The Top 50 Agents 2026 ranking for NSW/ACT has been released, with data showing that agents settled more properties in 2025 than in previous years.
REB is proud to reveal the Top 50 Agents NSW/ACT 2026 ranking with support from partner the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank).
Now in its sixth year, the ranking offers industry-wide recognition to the star performers in real estate who set the benchmark for excellence and establish strong professional standards across the state and territory.
Agents in this year’s ranking achieved strong settlement figures throughout the 2025 calendar year, even as the property market shifted in NSW and particularly Sydney. Research by Cotality showed that Sydney’s market hit a cyclical peak in August 2025, then slowed in November. Home values climbed by 5.1 per cent in 2025 in NSW’s capital city, while regional NSW home values rose by 6.2 per cent.
The sluggish pace of growth came amid mounting affordability issues, driving demand towards lower-priced homes. Homes at the higher end remained stable while clearance rates were flat.
Despite these trends, agents settled 6,122 properties for $16.2 billion in 2025, up from 5,790 properties settled in 2024 for $15.0 billion. While there was only a marginal increase in the number of properties settled by the top 10 agents, the value of settled properties jumped considerably year-on-year. They settled 1,470 properties for $6.1 billion in 2025, up from 1,447 properties settled in 2024 for $5.2 billion.
The top 50 agents settled 122.0 properties on average for $324.3 million in 2025, which was an improvement from 2024 when they settled 116.0 properties for $300.0 million. While the top 10 agents recorded only a small increase in the average number of properties settled, the value of those properties jumped considerably. They settled 147.0 properties in 2025 for $610.6 million (compared to 145.0 settled properties for $520.8 million in 2024).
The average sales price also climbed significantly year-on-year among the top 10 agents from $3.6 million in 2024 to $4.2 million in 2025. Time on market remained stable, with the top 50 agents taking 34.0 days to settle a property on average, while the top 10 agents took 29.0 days.
The data also revealed the profile of the top 50 agents in NSW/ACT. On average, they had 21.0 years of experience in 2025 (up from 18.0 years in 2024). The top 10 agents had an average of 23.0 years of industry experience. Meanwhile, the top 50 agents had 3.4 support staff, and the top 10 agents had four support staff.
PPD Real Estate partner Alexander Phillips ranked first for the fourth consecutive year, while Clarke & Humel co-founder and director Michael Clarke placed second, and Sotheby’s International Realty sales agent James Ball grabbed the third spot.
CommBank real estate banking lead Monique McCullough said CommBank is delighted to once again partner with the rankings, recognising the exceptional performance, leadership and professionalism demonstrated across Australia’s real estate industry.
“The real estate industry plays a critical role in the Australian economy, and at CommBank, we recognise our responsibility to support the agents, principals, and businesses who underpin strong communities nationwide,” McCullough said.
“We’ll continue to invest in specialist expertise, digital capability, and industry‑led innovation to help you navigate change, unlock opportunity and build stronger, more resilient businesses. Our ongoing partnership with REB reflects a shared commitment to recognising excellence and celebrating those who set the national benchmark for performance.”
“Congratulations to all ranked agents on this outstanding achievement, and thank you for the contribution you make to your customers, communities, and the broader Australian economy.”
Agile Market Intelligence director Michael Johnson congratulated the top 50 agents of NSW/ACT for their achievements, noting that their sales results were hard-earned.
“The market is shifting in NSW and particularly Sydney as growth in home values is more subdued after years of astronomical rises in property prices,” Johnson said.
“Agents performed very well in this environment and settled more homes. This illustrates the importance of having experience and deep local market knowledge, conducting targeted buyer engagement, and managing vendor expectations as buyers’ preferences move towards lower-priced homes. Congratulations to all the ranked agents.”
REB managing editor Liam Garman also applauded the agents for their achievements and settling more homes in 2025 than in previous years.
“The results in this year’s ranking demonstrate the high quality of agents in NSW/ACT and their ability to attain such strong results in a changing market,” Garman said.
“At the heart of their success is providing stellar customer service and balancing vendor expectations with changing buyer preferences. I applaud all the agents for securing a place in this prestigious ranking this year.”
The REB Top 50 Agents NSW/ACT ranking is compiled by Agile Market Intelligence, the research arm of parent company Momentum Media.
This year’s ranking was assessed using transparent, performance-based metrics drawn from the agents’ 2025 calendar-year results. These include the total dollar value of settled residential sales, the number of properties settled, and the average sales price. Other supporting performance indicators include days on market and years of experience.
To view the full report and the Top 50 Agents NSW/ACT 2026, click here.
In the coming weeks, REB will publish the much-awaited Top 100 Agents 2026 and the Top 50 Women in Real Estate 2026 rankings, so keep an eye out for those!
