McGrath Double Bay - James Ledgerwood

James Ledgerwood

Always delivering the highest level of professionalism, sales agent James Ledgerwood possesses over 20 years’ experience as a real estate agent dedicated to selling residential homes. James’ clients are often repeat customers, describing him as trustworthy, reliable and a great communicator. From selling Bondi Beach’s best beachfront apartments to family estates in Rose Bay and Vaucluse, he continues to achieve the best prices for his clients regardless of the market conditions. James is a high performing auction agent, consistently delivering great results for clients on auction day. Carefully recruiting and training his team, the James Ledgerwood Team continuously strive to offer a transparent and professional service. James previously lived in Bondi, just recently moving to Dover Heights with his wife and two young children.

0417 927 517

jledgerwood@mcgrath.com.au 35 Knox Street, Double Bay NSW 2028

Meet the Team

Ben Fraser

With a transparent approach and focus on achieving outstanding results, sales agent Ben Fraser consistently exceeds his client’s expectations and creates lasting relationships built on trust and communication. Ben grew up in the Eastern Suburbs and attended Scots College, assisting him to provide invaluable local market knowledge. Working in Real Estate since 2018, he has worked alongside experienced market leaders like James Ledgerwood, John McGrath, Craig Pontey and Michael Finger. In 2024, he was named in the Daily Telegraph’s Top NSW Agents under 30. Ben has been described by his clients as professional, honest and a strong communicator, who provides excellent advice and guidance to facilitate a smooth and strategic process of selling your home in the Eastern Suburbs beaches and surrounds.

Carly Wayman

With 13 years’ experience in real estate, spanning sales, property management, business development and operations, business manager Carly Wayman is a consummate professional who has a deep understanding of all facets of the industry. Managing operations for the James Ledgerwood Team, Carly prides herself on her strong customer service and problemsolving skills. Her exceptional organisation ensures a smooth process for clients from start to finish, from presale works to finalising settlements. Carly has a natural ability to communicate and connect with people, which is reflected in her positive feedback she is consistently receiving from clients.

James’ Credentials

20+ Years selling real estate

$2.6m Average listing value

$11.5m Highest sales price

88% Auction clearance rate

27 Average days on market

Our Process

1. Initial briefing

Our role is not only to sell your property; it is to deliver you a premium price. At our initial briefing we’ll discuss your goals, time frame, methods of sale, marketing options and how we can best present your property.

2. Presentation

When it comes to evoking an emotional connection and response from prospective buyers that will give you the best opportunity to maximise your sale price, presentation is an essential component. Our dedicated team can coordinate all aspects of pre-sale work for you, including landscaping, painting, property maintenance, flooring and property styling.

3. Pricing & positioning in the market

Buyers will generally pay the highest price in the first 30 days. We will discuss relevant recent sales with you to establish a likely starting point for the sale price. We will position the property to attract the best suited target market with the right budget and create competition. Through competitive tension we aim to push the sale of your property beyond the relevant sales towards a premium price.

Our Process

4. Marketing

We will tailor your marketing campaign to your property to reach all local and out of market buyers, both active and passive.

We recommend combining beautiful creative elements such as photography and video with accompanying professional copywriting and floor plans to be featured in premium positioning online both on real estate portals and social media. Traditional elements including signboards, brochures, mail cards and local and international print media are also elements that can be essential to a sale campaign.

5. Working with buyers

Working with qualified active buyers is one of our strengths. We work closely with those who have recently missed out at auction or made offers on previous properties. They can quite often be the hottest buyers in the market.

Through our team’s client list coupled with McGrath Double Bay’s extensive Eastern Suburbs database of buyers and sellers, your property will be presented to thousands of prospective purchasers as soon as it hits the market.

Buyers’ agents have become an essential part of Eastern Suburb’s real estate. We contact key buyers’ agents who operate in our marketplace and invite them to present your property to their clients before it hits the market.

6. Finalising the sale

Negotiating the final sale price of your home is what sets us apart. Some agents are focused on a sale, sometimes as fast as possible. We are focused on achieving a premium price for you, be that through a competitive preauction sale, an off-market negotiation or working hard for the final bid to exceed your dream price at auction or in post auction negotiations.

What They Say

12 Chamberlain Avenue, Rose Bay

Sold $11,500,000

“After more than 40 years in our family home, selling was a big decision. James, Michael & their team made the entire process seamless with their professionalism, guidance, and genuine care. James kept us informed every step, and achieved a fantastic result. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to handle such an important sale.”

