With 30+ years in sales and a background in Structural Engineering and Architecture, James Baker brings unmatched professionalism to the Northern Beaches. Renowned for his vision, market excellence and leadership, James is a specialist in oceanfront, waterfront and off-market sales—connecting buyers and sellers through a trusted local network.

His dedication and results have made him one of the area’s top agents. He’s ranked in the REB Top 100 Agents nationally for eight consecutive years and has been named Avalon Beach’s leading agent by RateMyAgent since 2016.

As Principal of McGrath Avalon and Mona Vale, James combines deep market knowledge and negotiation skill to consistently exceed expectations across all property types.

Through McGrath’s exclusive partnership with Knight Frank and Bayleys, James provides clients access to over 750 offices across 50 markets—offering premium global reach, innovative strategies, and exceptional results.