Craig Hyde

Director/Area Specialist

As principal of L.J. Hooker Albion Park Rail since 2006 and with over 18 years experience within the Illawarra finance and banking industry, focus on my clients wants and needs is paramount.

“I understand what it takes to get you the right price for your property.”

Throughout my previous management positions, ethics, skills and honesty were essential tools utilised amongst my day to day duties.

In comparison, real estate requires the same honesty and ethics, along with continuous commitment and new initiatives.

The Secret to my Success….

Ethics – Sincerity – Professionalism.


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L J Hooker Albion Park sold over 60 lots within a land development we had in the area. I always found Craig to be professional and polite in all dealings. He was able to sell the majority on the lots in short period of time and continues to market the remaining.

Michael Sydney

Craig is a very hands on he loves Real Estate and his knowledge is above the best He goes above his duties so please to have him as our Mr Hooker

Danielle Borg Warilla

This time around our sale was for a sea change. Have dealt with Craig Hyde with previous house sales over the years he always understands and listens to our needs, he gets the job done and is always very professional about his work. Craig kept us up to date on feedback from prospective buyers and what we could do to improve our sales response. Always friendly polite and a pleasure to work with and I would recommend Craig Hyde and the L J Hooker Team to get your house sold.

Amanda T. Madora Bay WA

I purchased my first investment property from Craig and his team. Over the past eight years, they have managed my rental portfolio and the service has been exemplary. I am still using the team for property management purposes and on deciding to sell one of my properties, chose to sell with a team who continue to provide excellent customer focussed service.

SHARON BLAZIC

Important an agency really listened to us Craig really looked after us and knew his area well All round good guy, honest.

Jo -Flinders

Craig Hyde is a professional and efficient sales person who knows the area and is prepared to do the hard yards in selling properties. We have been extremely happy with his performance and recommend him to anyone who will listen. We would like formerly thank Craig Hyde and the team at LJ Hooker Albion Park Rail for their assistance in our sale.

Bruce and Denise Smith Ablion Park

We achieved a great sales result due to Craig's knowledge of the property market

Marion McGivern ..Shell Cove

Thanks Craig for your guidance and support throughout this very stressful process....it is very much appreciated. Best wishes and good selling!

John & Gail Morgan

Craig Hyde was very easy to deal with especially when all communication etc was done by telephone seeing I wasnt in the state while the sale was going through. I could not recommend Craig and the office enough. Sale went through without a delay and above expectations.

Ann Cameron Sidmouth Tasmania

Restored my faith in Real Estate Agents after an atrocious experience with another major brand Real Estate.

Paul Maccioni

Hi Craig, We are loving country life, best decision we made. Thanks for selling our property and making it happen.

Debra and Marty

Hi Craig (and the LJ Hooker team), Thanks so much for all your assistance with the sale of 39 Oak St APR. I have been very happy with your services and communication, and I wanted to thank you for making it such a relatively quick and easy sale.

Karleen Robotham, Albion Park Rail

Dear Craig, We'd like to thank you for the excellent service provided by you & your staff during the recent sale of our home.

Regards Tim & Gabby Townsend

Hi Craig, You went above & beyond your duty. You always listened, you cared & you certainly DELIVERED. Thank you.

Regards Liz & Richard Scherlowski, Flinders

To Craig, Thank you to you & your staff at L.J. Hooker Albion Park Rail. Your knowledge & expertise of the area has led to a very satisfactory sale.

Regards Raphael Perez, Oak Flats

Craig, We were always made to feel welcome and well informed. This built our Trust. We would have no hesitation in recommending our friends & family to Craig.

Regards Claud & Nicole Stella, Flinders

Craig gave me regular updates & service in line with your company's Guarantee. My home was sold within the first two weeks thanks to Craig.

Regards Graham Hill, Flinders

Hi Craig addressed all my concerns regarding the sale of my property, and I felt confident in listing with Craig. He took a professional approach & displayed a High level of service at all times.

Regards Zora Boskovska , Berkeley

Craig, Just wanted to formally thank you for your service we are very appreciative of your sincerity and patience, our exchange was so delayed so many times due to unforeseen circumstances which was so testing for us and you, but you never gave up on us even when we knew you had another family keen to purchase the property. Thanks for speaking to Rob Grubb our agent an being so understanding about us selling mums home first. It is not by any means easy merging two families into one and I feel that you had great compassion for our families unique needs we are so appreciative to you Craig. Thanks for going above and beyond for us, we are thrilled with our new property and have no hesitation recommending you to our family and friends. As we are so appreciative of all your extra support and effort we have formally advised LJ hooker franchise manager Mark Stagg of how satisfied we are with your service. You deserve all the praise and the credit for all your unseen work with our families purchase negotiations. Thanks again Craig for everything we are very grateful.

