Sarah Springate
Property Consultant
About Sarah
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Sarah Springate has been selling in Toowoomba long enough to know that Middle Ridge and Kearneys Spring sellers aren't just looking for someone to put a sign out front. They want someone who actually understands the area, reads the buyer pool accurately, and has the stomach to negotiate properly when it counts. She grew up here. Went to Middle Ridge State School. Her feel for what buyers want in this pocket of Toowoomba isn't something she learned from a manual. It's built into how she reads a property the moment she walks through the door.
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How Sarah approaches a sale
Most agents turn up, take notes, and send a CMA two days later. Sarah's first conversation is different. She's asking about the property's story, what's happened in the street recently, and what kind of buyer is most likely to fall in love with it. The strategy comes from that conversation, not from a template.
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Before the campaign
Sarah walks the property with the vendor and identifies the things that will matter most to buyers. That might be presentation, a pricing anchor, a photography angle, or a quick fix that pays for itself at settlement. She's not trying to sell you a renovation. She's trying to make sure the property is ready to do its job. |
During the campaign
Open home feedback is shared quickly and honestly. If a price adjustment is needed, Sarah says so and explains the reasoning without the runaround. She reads the buyer pool closely: who's genuinely interested, who's fishing, and who needs a nudge in the right direction. |
At the negotiating table
Sarah doesn't rush to close if there's more to get, and she knows the difference. She's negotiated enough Middle Ridge and Kearneys Spring sales to understand what motivated buyers will pay when they're handled correctly. |
Toowoomba Specialising in Middle Ridge and Kearneys Spring
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Sarah works well with
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By the numbers
Stats from realestate.com.au, updated quarterly.
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5.0
Review rating on realestate.com.au
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115
Client reviews on realestate.com.au
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23
Sales as lead agent, last 12 months
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It's Cool to Talk Grief
In 2021, Sarah lost her mum to cancer. Rather than keeping that grief private, she turned it into something that's helped a lot of other Toowoomba people do the same. "It's Cool to Talk Grief" is an annual event she created to open up the conversation around loss — the kind of conversation people usually have in quiet corners, not in public.
The event has raised $11,469.72 for the Toowoomba Hospice in a single year, with close to $12,000 raised across multiple campaigns. It's the kind of initiative you don't manufacture — it comes from someone who genuinely cares about what happens to people in this community long after the real estate transaction is done.
If you've crossed paths with Sarah and something felt different about her from the start, that's probably part of it.
Questions people ask before they get in touch
Is Sarah Springate the right agent for Middle Ridge?
If you're selling in Middle Ridge, Sarah is one of the few agents who grew up in the area. She went to Middle Ridge State School and has a personal understanding of what draws buyers here — the school access, the block sizes, the established feel of the streets. That local knowledge shows up in how she positions a campaign, not just in how she talks about the suburb.
What makes selling in Kearneys Spring different from other Toowoomba suburbs?
Kearneys Spring attracts buyers who are generally well-researched and selective. It's an executive pocket — buyers here often aren't shopping around broadly. They've identified the suburb and they're looking for the right property within it. That means presentation and campaign positioning matter more than in areas where buyers are comparing across multiple suburbs. Sarah understands that buyer psychology and applies it to every Kearneys Spring campaign.
Does Sarah only sell premium or high-end homes?
No. While Sarah is particularly well suited to premium, renovated, and design-led properties, she works across all types of family homes in Middle Ridge, Kearneys Spring, and the wider Toowoomba market. Her eye for presentation is useful regardless of price point — a well-positioned mid-range home benefits from exactly the same approach as a top-end one.
How long does a typical sales campaign take with Sarah?
Campaign length depends on the property, the price point, and what the market is doing at the time. Middle Ridge and Kearneys Spring have historically moved well when priced and presented correctly. Sarah will give you a straight timeline based on current conditions and recent comparable sales — not a best-case promise designed to get the listing signed.
We're not ready to sell yet. Is it worth speaking to Sarah now?
Yes, and often the early conversations are the most useful ones. If you're thinking about selling in the next six to twelve months, a pre-sale walkthrough with Sarah can save you from spending money on things that won't move the needle — and point you toward the things that will. There's no obligation attached to that conversation.
What areas does Sarah cover outside of Middle Ridge and Kearneys Spring?
Sarah works across the broader Toowoomba market. At RealWay, clients aren't limited to one agent based on suburb lines. If you're in a neighbouring area and the property fits Sarah's strengths — particularly homes with strong presentation, design features, or lifestyle appeal — she's worth a call.
How do I find out what my Middle Ridge or Kearneys Spring home is worth right now?
An appraisal is the starting point. Sarah compares recent sales in the street and surrounding area, looks at what's currently on the market, and factors in the specific features of your home — not just the bedroom count. It's free and there's no pressure to list. Genuinely useful information whether you're six weeks out or two years away from a sale.
Does Sarah work with investors as well as owner-occupiers?
Yes. Middle Ridge and Kearneys Spring are solid investment suburbs — strong rental demand, quality tenants, and consistent buyer interest when properties come to market. Sarah works with investors who are selling, not just owner-occupiers. If you have a tenanted property you're considering selling, she can walk you through the best approach for that specific situation, including timing around the tenancy.