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With 12+ years of unparalleled local mastery and hundreds of landmark coastal sales across the Surf Coast, Brent Hartigan delivers bespoke marketing and masterful negotiation.
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Brent Hartigan
Owner / Director, Licensed Estate Agent — McCartney Real Estate Torquay
With over 12 years of industry leadership and hundreds of landmark sales across Torquay and Jan Juc, Brent Hartigan has earned an enviable reputation as one of the Surf Coast's most accomplished real estate professionals.
Brent's approach is rooted in authentic communication, strategic market foresight, and uncompromising negotiation. He provides bespoke, high-touch advisory services to vendors and purchasers alike, ensuring seamless transactions backed by genuine local depth.
Having lived and worked across Torquay and the Great Ocean Road corridor for over a decade, Brent possesses an intimate appreciation for the coastal lifestyle nuances that define property valuation in this premier market.
Why Clients Choose Brent
A deliberate standard of excellence focused on maximizing value, minimizing stress, and protecting your equity.
Proven Negotiation Mastery
Every percentage point in final sale price matters. Brent's tactical negotiation frameworks consistently achieve premium benchmark results.
Personalized Client Service
Direct principal engagement from appraisal through settlement. You deal personally with Brent, never handed off to junior delegates.
Hyper-Local Market Expertise
Deep historical sales knowledge across Torquay, Jan Juc, and Bellbrae enclaves providing unparalleled pricing accuracy.
Strategic High-End Marketing
Editorial-grade photography, cinematic drone films, and targeted digital distribution capturing elite Melbourne and international buyers.
Transparent & Honest Advice
Clear, unvarnished market feedback. You receive straight facts, verifiable data, and realistic timelines to make confident decisions.
Enduring Relationships
Over 70% of Brent's business is driven by repeat clients and personal referrals, reflecting genuine trust built over twelve years.
Tailored Advisory & Execution
Comprehensive real estate services designed to protect equity and elevate coastal transactions.
Premium Residential Sales
Complete campaign management for luxury coastal homes, executing bespoke sales strategies via private treaty, expression of interest, or auction.
Evidence-Based Appraisals
Granular market valuations synthesizing recent comparable sales, building replacement costs, buyer sentiment, and micro-enclave dynamics.
Architectural Media & PR
High-end cinematic video, twilight architectural photography, interior styling direction, and targeted digital PR syndication.
Buyer Advisory & Acquisition
Representing discerning purchasers seeking relocation or holiday homes along the Surf Coast, sourcing both on and off-market assets.
Discreet Off-Market Network
Private transactions conducted completely off public portals for high-profile vendors seeking utmost confidentiality and qualified buyers.
Development & Subdivisions
Feasibility guidance, architectural layout consulting, and pre-sales marketing strategies for boutique coastal subdivisions.
Market Insights & Trends
Authoritative quarterly analyses, coastal market movements, and architectural commentary.
Torquay & Jan Juc Prestige Market Report: 2026 Outlook
An exhaustive analysis of luxury capital growth trends, migration patterns from metropolitan Melbourne, and premium coastal property demand.
Coastal Architecture Elements That Command Premium Resale
Why rammed earth, off-form concrete, and zinc cladding deliver maximum longevity and equity along the Surf Coast.
Jan Juc: The Quiet Enclave Outperforming Coastal Benchmarks
Exploring the historic price resilience and exclusive pocket appeals of Jan Juc's clifftop precincts.
Reputation Built On Results
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions regarding selling, buying, and confidential off-market transactions.
Brent utilizes real-time micro-market data from recent sales across Torquay and Jan Juc, combined with active buyer inquiry metrics and replacement build costs. Rather than presenting inflated figures, he provides an honest, evidence-backed price corridor aimed at generating intense buyer competition.
Off-market listings are presented exclusively to Brent's vetted VIP database of pre-qualified local and Melbourne purchasers. This approach ensures maximum discretion, zero public portal presence, and minimal disruption to your home while still testing high-end pricing thresholds.
We execute an editorial-grade campaign comprising cinematic video walkthroughs, twilight drone imagery, bespoke digital campaigns targeting high-net-worth postcodes in Melbourne, and placement across premier real estate portals.
Most strategic campaigns run for 3 to 4 weeks leading into an Expression of Interest deadline or Auction date. Brent's average days on market is consistently 25% lower than the broader Surf Coast average due to targeted pre-marketing.
Yes. Brent regularly conducts private FaceTime video walk-throughs, detailed streetscape reviews, and contract contract due diligence support for relocating families and interstate purchasers.
During an initial walk-through, Brent provides a prioritized pre-market checklist covering minor cosmetic touch-ups, landscaping optimization, and professional styling recommendations to ensure the home presents at its absolute peak.
Private Consultation
Whether considering selling, exploring upcoming listings, or requesting a discreet appraisal, reach out directly.
Brent Hartigan
Owner / Director
Licensed Estate Agent