Meet Max's Team
Antoinette Nido
Managing Director, Stonnington, Melbourne Sotheby’s International Realty
Max Ruttner
Managing Director, Stonnington, Melbourne Sotheby’s International Realty
Forging a reputation for excellence, Max Ruttner, Managing Director of Melbourne Sotheby's International Realty, has emerged as a distinguished leader within Melbourne's prestigious Stonnington property market. He was recently named the #1 agent in Stonnington and ranked #4 statewide in the Herald Sun's "Best Selling Agents Under 35," his accolades reflect his peerless integrity, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to his clients.
With recent travels to London and Asia to engage with high-net-worth buyers, Max continues to expand Melbourne Sotheby's global influence, ensuring his clients' properties receive the international attention they deserve. Adept at navigating the complexities of high-value transactions, Max embodies a leadership style that clients gravitate towards—marked by dignity, precision and a relentless pursuit of excellence. His focus remains on representing each property with bespoke detail, surpassing mere benchmarks to deliver an experience steeped in respect and discretion.
Beginning his career in Commercial Real Estate and fortified by a Commerce degree specialising in Marketing and Management, Max's drive and expertise in wealth and asset management enforces his focus on high-performance culture and refined customer service. Now, capitalising on the prestige of the Sotheby's brand to extend unparalleled service and market reach, his trajectory in the luxury property sector signals the rise of a new era in Melbourne's elite real estate market.
Max's Portfolio
42 St Georges Road Toorak
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EOI closes Tuesday 9th September at 1:00pm
Level 82/7 Riverside Quay Southbank
For Sale
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322 Walsh Street South Yarra
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$13,300,000
5 Tyalla Crescent Toorak
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EOI closes Tuesday 2nd September at 1:00pm
16 St Martins Lane South Yarra
For Sale
$8,000,000 - $8,500,000
1 Densham Road Armadale
For Sale
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6 & 8-10 Marne Street South Yarra
For Sale
Via Expressions Of Interest $25,000,000
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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Max's Testimonials
Invaluable guidance
I first contacted Max Ruttner while considering downsizing. Throughout the process he kept me informed of suitable properties and provided invaluable guidance. When it came time to sell, Max recommended a professional team to prepare my home for the market and executed a clear strategic marketing plan.
His professionalism, market knowledge and negotiating skills made the whole process seamless. His team maintained constant communication with me and he was always available to address any concerns. Beyond his expertise, Max is personable, trustworthy and genuinely committed to his clients' best interests.
I highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling. Read More
We couldn't be happier with the entire process and outcome.
I first received a call from Max Ruttner when he sold 55 Somers Avenue Malvern in 2020.Fast forward five years, it was time to sell my home, and Max had consistently kept me informed about the market during that time. Over the years, I observed his significant growth and expertise in the field. When looking for an agent, I wanted someone who was the right fit for my home and the target buyer demographics, and most importantly, a dedicated and driven individual who would work diligently to achieve the best possibleprice. Trusting my intuition, I appointed Max and his team (Antoinette and Julia) from Melbourne Sotheby's to handle the sale of our home in Malvern.
My intuition proved correct - the team delivered. Max and Antoinette work very well together, their skill sets are complimentary... they are a "great team"! The campaign was outstanding from the beginning. Max genuinely cares and was very responsive and efficient, paying attention to every detail. Their team was also a great help in preparing the home, taking our home from 70% to 110%, which was a significant benefit. Max is authentic, hardworking, and a strong negotiator who fought for every last dollar! We sold our family home for a record price, and we couldn't be happier with the entire process and outcome. Thank you for your hard work and fantastic result, Max! 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
Max Ruttner’s approach is anything but one-size-fits-all.
Max Ruttner’s approach is anything but one-size-fits-all. He is meticulous, client-focused, and driven by a pursuit of excellence that ensures every decision is made with precision. Beyond his expertise, Max is a genuine, thoughtful and reliable agent who you can rely on to go above and beyond. From start to finish his commitment and attention to detail were key ingredients in achieving an outstanding result for our South Yara home. It was a pleasure dealing with Max through the entire process. We couldn’t have asked for a better advocate. Thank you, Max! 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