Since beginning his real estate career in 2009, Chris has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service through his professional, approachable and genuine manner. Chris excels in extensive industry knowledge with honest advice, clear communication and a commitment to achieving outstanding results for his clients.

What’s your personal connection to the neighbourhood?
I was born and raised in Ballarat, where most of my family still live today. After spending several years living and working overseas and in Melbourne, I was drawn back home by the exceptional lifestyle and strong sense of community the region offers.
What do your clients commonly say you do differently?
Clients often comment that I’m relaxed and friendly, while still delivering results efficiently and to a high standard. I’m regularly described as approachable, knowledgeable and easy to work with across all aspects of real estate.
What are some core values you live by?
I value honesty, integrity and trustworthiness, while approaching every situation with compassion, practicality and a well-informed perspective.
Tell us about any community initiatives you’re proud of
I’m proud to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation, regularly donate blood, and have sponsored children through World Vision for more than 20 years. I also enjoy supporting local sporting clubs and charitable organisations wherever I can.

Reviews

4.95

Chris has a 4.95 star rating, according to realestate.com.au.

Last updated: June 2026

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Chris from Buxton Real Estate. From the moment we engaged with him to sell our property, he demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication. Chris not only exceeded our expectations but shattered them, achieving an absolutely phenomenal result His attention to detail, strategic approach, and outstanding communication skills ensured the most successful result. I can’t recommend Chris highly enough.

Nick S

Amazing and very impressive with timing

Marg R

Chris stepped in after the previous agents could not deliver House was .Marketed,and sold within a 9 day period. Mission Accomplished. Thanks Chris

Louis L

I found Chris very genuine. Communication was honest and easy. Chris was very knowledgeable about the property I purchased and about local market trends. I would recommend Chris and the Buxton team as highly skilled, efficient, friendly and genuine people to work with.

Joan R

We are proud to have used Chris in the selling process of our property at Alfredton Ballarat. He is the hardest working estate agent in Ballarat, professional and instils confidence. He achieved a great price in a difficult market - to which we are very grateful. Highly recommended.

Aaron and Alicia R

Chris was very pleasant to deal with. Very helpful in arranging inspections. Always answered questions promptly.

Angela T

Chris was available, communicative, professional and helpful throughout the process as we purchased our house. We were very happy with his advice and knowledge of the market.

Stella C

Very Professional Kept to his word Kept me well informed Good quality person Would highly recommend

Helena H

I purchased a property through Chris McAteer. I rate Chris's skills and knowledge of the market highly. He was attentive and responsive: in short, thoroughly professional in his dealings with me. I also found him personable, open, and honest in answering my questions. I would welcome dealing with him in the future on the buy or sell side of a real estate transaction.

Lewis R

Chris was very easy to deal with, he continually followed up with interested buyers following our open houses and kept us updated. He provided us with current market updates, advice and allowed us to time to make decisions in our own time. He made the process easy and we would happily use him again!

Clay B

Chris has been wonderful in helping us purchase our next home! He has kept us informed through the whole process and answered every question we had! The process has been smooth and stress free! Thank you so much Chris!

Tamika J

Chris was amazing to deal with and made the whole process easy and stress-free. He was honest and kept me in the loop with all developments. As a first home buyer, this was something very out of my comfort zone so can't thank Chris enough for all his help. Would highly recommend him!

Brady B

Chris was a lovely guy and excellent to deal with. There were no hassles, no fuss, and I found him to be very honest and up front with me. I would recommend anyone who is considering a real estate agent to work with Chris.

Adam C

Chris was so supportive and patient through the whole process of selling our house. He was very professional and his guidance and knowledge of the local market was fantastic!

Tania L

Chris was amazing! He facilitated a private inspection for us; allowed us all the time we needed to inspect the property; gained answers to our questions promptly; kept us informed and we believe, was instrumental in our offer being accepted. He clearly is on top of his game and it was a total pleasure interacting with him. We highly recommend Chris without reservation. Thanks Chris!

Rob H

Every question we had about the property we bought was answered promptly.

Peter W

Chris helped us sell our late father's house recently. He showed professionalism and compassion throughout the entire process. He was clear at all times on our situation and was able to achieve a decent result in a declining market.

Ash M

Chris was thorough and honest in his preparation for the sale of our property. He presented plenty of well researched factors in how to price and set up the house to sell, and his communication was prompt at all times. Chris was always pleasant to deal with and genuinely cared that both the buyers and vendors achieved the best outcome.

Andrew P

Having someone who understands the market and is proactive in managing communication made a big difference in the selling process for us. A truely professional service that gave us confidence the whole way through.

Sue P

Responded quickly to questions Worked hard for us as a buyer to secure a property

jim g

This is an outstanding real estate agent, Very knowledgeable, clear and comprehensive, flexible on timing and scheduling, and helpful with needed information. Most of all, Chris is highly trusted and careful.

Thomas K

Thanks Chris for your knowledge & persistence in what was a very slow market, You just got the job done, professionally.

Chris H

After having a traumatic time with another agent .. at another realestate….Chris was wonderful.. He Made it so easy .. he was so easygoing & professional .. & just got the job done … if you want someone who knows how to sell houses Chris is the one …. So glad I found him … it was so stress free thanks to Chris … Great job

Colette B

Chris worked extremely hard to sell my property in a tough market. If you are looking for a hard working reliable real estate agent to sell your property in the Ballarat area, I cannot recommend Chris highly enough.

Jonathan B

Chris was very helpful, knowledgeable and reliable in assisting me with my purchase. His efforts assisted me in finding the right property at the right price for me.

