Andy Wharton
Sales Representative
An honest, enthusiastic and passionate agent, Andy Wharton has been selling properties in the Kiama area for the last 17 years as Managing Director & owner of Harcourts Kiama.
Drawn to First National for its progressive marketing and proven strategies Andy is enthusiastic about collaboration with the group and the team at the new Coast & Country office in Kiama.
As a licensed agent and business owner he has developed a wealth of market knowledge and long-term relationships in the Kiama area. He prides himself on his honesty, integrity and commitment to producing outstanding results for all his real estate transactions.
Andy is a real local having lived and worked in Kiama for more than 40 years. His success formula is built on his local knowledge, an exceptional understanding of the sales process and a strong ability to nurture and develop relationships.
Andy has been enthusiastically involved with the local community in sport and recreation and as former manager of the Kiama Leisure Centre has met in one way or another most people in the Kiama area. He has established excellent relationships during his years in this high profile position.
Andy was also a State and National representative in the sport of sailing, winning three National Titles and also representing Australia in three World Titles.
“One thing people know me for is my commitment to success. I will ensure that people dealing with me leave knowing that we have exceeded their expectations.”
Andy has been nominated as Number 1 sales person with the Harcourts network during his years with this leading group. Known for his strong negotiating skills Andy strives to obtain the best possible results for his clients and relies on a long list of referrals and repeat business as testament to his exceptional service and results.
Andy is a member of the Real Estate Institute of NSW ensuring his commitment to ethics and integrity in real estate.
" It was a good experience working with Andy "
Andy is an experienced agent who knows the kiama area well, he is well connected and knows the business inside and out. We had a good experience selling our family home with Andy and he understands how to get the best out of a difficult situation, given the market and house nuances
" Excellent Service "
Thanks to Sam and Andy from First National in Kiama who made purchasing my property a very comfortable and smooth process!
" Hard-working capable agent. "
Andy was professional from start to finish during our selling process. He was responsive to our needs and provided sound advice, as well as effectively managing each step of our selling process.
" Andy was always in communication "
Andy was always in communication with us, The process of the sale went according to plan and market value was achieved without fuss.
" Professional and genuine "
Andy was very prompt in responding to all our requests, by email, messaging or phone. He knew the property very well, and consequently was able to assist honestly. Andy is a very genuine real estate agent who we would recommend.
" Very happy vendor "
This was my second transaction with Andy Wharton and it was as professional and pleasant as the first. Both were executed with ease. Andy listened and understood my needs and equally appreciated what his purchasers required. His style makes doing business with him a pleasure. He has very good knowledge of his market.
" Andy’s͏ a great bloke! "
We really enjoyed meeting Andy! And that part aside he is a great agent. He was very helpful, clear and informative. He genuinely shared our excitement when we purchased and his contact and assistance has continued after. We’d thoroughly recommend Andy as an agent!
" Persistence prevails! "
Andy remained persistent to the end and got us a good result despite difficult market conditions amid sharply rising interest rates. Nice work!
" Selling the family home "
Andy Wharton has just sold our second home in 15 years. This time the market was against us but Andy managed to bring home an excellent result. Communication and due diligence are his forte. His knowledge of the market combined with a friendly and open manner made the process of selling our family home straightforward and stress free. We trust Andy completely and can recommend him to anyone who values integrity.
" A great Agent to deal with. "
During the recent purchase of our home, Andy was very professional, open and honest and very pleasant to deal with at all times. We would have no hesitation in recommending Andy as a quality Real Estate Agent.
" Great Service "
Andy was not pushy but clearly and accurately presented a very respectable home.
" Great Agent "
Andy is a very professional and experienced agent with great local knowledge. He is very friendly and understanding and always kept us fully informed during the process of selling. Andy worked very hard to achieve the best price for us in this difficult and uncertain market. We would highly recommend him. Thanks Andy for all your advice and service.
" Kiama purchase. "
As a recent purchaser in Kiama I have no hesitation recommending Andy Wharton to anyone on a similar journey. Andy was always available to answer my many questions in a professional manner and I believe clear and fair in his responses. His interest in the Kiama community and its history was was very evident. That was important to me. Thankyou.
" Selling my house made easy! "
Andy Wharton was very professional, very knowledgeable and made the very daunting process of selling my house - easy. Everything Andy said would happen - did and in a very timely manner.
" An excellent, dedicated and energetic agent "
Andy was the utmost professional, providing a tailored approach to selling a unique property. His communication skills and personal demeanour helped to ensure that the process was seamless. Andy listened to our needs and clearly articulated those to prospective buyers, keeping us informed every step of the way to achieve the desired outcome.
" Highly Recommended "
Andy went above and beyond to sell our property and gave us all the information needed for selling in the current climate. We appreciate all the efforts he put into the great outcome for our family.
" Professional approach handled with integrity and expediency. "
My wife & I have known Andy for about 14 years, when he and his partner Sue Spence sold us the property that he has now sold for us. At the time we were most impressed with both of them and we continue to have that opinion.