Kind regards The Kischnick Family, Albion Park

Hi Craig (and the LJ Hooker team), Thanks so much for all your assistance with the sale of 39 Oak St. I have been very happy with your services and communication, and want to thank you for making it such a relatively quick and easy sale.

Regards Karleen Robotham, Albion Park Rail

Craig, I just want to take this opportunity to thank you and your team at LJ Hooker (Albion Park Rail) for the professional service provided during the sale of my property at (10 Egret PlaceBlackbutt). I found you very down to earth and always willing to accommodate my needs during this time which people usually consider quite stressful. Your approach to the sale I found, made it less stressful as you always relayed potential buyers comments and recommendations to us at the earliest possible time. You were firm but fair with potential buyers and the odd sticky beaks / day dreamers. We realise that selling a house in the higher level price range in the market, is harder to get people through and lock into an agreement and we had many offers as you know. You had taken, from memory 27 couples through When I counted the Business cards left by you at each inspection. Sometimes 3 inspections a day (Busy boy weren't you). I think that you more than earned the commission and I didn't even look twice at the fee. Your approach to marketing the property was also very professional and while you advised me on what marketing package in your professional opinion would best suit the house, left the decision up to me. Which turned out to be what you recommended anyway. In the pricing of the house you firstly gave us you appraisal estimate which i was happy with then suggested we test the market a little higher because the house was not your run of the mill spec home. The final sale price was spot on with your appraisal price. If i chose another agent who priced our property alot less than your estimate i could have potentially lost tens of thousands of dollars and it would have been easy money for them. I would highly recommend LJ Hooker Albion Park Rail to any potential families looking to sell who want a professional approach with a reputable business to sell their house with. Other Real estate agents had that Car salesmen feel about them, but you made us feel confident and relaxed throughout the whole process. Thanks again

Keven O'Sullivan., Blackbutt

Thanks Craig, To you and your staff, a very merry Christmas, the girls are walking around the house singing, "Thank You Mr Hooker" Cheers

Robert Wales, Albion Park Rail

Dear Craig and all the staff at LJ Hooker APR. Thanks for a great job selling my property at Albion Park.

Bryon Smith, Shell Cove

Attention Management, I would like to say a big thank you to Craig Hyde and the staff at LJ Hooker Albion Park Rail on the recent sale of my house at 13 Bingara Ave Dapto. The professionalism and respect shown by staff was amazing, in particular Craig who was helped me immensely from the beginning to the end of the sale of my property. Craig’s expertise and assistance was extremely professional and he was always available to assist me with any enquiries I had. Craig would always return my calls or messages promptly and never once did he falter in his professionalism. Craig’s knowledge of the market and advice was just fantastic and I feel that this needs to be recognised as it’s not often that you find someone who has the ability to build rapport with people so easily and follow through on their every word. Craig is very understanding and shows empathy towards people and means what he says which earned him my trust and respect. Craig tells it how it is, in a nice way, which to me was very important. I knew that I could leave my house in his hands to sell and he would get the job done. The marketing of my property was of such high standard that resulted in a quick sale. The photos looked very good and the property was advertised very well on the internet and in the Realtor Magazine. I believe that Craig should be highly recognised for his dedication and professionalism. I have no hesitation what so ever in recommending Craig’s services to family, friends and acquaintances in the market to buy or sell. I wish Craig and the staff at LJ Hooker the very best for the future. Again, I would like to thank the staff at LJ Hooker, especially Craig, for all the support and phone calls I received from the beginning to the end of the sale of my property. Yours sincerely,

Sylvanna Agostino, Dapto

Hi Craig and crew, Steve and myself would just like to thank you all for everything over the past three and a half years or so. We won't be rushing in to getting an investment property again but if I know anyone who does I'll recommend you guys highly.

Cathy and Steve O'Neil, Albion Park Rail

Craig, Just a quick thank you from Kevin and I for the dinner voucher to the Boat Harbour. We went tonight and as always the meal and service was fantastic. The timing was perfect, as we have had quiet a few family medical issues lately with my father, siblings and in the last 24 hours a quiet serious one with our grand daughter (who seems to be coming along OK now), so the timing allowed us to have a pleasant "break" away from these worries. Again we thank you.

Janelle and Kevin, Albion Park Rail

Craig set a realistic price for the property and achieved the price. Craig filter through buyers who were not serious re the price and only informed me of the people who were.

Sue Mawbey, Jamberoo