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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 Bowral, 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 9^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 18 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

Michael and Liz Taylor, Vendor

Frank's commitment and persistence got us there - The cream of the crop comes to the top in the tough markets and I was so pleased that we had engaged Frank to sell our land in what was a challenging market. We were impressed with Frank's commitment and positive attitude over a long campaign with many open inspections. His honest and pragmatic feedback each week was reassuring. When the opportunity presented itself his experience and market knowledge ensured he was able to close the sale. Thanks Frank, great to work with you.

Christine Short, Vendor

Frank Barker has been professional and faultless in the sale of my home. - In selling my home, Frank has done everything possible with his long experience and expertise. I recommend Frank with all my trust and regard. He has been simply wonderful during the entire sales process.

Bruce Wookey , Vendor

Passionate, Professional and Committed - Simply Outstanding on all counts In difficult and volatile markets, with unique problems facing our region Frank and his team delivered an outstanding sale for us. From day one of engaging him and the Raine & Horne team we were holistically engaged with great market insights, clear and unambiguous advice and communications. With such a valuable and unique property Frank's local knowledge and grasp of critical issues was simply outstanding. We overcame a slow start compromised by the local Kangaroo Valley agent to gain enormous benefits and confidence in Raine & Horne's networks and systems. What could have been a torturous and stressful experience was overcome with clear and well-articulated strategies and communication. Simply outstanding professionalism and passion, truly remarkable service!

Elly Connors , Vendor

Awesome Guy- Frank is your man. He is professional and very experienced in this field. I was kept up-to-date with the market movement into this current climate. He listened to my concerns, as I had to sell fir health reasons or I would have never ever put it on the market. We had a very good outcome. Thanks, Frank

Peter & Eva Bishop , Vendor

There was never any doubt- we were always going to appoint Frank Barker as our sales agent for our property in Wattamolla based on his success in the area. And he did not disappoint. Frank delivered a very professional, straight forward and transparent sale. We had some family issues to consider and Frank helped us negotiate those and never deviated from supporting us through the entire sales process. We also appreciated Frank’s candour, humour and humble approach to issues arising. He was always available to discuss next steps and his advice proved to be correct throughout. Frank’s knowledge of Kangaroo valley is second to none, and his love for this beautiful place is a testament to his success of matching homes with new owners. Our property sold at record level for the area within a matter of weeks. There is no doubt that Frank’s personable approach helped achieve the amazing result. If you’re considering selling- don’t hesitate to contact Frank Barker, it’s a "no brainer"!

Colin and Linda Thompson , Vendor

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.

Annette and John McKinley , Vendor

Frank is so knowledgeable of our area. He is caring & made our selling so easy. I cannot tell you how amazing he is with every aspect of selling & he made it stress free for us. Would highly recommend him in every way.

Rob & Toni Moran , Vendor

Our' dream price' achieved! - A big thank you to Frank Barker for selling our home, and for getting our 'dream price'. Ours was a more challenging house sale due to having a small business also attached, but Franks negotiating skills and professionalism left us very impressed! His calm manner and ability to keep us posted with all aspects of the sale helped us maintain faith in the process. We have no hesitation in recommending his services as an agent.

Paul & Paula Yearsley , Vendor

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.

Albert and Janet Pratt , Vendor

Frank the good guy - Could not have had a better person than Frank to sell our home. He kept us informed every step of the way during the sale and left no questions unanswered; Very Pleased.

Les and Lydia Adams, Vendor

Our Sale - 11c Nugents Creek Road - We found Frank very easy to deal with. He was considerate of our wishes and we found him very helpful through the whole process. He was always available should we have any questions. Best of all he got us a great result.

John and Denise Wright , Vendor

Excellent! - We are delighted to recommend the real estate services of Frank Barker. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Frank both as vendors and purchasers during the sale of 2 properties and the purchase of 2 properties. Frank's valuation of both the properties we sold, was spot-on. Frank is professional, thorough and hardworking with a warm and friendly manner and a good sense of humour. He has great integrity and a solid knowledge of his industry. We wouldn't hesitate to engage Frank in any future real estate ventures and recommend him unreservedly.

