Meet Antoinette's Team
Max Ruttner
Managing Director, Stonnington, Melbourne Sotheby’s International Realty
Antoinette Nido
Managing Director, Stonnington, Melbourne Sotheby’s International Realty
Antoinette Nido is widely recognised as a leading Agent in Melbourne's elite real estate market and specialises in selling prestige homes, celebrated for her record-breaking sales and consistently topping industry rankings. Crowned the REIV #1 Agent for three consecutive years, she has also been named the 'top female agent' by the Herald Sun and holds the prestigious record for the highest sale achieved by a female agent in Victoria, as reported by the Australian Financial Review.
With a distinguished background in economics, wealth management and property investment, Antoinette's expertise is a compelling point of difference unmatched in the market. She has held leadership roles such as Tax Director at Ernst & Young and Treasury Economist, and was at the helm of a successful property trust. Her global perspective is further sharpened by her recent Harvard Business School education and extensive travels to meet high-net-worth Asian buyers seeking to invest in Melbourne's luxury market. Her warm and engaging personality and Italian passion for the pursuit of excellence and high performance mindset make Antoinette a powerhouse “Super” Agent highly skilled at negotiating landmark deals that reward her valued Clients.
Antoinette's clients, including BRW Richlisters, trust her discretion and value her international network, unmatched market knowledge, and results-driven approach. As co-founder of Melbourne Sotheby's International Realty, she is honoured to represent one of the worlds most respected Luxury brands and continues to shape the market, setting new benchmarks and providing a world class real estate service.
Beyond her professional accolades, Antoinette is married and a proud Italian mother of three and enjoys walking around the Tan, cooking family dinners and travelling.
Antoinette's Portfolio
5 Boandyne Court Toorak
For Sale
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114 Stanhope Street Malvern
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6 Chrystobel Crescent Hawthorn
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66 Kooyongkoot Road Hawthorn
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12 Hill Street Toorak
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$18,800,000-$19,950,000
5 Verdant Avenue Toorak
For Sale
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Level 82/7 Riverside Quay Southbank
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Level 85/7 Riverside Quay Southbank
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26 Park Street Malvern
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8 Lansell Road Toorak
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322 Walsh Street South Yarra
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9 Bates Street Malvern East
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16 Clarke Street Prahran
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5 Glover Court Toorak
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70 St Georges Road Toorak
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59 Tivoli Road South Yarra
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6 & 8-10 Marne Street South Yarra
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42 St Georges Road Toorak
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24 Bonview Road Malvern
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Penthouse/30 Springfield Avenue Toorak
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80 Clowes Street South Yarra
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53 Rose Street Armadale
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36 Anderson Street South Yarra
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30 Chesterfield Avenue Malvern
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33 Darling Street South Yarra
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31A Hampden Road Armadale
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177-181 Walsh Street South Yarra
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$25,600,000
7 Kensington Road South Yarra
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7 Kensington Road South Yarra
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Antoinette's Testimonials
Sold in four weeks after 12 months on the market.
We tried to sell our Toorak home for almost 12 months without success, and were feeling
pretty skeptical about the process and a little over it.
Then we engaged Antoinette Nido, from Melbourne Sothebys. From day one, her skills, energy,
professionalism, honesty, diligence and sheer work ethic stood out. She is the hardest
working Agent of any agent we?ve dealt with.
In a challenging market, she sold our home in just four weeks and produced three genuine
offers, something we hadn?t come close to achieving in the previous 12 months.
What impressed us most was how she was absolutely committed to getting the best possible
outcome for us, and she delivered.
She?s smart, hardworking, highly professional, and an absolute pleasure to deal with. We
couldn?t recommend her more highly to anyone looking for a very skilled Prestige agent who
genuinely cares and works very hard for her clients. Read More
The rare agent who values relationships over transactions.
Antoinette is the rare type of agent who values relationships over transactions. Over a number
of years she took the time to genuinely understand my personality and exact requirements,
never wasting my time with unsuitable opportunities.
She rarely put properties forward, but when she did, I always gave them serious consideration
because of the trust and respect she had built. The property I ultimately purchased was an
off-market opportunity she introduced to me after it had sat unsuccessfully on the open
market with another agency for the better part of a year. I was not even an active buyer at the
time, however Antoinette immediately recognised its suitability for me and gave me visibility
to an opportunity I otherwise would never have pursued.
Professional, intelligent and exceptionally polished in the way she conducts herself, Antoinette
represents everything a high-quality agent should be. Read More
Highly recommended for commitment, communication and outstanding results.
We had a wonderful experience working with Antoinette Nido and the team at Melbourne Sotheby's International Realty throughout the sale of our property. From start to finish, the communication was excellent, and we were kept well informed at every stage, which made the whole process feel smooth and stress-free. We felt genuinely supported and at ease the entire time, and what stood out most was the team's professionalism, care, and dedication. The outcome was very satisfactory given the market conditions, and we felt they negotiated strongly on our behalf to achieve a positive result. We would highly recommend Antoinette Nido and the team for their commitment, communication, and outstanding results. Read More
Genuine care, deep local knowledge — highly recommended
Dealing with Antoinette Nido has been nothing short of amazing. Her service and
communication were professional and efficient, and she made me feel at ease throughout the
entire process, understanding that this was a big step and commitment for me.
