McGrath Palm Beach/Whale Beach

company profile McGrath Estate Agents' impact on Sydney's real estate market is largely due to its driving ambition to be "the world's most customer-centric real estate company". According to its Founder and Chief Executive, John McGrath, "Our aim is to project the company as multi-faceted, modern and innovative. A total solution company that will provide 6-star service to our Clients."The McGrath Group has grown from a one-man operation to an organization that sold over $5.0 billion in residential sales in the financial year ending June 30, 2010; with 1,612 properties selling for over $1 million or more.  In September 2006, the McGrath Group confirmed its plans for expansion throughout Australia and New Zealand with a strategic roll-out of a new premium franchise operation.  The company plans to retain a small number of selected company owned locations and will expand into new metropolitan and lifestyle locations with a boutique franchise roll-out.McGrath himself has embraced technology and recognised the importance of strategically understanding the online market. The company's investment of over one million dollars reinforces the McGrath vision to offer their 6-star service to Clients both online and offline. www.mcgrath.com.au, a highly sophisticated and user-friendly website, is regarded by both international and domestic users as the most usable and informative website in the property market.In 2007, McGrath joined with Apple to develop Australia’s first search criteria-based real estate podcast, allowing buyers to request properties based on their specific requirements to be sent to the buyer’s video iPod.The expansion of McGrath Estate Agents and its dominance in the Sydney property scene has been the result of years of dedication and determination. Starting up John McGrath Real Estate in 1987, John chased his dream of owning his own business and creating his own path. In 1988, McGrath Goodhope commenced business from a small office in Jersey Road, Woollahra, with a staff of 10. Within two years, the offices were relocated around the corner to Moncur Street. 1989 saw John McGrath sell Australia's highest price residential home at the time for $11.25m at 9 Wolseley Crescent, Point Piper, to overseas buyers through an international marketing campaign. The sale served as the catalyst for McGrath Goodhope to expand beyond the terrace house and forge ahead into new areas throughout the eastern suburbs.In July 1991, McGrath Goodhope became McGrath Partners Estate Agents. The company's rise in residential real estate sales was largely due to the commitment of the entire team to provide superior Client service and attain the best possible results. The McGrath team strive to consistently deliver accountable results for its clients with total integrity and transparency.The company continually achieves the highest residential prices and set suburb records throughout its reach. Some of the benchmark results recorded are:In September 2006, set new Australian apartment record for a 4 bedroom apartment at Walsh Bay for over $16 million.In October 2007, set new Australian record for a 5 bedroom home, 'Tahiti', in Vaucluse for $29 million.In September 2008, set new Australian record for a waterfront home in Coolong Road, Vaucluse for $45 million.McGrath's belief that the success of a sale and the maximising of the price relied on the ability to have properties stand out in the marketplace. The company has four times been the recipient of Best Overall Marketing Campaign Award, presented by the NSW Real Estate Institute, and in 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 also won the prestigious award for Best Corporate Image. In 2003, McGrath won the best website of the year.  In 2004, the company was recognised by the Institute for Excellence in Auctioneering, Best Residential Agent and Best Corporate Support. In 2006 it won Best Corporate Website.In February 1998, McGrath's Corporate Headquarters moved into state of the art premises in Edgecliff. In addition to residential sales, McGrath is now a total solution property services company that also offers:Commercial Sales Property ManagementExecutive LeasingFinancial Services to clients through Oxygen Home Loans Career Training through McGrath Total Real Estate Training.In August 2000 McGrath Partners changed its name to McGrath Estate Agents to reflect the company's broadening vision from a traditional boutique real estate company to one of a full-service property group. McGrath is continually expanding it reach and marketshare with 35 offices located throughout Sydney, the Central and North Coast, Southern Highlands, Wollongong and most recently, the ACT and South-East Queensland. The expansion and success of McGrath Estate Agents has been twice recognised by respected business publication BRW in 1999 and 2000. McGrath became the first and only real estate company to be included in the prestigious BRW List of the 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies, with an overall ranking of No. 40 in 2000, after its debut on the list at No. 62 in 1999. On November 7, 2002; McGrath became a four-time recipient of another BRW List , Fast 100, clocking in at No. 73 in 2003.In 2006, the company continued to excel with further recognition. In September, its Chief Auctioneer Scott Kennedy-Green won the 2006 Australasian Real Estate Institutes Auctioneering Championship. In October 2006, the company won the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Business Community Partnerships in the medium-business category for their philanthropic contribution to Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off The Streets. Two months prior, the partnership won the NSW state award.The Real Estate Institute of NSW also bestowed the honour of Best Corporate Website at its awards for 2006, applauding the company for its innovative “lifestyle” property search feature, a key component of its interactive mcgrath.com.au website.The company continues to receive more accolades for excellence.At the 2007 Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia’s National Excellence Awards, Oxygen Home Loans was named Best Mortgage and Broking Business (2 to 5 writers) and Oxygen’s Peter Ellis was awarded Mortgage Broker of the Year.In March 2007 the Real Estate Institute of Australia awarded McGrath with three national honours – The Communications Award, recognising best practice in business and marketing communications; Scott Kennedy-Green for Best Auctioneer and Peter Chauncy, for Sales Achievement in residential sales.In October 2007, the company was a 3-time winner at the Real Estate Institute of NSW awards for Auction Marketing, Residential Sales Achievement, and the prestigious John Greig OAM Community Service Award going to James Dack. James was honoured for his outstanding work with the less fortunate in the Woolloomooloo community.In 2008, John McGrath was honoured by the Real Estate Institute of NSW with the Woodrow Weight OBE Award, a lifetime achievement award for his outstanding contribution to the real estate industry.