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Waterman Property Advocates

Registration Active· SA Licensed · Chris Waterman · REBAAAdelaide, SAEst. 2003
4.9
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1Offices
23Yrs active
202a Gilbert St, Adelaide CBD, SA, 5000
0419 848 544

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  • Registration: Active · SA Licensed · Chris Waterman · REBAA
  • Website reviewed: Website present and reviewed
  • Office location: 1 office location on record
  • Contact details: Contact information on record
  • Data source: Official register
  • Profile last updated: 13 July 2026

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Office locations

  • Primary office

    202a Gilbert St

    Adelaide CBD, Adelaide, SA, 5000

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Business overview

Established in Adelaide in early 2003 as South Australia's first buyer-agent-only firm, and an inaugural REBAA member — Chris Waterman is in the REBAA Hall of Fame. Acts exclusively for buyers, covering all of Adelaide from Gawler to Sellicks Beach plus rural SA. Both principals are registered agents and auctioneers.

Specialisations

Home Buyers (Owner-Occupier)Property InvestorsAuction BiddingVendor Advocacy

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Best for

Adelaide and rural SA buyers who want the state's longest-running buyers-only firm.

Awards & Recognition

  • REBAA Inaugural Member

    Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia

    Membership
  • Hall of Fame inductee — Chris Waterman

    REBAA

    Award

Services & pricing

ServicePrice
Buyer's AdvocacyFee on enquiry
Auction BiddingFee on enquiry
Vendor AdvocacyFee on enquiry

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Editorial assessment

What we love

  • South Australia's first buyer-agent-only firm (2003) and an inaugural REBAA member — Chris Waterman is in the REBAA Hall of Fame.

  • Rural SA coverage as well as metropolitan Adelaide, which few competitors offer.

Where it falls short

  • Traditional, principal-led operation — less of the tech-forward reporting some newer agencies provide.

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Reviews(44)

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4.9

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Google review4 months ago

Recently I had the task of clearing out & selling my aunt's house a 3 hour drive from where I live as she had entered aged care. This was beyond my capability due to distance, complexity & size, so after clearing the personal effects etc. I recalled hearing ads on Coast FM for Waterman Property. I contacted Chris Waterman directly & he with an associate met me at the property some 80 kms from his base without hesitation. We talked, they assessed the situation & in a couple of days gave me a quote for the clearance which I accepted. They completed the task in 4 days, also arranging house cleaning & garden maintenance. Again, not having much local knowledge, I engaged Chris as seller advocate. He presented me with proposals from 3 different local agents, I accepted what I believed to be the best one. I had minimal contact with the agent as Chris handled the majority of dealings. The property sold in short order at a very good price, commission having already been negotiated at a good percentage & settlement was expedited which was a big concern as my aunt was paying a great deal in aged care until funds were available from the house sale. Could not be happier overall. Clearly the house clearance cost was considerable as it was a huge task (everything has a price) but the cost of engaging Chris as seller advocate was zero for me (or my aunt at least) as his fee was paid by the agent as part of their commission. I don't understand why anyone would buy or sell a property by themselves when distance or local knowledge is a problem when this service is available at no cost. Excellent service.

Andrew Bannister

Andrew Bannister

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Google review4 months ago

Engaging Matt as our buyer’s advocate was the best decision we made in the entire home-buying process. We simply could not have purchased our home without him. Matt took the time to really understand what our family was looking for and worked tirelessly behind the scenes, viewing countless properties until he found the one. His knowledge of the market, inside intel and strategic guidance were exceptional, and it quickly became clear why he comes so highly recommended. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, persistence and care Matt showed throughout the whole process. Thank you, Matt — the result you achieved for our family is something we will always be grateful for.

Sarah George

Sarah George

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Google reviewa year ago

10/10 experience with Matt and the whole Waterman team. From start to finish they were helpful, attentive and informative about what could be a very stressful process. My partner and I were able - thanks to Matt's help at every step - to identify a suitable property, arrange a building inspection and successfully bid on that property at auction. All less than a month after first meeting Matt and Chris. We have just moved in to our new place and couldn't be happier with it. Thanks again to Matt and the team, you guys were fantastic.

Edward Dadds

Edward Dadds

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Google review6 years ago

We were searching for an Investment property in Adelaide from Melbourne and found the task difficult. We engaged Waterman and worked with Jess. From the outset Jess gave us confidence through her deep knowledge of the Adelaide property market. We received a weekly property report of houses that met the agreed criteria. We acquired a property and quickly had it tenanted via their property management division. The process was seamless and stress free for us. Great service all round! Paul and Marianne

Paul Treloar

Paul Treloar

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Google review2 years ago

Very grateful to Matt O'Donohue of Waterman's for his expertise and guidance. The time and effort in searching, reviewing, visiting opens, accessing analytical reports and bidding saved a huge amount of time and stress. I secured a property at approx. $45k lower than I may have bid without his guidance and won. Highly recommend their help!

Kristen Kubank

Kristen Kubank

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The bottom line

The longest buyers-only track record in South Australia — first in the state, inaugural REBAA member, more than two decades of it. That history is the reason to call; it also means a traditional, principal-led operation rather than a slick tech-forward one. Rural SA coverage is a real point of difference.

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