There’s no place like Nitschke… for you

Independent and award-winning, authentically

Nitschke is a real estate agency in the Adelaide Hills, with a 25-year history. With our ‘humans first and real estate agents second approach, we actually do put the real in real estate. 

Nitschke will give you the most authentic real estate experience

We help individuals, couples and families buy, sell, rent or invest in the Adelaide Hills. We’re your real estate partner… through your moves, your postcodes, and your life-stages. 

Nitschke’s history in the Hills

Founded by the late David Nitschke in 2000, Nitschke (formerly First National Nitschke) is now independently owned and led by Michael Nitschke, Sarah Brooks and Maddy Nitschke, who have all contributed to the business’s growth and evolution over many years.

The Late David & Karen Nitschke start Nitschke First National at 10 Gawler Street Mount Barker

Relocates to our HQ at 29 Gawler Street Mount Barker

David becomes sole Principal of Nitschke First National as Karen Exits Business

David Nitschke merges with Darren Pope’s Elders Mount Barker and Nairne franchise to become Pope Nitschke First National

Michael Nitschke joins business as Salesperson in Mount Barker

Sarah Brooks joins Nitschke as Personal Assistant to Michael

Darren Pope Exits Business and David becomes sole Director

Acquisition of LJ Hooker Strathalbyn
Maddy Nitschke joins Nitschke as Property Management Support
Michael becomes Managing Director
David Nitschke passes away

Rebrand to Nitschke Real Estate as an independent Agency

Acquisition of Professionals Adelaide Hills
Acquisition of Arcadia Rentals
Finalist: REISA Medium Agency
Finalist: REISA Medium Property Management Agency

Finalist: REISA Medium Agency
Finalist: REISA Medium Property Management Agency
Finalist: REISA Operational Leadership (Michael Nitschke)

Finalist: REISA Medium Agency
Finalist: REISA Medium Property Management Agency
Finalist: REISA Operational Leadership (Michael Nitschke)
Nitschke Values

NITSCHKE VALUES

Be a Good Human

We’ll always keep it real with you.

Team First

We operate as a true team, not a collection of individuals.

Better Each Day

We aim for incremental improvements every day.

Nitschke Values
We’re growing (nearly as fast as Mount Barker)
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20 Staff

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116 Properties Sold in the last 12 months

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411 Properties We Manage

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$88,726,932 Total Sales Value in the last 12 months

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4.9 star Customer Rating

Service Guarantees

5.0
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Seller of house
5 days ago
James knew the market and I got above my expected price. He helped with supplying trades I needed. He gave me advice and emotional support when things went wrong with others. Great recommendation for others to use James.
James Kemp
5.0
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Seller of house
5 days ago
Jasmine is a very genuine and caring person who always has gone out of her way to support us on our property journey. Her reliability and professionalism have been greatly appreciated, as well as her in depth knowledge and understanding of the property market. When preparing our house for inspections Jasmine has been an angel, giving feedback and keeping us calm during this often, stressful time. Take care Jasmine and we wish you all the best!
Jasmine Fuller
5.0
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Seller of house
1 week ago
Ayden you are truly our super- hero! We have been extremely fortunate to have you by our side to support and encourage us on our path to selling our house. Your professionalism is outstanding. You have been consistent, reliable and down to earth in your approach which has eased any anxiety. You are up to speed with the market, worked tirelessly and succeeded in getting us the best deal. Any questions were always answered in a clear and caring manner. Craig and I wish you all the best!
Ayden Lloyd
5.0
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Seller of house
1 week ago
Michael was extremely professional, knowledgeable and available throughout the process. He kept us updated in a timely manner and explained everything clearly, which gave us great confidence. What really stood out was his willingness to go above and beyond with thoughtful gestures that showed genuine care and commitment. We felt supported the entire time and would highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a reliable real estate agent.
Michael Nitschke
5.0
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Seller of house
1 week ago
Ayden is very kindhearted, knowledgeable and a great communicator. From the outset he listened and managed our concerns. He went way beyond our expectations and investigated all options regarding buyer's questions and concerns. He was fantastic at assisting us through the selling process and even made dozens of suggestions of suitable properties for us to purchase. All told - a great selling experience.
Ayden Lloyd
5.0
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Seller of house
1 week ago
We threw James a few curve balls, and he delivered every question and query with positive results. James went above the expectaion of a typical realestate agent and got us the result we were looking for.
James Kemp
5.0
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Seller of house
1 week ago
Jasmine was an absolute delight to work with whilst helping to sell my property. She kept me upto date with how things were going and nothing was too much trouble.
Jasmine Fuller
5.0
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Seller of house
2 weeks ago
James took care of everything and was so quick with his responses to requests. Nothing seemed to difficult for him. We had a very simple and stress free experience and got a price for our house we were very happy with.
James Kemp
5.0
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Seller of house
2 weeks ago
We recently used Jason to sell our family home, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. Jason was amazing from start to finish. His knowledge and clear communication made the entire process smooth and stress free. He kept us informed every step of the way and worked tirelessly to achieve a fantastic outcome for us. If you’re looking for an agent who is committed, reliable and delivers outstanding results, we highly recommend Jason at Nitschke Real Estate.
Jason Bailey
5.0
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Seller of house
2 weeks ago
This is the second time we have trusted Michael in selling one of our properties. Selling a home can be stressful, but Michael and Jason made the whole process smooth and straightforward. We truly appreciated their honesty, dedication and hard work. We would highly recommend Nitschke Real Estate to anyone looking to buy or sell.
Michael Nitschke
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Buyer of house
3 weeks ago
James is a one in a million real estate agent. This opportunity would not have been possible if it wasn’t for him; his support, advice and encouragement.
James Kemp
5.0
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Seller of house
4 weeks ago
We have twice engaged James Kemp as our agent. James has many great attributes. One of them is listening to his clients and focusing on the best outcomes he can deliver. He truely gives you the reassurance and confidence that your in very capable hands. James has great communication skills and is always positive and approacable throughout the process. James executed the perfect sales campaign, delivering us a record breaking price! If success is your goal, James Kemp is your realestate agent.
James Kemp

Our crew

Our crew

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Our careers

Our careers

We’re always looking for skilled and motivated individuals to join our team. Explore career opportunities and grow with us.

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Your property's current market value (realistic numbers)

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Your property's current market value (realistic numbers)

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