A long-time Drysdale resident, Caroline brings over 19 years of real estate experience and deep local knowledge across the Bellarine Peninsula. Known for her honest, community-focused approach, she combines strong people skills with a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients. Caroline’s connection to the region and dedication to service have earned lasting trust throughout the local community.

What do your clients commonly say you do differently?
Clients often say I bring structure, clarity and a calm approach to the sales process. I place a strong focus on pricing, positioning and buyer engagement, ensuring every campaign is strategically tailored to the property and market conditions. I also remain hands-on throughout the entire process, keeping communication clear and making sure clients feel informed and supported at every stage.

What are some core values you live by?
Accountability and consistency are values that strongly guide the way I work. I believe in taking ownership of every campaign, following through on commitments and maintaining a high standard of professionalism in every interaction. Building trust through reliability, honesty and consistent effort is something I take great pride in.

Why Buxton?
The support, training and collaborative team environment at Buxton allow me to continually grow, refine my skills and deliver strong outcomes for clients. Being surrounded by experienced professionals and aligned with a trusted brand creates an environment where high standards and genuine client care are always the priority.

Reviews

4.94

Caroline has a 4.94 star rating, according to realestate.com.au.

Last updated: May 2026

Totally committed. Totally engaged. Worked tirelessly to achieve a positive outcome. So pleased with my sale.

Coralie M

Timely replies and very informative. Was a little odd to be negotiating via email, I'm used to negotiating via phone (10 years ago!), but times are changing!

Jacquie C

Caroline was exceptional to work with. We found her very comunicative and always kept us in the loop regarding opens. Her feedback from prospective buyers was always informative. We would not hesitate to recommend Caroline as your selling agent.

Kimberly M

Caroline’s knowledge of the market was spot on, very professional and we got a result we were happy with.

Sue P

Incredibly responsive and provided fantastic service. Thank you so much Caroline!

Rebecca W

I highly recommend Caroline at Buxton real estate, I had to sell my dads unit as he went into aged care, the process has been so smooth and got a fabulous price, great communication so on the ball, don’t hesitate to use this company

Sue G

Excellent service Really informative Good offer considering the market. Presentation photos of the house Excellent. Professional

Marco P

Clifton Springs

Caroline was a pleasure to work with and made the experience of buying our first home a breeze.

Imogen R

Clifton Springs

Caroline was lovely to work with.

Lisa D

Curlewis

Caroline and Buxton have been great with my property from the beginning when it was being rented out and most recently selling. Caroline was great with communication and keeping me informed on everything that was happening with the sale. I would highly recommend Caroline to anyone that was selling in the area.

Jodie S

Curlewis

Caroline is the most genuine realestate agent I have ever met. She puts her heart and soul into her work! She made our process of buying our first home a breeze. She guided us through the process and made it so easy for us. She was always there if we had any questions. She supported us through the process and ensured our journey was simplicit! I can’t thank her enough for all her hard work, allowing us to enter the property market. If you are looking to sell/buy a property Caroline is number 1

Belinda Z

Curlewis

Working with Caroline was an absolute pleasure. She made us feel completely at ease throughout the entire process and ensured our purchase experience was smooth and enjoyable. Her consistent communication and thoughtful feedback kept us informed every step of the way. I would highly recommend Caroline to anyone looking for a dedicated and professional real estate agent.

Paul P

Clifton Springs

Caroline and the Buxton team saw the underlying value in the property and supported our objectives throughout the lengthy campaign. Selling property during a period of low economic confidence, coupled with a stagnant property market and interest rates is not ideal, nevertheless Caroline remained buoyant and supportive with each inspection whether public or private

Anthony H

Drysdale

We had dealt with many agents over the past 8 months, selling and buying and none were as genuine and reliable as Caroline. From start to finish Caroline did everything she said she would. Caroline’s local knowledge and years of experience really shone through and made a very overwhelming process not so daunting. We look forward to starting the next chapter of our journey in beautiful Drysdale. Thank a million Caroline!

Nicole R

Drysdale

Excellent, as has worked in the area for a long time and has extensive knowledge of the real estate market. Always kept me up to date over the selling period with interest and offers from prospective buyers.

Judy K

Drysdale

Caroline was alwayse there to answer any of my questions. She made this whole process very easy. Would highly reccomend.

Nathaniel M

Drysdale

Great market knowledge and regular communication

Graham M

Drysdale

I highly recommend Caroline and Buxton Drysdale. Very professional and highly knowledgeable about the market. Caroline was warm and friendly to us as vendors, but also to potential buyers. In a difficult and slow regional market, she never gave up, and achieved a sale price we were happy with.

Bernadette G

Drysdale

Caroline has been very pleasant and helpful. I am very satisfied with the way the transaction has progressed.

Dennis P

Drysdale

Caroline was very professional and pleasant. She gave us all the relevant information. She was also very caring of our circumstances and extremely patient and helpful. We could not recommend her more highly.

Rosalyn Y

Drysdale

Block sold quick. Happy with service

Steve D

Caroline was really helpful, very communicative and made the purchase very smooth.

Alison B

Caroline was easy to deal with, she was informative and not pushy, reliable and trustworthy. I felt that she was knowledgeable in the area and had a good understanding of what I was looking for. She also came across as a caring and kind person, which I feel is important. I would not hesitate to recommend her as an agent.

Linda M

Clifton Springs

Caroline was very knowledgeable of the area and the property, and just a pleasure to deal with. She was flexible around communication/phone call times etc, and followed things up promptly. She has also been very helpful in now planning to lease out the property.

