PRD Ballarat

51 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat VIC 3350
  •   4.9   (1754 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how PRD Ballarat has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

324
Reviews
180
Properties for sale
622
Sold properties
$591k
Average sale price
$367.7m
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.

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Our customer service awards

See what RateMyAgent awards PRD Ballarat has won

  • National Top 100Australia
  • State Top 10Victoria
  • City WinnerBallarat
  • Suburb WinnerAlfredton
  • 10x City Top 5Ballarat - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
  • 8x Suburb WinnerCreswick - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017
  • 3x Suburb WinnerBallarat East - 2026, 2025, 2023
  • 3x Suburb WinnerDelacombe - 2026, 2025, 2024

Meet the team

Get to know the 15 agents at PRD Ballarat.

Chris Leonard
Chris Leonard

Senior Country & Lifestyle Sales Consultant

  4.9   (334 reviews)
About Chris
An accomplished, highly regarded auctioneer and lifestyle sales consultant, Chris Leonard is well known in and around Ballarat for his perceptive nature and for helping people achieve the great Australian dream. In his 20th year with PRDnationwide, Chris has been recently appointed as a company director along with a company shareholder, and an award winning accredited auctioneer. Over that time, Chris has achieved quite a following with his regular charity auctions (gratis) and for his enthusiastic manner in which these auctions are conducted. For further information, please contact Chris, he is more than happy to assist. Further to this, Chris’ marketing knowledge and negotiation skills have earned him the utmost respect within the real estate industry along with the trust of many past clients. Supported by a dynamic team who are highly focused on customer service, their commitment is to deliver a first class customer experience and above all, ensure you achieve the best sales results possible. “I enjoy working with people to achieve a successful outcome for both the buyer and the seller. It gives me great satisfaction”. Personally, Chris and his wife Kellie have three beautiful girls, along with the exclusive association of living on a lifestyle property in nearby Dunnstown. Chris Leonard’s professionalism and integrity make him the agent of choice for the community.
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Tash Martin
Tash Martin

Creswick & District Sales Consultant

  4.9   (249 reviews)
About Tash
Choose Tash Martin to sell your home and you'll be fully rewarded. Rewarded with the service, personal attention and market knowledge only a true local can offer. Tash is more than just an agent, she's an integral part of the community, an avide supporter of local charities and supporting groups, with kids at school here. Her clients are more than just transactions, they're friends first and foremost and she puts their satisfaction above all else. Passionate about property, Tash is an honest advisor and a tireless worker with a knack for making people feel at ease. Feel comfortable in your choice of agent and call Tash Martin today - it will definitely pay off.
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Catharina Darken
Catharina Darken

Residential Sales Consultant

  4.9   (243 reviews)
About Catharina
Catharina prides herself on her 'hands-on' approach and professionalism which have earned her a reputation of enthusiasm & dedication to her career, linking buyers and sellers to properties. With a strong family link in Real Estate, Catharina’s passion has given her an exceptionally strong network of local support whether it be a property manager, painter, stylist or builder you need, she has a team of people supporting her everyday. Her sheer determination, strong will and very strong work ethic means you can be sure she leaves ‘no stone unturned’. “Real Estate is all about making property dreams come true for my customers, networking to identify opportunities & constantly building strong foundations that are earnt through trust & honesty”. Her positive attitude, warm smile and personalised approach to every client is evident in her ability to build rapport quickly with everyone she meets. Whether it’s a beautiful family home, a plot of land or an investment property, Catharina’s ‘can do’ attitude, will see your property SOLD! Catharina loves to take part in an array of community events held in beautiful Ballarat. She loves to visit local markets, adores horses, wineries and photography. When she’s not busy working, she loves to paint with watercolour, continue writing her children’s book, go on long bush walks with her family & pamper her rescue Spoodle ‘Olly’. #BallaratsBestSellingTeam
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Penny Shields
Penny Shields

Residential Sales Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (183 reviews)
About Penny

Penny currently has 15 active property listings and 93 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Tim Allen
Tim Allen

Sales Consultant

  5   (177 reviews)
About Tim

Tim currently has 8 active property listings and 89 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Damian Shackell
Damian Shackell

Residential Sales Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (175 reviews)
About Damian
With over 27 years of sales experience and a reputation built on integrity, Damian Shackell provides a strategy-led real estate experience focused on three core pillars: A Clear Plan for Success: Damian replaces guesswork with a meticulous roadmap. He is widely recognized for making complex processes feel easy and stress-free, ensuring every client feels supported through clear communication and expert guidance. Achieving the Best Price through Expert Negotiation: Damian's background in Workplace Investigation, Mediation, and Family Dispute Resolution allows him to navigate high-stakes conversations with a level of precision and calm that protects your interests and drives premium results. As a recipient of the RateMyAgent Price Expert Award, he is a uniquely effective negotiator. A Successful, Timely Sale: Damian understands that momentum is key to a great outcome. A RateMyAgent Top 5 Agent for customer service, he provides honest, straightforward advice and a proactive approach to facilitate efficient transactions that deliver results without delay.
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About us

PRD Ballarat is consistently ranked among the top three agencies in Ballarat for listings and sales, serving the Greater Ballarat area and the Creswick district. Backed by 25+ years in the local market, we deliver standout results across residential, rural, commercial sales, leasing, and property management. Our award-winning residential team lists and sells over 500 properties every year, achieving above-market clearance rates and faster days on market. In Creswick, we’ve held more than 50% market share for a decade, driven by deep community connections and precise buyer targeting. With one of the region’s largest rental portfolios and a dedicated commercial division, our services cover all asset classes. We combine real-time research, strategic marketing, and negotiation expertise to maximise value for every client. Whether you're selling, leasing, or investing, PRD Ballarat offers data-driven insights, proven performance, and a results-first approach—making us the trusted name in Ballarat real estate.

Our reviews

  4.9  
1754 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: reliable, supportive, honest, friendly, responsive, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Straightforward, prompt communication
3 days ago
Straightforward, prompt communication

Adam was easy to work with to get my block of land sold. Provided realistic insights into the market. there was a quick turnaround for the sale. I'm very pleased with the outcome. Thanks, Adam and the team at PRD

Adam Cleveland

Adam Cleveland

  4.9   (41 reviews)
Buyer review
Excellent communication with a warm friendly demeanour
3 days ago
Excellent communication with a warm friendly demeanour

Penny was great to deal with as a buyer. She was very responsive and helped us get through the negotiation process efficiently. She has been great with follow up and always responsive when we would reach out with questions. Penny seemed very knowledgeable about the property we were inspecting and showed great attention to detail when selling it. All in all it has been a smooth, friendly and transparent process.

Penny Shields

Penny Shields

  4.9   (183 reviews)
Seller review
Very responsive.  Easy to deal with.
5 days ago
Very responsive. Easy to deal with.

The recent sale of our property was handled professionally and efficiently

Tash Martin

Tash Martin

  4.9   (249 reviews)
Buyer review
So far a helpful agent
6 days ago
So far a helpful agent

I asked Adam to provide some details at the proprty which did and was appreciated so far he has communicated all we needed

Adam Cleveland

Adam Cleveland

  4.9   (41 reviews)
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Our properties

PRD Ballarat has 180 properties for sale and sold 622 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$995,000 - $1,075,000
10B Grove Street
Lake Wendouree VIC 3350
Land
For Sale
$499,000
1 Mill St
Ballarat Central VIC 3350
2
1
1
House
For Sale
$399,000
224 High Street
Learmonth VIC 3352
3
2
2
House
For Sale
$399,000
224 High Street
Learmonth VIC 3352
3
2
2
House
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