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Your Trusted Coastal Real Estate Experts
Established as a trusted name in the Illawarra region, A.M. Rutty Coastal Estate Agents specialise in residential and commercial property sales, leasing, and management. Our team of licensed professionals, including Principal Agents Jennifer Hobbs and Rolf Lokker, brings decades of combined experience in navigating local property markets. We prioritise client needs through tailored market appraisals, strategic property alerts, and efficient tenant management.

With offices in North Wollongong and Austinmer, we serve coastal communities from Thirroul to Figtree, offering expertise in both auction and private treaty sales. Our commitment to transparency, supported by verified testimonials, ensures clients receive reliable guidance from initial inquiry to successful transaction.
Services
Residential Sales Commercial Sales Property Management Leasing Services Market Appraisals Tenant Management Maintenance Requests Vacate Notices Sales Representation Leasing Representation
Highlights and features
  • We offer licensed real estate expertise in residential and commercial properties.
  • Our team includes senior property managers with local market knowledge.
  • We provide tailored market appraisals and property alert services.
  • We operate across the Illawarra region, from Wollongong to Figtree.
  • Our offices in North Wollongong and Austinmer ensure local accessibility.
Services
Residential Sales
Our licensed agents facilitate residential property transactions across the Illawarra region. We combine local market insights with strategic marketing to achieve competitive sale prices. Clients benefit from our auction expertise and private treaty options, supported by verified testimonials from satisfied vendors.
Commercial Sales
We specialise in commercial property transactions, including retail spaces and investment properties. Our team provides accurate valuations and targeted marketing strategies. Recent sales demonstrate our ability to connect commercial vendors with qualified buyers efficiently.
Property Management
Our property management services cover tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance coordination. Senior managers ensure compliance with NSW rental regulations while maintaining strong landlord-tenant relationships. Regular reporting keeps owners informed about their investments.
Leasing Services
We offer comprehensive leasing solutions for residential and commercial properties. Services include tenant placement, lease documentation, and ongoing support. Our database of prospective tenants helps minimise vacancy periods for property owners.
Market Appraisals
Licensed professionals provide accurate market appraisals to determine current property values. This service helps vendors set realistic price expectations and investors assess potential purchases in competitive coastal markets.
People
Jennifer Hobbs
Principal/Licensed Real Estate Agent
With over 15 years in Illawarra real estate, Jennifer specialises in residential sales and strategic property marketing. Her deep local knowledge ensures clients receive accurate market insights and exceptional service.
Rolf Lokker
Licensee/Principal/Licensed Real Estate Agent
Rolf brings extensive experience in commercial property transactions and team leadership. His commitment to ethical practices and client education has established him as a trusted advisor in coastal real estate markets.
Philip King
Senior Property Manager
Philip oversees residential property management operations, ensuring compliance and tenant satisfaction. His proactive approach to maintenance coordination and owner communication builds long-term client relationships.
Karen Egan
Senior Property Manager/Sales
Karen combines property management expertise with sales acumen, serving both residential and commercial clients. Her attention to detail ensures smooth transactions and effective tenant management solutions.
Ben Chaston
Licensed Sales Agent/Auctioneer
As a licensed auctioneer, Ben delivers dynamic sales results through competitive bidding strategies. His market knowledge and negotiation skills help vendors achieve optimal outcomes in residential property transactions.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We specialise in the Illawarra region, covering Wollongong, Austinmer, Thirroul, Figtree, and surrounding coastal communities.
What property types do you handle?
We manage residential (houses, apartments) and commercial properties, including sales, leasing, and property management.
Do you offer property management services?
Yes, our team provides tenant management, maintenance coordination, and rent collection for property owners.
Can I get a market appraisal online?
Yes, request a free market appraisal through our website to determine your property's current value.
Are your agents licensed?
All our real estate professionals hold active NSW licensing credentials for sales and property management.
Reviews (7)
Julie Clifford
Nov 09, 2021 Report
Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Many thanks to everyone at AM RUTTY Austinmer. We truly appreciate the time and effort your team put into selling our property and finding us a suitable rental. Big thanks to Pete for all his patience and we look forward to doing more business with the team in the future.
Tahneesocial
Sep 18, 2021 Report
Literally the best customer service for real estate within the area. Jennifer was a dream to work with, she helped me secure the first "home" for my business, my dream creative space in Thirroul. Thank you Jennifer!!!! and Tony who showed me through the property a few times was SO lovely. Thanks to everyone at AM RUTTY.
Tahnee from #tahneesocial
Scott Russell
Sep 14, 2019 Report
My dealings this agency have been first class and I would not hesitate to recommend them to our clients. Went out of their way to help our firm undertake our work, providing a great property management service to their client.
Eileen De Lapp
Aug 19, 2019 Report
After reading the reviews today I thought I'd say something. I have two properties being managed by this company and have had no problems with them. I can't remember how many years it's been, but I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them!
Lisa De
Jun 22, 2019 Report
The property management team appear to not care about our local community. We have had rubbish overflowing the area or messy gardens. We have been told of one of our caring neighbours being abused after parties by a drunk. Another neighbour has weeded & cared for the common driveway, only to then witness a contractor poison the area & not come back & clean up everything that is now dead in its path!

More proactive care required. We all know PM is a hard wrap, but don't do it if you can't follow through & don't care about the area you're working in. The director can't be reached and times of trying
Joseph Ritchie
Jul 23, 2018 Report
First class real estate agent, always available, professional and tailors their approach to your property needs. Very nice to know your business stays local too! I would recommend property management and sales.
A. Google User
Jun 03, 2018 Report
Some of the rudest and most disorganised people i've ever worked with. They don't respond to emails or return calls and try to milk you for every drop. I've dealt with many real estate agents but none have been as dodgy as these guys. They put on a charade of being nice and friendly despite screwing you over. I would not recommend having your property managed or renting with this company. Rude to owners and tenants alike.