Katrina

O'Brien

For two decades, Katrina has been a trusted name in Bayside real estate. With a background in property and commercial law, she brings sharp attention to detail, strong negotiation skills and calm, steady guidance. Katrina is known for her honest approach, tailored campaigns and commitment to managing every sale with care.

What’s your personal connection to the neighbourhood?

I’ve called Parkdale and Mordialloc home for over 30 years. This is where I’ve raised my family, built lifelong friendships and experienced the rhythm of the community every day.

What do your clients commonly say you do differently?

Clients often say they appreciate how real and steady I am. I don’t overpromise or rely on one-size-fits-all strategies, and I personally manage every campaign from start to finish.

How has your career led you to the role you’re in today?

My background in property and commercial law gave me a strong foundation in contracts, negotiation and attention to detail. Over 20 years in real estate, I’ve built on that with hands-on experience and consistent results.

Why Buxton?

Buxton is a high-performing environment with a strong, supportive team. The brand’s premium, results-driven approach and market presence help us deliver consistently strong outcomes for clients.

Reviews

5.00

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

Last updated: July 2026

After 44 years, saying goodbye to our humble family home in Aspendale was incredibly emotional. We’re so grateful to have had Katrina O’Brien and her daughter Emily by our side — such a capable, kind, and genuine duo. They understood this wasn’t just a sale, but a family story. Their care, honesty, and warmth made all the difference. Truly grateful and a fantastic outcome that exceeded our expectations

Jane E

Excellent to deal with, very happy all round.

brett c

Katrina was a true professional in every way. Listed below I have detailed my experience with Katrina. Katrina’s expertise, experience and kindness: 1. Listened and supported me on the best way to sell my property 2 Helped me with the best marketing strategy for my apartment 3 Honest and well structured feedback during the process from beginning to end. 4. Always gave me time to consider my options for a successful outcome 5 Emily was always supporting Katrina and I appreciated her work.

Diane C

Katrina and her team Emily were excellent. They met and exceeded our expectations in terms of communication, support and guidance. We are very happy with our outcome and our experience from start to finish.

Brie R

Katrina was a great negotiator and acted with integrity and clarity. This helped to build trust with the buyer and ensured a swift result.

Andrew J

It was a pleasure working with Katrina & her team to sell our home. Great communication and market insight. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

Fleur A

I recently sold my house with Katrina and Emily and I couldn't be happier. From my first meeting they were incredibly professional, providing a clear strategy that led to a very successful auction. Their communication was excellent. I was kept informed at every step. I highly recommend Katrina and Emily to anyone looking for honest and hardworking agents.

Louise G

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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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