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James has 465 reviewsacross 12 different locations, showing 12.
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James' qualities as told by our client reviews: friendly, responsive, reliable, supportive, honest, clear communication, local expert.
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Top agent with a top team!
almost 3 years ago
Top agent with a top team!

James and the team at McGrath represent the epitome of professionalism and everything you'd expect from the very best agent. From the outset James and his team communicated with me clearly and honestly about my property and the process for achieving the best price. Every step of the way has been an endorsement of the professionalism and experience of James and his team. From marketing, photography, copywriting and running open homes to the final auction - the process has been of the highest quality and integrity. I am very happy with the sale price and I have absolute confidence that no other agent would have achieved a cent higher.

Seller review
Only one choice in the northern Beaches!
about 3 years ago
Only one choice in the northern Beaches!

I have bought and sold through James and his team, and i would do it again in a heartbeat if i could! He is always calm, willing to work with the vendor and through his experience we have had positive result every time. Could not recommend them highly enough!

Seller review
Sale of a waterfront property at Newport
about 3 years ago
Sale of a waterfront property at Newport

James Baker is an experienced agent in the Northern Beaches. Approximately 4 years ago I purchased the subject property when James was the vendor's agent and now I have listed the property through James and it was sold a week ago. And so I have had contact with James as boyh a buyer and a seller. On each occassion James was professional and effective ----and enabled the outcome of both purchase and sale. I also compliment James's other senior sales person Lauren Gardener. She was professional, diligent and effective. Both James and Lauren worked outside a normal working week when attention to detail required immediate response. I have no hesitation in recording my highest compliments and regards to James and Lauren Graham O'Neill

Seller review
Great Team
about 3 years ago
Great Team

James and Lauren looked after our sales on Elvina and the team were excellent. They were really helpful getting it set for market and kept us really well informed throughout the campaign. Great team.

Buyer review
Integrity all the way !
about 3 years ago
Integrity all the way !

Thanks for making the buying and selling experience a trouble free exercise.

Seller review
Outstanding result
about 3 years ago
Outstanding result

James sold me the property over a decade again and because of my experience then he was the first and only person I selected to sell the property again, along with his colleague Lauren Garner. They gave me a very succinct overview of potential pricing along with a clear strategy to achieve a sale. Lauren conducted much of the house viewing programme leading to a successful sale at the top end of their price guidance. James was also involved and provided great support to Lauren as the process unfolded in what turned out to be quite a short timeframe. It was notable that they introduced prospects from well outside the Avalon area and indeed the purchaser lived outside the Sydney metropolitan area. Their knowledge of the local market is outstanding, the way they conducted themselves was always professional and the constant feedback and quality of communication was excellent. This was my eighth house sale as I have moved around the country for work and the experience this time around was outstanding. James and Lauren made it so easy.

Seller review
A team effort and everyone played their part
about 3 years ago
A team effort and everyone played their part

I was extremely happy with the way that the team at McGraths approached everything to do with the sale. It really was a team effort and everyone played their part. The two owners, James and Adrian, were very professional throughout, and most importantly I feel they were honest and genuine in their approach to me as well as any potential buyers. I couldn't be happier with the service.

Seller review
I felt confident throughout the entire process
about 3 years ago
I felt confident throughout the entire process

James, Adrian, Lauren, and the team at McGrath Pittwater approached our sale calmly and professionally and provided expert strategic advice and regular in-person catch-ups throughout the entire process. The whole team is incredibly professional and detail-oriented, methodical and focused, and has a strategy for every twist and turn of the market. I felt confident throughout the entire process that we were with the best possible real estate team here on the Northern Beaches.

Seller review
Highy knowledgeable about the local market
about 3 years ago
Highy knowledgeable about the local market

James led us through a successful campaign to sell our house in Clareville. James is highly knowledgeable about the local market. Throughout the campaign, James was clear with his updates, keeping us well informed at all times. The process was easy and enjoyable and translated into a sale that we were very happy with. We would recommend James to anyone considering which agent to work with.

Seller review
A terrific outcome and very satisfying process
about 3 years ago
A terrific outcome and very satisfying process

What we learned about James is that he is a steady hand during intense negotiations. His ability to say focussed on the best outcome for his clients, at the same time as communicating clearly the exact situation to all parties and keep the client in the loop every step of the way. Our sale had a few tricky ups and downs and surprises like many and we were impressed with his integrity and honesty. We had a terrific outcome and very satisfying process with James and his team.

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