What stood out the most was Antoinette's genuine care for my family's needs. Her attention
to detail and knowledge about the area made me feel comfortable in trusting the process with
her. I would certainly recommend Antoinette and Sotheby's Melbourne to anyone making one
of the most important purchases of their lives.
We look forward to this new stage in our lives and thank Antoinette and her team immensely
for helping to make it happen. Read More
Strategic. Professional. Unmatched in Execution.
Max and Antoinette are the driving force behind Melbourne Sotheby’s Realty, a new and growing boutique real estate firm that punch well above their weight. From our experience they were extremely professional, provided clear and regular communication and managed the negotiations in a very strategic, sensitive and commercial manner that resulted in a truly successful outcome for both vendor and buyer. Accordingly, we have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this dynamic duo to future vendors. Read More
We would recommend their services to anyone seeking to sell their property.
We are immensely grateful to Max Ruttner and Antoinette Nido, along with the entire Sotheby's International Realty Stonnington team, for their exceptional work in selling our home. From our initial consultation, Max and Antoinette demonstrated unparalleled tenacity, professionalism, extensive local market knowledge, and a sincere, approachable demeanour. They planned and executed each stage of the selling process with clarity and attentiveness, consistently keeping our best interests as their priority. Their robust communication instilled confidence and assurance throughout the journey. Notably, their collaborative and tireless efforts resulted in an outstanding outcome. We are thrilled we chose to partner with Max, Antoinette, and the Sotheby's Stonnington team and we would recommend their services to anyone seeking to sell their property. Read More
They sold our penthouse apartment with an outstanding result.
Max Ruttner and Antoinette Nido from Melbourne Sotheby's International Realty delivered exactly as promised - they sold our penthouse apartment with an outstanding result. The
entire process was seamless, efficient, and handled with the utmost professionalism. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome.
Prior to engaging Max and Antoinette, our property had been listed with another agent for eight months without success. From the outset, they presented a clear and confident strategy to reposition the penthouse in the market. Their attention to detail, strategic focus, and consistent communication made all the difference.
Having developed hotels and residential buildings over a 40-year span, I have worked with many agents, I can confidently say that this team ranks at the very top. Read More
Nothing was ever left to chance.
The Sotheby’s Stonnington team, led by Antoinette Nido and Max Ruttner, delivered an exceptional result for our home in South Yarra. Their client-focused approach, exceptional work ethic, and attention to detail, meant every step was carefully considered - nothing was ever left to chance. Their expertise, dedication, and ability to tailor their strategy to the market conditions made all the difference. We knew we were in the best hands, and the result confirmed it. Thank you to the entire team! Read More
Antoinette Nido is in a league of her own.
Antoinette Nido is in a league of her own. She backs herself completely and achieves superior results through exceptional market knowledge, winning strategy, and unwavering determination. Antoinette is a meticulous, diligent professional who leaves no stone unturned in achieving the best result possible. She is the kind of agent you want in your corner – tireless in her pursuit of excellence and dedicated to listening to her clients’ needs. Selling with Antoinette means knowing you have the very best agent on your side. We were astounded by her ability to achieve a result far beyond our expectations for our South Yarra home in 3 days. Thank you, Antoinette! Read More
Max and Antoinette are a formidable team.
Max Ruttner and Antoinette Nido from Melbourne Sothebys International Realty sold our home at 7 Kensington Road South Yarra. We engaged them because we had full confidence in their ability to close a sale in a slow buyer’s market. We were very happy with their unrelenting, consistent and diligent efforts from start to finish, they left no stone unturned to secure a sale where many other listings in the area remain unsold months later.
Their work was first class from the outset, they facilitated the preparation and presentation of our home to showcase it at its best through their dedicated team, which was a seamless, effortless and easy experience for us. Communication was clear, honest and factual, keeping us updated of who the buyers were and their level of interest throughout the process.
This dynamic duo really shone when managing the buyers throughout the Campaign process, their genuine teamwork, male and female combination and complimentary skills and expertise were a real asset to us as Vendors.
The purchaser originally had said “no” to having interest in our house, but they worked the buyer pool well together and ensured that all buyers were given a final opportunity to inspect and then managed to swing the eventual purchaser back onto the home, maintain competitive tension and close the deal.
Max and Antoinette are a formidable team in the market and an asset to their Vendors, they have high professional standards, work hard, are genuine, and great to deal with. We highly recommend this powerhouse team for results and a stress free experience Read More
As an agent, she stands out
As an agent, she stands out in terms of her depth of market knowledge, her vast experience as a real estate investor herself, and her ability to strategise the best path forward to achieve the desired results. Details
A brilliant, top end agent.
We would highly recommend Antoinette as a brilliant top end agent who is in a different league and at the top of her game. Details