" Impressed with Andy! "
My wife & I have known Andy for about 14 years, when he and his partner Sue Spence sold us the property that he has now sold for us. At the time we were most impressed with both of them and we continue to have that opinion.
" Professional and caring agent "
Handing it over to his vast experience. It has been a long process during the lockdowns but it finally happened. Andy persisted continually to obtain the sale over 206 days and kept us informed constantly. We are very happy to recommend Andy to anyone wanting a professional and caring agent.
" Honest and Respectful "
I have found Andy to be honest and respectful at a very difficult time of selling my family home of sixty years. As a first time seller he guided me through the process with professionalism and gained the best price possible at that time. I wish Andy all the best for the future.
" Highly recommend! "
Andy is very personable and acts professionally. He is knowledgeable of the surrounding district and worked hard for us to obtain a sale quickly and efficiently. Andy kept us well informed of any developments and was quick to respond whenever we had questions. We highly recommend Andy if you are seeking to sell a property.
" Knowledge of the market spot on "
Andy knew the property and the area well. He was able to answer all my questions without hesitation. Andy always responded very promptly whenever I contacted him. His knowledge of the market was spot on and his after sales follow through and help also showed him to be an outstanding agent.
" Treated our sale like it was his own! "
Thank you Andy for your tireless efforts, great advice and attention to detail! We very much appreciated your guidance and professionalism with marketing, presentation and regular communication with us. We felt we could ask you anything, anytime and you were always well considered and honest. We are very pleased to have sold to the new owners who we think will love the property as much as we have. Thank you for everything!
" Honest and Diligent "
I found Andy and Dana at First National Coast & Country R/E to be honest and open about our purchase in Kiama. They met us outside of opening times and were thorough and informative with prompt updates during negotiation. Personally I would recommend them for any of your real estate enquiries.
" Our expectations were exceeded! "
We are delighted with the result achieved by Andy Wharton and the First National Coast & Country Kiama team on the sale of our property. We found Andy’s extensive experience, particularly with off the plan sales, to be invaluable and his expert guidance allowed us to confidently make well-informed decisions. The team at FNCC were highly professional and closely consulted with us throughout the campaign. Our expectations were exceeded with the time the property was on the market and with the sale price. We have no hesitation in recommending Andy and FNCC Kiama!
" We strongly recommend! "
We will certainly engage Andy again should the opportunity arise as he has our full confidence as an ethical and professional agent who is consistently conscientious, creative, energetic, engaging, realistic, honest, well-informed and efficient in everything he does for the client. We most strongly recommend him to those looking for much more than the 'slick' approach to real estate marketing.
" Couldn't be happier! "
We couldn't be happier with the team at First National Coast and Country Kiama. Andy was always quick to reply and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. He would always take the time to explain things thoroughly and would check in regularly which allowed for a totally transparent, smooth process. We would highly recommend working with Andy and the rest of the First National Coast and Country team.
" Pleasure to work with! "
Andy and the team have been a pleasure to work with on purchasing my new property. Andy is professional and kept me informed and updated during the purchase. I would highly recommend Andy and the team at First national Coast & Country if you are buying or selling.
" Consummate professional! "
My recent purchase of properties in Kiama and Kiama Heights I found Andy Wharton to be the consummate professional, an obliging skillful negotiator. Andy returned all my inquiries promptly and with a friendly helpful polite manner. I can and will highly recommend Andy to any prospective purchaser and vendor. Andy was patient, offered guidance, extremely respectful to the vendor and myself making my experience easier purchasing properties in an area I am not familiar with. Congratulations 1st National C & C Kiama with Andy Wharton you have a trustworthy gentleman who's a valuable asset and credit to your company. Andy Wharton, Thank you. Jenni Eke.
" Very genuine! "
We recently used Andy Wharton from First National Coast & Country to sell our beautiful home in Kiama. Andy managed things for us entirely and made sure our house was presented perfectly for the market. Andy is a very genuine man, who has integrity and honesty. He was very easy to deal with and achieved an excellent result for us.
" Genuine, up front and professional "
My partner and I both bought and sold through Andy Wharton and his team. They were genuine, up front, and professional. We will always value our relationship with Andy and Susan.
" Excellent experience! "
We had an excellent experience with First National Kiama as a first home buyer. Andy and Aimee were professional, friendly and honest. They kept us informed throughout the whole process. They offered extra advice and support which made us feel comfortable. Would highly recommend.
" Achieved a great result "
I engaged Andy Wharton of First National Coast and Country Kiama to market our investment property. Andy achieved a great result and I would strongly recommend him to any prospective vendor who requires professional marketing of their property.
" Great knowledge of the market "
Andy was very professional, had great knowledge of the market and communicated very well with us through out the sale of our property. Being our first sale of a property, Andy was fantastic with his marketing advice and guidance through out the COVID period. We would highly recommend Andy to any prospective sellers.
