Claude

Mery

With more than 25 years at Buxton, Claude is recognised for his exceptional negotiation skills, innovative approach and commitment to achieving outstanding results. A multiple-time Buxton Salesperson of the Year, Claude combines strategic thinking with genuine warmth and professionalism, earning the trust of clients through strong communication, creative problem-solving and consistently exceptional outcomes.

What’s your personal connection to the neighbourhood?
I’ve been connected to the area through local business networks for many years and also live locally, so my connection to the community runs well beyond real estate. That ongoing involvement has given me a strong understanding of the people, local businesses, and relationships that shape the area and make it such a great place to live and work.

What do your clients commonly say you do differently?
Clients often comment on my calm demeanour, strong negotiation skills, and ability to consistently achieve outstanding results. I aim to bring a steady, personable and solutions-focused approach to every campaign, while always following through on what I promise. Creating confidence and trust throughout the process is incredibly important to me.

What are some core values you live by?
I strongly believe in never making promises you can’t keep and always going above and beyond wherever possible. Being kind, consistent, and genuinely human may sound simple, but those qualities matter greatly in both business and life. I believe trust is built through honesty, reliability, and treating people with respect at every stage of the journey.

Take us through your most meaningful client story
I was selling a property in Bentleigh for a family that were going through a divorce. One of the kids was crying and asked me why I had to sell his house, like I was the bad guy in the story. This destroyed me. After the sale whilst chatting with the kids I decided to buy them all Gold class movie tickets and a night out. The mother called me after the movie and said that she hadn't seen the kids so happy for a long time. I think we forget that sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest impacts. Not all sales have a happy ending but it's our job to create the best experience for our clients.

Reviews

5.00

Claude has a 5.00 star rating, according to realestate.com.au.

Last updated: October 2026

I have found Claude extremely knowledgable about the market and super keen to deliver the best result for his clients in every sale campaign. He seems to achieve consistently strong sales results. I dont know how he does it. He is so approachable and easy to deal with. He is a lovely guy with a big heart. Thoroughly recommended.

Adam R

Bentleigh

Claude is very professional. He knows the market well. He is honest & straight forward. He is very helpful and friendly. I really like dealing with the real estate agent like Claude.

YOSEPHINE K

Mckinnon

Claude and the Buxton team was outstanding throughout our auction purchase. He was professional, transparent, and kept us well informed every step of the way. Highly recommend working with him and the Buxton team.

Darren K

Hughesdale

I have known Claude for 30 years & in that time he has sold 2 properties for me & helped me buy my current property. Claude is an outstanding individual who goes about his business in a professional & caring way.always obtaining the ultimate result. Claude is a brilliant negotiator, so much so he negotiated the purchase of my new car which I was thrilled with. I would thoroughly recommend Claude to obtain the best price in any property transaction. Thank you Claude for everything you have done.

Joy S

Bentleigh East

Claude is just a genuinely good human. Warm, professional, and someone who makes you feel like you're truly being looked after. With years of experience in the industry he really knows his stuff, and that combination is hard to find. I'd recommend him without hesitation.

Sarah M

Brighton East

Claude recently sold our property in an incredibly challenging market, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. From start to finish, he made the entire process easy, stress-free, and kept us informed every step of the way. His commitment, professionalism, and exceptional negotiation skills were evident throughout the campaign. Claude is not only an outstanding agent but also a genuinely great person. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to achieve the best possible result.

Daniel A

Chelsea

Claude was kind, honest and active. My experience was smooth and super positive.

narrelle c

Oakleigh

Complete knowledge of the market and buyers' mentality. Great attitude towards all parties involved. Patient and understanding. Great listener and advisor. Very happy with the whole campaign.

Sasha S

Hughesdale

I can never get past selling with Claude. He knows his area so well but this was an out of area sale for him and he still exceeded expectations! He is such a skilled negotiator and this is one of the most important skills when choosing an agent. He communicated after every open, got us the best price with the terms we wanted and he’s reliably consistent every time we deal with him. He’s also just genuinely a great guy!

Stephanie A

Mordialloc

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