Cairns is home to 365 active real estate agents and 114 active real estate agencies. There are 9 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 53 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 3,423 active and sold properties, with 1,208 reviews in total. This is a 9% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
David from the start new how and were to market out property , working with somebody that lives and works in the area you are selling in makes a big difference when it comes to the crunch time of making the sale , we are living most of the year overseas so a lot of. cummincation was via phone and email which with his assistance made it still a very quick and smooth process We got the price we wanted and the sale time was also want we wanted. David thanks you to you and your team this whole process was a great experience for us again thank you. Our next sale our purchase will diffenatly be with you and your agency.
Karl and his team achieved a great sale price for our Cairns home, and we are very happy with the result. We have known Karl for years and have always appreciated his drive, honesty and tenacity. From start to finish, the process was easy and professional. Karl and his team communicated exceptionally well, were very responsive to our questions, and kept us informed throughout the entire campaign. One thing we really appreciated was how easy Karl made the process for us. He is well connected with local tradespeople, which meant we did not have to stress about organising everything ourselves. The photos of the property were amazing, and the overall presentation and marketing were excellent. If you want a professional agent who delivers what they says they will, and more, we can highly recommend Karl and his team.
Good response time. Helpful in taking my offer. Very helpful with my inquiries.
Extremely helpful for a first home buyer. Always doing a friendly check in if something wasn’t on track. Could not recommend more, such great service. Really made it feel as easy as possible and a celebration once it was all settled.
Hi Karl, Thank you very much for all your help with the sale of our property. Karl and the team at Twomey Schriber were professional, friendly, and supportive throughout the entire process. Communication was excellent, and Karl kept us informed every step of the way. His knowledge of the market, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving the best outcome made the experience smooth and stress-free. We are very happy with the result and would highly recommend Karl and the Twomey Schriber team to anyone looking to buy or sell property. Thank you again for your hard work and excellent service. Kind regards, Harka Thapa
David delivered an exceptional experience from start to finish. His genuine approach, accuracy in every detail, and complete transparency made the entire sale process feel effortless and stress‑free. What truly set him apart was the confidence he instilled at every stage — backed by his many years of deep local market knowledge and industry expertise. David understands Bentley Park better than anyone, and it shows in the results he achieves. His transition into becoming an independent agent leading his own team is a breakthrough that reflects his professionalism, capability, and commitment to raising the standard in the area. Choosing David was the best decision I could have made, and I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Our property journey in Cairns has been an amazing adventure. I believe we have attended more than 20 open houses hosted by Karl. It’s crazy to think that after 20 years of researching, inspecting, planning and hoping, we finally found the home just right for us. And what made it special was that Karl was the agent. We trust Karl. He is hard working, honest and friendly. Thank you Karl for assisting in making this journey so wonderful. The Quinns.
Strong market knowledge, great connections, great outcome with the sale.
Karl's communication is always outstanding and immediate. His knowledge of the market is thorough. His negotiation skills ensure an outstanding result. I have bought and sold many times through Karl. He is consistently outstanding and professional and never disappoints in all aspects of the transaction. You could not get a better real estate sales agent.
Good experience when we originally were the buyers
93% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 20% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
53 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Cairns.
The median sale price for houses in Cairns is $799.56k, up 15% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.
Cairns stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 743 reviews in Cairns over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Ray White Cairns have sold 501 properties, which accounts for 15% of the property sales in Cairns. This is followed by Twomey Schriber Property Group with 455 property sales (13%) and Belle Property Cairns at 213 property sales (6%).

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