Michael Townsend

Michael Townsend

Principal / Auctioneer / Licensed Real Estate Agent at McGrath Brighton
  •   4.9   (100 reviews)

About Michael

Winning Agent of The Block 2018 - A quick chat with Michael and you'll realise why his clients are at a distinct advantage during the selling process. Drive, experience and a proven track record allows him to continually leverage results beyond expectation. As a local resident his passion for the area is infectious, “I’ve been around the world and still yet to find a better place to call home than Bayside Melbourne, I’m just lucky enough to work here as well.” A Licensed Estate Agent and member of the REIV, Michael is a career agent with a knowledge of the residential real estate market in St Kilda, Elwood and St Kilda East that is second-to-none. Michael’s hardworking yet personable approach is very much people orientated. “Real Estate isn’t about bricks and mortar, it’s about people and assisting them on the eve of one of the most important transactions they undertake during their lifetimes”. A proud Hawthorn Football Club and VRC member, Michael enjoys spending his leisure time with family and friends and maintaining a fitness program.

Michael's reviews

  4.9  
Michael has 100 reviewsacross 14 different locations, showing 6.
Review Michael
about 2 years ago
We highly recommend Michael and his team!

Michael has mastered that difficult balancing act of simultaneously being conscientious and laid back, which for us as first timers, took all the stress and emotion out of selling. He gave straight-forward advice and was systematic in how he approached the campaign - so much so that his description of potential buyers and selling price estimates were bang-on. Michael has the knowledge, experience and energy to be the go-to seller in the area.

over 5 years ago
Super Efficient

Michael is an expert in the area. He knows the market very well and kept me informed during he selling process. Michael was able to secure the sales for me as soon as the covid lockdown restriction was eased straight away.

almost 6 years ago
Thank you michael! Amazing service

Michael, thank you, thank you!!! We were so unsure whether or not to sell during such tough times but after selling within 2 weeks we are beyond happy! Your extensive knowledge of the area was obvious after our first discussion and you continued to make us feel confident with all our decisions thereafter. We appreciate the effort you put in to achieve the best result for us and are extremely grateful. We found your relaxed manner and easy communication an asset to us and presumably the other party during the whole experience. We would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking to sell. Thanks again! Vance and Leah

almost 6 years ago
Easy to work with and didn't give up

Michael had a good strategy which we reviewed and changed as COVID-19 change things. He was efficient and effectively sold my property for the price i was looking for.

almost 6 years ago
Did a great job. Highly recommended.

Michael and McGrath Estate Agents fulfilled expectations from beginning to end of the selling campaign. He was helpful with renovation advice prior to advertising, provided guidance in relation to the advertising needs, knew the market well, and had interested buyers available to inspect the property. He had also recommended a conveyancing solicitor when I stated I wasn't enthused with my previous professional. Michael's suggested price range and price expectations were reasonable. He maintained communication throughout the campaign, providing phone updates after every weekend's inspection, appropriately gauged the level of interest, and when circumstances suddenly changed three days before the scheduled auction (with the introduction of a COVID lockdown), successfully arranged several offers from interested parties, the highest of which was successful, attaining a good sales result in a challenging climate. Thanks Michael.

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Michael's properties

Michael has 2 properties for sale and sold 9 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$530,000 - $580,000
12/539 Glen Huntly Rd
Elsternwick VIC 3185
2
1
1
Apartment
For Sale
$670,000 | Private Sale
112/181 Fitzroy St
St Kilda VIC 3182
2
1
1
Apartment
SoldMar 2, 2026
Price not available
2 Baker Street
Moorabbin VIC 3189
4
3
2
House
SoldFeb 27, 2026
Price not available
16B Poet Road
Bentleigh East VIC 3165
4
3
2
Townhouse
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