Darren Mackay

Darren Mackay

Principal at Santa Cruz Realty
  •   4.9   (73 reviews)
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    Consistently meets client expectations for property purchase price.

About Darren

“Having lived on the Gold Coast for over 20 years and selling properties from Upper Coomera down to Tugun and various locations in-between, Darren can offer his clients a high degree of local knowledge. Darren believes in an honest, transparent approach to all his dealings and that with regular communication and thorough research a positive result will be achieved. By researching properties everyday and keeping up-to-date with the real estate market, Darren is able to provide first class service for his clients whether it be managing their investment property or selling their home.”

Darren's reviews

  4.9  
Darren has 73 reviewsacross 18 different locations, showing 6.
Review Darren
Seller review
Excellent communicator with exceptional market knowledge and customer service skills.
about 1 month ago
Excellent communicator with exceptional market knowledge and customer service skills.

Darren was amazing from start to finish. His extensive knowledge of the local market helped us set the right price and he kept us informed all the way through, achieving an exceptional result in a tight time frame. The quality of service was fantastic and he was a pleasure to work with. Darren is my agent of choice moving forward.

Seller review
Exceeded all of our expectations, delivering a life-changing result for our family.
4 months ago
Exceeded all of our expectations, delivering a life-changing result for our family.

We highly recommend Darren. He was outstanding from the moment we reached out to him to ask about selling. He was professional, approachable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. Selling a house is a big deal, we were grateful for his support every single step. Darren never made us feel silly for asking questions and always took the time to explain things clearly and patiently. He was available, responsive and went above and beyond at every stage of the process. His advice was spot on and allowed us to prepare our property perfectly. He exceeded our expectations and we felt genuinely supported from start to finish. An exceptional real estate agent and an absolute pleasure to work with. Have already passed on his details to friends looking to sell. Highly recommended!!

Buyer review
Great buying experience
4 months ago
Great buying experience

Very happy with the service provided. Honest advice, great communication, and always available to answer questions. Would happily recommend. Thank you Darren!

Seller review
Exceptional Service from Start to Finish. There is a reason we keep going back.
5 months ago
Exceptional Service from Start to Finish. There is a reason we keep going back.

I couldn’t be happier with the experience we had with Darren at Santa Cruz Realty. Not only did Darren have a real grasp on pricing and positioning, he was responsive, transparent, and always kept us in the loop. His communication made what can often be a stressful process feel smooth and well-managed. Thanks to Darren’s skill, dedication, and thoughtful planning, we achieved an outstanding result, selling on schedule (which was very important to us) and with results that again exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Darren and the team at Santa Cruz Realty to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable agent who delivers results.

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Darren's properties

Darren has 1 property for sale and sold 7 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$2,395,000
14 Key Biscayne
Clear Island Waters QLD 4226
5
3
2
House
SoldMar 30, 2026
$1,530,000
4 Kirribilli Court
Robina QLD 4226
3
2
2
House
SoldJan 29, 2026
$1,120,000
9 Dorretti Circuit
Upper Coomera QLD 4209
4
2
2
House
SoldJan 5, 2026
Price not available
26/40 Macadie Way
Merrimac QLD 4226
4
2
2
Villa
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