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Frank Barker

Frank Barker

Licensed Real Estate Agent; Stock & Station Agent

Southern Highlands

Frank has over 37 years sales experience and specialises in the areas of Robertson, Burrawang, Wildes Meadow, Avoca, Fitzroy Falls and the Kangaroo Valley region.

At the recent 2023 Raine and Horne National Awards, Frank received the prestigious accolade of #7 Agent in the Country, for Total Sales Dollar Volume.

Now in his 8^th successful year with Raine and Horne Southern Highlands, Frank is also a Gold Member of the R&H Chairman’s Club which represents the top 5% of salespeople over the entire Raine and Horne real estate network.

For more than 17 years Frank, his wife Cathy and their five children have also owned and run a popular farm stay and beef cattle property in Kangaroo Valley, hence Frank’s additional love for selling both small and large acreage as a Stock and Station Agent.

Frank considers it a privilege to act for his vendors. He understands the role of an agent by his fiduciary obligation to the client & he always aims to deliver : Above and Beyond.

“Perseverance and Professionalism - We are so grateful to Frank for his persistence and professionalism selling Jacks Corner Retreat Kangaroo Valley, guiding us through this journey of two years on the market, that was not Frank’s fault we were determined to get our price but with a unique property it was a long process and Frank’s patience was admirable and eventually we were all rewarded. We would wholeheartedly recommend Frank as an agent he was a total delight and we know genuinely he will always succeed because he is a magnificent human being. Thank you, Frank you are a legend, time to pop that champagne! Much love Bel!” - Belinda and Ed Allen

“Absolutely Outstanding Real Estate Agent - Apart from receiving a great price for our home, Frank was patient and understanding, explaining everything clearly and in a friendly manner. Frank has a great knowledge of the area where we live and is a good listener with a great sense of humour, he takes the stress out of selling. Frank is also very professional in his efforts to secure a sale. We highly recommend Frank to anyone selling their property.” - Colin and Linda Thompson

“ Absolutely Outstanding Real Estate Agent and Person - From start to finish our experience with Frank was nothing short of outstanding. Regardless of achieving a great price for our property, my wife Paula and I are very grateful to have met and engaged Frank. We are sure agents of this calibre are few and far between. We found Frank to be a man of high integrity, having a great knowledge of the area, a person who listens intently, provides wise advice, is extremely professional in all facets, proves to be calm when difficulties occur, is consistent with post inspection feedback, one who has a genuine caring spirit and often goes above and beyond what you would expect. In what can be a very stressful process Frank made us feel very relaxed through it all. It was an absolute pleasure to engage Frank on a professional basis but also get to know him as a person and friend - a quality human being who we would highly recommend.” - Paul & Paula Yearsley

“Second-To-None! - We’ve recently had the absolute pleasure of being looked after by Frank Barker. From the outset, Frank’s professionalism and attention to detail was so impressive, we definitely felt like we were in very capable hands! The journey was short and the sale of our home happened very quickly in the end but throughout the process, Frank was informative, compassionate and supportive. His integrity and dedication is second-to-none; we can’t thank him enough for his help and will be eternally grateful! We will definitely be recommending Frank to anyone we know who is thinking about selling and we wish him all the very best and lots of future success, he’s the absolute ‘dream’ real estate agent!” - Michelle and Simon Shine

“Perfect result - Employing Frank was one of the best decisions we have made and during what was an extremely emotional time for us both. His expertise, warmth and empathetic personality was greatly appreciated. He's a true professional, respectful and honest and his trustworthy advice and hard work was exemplary. Frank is an engaging and gifted communicator and was a delight to work with. What's more his valuation was spot on.” - John and Denise Wright

“A gracious communicator, expert advisor, and a result beyond all expectations. - Frank was a calm and steady guide in a short and precise campaign to sell our home. Frank timed the sale perfectly, with strong market awareness and reassuring intuition. He was trustworthy with every detail, and a calming presence during the pressures of selling. He really shone during a 'bidding war' after the first open home. Frank's gentleness and grace ensured that it was not warlike at all, with every participant handled with care and respect. We recommend him wholeheartedly.” - Nicolas and Alice Richards

“We used Frank yet again to sell our home, as we have so much trust in him. Frank is someone who does not cut corners. He is honest, caring, mindful & most of all does his job with the utmost professionalism. We sold our house extremely quickly (in just 10 days) in a tricky market & achieved the best price we were hoping for. The whole experience was truly exceptional. We can't be happier with the ease & success of this normally stressful experience. Thank you so much again Frank!” - David Shaw & Monique Goliger

“We've dealt with dozens of real estate agents over many years and rarely found it enriching, but Frank has been a notable exception. He is an authentic bloke who showed genuine understanding and respected our wishes and decisions unwaveringly. Dealing with Frank was a pleasure, and more so because he got us a fantastic result. We recommend him without hesitation.” - Mike Hammond and Katie Perry

Testimonials

Maria & Manuel Fundo , Vendor

What can we say about Frank Barker? About a year ago we got a leaflet in the mail for a free property appraisal in his name. At that time, we were planning to move back to Portugal but thinking of selling through the same agent we bought it from in the first place, & we thought why not! let’s check this one out! So we did & we couldn’t be happier with him, always very friendly & upfront about everything. The sale was pretty quick, we never thought it was going to be sold that soon. Frank is very professional & honest. If anyone wants to sell their property Frank Barker is your man!

