PRD Ballarat

51 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat VIC 3350
  •   4.9   (1703 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

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

325
Reviews
171
Properties for sale
624
Sold properties
$592k
Average sale price
$369.6m
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.

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Our customer service awards

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  • 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 14 agents at PRD Ballarat.

Chris Leonard
Chris Leonard

Senior Country & Lifestyle Sales Consultant

  4.9   (332 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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Catharina Darken
Catharina Darken

Residential Sales Consultant

  4.9   (241 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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Tash Martin
Tash Martin

Creswick & District Sales Consultant

  4.9   (241 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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Penny Shields
Penny Shields

Residential Sales Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (181 reviews)
About Penny

Penny currently has 12 active property listings and 100 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Damian Shackell
Damian Shackell

Residential Sales Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (174 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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Tim Allen
Tim Allen

Sales Consultant

  5   (171 reviews)
About Tim

Tim currently has 11 active property listings and 86 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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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  
1703 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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about 11 hours ago
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We couldn’t be happier with the service Adam Cleveland provided while selling our property. From start to finish, Adam was professional, honest, and kept us informed throughout the entire process. His knowledge of the market, excellent communication, and commitment to achieving the best result made the experience stress-free. Adam worked hard to secure a fantastic outcome, and we truly appreciated his dedication and attention to detail. We highly recommend Adam to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. Thanks again for making the whole process so easy!

Adam Cleveland

Adam Cleveland

  4.9   (37 reviews)
Seller review
Congratulations !  Peter your execution of our sale campaign was outstanding.
about 16 hours ago
Congratulations ! Peter your execution of our sale campaign was outstanding.

Peter, your market knowledge, negotiation and communication skills display a high level of professionalism. We felt very comfortable working with you. We appreciated the way you listened and your patience in explaining, clarifying and re explaining for us. Due to your expertise, our sale campaign was quite short, and stress levels as low as possible. The advertising and photos, displayed our property, as well as, we could wish for. House inspections, were conducted professionally and smoothly. You continually checked in and kept us informed on progress. I am happy to highly recommend you to all looking for a "Top Notch Agent" We appreciated your earnest, happy, positive, patient approach.

Peter Martin

Peter Martin

  5   (56 reviews)
Seller review
Lovely to deal with and very experienced
1 day ago
Lovely to deal with and very experienced

We had an excellent experience with Jake and found him to be a good communicator, with excellent people skills. He also has great local knowledge of the local market, which positively impacted our overall profit.

Jake Clark

Jake Clark

  4.9   (76 reviews)
Seller review
Hardworking, great communication and genuine.
1 day ago
Hardworking, great communication and genuine.

From the initial time we met Tim, we felt supported in our journey; selling our first family home to moving to our next big purchase. Our forever home. Tim guided us from start to finish; all the while being honest and open about our ideals and ideas. Incredibly hard working and always keeping our best interest at mind. Nothing ever seemed too much; he was always a text or phone call away. What you see is what you get and we can’t thank him enough. We would recommend him to anyone buying or selling their house; we did both. Thank you Tim

Tim Allen

Tim Allen

  5   (171 reviews)
Buyer review
Tim has been friendly, professional and a delight to deal with throughout the entire process.
6 days ago
Tim has been friendly, professional and a delight to deal with throughout the entire process.

We found Tim to be very responsive anytime we reached out with a query and his warm, approachable manner put us at ease during the sometimes stressful process of purchasing our new home. His knowledge of the local area and the home itself was evident from the start and he seemed proud to be selling the property as if it were his own. Navigating our way through the numerous forms of correspondence was quite overwhelming at times, however Tim made it clear he was there to assist us with any query large or small, and he always followed up his words with action. Having previously had a very mixed (mostly negative) experience with agents during the several months of house hunting, we were pleasantly surprised by Tim's personable and professional approach. We immediately felt heard and that our needs were of particular importance to him. This meant we were able to quickly build a rapport and a level of trust, rarely experienced, if at all, with other agents. We are very grateful for Tim's time, patience and commitment to making our experience as stress free and as rewarding as possible.

Tim Allen

Tim Allen

  5   (171 reviews)
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Our properties

PRD Ballarat has 171 properties for sale and sold 624 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$495,000 - $515,000
801 Howard St
Soldiers Hill VIC 3350
3
1
1
House
For Sale
$539,000
325 Albert Street
Sebastopol VIC 3356
3
1
2
House
For Sale
$649,000
45 Inkerman Street
Newington VIC 3350
3
1
2
House
For Sale
$325,000
1/4 Wall St
Sebastopol VIC 3356
2
1
1
Unit
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