mears

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (28 reviews)
About Laura
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.
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About us

The McGrath Pittwater office is the fastest growing agency in our network; its iconic location is at the very centre of this prestigious suburb and our experienced team are some of the most respected and successful agents on the peninsula. Our office specialises in a full range of residential sales, property management and financial advice, from oceanfront estates to modest bungalows and investment properties – spanning Palm Beach to Warriewood, there’s not another team with more insight and local knowledge across the 11 stunning suburbs that comprise the upper end of the Northern Beaches. McGrath and its team devise innovative solutions and focused marketing programs that regularly exceed expectations at every price point.

Our reviews

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Seller review
An Amazing Team
12 days ago
An Amazing Team

This is an amazing team. James, Lauren and the crew were incredibly responsive, engaged and determined to sell our beautiful home. It took a while but the market was not working with us. That said what an outcome!

James Baker

James Baker

  4.9   (463 reviews)
Seller review
Incredibly engaged, vibrant and focused.
13 days ago
Incredibly engaged, vibrant and focused.

Lauren is the most extraordinary agent I've met. The market was not kind but she maintained her positivity, energy and focus throughout. She's amazing. We were very happy with the outcome and much of that is due to her personable nature

Lauren Garner

Lauren Garner

  4.9   (239 reviews)
Buyer review
THE BEST AGENT on the northern beaches.
13 days ago
THE BEST AGENT on the northern beaches.

We had an exceptional experience working with Lauren. From start to finish, she was an outstanding communicator—always responsive, clear, thoughtful, and proactive. Her professionalism, patience, and genuine care made a huge difference. We always felt that we had someone in our corner who was advocating for us and keeping the process moving forward. She listened to our brief for our ‘dream’ home and nailed it. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for someone who combines expertise, exceptional communication, and genuine compassion.

Lauren Garner

Lauren Garner

  4.9   (239 reviews)
Seller review
Secured a simple off-market sale in a difficult market
14 days ago
Secured a simple off-market sale in a difficult market

Lauren was efficient and friendly and helped make a stressful experience simple and acceptable in a difficult market. Highly recommended.

Lauren Garner

Lauren Garner

  4.9   (239 reviews)
Seller review
James is an expert in his field  who also deeply cares.
14 days ago
James is an expert in his field who also deeply cares.

We had a great experience with McGrath when we sold 6 years ago at the height of the market so had no doubts about who we would use when we decided to sell again . A week after we put our house on the market the market crashed and we lost 10% of our homes value overnight. If you want to know what makes a truly outstanding agent it’s what you experience in the lows not just the highs. James and Adrian managed the situation head on. No fluff. No stringing us along. A real plan of what we needed to do. It was hard, there was so much money and emotional investment in our home but we had to change course literally overnight . James was the lead agent and over the following 5 months remained a constant source of professionalism , kindness and wisdom. We didn’t ‘have’ to sell so we were lucky but we decided, because of personal logistics , to continue with the campaign. I’ve lost count of the amount of phone calls, texts and emails that we sent in and out of hours to James over those 5 months. And I’ve lost count of the amount he answered, every single time. We felt he was really on this journey with us and he somehow , god knows how , balanced always being respectful of our frustrations whilst also keeping us on track and grounded. Never telling us what we wanted to hear but always telling us what we needed to. This was so much more than an agent knowing the area , house prices and having a good database. This was where experience and professionalism, genuine care and humanity really kicks in. Even though we were approached by other agents during those rollercoaster 5 months there was never a single moment we thought about changing agents. Estate agents can have such a bad reputation but once you’ve worked with alongside James and the Mcgrath team in Avalon it would be impossible for you to not find him one of, If not the most trustworthy agents there is out there.

James Baker

James Baker

  4.9   (463 reviews)
Seller review
Lauren has such great energy and vast knowledge of experience it’s a joy working with her.
14 days ago
Lauren has such great energy and vast knowledge of experience it’s a joy working with her.

Lauren has been a pivotal part in two of our house sales . Once in the height of the market the last during a really really difficult market and her professionalism , knowledge and positive energy has been a constant throughout. Lauren’s ability to really understand and read the nuances of the market as well as her clients is a clearly honed and specialised skill that has really shone through during this recent unprecedented time. Always responsive , always understanding and always able to find the right ( and I imagine often difficult ) balance of being supportive to both buyers and vendors . Lauren remembers the details , the potential buyers names , their story and so many other things that turn a transaction into a real connection. Lauren is especially good at negotiating, staying calm and guiding you through those final delicate and highly emotionally charged moments before the sale is agreed and finalised. Not only is Lauren a genuinely lovely human she is also an exceptional agent. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend Lauren to anyone looking for an agent who cares ,who is honest , who they know they can trust and who they actually will enjoy working with.

Lauren Garner

Lauren Garner

  4.9   (239 reviews)
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Our properties

McGrath Pittwater has 34 properties for sale and sold 84 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Price not available
12 Cynthea Road
Palm Beach NSW 2108
4
4
3
House
For Sale
For Sale Guide $3,100,000
42 John Street
Avalon Beach NSW 2107
5
3
4
House
For Sale
Auction Guide $2,350,000 - $2,450,000
112 Cabarita Road
Avalon Beach NSW 2107
4
3
1
House
SoldSep 23, 2026
Price not available
1056 Barrenjoey Road
Palm Beach NSW 2108
7
5
5
House
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