Jesse

Manton

With more than a decade of real estate experience in Ballarat, Jesse Manton brings strong local knowledge and genuine commitment to his clients. Originally from Queensland, Jesse has called Ballarat home since 2002, where he lives with his wife and two children. Known for his honest communication and tailored approach, Jesse creates strategies suited to each client’s individual needs.

What do your clients commonly say you do differently?
Clients often say what sets me apart is the way I approach both people and the sales process. I’ve built my reputation on being genuine, upfront and consistent from start to finish. Many clients appreciate that I communicate clearly, keep them informed and never leave them guessing about what’s happening throughout their campaign.
What are some core values you live by?
Honesty, loyalty, consistency and hard work are the core values that guide the way I work and interact with people. I believe in being upfront, following through on what I say I’ll do and treating others with respect. I also place a strong value on communication, as I believe many problems can be avoided by being clear, direct and keeping people informed.
How has your career led you to the role you’re in today?
My career has led me to the role I’m in today because I found something I genuinely enjoy and have continued to build on that over time. I love the thrill of selling, the variety that comes with working across different homes, and the opportunity to meet and help a wide range of people every day.

Reviews

4.95

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

Last updated: May 2026

Jesse was very knowledgeable, friendly and punctual. He spent considerable time answering all of our questions something, we never felt rushed which is something I really appreciated.

Wendy S

It was a pleasure to work with Jesse

Nanda R

Very helpful, friendly and informative!

Lauren F

Wow, I can't say enough good things about Jesse Manton. He made the whole selling process a breeze and I couldn’t be happier. From the first time we spoke, to closing the deal, he was always available, answering my questions, giving advice, and making sure I was in the loop. Jesse went above and beyond to help get my property ready to be marketed, resulting in a quick sale at a fantastic price. He is friendly, approachable, and always willing to go that extra mile. I'd highly recommend Jesse.

Kristy L

This is the second time I've dealt with Jesse. Fabulous person to work with. Stress free experience and keeps you informed every step of the way. Knows the market well. Not often you find a genuine saleman. Highly recommend. Thank you Jeese.

Colleen M

Jesse took his time explaining the market and different sales strategies so that I was informed about different options. It never felt rushed and Jesse invested a lot of his time to ensure that I was comfortable as a first time seller. Jesse regularly communicated about the progress of open days and provided open and honest feedback. Jesse approach was very professional and also very grounded therefore being a pleasure to deal with.

Gabrielle A

Jesse worked meticulously for us and made the process as smooth and as welcoming as possible! I couldn't recommend him enough!!

Dean O

Jesse was a pleasure to do business with. Professional, punctual, knowledgeable and very easy to talk to.

Jill J

Jesse was very professional. I would recommend Jesse to any of my friends. It was reliable on time, very friendly just seems to be an overall lovely guy. All the best Jess and thanks very much

Jacqueline S

Jesse was responsive and honest about the property we were inspecting and the general advice about buying and selling. Warm and friendly and supportive

Joe and Julie B

Working with Jesse was an absolute pleasure. His expertise, market knowledge, and dedication to providing exceptional service made our home-selling experience seamless and stress-free. His excellent communication, attention to detail, and strong negotiation skills set him apart from the rest. We highly recommend Jesse Manton to anyone seeking a reliable, trustworthy, and highly competent real estate professional.

Peter and Julie F

Great comms - put the vendor first as required but ensured we as purchasers were always informed. Handled a potential roadblock with professionalism. No tricks or demand driving tactics to force an offer which we appreciated having had to deal with this with other agencies. Would consider Jesse if we were to sell.

Gavin H

Jesse was great to deal with and was great in helping me get the best price possible for the house and was always available when I needed anything would definitely recommend

Carl L

Jesse was brilliant to deal with, had great knowledge of the market, was very easy to communicate with and was always available if needed.

Thomas W

Wonderful and always smiling Jesse you are a fantastic Agent High recommend jesse Have been with him for years.

Dianne M

I highly recommend Jesse. He is professional, upfront, down to earth and genuine. We are extremely happy with our purchase and if/when we sell, we will be calling on Jesse.

Petra B

The first time we met Jesse was at an open house where he was very helpful and answered all our questions . We made an offer and his follow up was very thorough. Since having a contract he has been very obliging answering our questions and being available when we had questions .

Betty and Kevin H

When Jesse Manton came to value the house I felt comfortable straight away and was happy to have him as my selling agent. Jesse was thorough and was able to sell my property quickly with a price I was happy with. I easily recommend Jesse as an agent to anyone looking for someone great!

