C21’s Grant Smith crowned Sunshine Coast’s best real estate agent

More than 200 readers voted for the best real estate agent on the Sunshine Coast and a passionate agency principal who has spent more than half his life in the industry came out on top.

Real estate agent Grant Smith. Picture: Patrick Woods.

A veteran real estate agent of 24 years has taken the title of Sunshine Coast’s top real estate agent after a week of close competition.

C21 Grant Smith Property Buderim principal Grant Smith was voted best around by readers.

Cade Mooney from Cade and Co Property came in a close second.

Mr Smith said he established amazing relationships over the years and thanked those who voted for their loyalty.

“It is definitely quite the honour considering how many agents are on the Sunshine Coast to be recognised for what we do for the community,” he said.

Mr Smith has been in the real estate industry for 24 years, starting out as an administrative assistant when he was 14 and began selling homes at 18.

Real estate agent Grant Smith. Picture: Patrick Woods.

Now 37, Mr Smith said he has sold more than 1200 homes throughout the decades.

With an interest in design, style and architecture, Mr Smith said his job tied in the “social aspects” of those interests and forming relationships with clients had become his favourite part of the job.

Mr Smith said he always had the passion for real estate and labelled the industry “wonderful and “emotionally driven,”.

Mr Smith grew up on the Sunshine Coast, attending Buderim Mountain State School and then Mountain Creek State High School, and his agency “passionately” supports several community groups including the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge.

“We are a family-based business and remained that since the beginning, we will always stay true to giving outstanding service, being passionate for what we do,” he said.

Mr Smith shared advice for buyers and sellers in 2024, saying to research the market and gain an understanding of what was selling and who was leading the market.

“Build relationships with agents and become familiar with properties that are transacting in your area,” he said.