Georgina T

Clifton Springs

Working with Caroline Rickard was a refreshing experience. Caroline is professional, warm, and friendly, and consistently demonstrated integrity, honesty, and genuine commitment. I especially appreciated their respect for my wish that all parties involved feel supported and succeed in the sale. I’m grateful for her efforts and would highly recommend them.

C W

Clifton Springs

Caroline has been absolutely wonderful throughout the whole process of buying our first home. Caroline answered any questions we had promptly and in detail. She made the whole process as smooth as possible for both parties and was super friendly and welcoming. We had a wonderful experience.

Alyssa B

Clifton Springs

I engaged Caroline through a friends recommendation and couldnt have been happier. She was very responsive throughout the entire campaign, and the level of marketting was perfect. I achieved an outcome in a relatively short time frame, and wouldnt hesitate to recommend or use Caroline again. Thanks for a great job Caroline!

Cathy m

Excellent. Caroline was informative but never pushy. Very pleasant and always helpful.

Nita H

Clifton Springs

Caroline is wonderful! She worked tirelessly to sell our difficult property. She sold it and then the deal fell through on a finance clause. Two weeks later she sold it again! Throughout this time her energy never flagged. She was always positive and provided authoritative appropriate advice. She sold our house through persistent hard work, backed up by years of experience in the industry. I am really grateful for all that she has done for us, and wholeheartedly recommend her.

Michael P

St Leonards

Caroline was professional,responsive and easy to work with.She was genuinely invested in getting the best result for me.I can highly recommend her.

Joy P

Clifton Springs

Excellent

Tim G

Clifton Springs

Caroline was extremely helpful and professional at all times, as well as very personable. A pleasure to work with.

Andrew H

Clifton Springs

Caroline was a pleasure to deal with. Very reliable, punctual and good feedback. I felt she had my interests in mind and navigated the sale very efficiently. Would highly recommend her.

Anne L

Clifton Springs

Market knowledge was outstanding and the agent provided prompt and regular communication during all aspect of our sale process. Couldn’t be happier.

Lauren V

Drysdale

Caroline is such a genuine, friendly, professional and I have no hesitation asking Caroline to help sell my house. Caroline made the entire process seamless and I believe the purchasers would have a similar experience.

Courtney H

Curlewis

Caroline’s knowledge about the property and area was second to none. Her demeanour was not only profession but extremely friendly. We had a great connection. Caroline made our experience extremely stress free and seam less as possible. Communication was on point and continuous throughout the process. We are extremely impressed with Caroline’s approach to helping us buy a property. Caroline is highly recommended now and in the future. We couldn’t be happier.

Debbie B

Drysdale

Caroline was extremely professional and great to work with. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell property. If i'm ever in the market again to buy or sell property i will not hesitate to contact her again.

Brad P

Drysdale

Caroline's professional working skills to get a satisfactory outcome for both the vendor and purchaser could at no time be questioned

Douglas D

Caroline was professional and friendly to deal with. Her communication during the process was excellent and she was prompt with replies to any questions we had..

Leonie M

Caroline was very professional in every way knowing the local market price range & information on details we needed to know before going to market

Ray H

We had a very pleasant experience with Caroline, she was polite, honest and knowledgeable. We felt at ease with Caroline as she was friendly and not at all pushy in our dealings with her.

Lou H

Caroline was very efficient and hard working to help us sell our home.

Les O

Fantastic experience

Daryl D

Caroline was a dream to deal with. She listened to our needs and wants and totally delivered. Caroline understands the market as well as being realistic as to the situation. Purchasing a property can be stressful Caroline made the process stress free. We can not recommend Caroline highly enough if your searching for a property on the Bellarine. Thanks Again

Rhett S

Caroline was the first agent I have dealt with that communicated with ease! I cannot tell you how hard it is to usually get a reply from an agent. Caroline responded easily and promptly by text. She is knowledgeable of the local area and guided me through the process of buying my first home in a new town. Negotiations were smooth and fair. I’d have no issues recommending Caroline to any buyer and if I sell, I know exactly where I am going. Thanks Caroline and see you around Clifton Springs :)

Carmen M

Caroline has gone above and beyond for us, and we are so grateful to have had her as our agent as first-home buyers! Her responses to messages and emails have been prompt, and she has been more than happy to answer all of our questions along the way. Caroline is a fantastic agent, she has been incredibly helpful, genuine and kind the whole way through our home-buying process. She has made our experience of purchasing our first home smooth and easy.

Chelsea H

Caroline kept us informed during the sale process. Information on presentation was helpful making the property look at its best.

Eduard H

Caroline was great to deal with, her communication was exceptional and went out of her way to accommodate our viewings, would have no hesitation recommending her.

Declan N

Caroline is exactly what you want as a trusted partner in selling your home. On a personal level I enjoyed all my interactions. Practical & down to earth, Caroline is an excellent listener, shows empathy & follows through on all her commitments. Caroline has a deep understanding of the area & uses this to get a great outcome for both seller & buyer. I would use Caroline & get team again for any future real estate needs.

Sarah W

Caroline was a joy to deal with, we made an offer one evening and it was accepted the following morning. She is quick to respond and is very knowledgeable.

Paige C

Caroline was professional and thorough in her approach to selling our property. She communicated with us regularly, keeping us up to date on the prospects of the sale. She achieved a fabulous result in a tough market.

Narelle v

Caroline was very professional and helpful with regards to all aspects of our purchase. We really appreciated your good work Caroline.

Janine G

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Your Buxton agent will cover the details - here’s a clear view of what an appraisal involves.

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.

Not at all. An appraisal is simply insight - a way to understand your home’s value and your options before making any decisions.

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.

Agents weigh factors differently - recent sales, market conditions, and property features. At Buxton, we combine local insight, data, and experience to provide a balanced, realistic appraisal you can trust.

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