Nir T

Chris was fantastic to deal with start-to-end. As first home buyers, he did everything to support us in the buying process, answering any and all of our queries. He was always available and communicative, making the entire process easy. We appreciate how friendly, attentive, and accommodating he was. Highly recommend Chris for anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

Ollie H

Prompt, knowledge of the area, kept us informed. Not pushy. All round professional.

maree k

Chris is punctual, attentive and a great communicator. He followed up on every enquiry I made. I highly recommend Chris if you are looking for an agent.

Paul H

At all stages of the sale process, Chris was contactable & informative. As first time property sellers we had many queries which Chris answered promptly and assuringly. His calm manner was consistently reassuring in what can be an emotional & stressful period. Nothing was too much trouble. As novices in this field, it was important that we were able to put our trust in Chris's experience, knowledge & guidance. A competent agent who ensured all sale tasks were completed thoroughly & on time.

Carlene M

Chris responded to my questions and text messages in a very timely manner. He was always available and patient to my requests.

Lee D

I just think he did his best in a difficult market. So I am fine with that.

Geoff C

Thankyou Chris for a job well done. You have been prompt for any appointments, you certainly were very quick to get my property on the market and the sale was also quick and easy. Thankyou!!!!!!

Kerryn Q

Chris was patient until we were ready to go on the market. First opened on the Saturday produced a number of serious bidders. The sale was closed the following Tuesday , 3 days later for more than we had hoped. Outstanding service. Very professional and easy to interact with. Highly recommend Chris for a fantastic outcome.

Murray C

We bought this house eight years ago through Chris McAteer and couldn’t think of anyone better to engage for its subsequent sale.

Chris B

Chris had a good understanding of the local market and was pretty consistent with his communication. He formed good relationships with potential buyers as was able to boost our sale price.

Angus P

Chris was well informed about the market and the potential buyers suited to this type of property. He remained professional throughout all aspects of his role. Chris was easy to communicate with, always happy to help with any thing that required doing. He was successful in achieving the outcome, I was satisfied with.

Gabrielle B

Able to be sell my property with very little fuss and disruption to my wonderful tenants to another investor.

Libby P

Excellent

Jennifer D

Chris helped me purchase a house and I couldn't be happier. He was contactable whenever I needed, helped wherever he could and I would happily work with him again.

Hannah B

Chris was very helpful with advice prior to putting house on the market. His knowledge of market, the advertising campaign and setting the price range were all first class.

Greg and Angela P

Chris was great to deal with. He listened to our complicated demands and was realistic to the price for our house.

Amy H

Chris was on top the market. Our property was an investment property which needed a bit of work. My own cross checking of market indicated he knew the market well. Chris sold the property within 3 days. He helped us clear the property ready for settlement. Very easy to deal with., didn’t try the con job.

Steve A

Chris was very helpful in arranging viewing and follow up inspections to help us assess if the property could be fitted with a lift.

Alistair L

I had an overall positive experience buying from Chris! He is very approachable, friendly, and always easy to contact throughout the process. His communication was excellent and none of my many questions were inconvenient for him, if he didn’t have the answer he would find out and let me know. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Chris to other people looking to buy a home.

Renae H

Chris has been absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the process of purchasing our new home. He made it clear that his priority was supporting us—not just completing a sale. He guided us through each step with patience, honesty, and genuine care.

Sarah J

Chris has been incredibly helpful with the sale of my home. He secured a sale price for the property that I was very happy with, and was also very pleasant to deal with. His correspondence is prompt and supportive. I'd recommend Chris to anyone buying/selling property.

Lauren B

Chris maintained clear communication throughout the full process and was very flexible allowing us to organise appropriate inspections on the property to make sure it was the right one!

Aaron D

Chris was fantastic. He’s friendly, professional and made the entire selling process stress free. We would highly recommend him if you’re looking to buy or sell your home.

Daniel G

Working with Chris has been an absolute pleasure! His insights into the real estate market are unbeatable. He went above and beyond, making the process smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for a professional who understands the local market, we highly recommend him!!

Gaurav A

Chris was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and extremely efficient. I couldn't be happier with the whole process, he certainly made it easy and stress free.

Janae S

We are first home buyers and Chris made the experience really smooth, easy and stress free. He was prompt in replying, proactive in following up with us & the other parties and patient & knowledgeable with answering our questions.

Josh R

Chris was great to work with when buying my first home. He understood what I was looking for and never made me feel rushed or pressured. He was genuine, honest and kind throughout, and always easy to communicate with. I really appreciated his support and would happily recommend him to others.

Hannah A

Thankyou Chris, we were very happy with the way you handled the sale of my Mum and Dads home. Your kind manner was important to us and the sale was managed in the best possible way to receive the very best outcome.

Kerryn Q

House sold off market in a small number of days. Good communication and prompt in all aspects. Thank you. Price as per listed or quoted.

Wayne F

I highly recommend Chris. He sold my property off-market in a very short period of time and achieved a great result. Throughout the process, he was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He was always kind, respectful, and kept me informed every step of the way. Thank you for making the sale process efficient and well-managed.

Natalie T

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We approach appraisals as a practical conversations, grounded in real data, local insight and what matters most to you.

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Your Buxton agent visits your property, considers its features, location, and market conditions, and combines that with recent sales data to give you a clear, realistic view of its value.

We analyse comparable properties, current market trends, and your home’s unique qualities. From there, we provide a considered range that reflects what buyers are likely to pay.

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Typically, we recommend an in-person appraisal so we can assess your property fully. In some cases, a virtual appraisal can provide a helpful initial guide.

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