James

Karantonis

James Karantonis brings honesty, energy and a hands-on approach to every campaign. Known for his interpersonal strength, expert negotiation and calm confidence under pressure, he delivers a premium experience grounded in clear communication, accountability and care.

What do your clients commonly say you do differently?

My clients often say I bring a more hands on, proactive approach than they expected. I stay very close to every campaign, keep communication clear and consistent, and make sure no opportunity is missed. Whether it is buyer follow up, strategy changes, negotiation, or simply keeping people informed, I am heavily involved from start to finish. They also say I combine strong local knowledge with genuine care. I am not just focused on getting a deal done. I am focused.

What are some core values you live by?

Integrity, hard work, accountability and care are the values that guide me most. I believe in being honest with people, even when the conversation is not always the easiest one to have. I value doing what I say I will do, staying consistent, and taking responsibility for outcomes. I also believe in treating people properly. Real estate is a results driven business, but people never forget how you made them feel throughout the process. For me, professionalism, respect and strong.

Why Buxton?

Buxton is the right fit because it shares the values that matter most to me. Strong relationships, high standards, great people and a real focus on delivering the best outcome for every client.

Reviews

4.88

James has a 4.88 star rating, according to realestate.com.au.

Last updated: June 2026

As always, James and his team certainly delivered exceptional results on the sale of my apartment. This is the 3rd property that James has sold for me and as usual, was meticulous in his sales approach and made the entire process so easy for me. James knowledge of the property market is extraordinary. James is honest and does not deliver false promises, always looking after my best financial interest. Thank you so much James for exceeding all my expectations.

Maria P

James and the team outperformed for us on Auction day and delivered an excellent result!

Costa C

James and his team approached the sale with great confidence. It was a challenging sale. There was communication from James and his team from start of the campaign to the final signing by the purchaser. He provided feedback after every open , client comments, advising us of the next steps, change in strategy due to changes in the market. James knows the value of property in the suburb, James is an experienced real estate professional

Jacinta E

What can I say about James and the team at Buxton that hasn’t already been said. He is honest, hardworking and always looking after your interests. Recently I sold my investment property, he once again overachieved and made the whole process seem less. Thanks James and Team you are all brilliant!!

John H

James has exceptional local market knowledge and was a superb auctioneer for my property in Chadstone. Thanks again James in assisting me to obtain such a great result

Sam B

I would not recommend James and the Buxton Ashburton team to anyone looking to sell. They promise the world but under deliver. The end-to-end customer journey is non-existent; there wasn't even a congratulations when the property sold and we settled. We bought with a different agent, and the service we received was amazing (e.g. bottle of champagne, a beautiful hamper and a big bow on our door to welcome us into our new place) compared to the horrible customer experience we had with Buxton.

Sharleen D

Having known James for over a decade through his selling of our properties and witnessed his career from a sales cadet to an outstanding director of a major real estate brand, he has consistently demonstrated his authenticity, diligence and expertise throughout listing, marketing and selling process with regular fact based feedback and recommendation with the best interest of the vendors. We are so pleased with our decision of returning back to James again and again....

WANLI L

A well deserved 5 star rating! James and his team were exceptional from start to finish. Very easy to deal with, James pays a lot of attention to your circumstances, communicates efficiently and effectively and worked around my hours. He has his finger on the pulse in terms of the value of property & housing in that area. He is thorough, answered all my queries & provided me with regular updates during the campaign. Could not have asked for a better person representing the sale of my property.

DIMITRI K

James was absolutely professional from the time of the first interview through to signing the contract. I always felt that James was working in my best interest as vendor. He conducted the auction and achieved a result which was well beyond my expectations. If I was the auctioneer I would have closed the sale about $100K too early. Great job!

John G

James was great to deal with and highly knowledgeable, he was calm and communication was always excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone wanting to buy or sell. We are very happy with the outcome and to be moving forward.

Trish M

James was highly professional and very knowledgeable - he successfully helped to guide us through the entire selling process

Brian W

It was a pleasure to see how informed James is with the area and for his professional calmness shown in a difficult time for selling. The result came in and we are happy to be moving forward.

Alan C

James had a good knowledge of the area and prices. He was transparent and timely on communication and committee to selling the houses.

Pina P

Ashwood

Handled challenging sale well with good understanding of current market . I am very happy with outcome of sale. Would trust James with any future work.

