Steve Thomas, a leading figure in Canberra’s real estate market and the force behind Edge Real Estate, has been recognised as one of the Top Ten Agents in the ACT. This prestigious award, drawn from over 670,000 reviews nationally on RateMyAgent, highlights Steve’s exceptional client service and dedication to his craft.
RateMyAgent, used by agents representing 80 per cent of properties sold across Australia, awards this honour based on verified, performance-based reviews. Steve’s background in counselling, coupled with his extensive real estate experience, sets him apart from his peers. His empathetic approach ensures that every client feels supported throughout their real estate journey.
Steve’s recognition as a Top Ten Agent underscores his reputation as a trusted, top-performing real estate professional in the ACT, where his human-centric approach continues to set him apart in a competitive market.
“I spent about eight or nine years working as a counsellor,” Steve says. “That role involved a lot of counselling, negotiation, and similar tasks, but it comes from a place of genuine care, not just standard sales training. You can’t do that kind of work unless you truly care about people.”
Steve’s success is not just about closing deals; it’s about understanding and meeting the personal needs of his clients. His ability to transform challenging listings into successful sales is a testament to his innovative strategies and commitment to excellence. With numerous suburb records and high-value sales to his name, Steve’s blend of local knowledge, professional expertise, and personal touch makes him an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy or sell property in Canberra.
“The sale of a house is just one part of a much bigger picture,” says Steve. “My formal training in counselling and systems counselling allows me to consider all the related issues, viewing the situation as a whole system, and understanding the personal process of change involved.”
“People often tell me I don’t seem like a typical real estate agent, likely because of the way I communicate with them.”
With over 15 years of experience in the industry and nine years leading Edge Real Estate, Steve’s qualifications speak volumes. He holds a Diploma in Property, and a Certificate IV in Property, and is licensed as an auctioneer and agent in both the ACT and NSW. This solid educational foundation, paired with his practical experience, equips Steve to handle the most challenging sales with confidence. It’s no surprise that he’s known for selling properties that have lingered on the market with larger agencies—his innovative strategies and dedication make the difference.
Deeply rooted in the Canberra community, where his children attend local schools, Steve is more than just a real estate agent; he’s a dedicated community member. His commitment to giving back is evident in his founding of the Canberra Kindness Facebook page, which boasts over 6,000 members, and his active involvement in charitable work with organisations like the Red Cross and St Vincent de Paul.
That commitment to contributing to the Canberra community is something that remains extremely important to me,” he says.
One of Steve’s standout achievements is his ability to successfully sell properties that have lingered on the market with larger agencies. His hands-on, tailored approach often succeeds where others falter, showcasing his innovative strategies and dedication to each client. This track record of turning challenging sales into success stories has earned him a reputation as one of the region’s top-rated agents.
“If you check Rate My Agent, you’ll find that I have over 200 reviews,” says Steven. “I’m not sure if there are other agents with over 200 reviews who still maintain a five-star rating. Having a five-star rating with that many reviews is quite rare, and I believe it reflects my background.”
Steve’s consistently high performance is reflected in his holding of several suburb records and numerous sales over the $2 million mark. His clients appreciate his blend of local knowledge, professional expertise, and personal touch, making him the ideal choice for anyone looking to buy or sell property in Canberra.
For Steve, real estate is more than just a job; it’s a way to contribute to his community while helping people navigate significant life changes. His human-centric approach ensures that every client feels heard, valued, and well-supported throughout their real estate journey. Whether you’re buying or selling, Steve offers an experience rooted in expertise, commitment, and genuine care.
RateMyAgent 5 Star Reviews
Exceptional
We could not have been happier with the service of Steve Thomas and Edge Real Estate. Steve is exceptional – honest, hardworking, passionate and professional. He was certainly understanding of our situation, but he also cares about everyone in the process. He is very easy to communicate with and really understands the real estate and property business deeply. It’s true – a very good sale price was achieved, but most of all we felt so comfortable putting our trust in Steve the whole way through. – Lincoln and Janelle, Seller
Quick and easy sale
Steve was recommended to me by a friend and I couldn’t be happier with the result he got for me. Steve took care of preparing the property for sale in an efficient and cost effective way. He was proactive with arranging open houses and speaking with prospective buyers. The property sold for what we expected in a short time frame. – Olivia, Seller
Super Steve!
Selecting Steve Thomas as my agent to sell my property was the best decision I could have made. Steve was honest and approachable from the first meeting and clearly explained the process. He assisted me with contact details of various services I needed to list and sell my home. Through his friendliness, experience, and charisma, he engaged with potential buyers as soon as they arrived at the open homes. He provided me with detailed feedback immediately after exhibitions. Along with his teammate, Mary, an offer within the expected range was received in only a couple of weeks. I would not hesitate to recommend Steve as a great real estate agent to anyone thinking of selling their home. – Cheryl, Seller
Highly skilled and refreshingly honest agent
Steve is a highly skilled and refreshingly honest agent with a holistic approach to selling properties that achieves the best possible results. Steve’s own personal and extensive research into what sells a home meant that he provided us with the best possible advice on what we needed to do in order to get a quick sale at a surprisingly higher price than what we were expecting. Steve has a long-established relationship with a network of tradies and home experts that he used to makeover our home, which improved its quality and value. Edge indeed! Steve’s market knowledge, ability to understand both buyer and seller needs and wants, along with his selling secrets definitely gave our home the Edge treatment. We could not recommend him more. – Gavin and Amber, Seller
A great and speedy result
Our experience with Steve was excellent. We had him out to value our property in 2023 after we’d had another agent visit. Steve took the time to explain his approach to us and came across as more engaged and interested than the other agent. When it came time to sell in 2024, we went straight to Steve. Steve visited again and gave us advice on some cost effective but impactful ways that we could prepare the property for sale and ensure it was presented in the best possible way. Our house was on the market for less than a week. We had one open home and received several offers in the following days. The sale price we achieved was excellent and surpassed our expectations. Steve kept us updated along the way and we were confident in his advice at all times. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone selling their home. – Greta Maria, Seller
Yep, he knows what he’s doing!
He’s confident and knows how to get a great outcome, quickly. Trust in Steve and his process. It works! As soon as my tenants vacated, Steve had trades ready to go, and in a week (maybe 10 days), my place had new carpet, new paint inside and out, a new fence, a tidy garden, furniture/styling and a ‘for sale’ ad online. Eight days and a snap auction later, it was sold for a great price. – Angela, Seller
For more information or to get in touch with Steve Thomas, you can reach him at [email protected] or call 0419 888 026. For more, visit edge.com.au/thomas.
