PRD Ballarat

51 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat VIC 3350
  •   4.9   (1795 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

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

344
Reviews
174
Properties for sale
624
Sold properties
$584k
Average sale price
$364.2m
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 15 agents at PRD Ballarat.

Chris Leonard
Chris Leonard

Senior Country & Lifestyle Sales Consultant

  4.9   (337 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   (255 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   (244 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   (188 reviews)
About Penny

Penny currently has 17 active property listings and 89 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Tim Allen
Tim Allen

Sales Consultant

  5   (186 reviews)
About Tim

Tim currently has 14 active property listings and 84 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Damian Shackell
Damian Shackell

Residential Sales Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (178 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  
1804 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
Supportive through a difficult sale
about 18 hours ago
Supportive through a difficult sale

Jake worked with us over an extended period of time to find a buyer and get the sale over the line. He was always responsive and professional, providing solid feedback and support.

Jake Clark

Jake Clark

  4.9   (81 reviews)
Seller review
Professional and great communication.
1 day ago
Professional and great communication.

Michael Darken was fantastic to work with. He listened, understood exactly what I needed, and guided me through every step of selling my property. Clear, patient and professional. I'd highly recommend him. Michael helped me understand what I needed to do to prepare for the sale. I sold after one inspection.

Michael Darken

Michael Darken

  5   (78 reviews)
Seller review
Repeated communication and instruction issues
3 days ago
Repeated communication and instruction issues

Unfortunately, our experience with Richard and PRD was disappointing. We experienced a number of issues throughout the sale, including: • Contracts being progressed before I had reviewed and approved the final terms. • Instructions from both myself and my property lawyer not being followed. • Having to repeatedly chase responses and information. • Important information about alternative buyers not being provided when we needed it to make decisions. • An alternative buyer reportedly preparing an offer, but the offer and complete terms were never provided to us. • Additional legal work being required to correct problems with the contract process. • A discrepancy between information I was given about the purchaser's property sale and its published sale price. The property ultimately sold, but the process caused unnecessary stress and I expected significantly better communication, transparency and attention to our instructions from our selling agent.

Richard Stacey

Richard Stacey

  4.9   (109 reviews)
Seller review
Reliable, professional and compassionate.
9 days ago
Reliable, professional and compassionate.

Fiona provided professional expertise, was always available and maintained open contact with us and enabled a successful and speedy sale.

Fiona Hawley

Fiona Hawley

  4.8   (16 reviews)
Seller review
Honest and realistic evaluation
10 days ago
Honest and realistic evaluation

Chris showed strong market knowledge, therefore put our trust in his suggestions. I would rather that then tell us what was not achievable. It makes it easier to plan ahead. Also a pleasure to deal with on 2 occasions now and will recommend him to others😊👍

Chris Leonard

Chris Leonard

  4.9   (337 reviews)
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Our properties

PRD Ballarat has 174 properties for sale and sold 624 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$549,000 - $579,000
117 Strickland Parade
Brown Hill VIC 3350
3
1
House
For Sale
$1,200,000
321 Mt Doran-Egerton Road
Mount Doran VIC 3334
5
3
10
House
For Sale
$485,000 - $510,000
530 Eureka Street
Eureka VIC 3350
3
1
House
For Sale
$595,000 - $605,000
21 Marrubak Way
Bonshaw VIC 3352
3
2
2
House
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