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Sales - Last 24 months

92
$161.1M
(+ 22 sales to be confirmed)

Sales - All time

790
$1.28B
(Confirmed sales)

LUXURY LIFESTYLE TEAM LEADER

SCOTT McELHINNEY L.R.E.A

Raised in the heart of Franklin, Scott McElhinney has an authentic connection to the area and a genuine passion for its people and property. Scott began his real estate career in Australia before returning home, and over the past 18 years, he has built a reputation as a leading authority in lifestyle and rural luxury high-end properties. Recognised as a master negotiator, Scott has cultivated an extensive network of clients and buyers in the luxury lifestyle market, consistently delivering exceptional results.

Combined with his experience and in-depth understanding of Franklin’s growth and ever-changing property market, this expertise has seen him recognised as a multi award winner including the number one Rural and Lifestyle Salesperson at Barfoot & Thompson for an extraordinary 12 consecutive years.

With more than $1.25+ billion in sales, Scott’s results speak for themselves. His success is built not only on performance, but on strong and lasting relationships. Working alongside his Luxury Lifestyle Team, including Ruby McPherson, Desley Staveley, Jenni Cowell, and Gemma Shorter, Scott provides informed advice, consistent communication, and personalised service at every stage of the process.

Scott and his team understand that every property has its own story and its own ideal buyer. No two campaigns are the same. Each is tailored to the home’s unique character, highlighting what makes it special and connecting it with the right audience.

By combining the latest real estate technology with carefully chosen marketing strategies and always evolving with the market, the team continually adapts their approach to ensure clients remain ahead of the curve. Grounded in strong results, expert negotiation skills, and genuine client care, Scott and The Luxury Lifestyle Team bring experience, integrity, and professionalism to every real estate journey, making every sale a remarkable success.

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Testimonials

Kieran & Tamar - August 2026

"Honest and Professional Throughout. We had a really good experience working with Scott to sell our first home. As first-time sellers, there was a lot we didn’t know about the process, but Scott was always approachable and happy to answer questions, even when we weren’t sure if they were silly questions. His communication was generally prompt, professional and detailed, and after each open home he would keep us updated with numbers through the door and feedback from buyers. The market was challenging and the negotiation process wasn’t always easy, but Scott remained professional and honest throughout. We never felt pressured into accepting an offer and appreciated that he was upfront with us. We were also very impressed with the wider team. Everyone we dealt with was easy to work with and the whole campaign ran smoothly. Scott was very upfront about advertising costs and what he felt was worthwhile, and his recommendation for our home staging worked out really well. Overall, we found Scott professional, honest and easy to deal with. Selling a house for the first time can be a pretty daunting process, but we always felt we could contact him when we needed to. We’d be happy to use Scott again in the future."

Jennifer - July 2026

"Great team, great communication and provided a great service. Scott and his team provided us with excellent market knowledge and insight which they used to help us get the best result in a difficult market."
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