Liang L

Ashwood

Professional, knowledgeable, with good communication. skills. We felt very comfortable entrusting James with the sale of the property.

Peter W

Ashburton

James was very professional, aware of the market, strategic and considerate. . A pleasure to work with him to sell my mothers home.

Elaine C

Malvern East

James was professional from the beginning. His calm manner made us feel at ease and all of our questions were easily answered. We opted to pay all expenses on settlement and all the extras were effortlessly arranged by James. As well as great photos of the unit and profile on the real estate platforms, James arranged for the unit to be painted, cleaned, carpets steam cleaned and furniture staging. The unit looked amazing! We were thoroughly pleased with the result at auction. Thanks James.

Lesley N

We recently sold our home with James and could not be happier. His ability to stay cool, positive and steadfast during negotiations was something we valued highly. An expert in the area, James was always confident he could get us the result and delivered a sale price well above our expectations. We couldn't recommend him higher.

Joe C

Ashwood

James helped me sell my house at short notice and the whole process was so easy! James was there every step of the way, was extremely professional, reliable, and oversaw every little detail including providing me with the trades to get the house ready - nothing was too much trouble. James was always available to answer any of our queries, was meticulous, responsive and an effective agent, and I have no hesitation in recommending his services. Thank you James

Cheryl S

James was reliable and great to deal with. He was responsive to our needs, kept us informed, and managed the sale of our home efficiently.

Michael B

Ashwood

Excellent communicator who is honest and insightful throughout the sales process.

Jamie D

Glen Iris

James and his team provided an accurate market estimate, on-going reports on the level of interest which added comfort to the process, and great auction results.

Roger H

Ashwood

James knowledge of my local market and expertise in dealing with myself and buyers was second to none. James and the team returned a great result in the sale of my property.

Patsy M

Ashwood

James was very easy and professional to deal with, kept us up to date and suggested excellent strategies, his expertise got us a very satisfactory outcome, I would not hesitate to recommend him. Patricia Mowlam

Patricia M

Ashwood

This is the 2nd time James has sold a property for me. He and his team came through yet again. Despite a difficult market I was glad of the result and would definitely use him in my future projects.

Charith W

Camberwell

James was fantastic in the lead up to our auction and on auction day as well. We had a wonderful experience with James at BUXTON. He did an amazing job explaining to us everything that was happening and keeping us informed on how our open inspections etc were going and on the day we had an amazing result. We would recommend him to anybody I would not hesitate to use him another time. It was a great team effort.

Sandra B

Ashwood

James was excellent to work with on the sale of our property. We couldn't have been happier with the campaign and Auction result. We would recommend James and his team to any one looking to sell in the area.

Kylie B

Ashwood

James was great to work with. From the first meeting we knew we had the right person to go through the process. He was professional and knowledgeable. Auction day was amazing. Thank you James for exceeding our expectations.

Athena P

Ashwood

I had a fantastic experience selling my property with James Karantonis from Buxton. From the start, he demonstrated deep knowledge of the local area — understanding not only current market trends but also the buyer demographics and what attracts the best offers. James was persistent and strategic in achieving a great result for me as a seller. He kept me well informed throughout the campaign, offered sound advice on presentation, was supportive and handled every stage with professionalism!

Dmitri S

Ashburton

Our campaign went seamlessly - from his opening presentation to the fall of the hammer, James was professional, insightful and kept us up to date with all of the critical moments throughout. The feedback following each inspection was relevant and thorough. We had a great turnout on auction day (the marketing was on point) and the winning bidder was the one James identified as our #1 buyer - he had profiled our interested parties perfectly. We couldn’t recommend James highly enough.

Adam N

Kew East

We returned to James at Buxton for the sale of our investment property less than 12 months after engaging him to auction our family home. Repeat business is the ultimate sign we were happy!! James brings a depth of expertise and a clear, well-considered strategy. He helps to give confidence whilst being prepared to have the honest and difficult conversations. James has a warm communication style, genuine care and we very gladly recommend him to anyone seeking a skilled agent.

P&A F

Burwood

We were very pleased with the outcome of what was a challenging sale and greatly appreciated James, Joy and the wider team at Buxton's clear communication and honesty throughout the process. Their professionalism made the experience smooth and reassuring. We would gladly work with them again and highly recommend their services to others looking to sell their home

Peter L

Ashwood

Excellent communication and feedback leading up to the sale of the property.

P W

Ashburton

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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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