" Commitment and professionalism "
We first dealt with Andy in 2002, buying our first Kiama home. Since then we have bought & sold with Andy on 3 more occasions. Each time he has served us very well with commitment and professionalism to the job at hand. Choosing an agent to sell your property is an important and difficult decision. I would happily choose Andy again knowing he is honest, genuine and very capable of negotiating a good deal.
" Outstanding Agent "
Andy, Sue and the team at First National Real Coast & Country Kiama were outstanding. They had a clear strategy and worked very hard to market our property from day one. The communication was excellent along the way and they went “above and beyond” to achieve an outstanding result via auction. I could not recommend them more highly.
" Everything and more! "
I spoke to a number of local agents before deciding who to use for the sale of my 6 home development. Having just retired as an estate agent myself with my own company for over 35 years I knew what I was looking for, someone who had good local knowledge, a clean reputation, good communication skills, access to all the right marketing and most of all enthusiasm for the product they had to sell. Andy had all of these and more. The proof has been in the putting with a great result in what have been difficult times, always letting me know the progress of each negotiation and subsequent sale and discussing various marketing tweaks as the market changed throughout the 18 month process. I highly recommend Andy from Coast and County First National to any prospective seller.
" Everything and more! "
I spoke to a number of local agents before deciding who to use for the sale of my 6 home development. Having just retired as an estate agent myself with my own company for over 35 years I knew what I was looking for, someone who had good local knowledge, a clean reputation, good communication skills, access to all the right marketing and most of all enthusiasm for the product they had to sell. Andy had all of these and more. The proof has been in the putting with a great result in what have been difficult times, always letting me know the progress of each negotiation and subsequent sale and discussing various marketing tweaks as the market changed throughout the 18 month process. I highly recommend Andy from Coast and County First National to any prospective seller.
" Outstanding Agent "
Andy, Sue and the team at First National Real Coast & Country Kiama were outstanding. They had a clear strategy and worked very hard to market our property from day one. The communication was excellent along the way and they went “above and beyond” to achieve an outstanding result via auction. I could not recommend them more highly.
" Professional Agent "
Andy Wharton was an awesome real estate agent to deal with. No question's or requests were ever too much to address. Replies via email, telephone or SMS were prompt and courteous. The negotiation process was simply and with no pressure. If the real estate industry was to model their professionalism on one agent Andy Wharton would be the ideal representative. True professional.
" Top agent in Kiama "
Andy Wharton was recommended to us by a neighbour who successfully sold her home under his guidance and real estate skills. His early contact in our home sale was excellent and with a market cooling he sustained our confidence and followed this with a dazzling display of communication skills in finally winning the sale in just over 3 weeks. Well done Andy, coupled with a supportive wife this combo is superlative.
" Great agent! "
Andy was a real pleasure to deal with. Very capable and credible, with excellent communication skills. He helped at every step of the process even supplying extra keys and a padlock for the gate along with local trade references to help with the renovation. Terrific guy and all round professional.
" A true professional agent "
Andy was always available, he performed as a true gentleman who knows his product. He never exaggerated the reality as experienced in the past by other Agent. Andy was professional in every way, he would arrive on time be well presented and pleasant. He never gave me false hope only reported the facts. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a Top Real Estate Agent and a thorough gentleman. I wish Andy and the whole Team all the very best for the future.
" The best agent in Kiama "
Andy was always working for me, he would do what he said he would do. No false promises. He would always arrive on time or return phone calls promptly. He presented well and was genuine and polite. I have no hesitation in recommending Andy as he is a true gentleman.
" Superstar Agent "
Andy Wharton would have to be my favourite agent by far, and as I have been a renter for the past 20 years up till this point I have experienced my fair share of realestate agents. Nothing is too much trouble for him, and I can always depend upon a friendly phone call or face when we are communicating. Clearly he has a wealth of experience within this industry and I will be seeking his expertise again when seeking/renting my investment property! Thank you for my new home.
" Professional Agent "
Andy Wharton was an awesome real estate agent to deal with. No question's or requests were ever too much to address. Replies via email, telephone or SMS were prompt and courteous. The negotiation process was simply and with no pressure. If the real estate industry was to model their professionalism on one agent Andy Wharton would be the ideal representative. True professional.
" Great agent "
We wish to thank Andy Wharton for all his help with selling our mothers property as we don't live close he has been so helpful and keeping us informed about all aspects of the sale process. It has been a pleasure working with him and wish him well.
" I believe him to be scrupulously honest. "
Mr Andy Wharton has acted as my estate agent for several years, with respect to the sale of several rental properties in Kiama owned by my late husband. Andy is also helping me at present, with respect to the sale of my property in Kiama, which is now being finalised. Andy has been extremely helpful at all times, and continues to be efficient, very well versed in the state of the property market on the south coast, and in NSW generally. He is always friendly and very polite. I would seek out Andy again should I consider further property in that area, and I wish him every success in his endeavours in future.