Nadine S

Jesse kept us up to date with clear and honest communication. He was flexible with his approach and we managed to sell the property within a reasonable timeframe with good terms. We highly recommend him!

Jodie K

Very active gave great feedback and honesty

Jason D

Jesse was friendly and easy to deal with. His regular and reliable communication between parties resulted in a deal that suits us all. I would be confident for Jesse to sell property on my behalf in future. Thankyou!

Tolmie S

Jesse assisted us greatly in getting the house ready for sale. His insightful knowledge of the Ballarat area proved really useful. He is always very responsive and professional.

Steven D

Jesse was always available to answer questions, prompt getting back to us, polite, friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend him.

Louise C

Real estate agents that are straight up and down, honest, good people aren’t easy to find, but I found one in Jesse Manton. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a real estate agent. I have purchased and sold with Jesse. He has extremely strong market knowledge, an innate ability to service both sides of a real estate transaction and he works hard to get results. He has a wide network of contacts from trades people that can assist with repairs to buyers and sellers. Highly recommended.

Ben H

Jesse has been amazing, professional, polite, and has gone above and beyond to help me purchase the home I wanted. I am very grateful for all his hard work and his support through a very stressful time of purchasing a home. I wouldn't hesitate to sell or buy a home through Jesse in the future.

belinda R

Jesse has been extremely helpful in the purchase of our first home, taking the time to answer our questions and explain the process. Jesse had excellent communication, exceptional knowledge and is genuinely invested in ensuring a smooth transition for all involved. We cannot thank Jesse enough and highly recommend!

Charlotte T

Jesse was extremely knowledgeable and professional when providing advice on selling our house. His organisation and reassurance allowed the selling process to run smoothly. Jesse kept us informed at every stage and followed up any queries we had.

Tim K

Jesse was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. Definately took the stress out of purchasing a home

Matthew P

Jesse was a pleasure to deal with. He was prompt and professional.

Christine and Stuart W

I was really happy dealing with Jesse in regards to buying my new block of land. He was friendly, professional and communicated with me regularly to keep me updated on the whole purchase process. He was also very happy and obliging to answer my questions along the way.

Amy C

Jesse was easy to deal with through the whole process. His knowledge of the area and market was outstanding and realistic at all times. We valued Jesse's approach to our 2 property sales and found him to be available at all times. Jesse is personable and skilled in his position and I would recommend him as a selling agent.

Veronica S

My Husband and I were extremely impressed with Jesse. He has great knowledge of the current market. Working with Jesse made the sale of our propert a stress free experience, He handled everything in such a knlowledgable and profesionable manner, Relaying everything to us in a clear manner. Jesse helped us in every way he could, nothing was too much trouble. He also showed that he has strong negotiation skills at the end. I would highly recommend Jesse and Buxton Real Estate

Jenine M

We reached out to Jesse and the team and never looked back. They were extremely helpful with all our questions and their recommendations which helped us sell off market with a great return. Jesse worked around our work schedules for appointments and was always happy to assist where he could. Highly recommended.

Nicole C

With his knowledge of the market, Jesse secured multiple offers for my property within days of being engaged, leading to much quicker than expected sale.

Kathryn M

Was very knowledgeable about the Ballarat area and all communication for the purchase of our unit has been fantastic. Highly recommend Jesse.

Jenni D

Jesse is very professional and he worked very closely with us in selling our properties. His communication was excellent and he worked very hard to obtain sales in a market that was virtually dormant. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jesse and in the future we may be looking to sell more property with him.

Louise C

Jesse made the process of selling our investment property as easy & straight forward as possible, he was very professional as well as helpful with all the paperwork that was also involved...

Sharon R

Jesse was fantastic to deal with from day one. We chose to do an off-market sale, and within the first 10 days he had multiple offers on the table and secured the price we were hoping for. The entire process was smooth and stress-free. He also recommended a conveyancer who was very reasonably priced and did an excellent job, which made everything even easier. I was overseas during settlement, but Jesse handled everything seamlessly. I would highly recommend Jesse to anyone looking to sell.

Biraj P

Excellent said what it is and all the truth paid the market price, and No lies or beating around the bush, truth for what it is.

Steven M

Jesse is a very smart guy.

Jack Y

Jesse was fantastic to deal with, and he was a great negotiator and got the price we wanted.

Tanya P

Knowledge and understanding of my situation and my needs. Jesse helped me by keeping me Informed of what was happening at all times

Pamela V

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