Brett McDonald

Brett McDonald

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Sales Executive / Director at Raine and Horne Lismore
  •   4.9   (61 reviews)

About Brett

A property professional in every sense, Brett is an outstanding agent who truly goes the extra mile to get the optimal results for his valued clients. Brett is a licensed agent and former sales manager for a regional real estate group in Victoria, where he was honoured with numerous awards, including No.1 Sales Agent for 7 years running. Visiting the Byron Coast for a holiday in 2012, Brett found paradise and relocated to this beautiful part of the world, continuing with his real estate career. He has since established a strong reputation for achieving outstanding results on behalf of property owners across the Northern Rivers region. He attributes this success to his open, clear and very regular communication, plus the strong relationships he builds with his clients as he shares their property journey, with many becoming his friends (a testament to the level of service he delivers). Brett lives and breathes real estate - “Real estate is more than a career to me, it’s my lifestyle choice”. From managing people's investments to helping people move, his attitude is one of service, care, integrity and transparency in all matters. He is eternally positive, tenacious and thrives on the challenges presented in the real estate industry. Born and bred in the country, Brett fully comprehends the complexities of living on and selling rural properties, as well as lifestyle properties, residential homes and vacant land. Brett’s primary goal is to help people arrive at a decision which is best for them and helps them achieve their real estate goals through careful planning, professional communication and personal care. He says his ultimate reward is the appreciation he receives and knowing those happy clients spread the word about how happy they are! In his spare time, Brett enjoys caring for those in need, spending time with friends, kayaking picturesque local waterways and exploring the abundance of beautiful bushland in the region. If you’d prefer to deal with a dedicated Northern Rivers property professional who provides superior service every step of the way, look no further than Brett McDonald.

Brett's reviews

  4.9  
Brett has 61 reviewsacross 28 different locations, showing 6.
Review Brett
2 months ago
Excellent negotiator, true professional

Brett did a fantastic job selling our property. He is a true professional with a strong sense of market conditions and an excellent negotiator. We are very happy with the result Brett acheived for us.

4 months ago
“First-rate agent, first-rate human

Brett McDonald from Raine & Horne Lismore did an excellent job selling our house and we couldn’t be happier with the result. Brett achieved a sale price above our expectations, and while the process took a little while, it was about average for our area and Brett handled everything professionally from start to finish. Brett is very approachable and a genuinely lovely man. He’s easy to deal with, quick to respond to calls and messages, and he gave regular updates throughout the campaign so we always knew exactly where things stood. That clear communication made a huge difference and took a lot of stress out of the process. The initial response to our marketing and open homes was underwhelming, but what stood out most was how Brett handled it. He never gave up, never doubted the quality of our refurbished home, and stayed calm and optimistic even when things were moving slower than we would’ve liked. Instead of letting the listing stall, Brett adjusted his pitch, brought in another member of his team to re-evaluate, and changed tact. It was a smart and tactical move, and the house sold around seven weeks after the change. Brett gave honest, straightforward advice the whole way through and we genuinely felt like he cared about getting the best outcome for us. He’s first-rate, and it’s clear he has built a strong team of professionals at the Lismore branch. I would happily recommend Brett for any real estate needs — buying, selling, renting, or property management.

4 months ago
Professional from beginning to end. Could not have been better.

Brett's understanding of the market was spot on. He focused on setting a realistic price range and achieved a selling price tight at the top end of the estimate. Brett is an excellent communicator and really listened to what we expected and he delivered. The marketing material he produced was first rate and attracted the right type of buyer. He debriefed us thoroughly after each viewing and kept in close touch throughout the entire process. What more can a vendor want. I would have no hesitation is recommending him to others

over 1 year ago
Not again

Brett sold the property and that was it. I would not use him again.

over 2 years ago
Exceptional!

We met Brett at an open house and very quickly felt he would be the one that could sell our house for us. He and is so kind and easy to talk to. Any questions we had he was always available or would call us back asap. He is very willing to do the work and always made us feel we were never a bother and was able to calm me whenever i was stressing. He shows that he genuinely cares and was always very encouraging throughout the process. We had many laughs together and feel like we 100% made the best decision choosing him. We are extremely happy with the work Brett and his team put in to get us a great result in the end. You get what you pay for and Brett is worth the $$!

over 2 years ago
Got the outcome we wanted

Brett is professional, prompt and direct in his communication. He represented our home well and worked hard to get the result we wanted. He went above and beyond and I would highly recommend him in all real estate matters

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Brett's properties

Brett has 1 property for sale and sold 21 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMay 5, 2026
$1,420,000
425 Spring Grove Road
Spring Grove NSW 2470
4
2
6
House
SoldMar 5, 2026
$600,000
30 Duke Street
Goonellabah NSW 2480
3
1
1
House
SoldFeb 23, 2026
$850,000
64 Dibbs Street
Lismore NSW 2480
4
3
1
House
SoldJan 29, 2026
$310,000
43 Ewing Street
Lismore NSW 2480
2
1
1
House
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