Tony O'Doherty - McGrath Estate Agents

Tony O'Doherty - McGrath Estate Agents What does this mean? Tony’s clients are guaranteed undivided personalised attention from his carefully curated team of specialist top performers.

Client focused, Tony has streamlined his sales approach to ensure his clients are receiving the most attentive and transparent experience when it comes to buying or selling their biggest asset. Widely regarded as one of Queensland’s most successful real estate industry figures, Tony O’Doherty is proud principal of the award-winning team at Belle Property Bulimba. Establishing a dominant presence i

n a relatively short period of time, Tony has swiftly become recognised across Brisbane’s southside for delivering a “best people, best performance” ethos. Tony and his impressive, loyal team consistently set the standard for Queensland in generating more inspections and opportunities, innovative marketing, creating competition, communication, negotiating, and managing effective processes. Their people-first approach is heavily influenced by Tony’s Irish history of being raised in a service-based sales environment strongly framed by family values. Securing $257 million in total sales in the past 12 months alone, Tony’s highlights include but aren’t limited to;

Number of transactions - 160
Average price - $1,530,000
Average days on market - 25

Not only do Tony and his team sell more homes, they sell homes for more.

Balmoral continues to attract strong buyer attention, with recent sales totalling $9,469,000.We’ve also just listed seve...
15/06/2026

Balmoral continues to attract strong buyer attention, with recent sales totalling $9,469,000.

We’ve also just listed several homes in the area, with more opportunities coming to market in the coming days.

For owners, this kind of activity gives a clear read on buyer demand and why timing, positioning and strategy matter.

If you are thinking of selling in Balmoral, or there is a home you have your eye on, we’d love to talk through the current market, the right strategy and where your opportunity may sit.

Get in touch.

Tony O’Doherty: 0493 039 176
Kate Bailey: 0490 028 114

08/06/2026

“The best time to plant a tree was 100 years ago. The second-best time is now.”

It’s a proverb that perfectly sums up the conversation I have with many buyers today.

A lot of people feel as though they’ve missed their opportunity to get into the property market.

The reality is, you can’t buy property in 1980, 1960 or even 10 years ago unless you already did.

If you’re feeling the pinch, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve missed your chance. It may simply mean you need to think differently.

That could mean buying in an area you don’t want to live in right now, renting that property out, and continuing to rent where you do want to live.

Could property be cheaper next month? Maybe. The month after? Possibly. Nobody knows.

But when you look six months, 12 months, five years or 10 years ahead, history tells us one thing: today’s market is often the cheapest you’ll see looking back.

The question isn’t whether you should have bought years ago.
The question is what your next move is from here.

01/06/2026

One of the most common questions sellers ask is:
“Will you be the lead agent on my sale?”

I will be your lead agent.
I’ll be at your open homes.
I’ll be the one negotiating directly with your buyers.

But the most important question every seller should ask any agent is: “What’s your negotiation strategy to protect and defend my price?”

What’s the strategy when there’s only one serious buyer?
How do you create competition?
How do you maintain momentum when conditions get tricky?
How do you stop a campaign becoming stale?

Because while the market is still producing strong results, it’s also more selective than people realise. Most campaigns only have a small number of genuine buyers, which means the way those buyers are handled matters enormously.

The difference between a property selling well or sitting on the market for months often comes down to negotiation, communication and experience under pressure.

17 Walkers Drive, Balmoral - sold on the weekend.Anika, Toby and family. What a wonderful photo for wonderful clients. T...
01/06/2026

17 Walkers Drive, Balmoral - sold on the weekend.

Anika, Toby and family. What a wonderful photo for wonderful clients. This is the third time we’ve had the privilege of representing Anika and Toby.

Congratulations on a fantastic auction result. While the sale didn’t quite happen on the floor, the home sold just two hours after the auction to the second-highest bidder.

Congratulations to the buyers on securing such an incredible home, and a huge thank you to our sellers for once again trusting us to represent you.

29/05/2026

There’s only two things that push a property beyond perceived value: emotion and competition.

One emotional buyer, handled correctly, can move a price.
Two or more buyers competing? That’s where premiums are created.

Sometimes it’s a family who’s just sold and needs to buy quickly.

Sometimes it’s a buyer who walks through the first open home and decides they can’t risk losing it to someone else.

The reality is, properties don’t sell above market value by accident.

Timing matters. Presentation matters. Marketing matters. And most importantly, creating the right environment where buyers feel something - and feel pressure.

That’s where the difference is made.

If you’re wondering what your property could really achieve in the current Brisbane market, I’d love to have the conversation with you.

16/10/2025

9 Wentworth Parade, Balmoral

As one of the most extraordinary renovations of a Queenslander to date, Kettering sets a new benchmark for elevating traditional charm and character into a contemporary masterpiece. Positioned high on renowned Balmoral Hill, with a 20m frontage framing inspired city views, this architectural redesign has created a true family home worthy of its prestigious inner-city address.

5 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Price: Best offers by 6th november at 3pm

Get in touch!

Tony O’Doherty: 0493 039 176
Kate Bailey: 0490 028 114

Address

Shop 2/171 Oxford Street
Bulimba, QLD
4171

Telephone

+61466442674

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