The Agency – Lower North Shore

Level 1, 3 Young St, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
  •   4.9   (111 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 14 agents at The Agency – Lower North Shore.

Shagufta Patel
Shagufta Patel

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.8   (74 reviews)
About Shagufta
Shagufta Patel is a leading and high-performing real estate agent in the Sydney suburb of Hornsby Shire. She was awarded Rate My Agent’s Agent of The Year for Hornsby for 2020 and 2021, and holds many suburb and street records in Hornsby and the surrounding growth areas of Asquith and Normanhurst. Shagufta’s innate understanding of her buyers and vendors needs have created a base of loyal clients who appreciate her honest, straight talking approach and her professionalism and positive can-do attitude. Coupled with her master negotiation skills and deep knowledge and understanding of the local market, Shagufta consistently achieving sales results exceeding expectations. Customer centric service is paramount to Shagufta and was a driving factor in her decision to partner with The Agency. Her joining the team further solidifies The Agency’s presence in the fast-growing and sought after region of Hornsby. Personable, warm and friendly in her nature, Shagufta speaks multiple languages and prides herself on the trustworthy relationships she cultivates with her vendors and achieving top results. A local resident with close ties to the community, Shagufta recognises Hornsby as a vibrant, attractive area with top schools and quality amenities. She is passionate about making buying and selling a seamless and stress free experience for her clients.
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Claudia Portale
Claudia Portale

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (67 reviews)
About Claudia
Claudia is an industry leader known for her exceptional results, her incomparable market knowledge and passion for her community. Specialising in property dealings that require discretion and targeted strategies, Claudia understands that every property requires a tailored approach - her expert advice and ability to provide optimum solutions for buyers and sellers is the key to her success. Trustworthy, strategic, reassuring, committed, are words her clients use to describe her. Born and raised in Mosman, Claudia has lived and worked locally for the duration of her career previously completing a doctorate in Foreign Languages and subsequently managing her TV Production company. As a hands-on-resident within the Mosman community, she is exceptionally well connected with a strong network behind her. Claudia treats every property transaction as if it were her own, is committed to excellence and is consistently commended for her record results, her professionalism and personalised service.
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Sunny Gandhi
Sunny Gandhi

Property Partner

  5   (63 reviews)
About Sunny
A Hills District expert, Sunny Gandhi is an exemplary Property Partner, who surpasses his clients’ expectations. Combining a solid background in the banking sector with a successful real estate career, his buyers and sellers receive superior customer service, giving him an edge. Sunny lives in Castle Hill and is a trusted market advisor. His sharp negotiation skills consistently attract above average sale prices in the area. Sunny’s loyalty to his clientele and 24/7 availability to address their concerns, while guiding them through each process, is admirable. Further, he speaks Punjabi and Hindi, which allows him to serve Sydney’s culturally rich communities. Sunny is an engaging person to talk to about your important decisions.
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Shane Slater
Shane Slater

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.7   (43 reviews)
About Shane
Shane has spent 20 years selling homes on the Lower North Shore. After hundreds of successful sales he has developed in depth knowledge of what buyers are looking for in each suburb on the Lower North Shore.Previously a Director and owner of a leading national franchise office for 14 years until the merger with The Agency in 2017, Shane has built enduring long term client relationships based on mutual trust and respect.He has an excellent team supporting him in Di Slater, David Grant and Auctioneer Peter Matthews. Together they have developed a framework that has them achieving sales in under 30 days on market and a clearance rate of 90% and over year in and year out, in all market conditions. No two properties are the same and every client has individual ideas and needs. Shane and his team create a bespoke marketing strategy to maximise the outcome for each client and property. Calm under pressure and a skilled negotiator, Shane is the agent that his colleagues choose to sell their own homes, an endorsement that he is proud of and values greatly. Shane and his team have two goals every time they represent a vendor. The first is to simply do what they say they will do to ensure they make every client a client for life. Secondly, they aim to set a new price record.Awarded Property Marketer of the year by the Real Estate Institute of NSW in 2017, Shane aims to remove the stress that can come when selling your home. Specialty Areas Shane focuses on properties in Wollstonecraft, Waverton, Neutral Bay, McMahons Point and Kirribilli.
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Aks Makkar
Aks Makkar

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (37 reviews)
About Aks
The Agency Property Partner Aks Makkar is passionate about real estate and specialises in selling property in suburbs in the vibrant Hills District of Sydney, including Rouse Hill, Beaumont Hills, Box Hill, Gables, and Oakville. Known for his approachable demeanour and genuine care for clients, Aks believes in building lasting relationships that go beyond transactions. With a robust background in retail and a keen eye for customer service, Aks expertly navigates the competitive real estate landscape. His ability to listen and adapt to the unique needs of buyers and sellers allows him to create tailored strategies that yield exceptional results. Aks chose to join The Agency due to its reputation for innovation and excellence, and he thrives on the challenge of delivering the best outcomes for his clients. His commitment to integrity and professionalism makes him a trusted partner in every property journey.
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Ritesh Shekhawat
Ritesh Shekhawat