315/180 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

Sold $9,200,000

“It was great working with James and his team. It was a seamless experience, and they were able to achieve a fantastic result. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend James. Thank you for achieving a great result.”

25 Tamarama Street, Tamarama

Sold $5,350,000

“James was selected as the preferred seller by our buyer’s agent. From the get-go, James gave honest, professional advice. He was clear about his opinion of the market and how it was trending. He communicated regularly through a what’s app group he established. James and his team were a pleasure to work with, they were always easily contactable and willing to help in any they could. I would highly recommend James and his team - Ben/Carly to any prospective sellers.”

160 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

Sold $4,450,000

“James is a capable and informed real estate professional. He has sound judgement and manages every element of the sale process with passion and ability. James and team are a pleasure to work with. They offer sound guidance and provide informed insight throughout the selling journey. A great leader and a great team.”

What They Say

12 Chambers Avenue, Bondi Beach

Sold $3,750,000

“James has been a pleasure to work with. It was clear from the outset that James was very organised, very knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile (or two) to get things organised, keep things on track, and get a great result.”

3/146 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

Sold $1,885,000

“Doesn’t rush perfection. We chose James because he knew the market, no matter the price point. He had a clear goal and never rushed the process. It was a super stressful time for us as a family, and having someone to calm us down was great. Instead of rushing the buyers to make an offer he suggested to move the auction to make it transparent for everyone involved.”

1308/18-20 Ocean Street, Bondi

Sold $5,200,000

“I have transacted on multiple properties with James and continue to have a great experience. I am always impressed by his negotiation skills and find him to be genuine throughout our dealings. His transparency and communication throughout the process means we know we have gotten the best price for our properties as the final result.”

68 George Street, Dover Heights

Sold $3,485,000

“Very knowledgeable and highly professional. Excellent Agent, with high level of professionalism. Attention to detail and dedicated to achieving best outcomes.”

Past Sales

Past Sales

Why McGrath

We guide people to great outcomes, every step of their property journey.

For more than 30 years, McGrath has been at the forefront of Australian real estate. From a single office in Sydney, we’ve grown into one of the country’s fastest-expanding agencies, setting more sales records than any other company. At the heart of that success is our commitment to integrity, transparency, and delivering premium results for our clients.

We don’t believe our role is simply to sell your property. A good property will always attract buyers — but what sets us apart is our ability to create competition, generate emotional engagement, and secure a price that exceeds expectations. Our systems, processes, and values are designed to remove uncertainty and ensure you feel supported at every stage.

When you work with McGrath, you are backed by a trusted name, a proven sales system, and a team who see every sale as the beginning of a long-term relationship, not the end of a transaction.

Our insights showcase a track record of exceptional performance, highlighting market-leading conversion rates and a commitment to delivering 6 star service.

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McGrath Double Bay

McGrath Double Bay is a leading force in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs real estate, known for prestige sales and market expertise. Co-led by industry leaders Craig Pontey and Michael Finger, the team brings decades of experience, trusted networks, and a proven record in closing landmark transactions.

They provide comprehensive services including residential sales, property management and leasing, supported by sophisticated marketing strategies and personalised client care. Their approach combines innovative campaigns with attentive service, ensuring every property achieves maximum exposure and premium results.

The team operates across blue-chip Harbourside and Beachside suburbs such as Bellevue Hill, Vaucluse, Rose Bay, Bondi, Bondi Beach, North Bondi, Point Piper, and Darling Point, reinforcing their reputation in Sydney’s most competitive markets.

Built on integrity, expertise, and exceptional outcomes, McGrath Double Bay continues to set the benchmark for prestige real estate, guiding clients with confidence, discretion, and skill.

With a strategic presence in prestige marketplaces, we deliver cross-location expertise for high-net-worth clients.

Ives

Hunters Hill Lane Cove Lindfield

Willoughby Northbridge

Crows Nest

McMahons Point

Strathfield

Millers Point

Beecroft

Coogee

Crows Nest

Double Bay

Hunters Hill

Lane Cove

Lindfield

Manly

McMahons Point

Millers Point

Mosman

Northbridge

Paddington St Ives

Strathfield

Wahroonga

Willoughby

Avalon Bowral

Byron Bay

Collaroy

Mona Vale

Metro offices

Lifestyle offices

James Ledgerwood 0417 927 517

jledgerwood@mcgrath.com.au

35 Knox Street, Double Bay NSW 2028