MRE — Melbourne Real Estate
About the company
MRE — Melbourne Real Estate is a real estate agency founded in 1992 by Pete Hooymans. The company has operated for over 30 years. Steve Fitzsimon is Director, Business Growth; Jake Workman is General Manager; Sally Windsor is Head of People & Performance; and Jeff Chen is Branch Manager.
MRE provides property management and leasing, residential sales, and project sales (off-the-plan). It operates in Melbourne and its suburbs, including South Yarra, Cremorne, Richmond, South Melbourne, Prahran, Southbank, and Moonee Ponds.
What customers say
Based on genuine customer reviews
MRE — Melbourne Real Estate is based in South Yarra and holds a 4.8 average from over 1,800 reviews. The agency handles sales, leasing and property management, with reviewers praising agents like Zoey for seller-side negotiation, Anthony for sales communication, and property managers Andrea and Christie for responsive, caring tenancy management over multi-year stays.
Lease transfers and lease breaks are repeatedly described as smoothly handled. One detailed negative review describes poor communication from a senior property manager during a management handover, including an unexplained arrears demand. Overall the feedback points to a professional, well-regarded inner-Melbourne agency with an occasional communication lapse.
Reviews
Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.
We couldn’t recommend Flynn more highly. Calm, responsive annd endlessly patient, he guided us through a complicated lead-up to market with a “no obstacle too high” attitude. His sound advice and trusted trades helped get the apartment looking its absolute best, and with his excellent market knowledge we secured a successful sale despite challenging conditions. Flynn was a superb communicator who kept us informed throughout. He was an exceptional agent and a genuinely lovely person to work with.
It was a great experience renting a house with the MRE team. Ashley Mayor managed everything for us professionally and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I really appreciate all of her assistance, prompt communication, and support throughout the entire process. Thank you, Ashley and the MRE team!
Anthony was outstanding from start to finish. His communication was excellent, and his follow-up was first class. He was always quick to respond, kept me in the loop every step of the way, and delivered on everything he said he would. He worked incredibly hard to achieve a good result in challenging market conditions. His positive attitude was infectious, and no problem ever seemed too big. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Anthony to anyone looking to buy or sell a property, he’s elite. Special mention to Alice who expertly navigated a few challenges during the tenant vacate and provided excellent support throughout. And to Jamie, my OG contact who set the bar very high early on with exceptional service, lucky to have him back.
I've lived in the property in St Kilda for the past four years, and my experience with Melbourne Real Estate has been excellent from start to finish. They have always been friendly, professional, and responsive whenever I had any questions or maintenance requests. Communication was always clear, and any issues were handled promptly and efficiently. Working with Christie during our move-out process was also an excellent experience. She was incredibly supportive, helpful, and accommodating every step of the way. I truly appreciate all the support I've received over the years and would highly recommend Melbourne Real Estate to anyone looking for a reliable and approachable property manager. Thank you for everything! 😊
It was a pleasure to work with Anthony, on the sale of my late father’s home. In a challenging market, Anthony worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible result. He adapts his communication style and frequency to suit his clients’ needs. Highly motivated and results-driven, Anthony is someone you can trust to manage every aspect of the sale. I would recommend him to anyone, particularly busy professionals who need the confidence that their property is in capable hands. Thank you, Anthony.
In less than 2 weeks of contacting Alex he had my apartment sold for a price I was very happy with. Alex knew the market and the Collingwood neighbourhood. Alex was easy to talk to, answered my calls when I rang him and always got back to me. He is professional and an all around great guy. If I need to sell in the future he will be my first call.
Recently purchased an apartment through Melbourne Real Estate and also previously rented through them, and I honestly couldn’t fault the experience. A huge thank you to Billie Moorhouse and Jake Hu for all of their help throughout the purchase process of my apartment - from inspections and enquiries through to settlement, they were always professional, approachable, and great to deal with. Also a big thank you to Andrea Muscat for her excellent property management during my tenancy. Her attentiveness, responsiveness, and professionalism made everything very easy. Overall, a fantastic experience with the whole MRE team and I’d happily recommend them.
Real estate agents in Melbourne compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Melbourne are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray White Phillip Island | ★ 4,9 | 473 | Yes |
| 2 | VICPROP CBD | ★ 4,9 | 470 | No |
| 3 | First National Real Estate Melton | ★ 4,9 | 214 | No |
| 4 | Get RARE Properties - Melbourne | ★ 4,9 | 151 | No |
| 5 | Real Estate of Melbourne | ★ 4,9 | 137 | No |
| 9 | MRE — Melbourne Real Estate (this page) | ★ 4,8 | 1862 | Yes |