Fred and Betty Sheeran , Vendor

Exceeded All Expectations - We couldn’t be happier with the service provided by Frank at Raine and Horne. He sold our property within 2 weeks of listing at a sale price which exceeded our expectations. Frank’s professionalism and knowledge of the Valley was second to none. Frank’s communication during the whole process was greatly appreciated. Highly recommend his service.

Nicolas and Alice Richards , Vendor

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.

Michelle and Simon Shine , Vendor

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!

Kym O'Meley , Vendor

Selling our family home was managed respectfully at our pace with first hand local knowledge. I was extremely happy with how Frank managed the sale of our cherished family home. Frank's value of our property was spot on but most of all it came down to the relationship we built along with compassionate understanding of our circumstances. Frank let us proceed at our pace which was the most important aspect of our situation for selling our forever home. Frank had extensive first hand knowledge of the real estate in our area due to recent sales he managed.

Martine and Gavin Folden , Vendor

Frank has not only been a great guy and incredibly easy to deal with, but also achieved an awesome result for us. We couldn’t have been happier with our agent!

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.

Mary McIntyre,

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. Cheers, Mary

Peter Thompson , Vendor

Speedy Result with No Dramas! - I had recently bought 9 Brooks Lane and had a change of circumstances and was forced to sell 7 months later! Frank listened to my needs and Took the property to market and sold it within 3 months! Frank is a great communicator and his integrity shone through from my first dealings with him. I was very impressed with the speed of the sale and happy with the pricing that he achieved for me. Go Frank!

John and Susan Rowntree , Vendor

Knowledgeable and Experienced Agent - Frank was very knowledgeable about the market in the Kangaroo Valley and he had a thorough understanding of our property so that he could inform and inspire potential buyers. Our property was sold within 12 weeks of being placed on the market. Frank was very considerate of our needs regarding inspection times, and he always responded in a timely manner to any questions or queries we had.

Peter Toohey & Deborah Chisholm , 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.

Julie Anderson-Kenney , Vendor

Professional but also down to earth and sensitive - So so happy we made the switch to Frank, he was all about getting us a great result from the get go. Professional, honest, proactive and an all-round good guy with a wicked sense of humour, he always knew what our property was worth and never tried to talk us into taking less for a quick sale. His persistence in what has possibly been one of the toughest years in our history has been instrumental in achieving that great result! Thank you, Frank, you’re the best!

Prue and Graham Kelly , Vendor

Frank was an absolute pleasure to work with. His knowledge of the property and the local area was impressive. He continues to check on progress. He is the rare kind of real estate agent you want to stay friends with!

Andrew (& Dee) Hilton , Vendor

I was in Sydney with my sick wife, we did a lot of liaising on the phone. After two years of no results, no offers, we changed our estate agent to Raine and Horne. Frank brought out the big guns. His wife came to see the property. Next Frank organised new photos, a professional designer and cleaner, and as well set into play an aggressive marketing campaign. He knew the area well. After three months we had a cluster of offers and in retrospect Frank's negotiations bore fruit in the form of the optimum price and the most respectful and sympathetic purchasers who were cognisant of the investment my wife and I had made in the property for just about twenty years. Frank is most congenial and his acumen and interpersonal skills are of the highest order. Very impressed and thankful.

Irene and Alex Mezei , Vendor

We had chosen Frank Barker Raine and Horne to list our property for sale as we got to know him as he has sold another property not far from ours. We had some bad experience with other agents very much undervaluing our property, just for a quick sale. After all that negative experience we have been very happy and pleased with our choice of agent. Frank has always been professional, very honest and consulting us after each inspection. Never any pressure to lower our agreed marketing price, although it took 10 months to sell in trying circumstances with the Morton fires around in the area. The selling price achieved was amazing, more than we ever expected. Always very friendly, pleasant with a good sense of humour. Our experience with Frank was excellent, highly recommended to anyone thinking of selling. After the business side of the sale we would still enjoy Frank's company as friends. Thank you very much for your persistent work and a great result.