Anthony Hatton, Vendor

Frank recently sold my block of land in Kangaroo Valley which I had been struggling to sell myself. From our first meeting I knew he would be the one to get me the price I was after, he actually recommended I post it for more than I intended & he achieved this higher price! His easy going & friendly manner combined with his extensive local knowledge gave me the confidence to put my property in his hands.

Tim Hobbs, Vendor

I would like to highly recommend Frank Barker as the successful agent who negotiated the recent sale of our farm property at Avoca in the Southern Highlands. He showed straightforward negotiating skills without complications & always maintained a friendly manner. Frank maintained enthusiasm with clients & the property was sold in 80 days to the fourth buyer to inspect. His comprehension of the rural side of the property was very sound. I feel confident in saying that Frank is a very capable agent who handled the entire selling experience with thoughtfulness & expertise.

Larraine Hahlos , Vendor

Frank Barker was appointed to sell my home on a five-acre property in Kangaroo Valley. After an unsatisfactory period with another agent we were delighted with Frank as he kept me up to date on a weekly basis & worked on my behalf to get the best possible price. Up front & honest are two words that come to mind. If I ever need to sell again I would not hesitate to employ Frank. He is a true professional & someone I now count as a friend.

Sally Toohey,

I have known Frank Barker for almost 10 years & during that time I have found him to be very kind, honest & professional with a high level of integrity. I worked with Frank at Lindy Ross Kangaroo Valley Real Estate from early 2007 to 2008 and during that time I observed him to be a highly diligent, hardworking agent with a wonderful rapport with his clients & purchasers as well as other staff. His level of commitment to obtaining results was outstanding. He is a highly ethical agent and person, who always has the utmost respect for his client's needs & always prioritises their requirements. It was a pleasure to work with Frank & I consider myself lucky to be able to also call him a friend.

Peter Goodall , Vendor

I am really pleased that I chose Frank Barker as the agent to sell my house in Robertson. Frank is a great communicator, he has an open and honest style and his selling strategy was spot on. I found Frank to be very experienced and professional and I really enjoyed working with him. Frank is a very good agent and now a friend.

Narelle & Roy Turner , Vendor

After making enquiries with several other agencies, we met Frank Barker and found him to be very positive about our property. He also recommended a better selling price than any other agent. Frank successfully sold the property within 4 weeks for an extremely good price, more than we were expecting. We found Frank to be very honest, enthusiastic and professional while also being very easy going and friendly. We found it a pleasure to work with Frank, and regard him as a friend. We would highly recommend Frank to anyone wishing to sell their property in the Southern Highlands.

Frank & Neryl Benson , Vendor

From the very first moment of inspecting our property and focusing on the best points of interest, Frank's enthusiasm to sell our property was eagerly & clearly expressed. We thought this is the guy for us! We found Frank to be committed, ethical, friendly, honest, reliable & trustworthy. How can one person be all of the above, but Frank Barker is. He also has a great sense of humour & we enjoyed our interaction with him.

Kim Oliver, Vendor

NOT ALL REAL ESTATE AGENTS ARE CREATED EQUAL - There are those that stand out above the rest. They have the understanding and knowledge of the market that is required to be successful. They process compassion and empathy for the vendor selling, what can be a very emotional asset. Their patience and persistence is forever present. They know how to make the tough decisions. Their negotiation skills help set them ahead of the rest. They don’t give up. And where would a vendor be without honesty and trust between them and the agent. The agent I chose to sell my home was Frank Barker. He is one of those people. I would highly recommend him as he provided professional services of the highest quality. Kind regards, Kim Oliver – Burradoo

Dave & Leanne Clarke, Vendor

Friendly Without Pressure - Frank was very easy to deal with. He was warm, friendly and is one of the first real estate agents I have met who didn’t leave me with that horrible used car salesman bad taste in my mouth. We would happily utilise Franks services again. Dave and Leanne Clarke – Robertson

Gail & Brad Dolphin, Vendor

Highly recommended! - Initially we only spoke to Frank to obtain a professional estimation of the property's value, however he quickly convinced us that if we put it on the market, he would be able to get a much higher price that we had envisaged - which he consequently achieved in a very short space of time! Being a resident there himself, he knows the market in Kangaroo Valley very well so his local knowledge was valuable. He put a lot of effort into the sale, holding a number of open houses leading up the busy Christmas period and was able to present us with a number of offers from interested parties. His negotiation and communication skills were first-class and we were very pleased with the final outcome. We would highly recommend Frank if you are looking at selling your property. Gail and Brad Dolphin – Wildes Meadow