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (17 reviews)
About Ritesh
Ritesh’s process and attention to detail draws from over 7 years of customer service experience, exceeding expectations of highly satisfied clients and building long term relationships. Efficiency is one of his key strengths, the foundation of a keen ability to meet client needs and provide suitable property solutions through a total service approach. Ritesh is able to handle a multitude of tasks and responsibilities with expert care. His wide range of interests and skills allows Ritesh to relate to clients at all stages of the property journey. Fluent in English and Hindi, with a basic understanding of Punjabi, communication is never a barrier to his success. Ritesh’s drive, capability and intimate knowledge of North-West Sydney are highlighted by his status as an active agent in the area. With the Amit Kumar Property team, Ritesh is committed to showcasing your property to the largest possible audience with the resources of the entire Smile Elite and Sydney Country Living Group instantly available, creating a competitive edge to deliver optimal results.
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About us

The Agency was established to bring together the most experienced and highly regarded group of professionals in the real estate space and has created a model that is more responsive to today’s property market. The Agency is free from the constraints imposed on the traditional real estate franchisee. Our modern and bespoke model empowers us to embrace opportunities and cut through the red tape to make qualitative decisions. This freedom inspires us to do things differently… and better. With four stand-alone yet fully integrated verticals of Residential Sales, Commercial Sales, Project Marketing, Property Management and Finance, The Agency boasts the power of extensive networking, database resourcing, cross-selling and a superior more seamless outcome for our clients. Catering for today’s market, our clever use of technology will give you a mighty big advantage. In real estate, experience is everything – it builds trust and it delivers results. If you want experience, dependability and results, then you’ve found it with The Agency. Specialties Selling Property, Property Management, Real Estate, Australian Property Market, Residential Property, Property Development, Investment Properties, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate Agents, Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Advice

Our reviews

  4.9  
111 reviewsacross 35 different locations, showing 6.
about 1 month ago
Diligent and dedicated realtor who worked tirelessly to get the best outcome for us.

Aks was thoroughly professional. He worked tirelessly to get the result we wanted. He communicated with us regularly and kept us fully informed throughout. We admire his work ethic and his open and honest dealings with us. We have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone wishing to use his services.

Aks Makkar

Aks Makkar

  5   (37 reviews)
3 months ago
Resilient, hardworking agent who follows the perfect process to achieve you a record breaking sale

I was introduced to Aks through a friend who had achieved a record-breaking sale of his own property through Aks Makkar. During our initial meeting, Aks presented the outstanding results he had achieved for comparable properties—sale prices that were difficult to match against those of other agents. Based on this proven track record, our decision to appoint him was an easy one. From the outset, we were impressed not only by his professionalism and the structured process he implemented to market and sell our home, but also by his exceptional work ethic. His commitment was evident in the open homes he conducted each week and the consistent effort he invested throughout the campaign. Aks demonstrated remarkable tenacity and resilience, and his dedication ultimately delivered a record-breaking result for our property in Box Hill. By achieving such an outstanding sale price for our five-year-old home, he has set a new benchmark for real estate sales in the area. In fact, several of our neighbours have commented that Aks’ achievement has elevated the value perception of our entire street. We feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with an agent of his calibre and would not hesitate to recommend him.

Aks Makkar

Aks Makkar

  5   (37 reviews)
3 months ago
Exceptional Service and Results- Aks Exceeded Our Expectations

We had an excellent experience working with Aks. His knowledge of the market, honest advice, and strategic approach helped us achieve a result beyond our expectations for the sale of our property. He kept us informed every step of the way and provided genuine, transparent feedback throughout the process. Aks truly cares about his clients and works tirelessly to get the best possible result. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable real estate agent.

Aks Makkar

Aks Makkar

  5   (37 reviews)
5 months ago
Excellent real estate agent

We had an excellent experience working with Aks. His communication was outstanding -always responsive, clear and concise. He was proactive throughout the selling process and made it smooth and stress free. He kept us informed and answered questions promptly, and made sure we always felt confident throughout the process. He went above and beyond what we expected and handled every detail with professionalism and care. We are extremely grateful for his dedication and would highly recommend him to anyone looking at selling their property. Aks has a fantastic understanding of the property market and uses that knowledge to achieve a great result . Thanks again

Aks Makkar

Aks Makkar

  5   (37 reviews)
7 months ago
Excellent and the best agent to go for if you need exceeding result

Aks delivered exemplary service throughout our home sale. His professionalism, responsiveness, and negotiation skills exceeded expectations. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a results-driven real estate professional. He is one of agent who makes sure both buyer and seller would be happy. Other agents would be rated no 1 in paper but to be honest I would rate Aks as the no 1 agent and he is the best in the business.

Aks Makkar

Aks Makkar

  5   (37 reviews)
7 months ago
Excellent Agent Who Goes Above and Beyond

I had a wonderful experience working with Aks Makkar. From the very beginning, he was professional, reliable, and always approachable. Aks kept me well-informed throughout the entire process and went above and beyond to make selling my property smooth and stress-free. His market knowledge, clear communication, and dedication ensured I achieved a great result. I’m truly grateful for his hard work and would highly recommend Aks Makkar to anyone looking to sell or buy a property.

Aks Makkar

Aks Makkar

  5   (37 reviews)
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Our properties

The Agency – Lower North Shore has 57 properties for sale and sold 179 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

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2 Karranga Avenue
Killara NSW 2071
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2 Karranga Avenue
Killara NSW 2071
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5/269 Malton Rd
North Epping NSW 2121
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32 Nelson St
Gordon NSW 2072
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