Leanne Grace, Vendor

Wonderful Outcome - I am very grateful to Frank, he was extremely professional and completely approachable. He went above and beyond in the selling of my property and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Thank you again Frank.

Hayes Family Farms , Vendor

Friendly, observable and approachable We had the pleasure of working with Frank Barker from Raine and Horne Southern Highlands. When choosing an agent, it was important to us all to have someone that shows the property and vendors the respect they deserve. Frank showed knowledge and great understanding of our properties. He took the job seriously and was very approachable when we had any questions. Frank also showed us guidance from start to finish working hard for a very achievable outcome. We highly recommend Frank to any prospective buyers and vendors. It was a pleasure having Frank being part of our team. Frank, thank you from us all! Friendly, observable and approachable We had the pleasure of working with Frank Barker from Raine and Horne Southern Highlands. When choosing an agent, it was important to us all to have someone that shows the property and vendors the respect they deserve. Frank showed knowledge and great understanding of our properties. He took the job seriously and was very approachable when we had any questions. Frank also showed us guidance from start to finish working hard for a very achievable outcome. We highly recommend Frank to any prospective buyers and vendors. It was a pleasure having Frank being part of our team. Frank, thank you from us all!

Nick & Margaret Holt , Vendor

Excellent Agent - Warm, Open & Honest We chose Frank to sell our house as he has excellent local knowledge and a genuine love of the area - we just knew we would be in good hands with Frank. He is extremely professional, has a very warm, open and honest personality and kept us informed every step of the way. We are very happy we chose Frank and want to thank him for all his help and support in both the sale of our house and the purchase of our new home. If you are thinking of selling your home, we highly recommend getting in touch with Frank.

David & Holly Masters , Vendor

Outstanding - from start to finish Apart from being one of the nicest, most genuine blokes you'll ever meet, Frank did an outstanding job for us when we sold our rural property in Kangaroo Valley. From the first conversation we had with Frank, we knew we were dealing with a guy who knew the market really well, had a detailed understanding of what buyers were looking for, and importantly, helped us achieve our goal. We have no hesitation in strongly recommending Frank.

Juliana Murdoch, Vendor

Very Professional and honest agent Frank and his team at Bowral are excellent in their delivery of professional services they offered to me during my recent sale of my property. They are exceptionally honest and understanding and I will not hesitate to use them again. Thank you to all of you. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

David Shaw & Monique Goliger , Vendor

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!”

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

Ron and Keith Nelson ,

Excellent operator - Frank Barker is a good communicator and knows his job. He wasn't pushy and didn't hassle us. Always friendly and helpful.

Pam Sheldon , Vendor

An Agent and now a Friend - Real Estate Agent FRANK BARKER of Raine & Horne has to be highly commended for the friendly, professional way in which he lead us to the home for which we have been searching in Kangaroo Valley. At no time has there been pressure put on us. He just listened to what our criteria was and lead us to what we wanted. The transaction was conducted smoothly and successfully in relaxed mode. All our questions were answered in a professional manner. On such a high note we requested Frank to refer us to Raine & Horne in Sydney to sell our apartment.

David Shaw and 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

Julie Sullivan , Purchaser

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!

Dave and Leanne Clarke ,

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.

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.

Tina & Geoff Corfield ,

Amazing wealth of knowledge!! - A very perplexing and arduous situation in which Frank was our "knight in shinning amour". His integrity, honestly and in depth knowledge coupled with his obvious experience in the Real Estate Industry allowed Frank to achieve our market expectations. Put simply, I wouldn't employee anyone else to repeat this process. Thankyou!

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.

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.