David Shaw & Monique Goliger, Vendor

No One Like Frank! - Frank was recommended to us by a friend who had sold his house in the same area. From our first meeting with Frank, we felt relieved and confident that we had finally found an experienced and intelligent estate agent that not only understood his role as an agent, but had that X factor of a human being! He has a laid-back, genuine, yet intelligent attention to the job that resulted in an effortless sale. We felt very comfortable and assured in his professional, yet friendly manner. Thank you, Frank! David Shaw and Monique Goliger – Robertson

Mike Hammond & Katie Perry, Vendor

Frank Barker is a genuine human being who happens to work in real estate (and loves it) - I've dealt with dozens of real estate agents over many years and rarely found it enriching, but Frank has been a notable exception to the various well-known stereotypes about the profession. He is an authentic bloke who clearly loves his job and enjoys helping people and seeing them happy with their sale and/or purchase. He showed genuine understanding of our emotional attachment to our home and respected our wishes and decisions unwaveringly, giving us his time and really good advice when we needed it but also knowing when to give us space. Dealing with Frank was a pleasure, and all the more so because he got us a fantastic result. I recommend frank without hesitation, and would look forward to dealing with him again. Mike Hammond & Katie Perry – Kangaroo Valley

Lincoln& Jayne James, Vendor

Great agent, very easy to deal with and went the extra mile - Frank was a pleasure to deal with, he made the whole process extremely easy, would absolutely recommend. Lincoln and Jayne James

Julie Sullivan, Vendor

Best Agent Yet - We have dealt with a number of agents over the years and I can, with all sincerity, say that Frank has been the most personable, genuine and friendly agent yet. He was able to answer all of our questions about the valley and clearly loves it. He negotiated the purchase of our land professionally and without pressure. We can also thank Frank for helping us find our dream home. Frank is out and about in the community and always shows a genuine interest in how our build is going. Thanks Frank - we appreciate it! Julie Sullivan – Kangaroo Valley

Darrel & Margaret Boys, Vendor

It has been a pleasure working with Frank during the sale of our property. He has been in contact with us after every open inspection with feedback on prospective enquiries. He offers suggestions on how to best present your property for optimum sales price, even giving local tradespeople details to help with this happening. Anytime we met or had a phone conversation to discuss the property, he followed up with items discussed in a short time and advised us of the outcome. Due to ofetn being at a distance to the property and Frank living nearby, he often visited the property on our behalf for issues needing attention. He understands the local area because he lives there and has an interest in getting the right place for new members into our community but is always working for the sellers interest as well. You can trust his professionalism and he delivers what he says he’ll do.

Peter Toohey, Vendor

OUTSTANDING AGENT We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Frank for the professional and respectful way he handled the sale of our loved and long held family farm. His thoroughness, communication and exceptional work ethic secured a wonderful result. Having bought and sold many properties, our engagement with Frank was by far the most trusted, successful and enjoyable. It was hall marked by his genuine warmth, wisdom and diligence. Highly recommend Frank for his integrity, care and astute market knowledge.

Adrian Johnston, Vendor

A Very Genuine Agent - It was wonderful to have Frank on my side while preparing to sell a property in Bowral during the height of COVID restrictions. Frank sorted out a whole bunch of issues on the ground for me while I was working several hours away. He was genuine, easy-going and efficient throughout the whole process and always a delight to work with. Zero hassle for me and Frank brought in several serious buyers almost as soon as the property was put on the market. He made the whole thing look easy.

Christine Sharpe, Vendor

Worry free, transparent and a pleasure to deal with during a difficult time. I was lucky to have Frank, a "rare" Agent, handling the sale of my beloved home and garden. Frank possesses compassion and empathy for his clients. He has a genuine understanding and knowledge of the local area and market. Frank was always transparent and respectful with me and the many committed purchasers. I would unreservedly recommend Frank to anyone, for selling or purchasing their home. Thank you, Frank, for all your hard work.

Sarbar Napaki, Vendor

Just give Frank the house to sell, the rest will fall in place! - I contacted Frank months ago asking him to have a look at our property for a possible sale as I was not sure yet about selling. His response was quick to come despite the uncertainty of the sale. It did not take long for me to feel comfortable that I have made the right choice. Frank knows rural/acreage properties quite well and he is quick to observe the positives and the negatives. He listens to your needs and quickly answers your queries without beating around the bush. He spent quite a bit of time making sure that he saw the property well, back to front, side to side (despite the lengthy walks in the bush and uphill and downhill). When the time came, I did not have to think again who will be representing us in the sale. He is good with detail and knows how to bring out the good in a property. The campaign was quick, well organised and we got more than what we were hoping for. Thank you, Frank. Certainly a great experience!

Farid & Rebecca Rezaeian , Vendor

Thank you Frank! - From the first day we felt very comfortable with Frank and his initial advice. He simply delivered what was promised. It was a pleasure dealing with you Frank and thank you for your efforts and hard work.

Mary McIntyre, Vendor

Simply The Best! - Frank was amazingly efficient, reliable, honest, extremely patient, productive, energetic & above all pleasant and a delight! Thank you so very much Frank