In addition, the company has also recruited Tamara Wikaruk who returns to the company after a three-year hiatus.

Kon Stathopoulous, Head of Sales for McGrath’s company-owned offices, says they are thrilled to continue attracting exceptional talent.

“We are thrilled to welcome two exceptional and dedicated agents to our team, as attracting great talent is paramount to growing our business.  And it is always heartening to welcome back an agent to our company.   

He says the area continues to offer enormous potential for growth with a vibrant professional community, business and infrastructure.

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"Its ‘Garden Shire’ appeals to families wishing to raise their children, often in a semi-rural environment, and it's just 30 minutes to the CBD."

Mr Benjamin, a longtime Hills resident, has an impressive track record for outstanding sales success in his local market.

Mr Benjamin says that while sales volumes in the area were down about 20-25 per cent, he believes it will provide a great opportunity for buyers to upgrade.

“Buyers are primarily locals and most come from a 5-10 km radius, where proximity to the school catchment zone is one of their highest priorities.  There are excellent choices for education within the area for primary and secondary schooling, both public and private.”

"My clients are a combination of first home buyers, families, upgraders and downsizers who are going through the life process," he told WILLIAMS MEDIA.

Ms Wikaruk says she is also seeing strong buyer interest.

“In the last three weeks of December and prior to returning to McGrath, I sold four properties ranging from $1.08 million to $1.35 million in Castle Hill and Baulkham Hills. To me, this shows that people still want to transact, and they will for the right property.

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“The last six months as an agent, it has been critical to helping vendors understand the shift in the market, and ensure they feel armed with the relevant information.  It is equally important for clients to understand my primary focus is to help them through the sales process and get them the best possible result.”

Ms Wikaruk says she's excited to return to the company.

"I’ve seen what else is out there, having worked for a couple of other agencies and nothing compares. Their diligence in marketing, compliance and support is outstanding and they are committed to providing the best tools possible to help their agents excel - and the ultimate winner will be my vendors and buyers.”

Mr Stathopoulous says “In the last 12 months, we have focused heavily on the north-west region, particularly the Hills District and the growth corridors around Rouse Hill that is part of the NSW North West Corridor.  In the next few months, the north-west will have its first heavy train line with the 52km Metro Northwest connecting Cherrybrook, Castle Hill, Bella Vista, Kellyville and Rouse Hill directly to the CBD."

Related reading: McGrath Report 2019: Regional suburbs, Western Sydney 'hot property'

Western Sydney is tipped to be a high performer in this year’s McGrath Report with the region continuing to offer improvements in infrastructure.

"Everything is about to change and it means big things for the Western Sydney property market," Mr Stathopoulous told WILLIAMS MEDIA.

“Billions of dollars in government investment, hundreds of thousands of new jobs and Sydney’s second international airport are set to transform this region and electrify one of our most affordable housing markets."

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