REMAX Powerhouse · Cairns
Tony Williamson is a Cairns real estate agent and auctioneer with REMAX Powerhouse, helping Cairns and Far North Queensland owners sell their homes and investment properties.
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Recent sale in the news
Tony sold the site on the corner of Lake and Charles streets to the Australian Red Cross. The Red Cross plans a five-storey, 45-unit centre there for regional patients and their families visiting Cairns Hospital, just 190 metres away. It is expected to open in 2029.
Source: Cairns Post, “Red Cross plans new patient hub”, 23 October 2026, page 5.
Tony has also sold a number of properties around the Cairns Hospital precinct in Cairns North in recent months.
Why sellers choose Tony
Tony started his real estate career with Ray White Cairns in 1989. He took an eight-year break to complete a commerce degree and join Price Waterhouse, then came back to the Cairns real estate market as a Powerhouse. He is a fully licensed agent, a public auctioneer and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Tony brings a professional financial background to every sale: a commerce degree, years at Price Waterhouse and a Fellowship of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Combined with over 25 years of Cairns real estate experience, that gives Tony the edge in today’s marketplace. You get the best with Tony Williamson.
Tony was born in Cairns and loves Cairns. He prides himself on getting every seller the best possible price, because he shows buyers they are buying in the best possible place. He has sold thousands of homes in Cairns and knows every buyer objection known to man.
Reviews
★★★★★
We couldn't be happier with Tony and the fantastic result he achieved selling our apartment in Cairns City! His knowledge of the Cairns City apartment market was excellent, and he made the whole process incredibly easy. From the property marketing through to negotiating with buyers, everything was handled professionally. We achieved a great sale price and couldn't have asked for better service. If you're looking for a real estate agent in Cairns to sell your apartment, we highly recommend Tony!
★★★★★
Having bought and sold properties before, I can confidently say Tony was one of the best real estate agents we've worked with. We recently sold our unit in Cairns North, and his local market knowledge and honest advice made all the difference. He kept us updated, handled negotiations professionally and helped us achieve an excellent result. If you're looking to sell a house, unit or apartment in Cairns North, Tony is definitely worth talking to!
★★★★★
We recently sold our home in Redlynch, Cairns, and Tony was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! He was friendly, knowledgeable and always happy to answer our questions. His understanding of the Redlynch property market gave us confidence, and the whole selling process was smooth and stress-free. The property attracted strong interest, and we achieved a sale price we were thrilled with. If you're looking for one of the best real estate agents in Cairns to help sell your home, we'd happily recommend Tony!
The Cairns market this month
Cairns properties took a median 57 days to sell in November 2026, and the market was rated neutral. Source: Spachus, November 2026. Read the full Cairns market report →
Free appraisal
Tell Tony a little about your property. He will look at recent sales nearby, visit the property and give you a written estimate of what it would sell for. There is no cost and no obligation.
Tony Williamson is a Cairns real estate agent and auctioneer with REMAX Powerhouse. He started his real estate career with Ray White Cairns in 1989, took a break to complete a commerce degree and work at Price Waterhouse, and opened the first RE/MAX office in Cairns in 2004. He has owned and run RE/MAX offices in Cairns three times. The latest, REMAX Real Estate Services, merged into REMAX Powerhouse in April 2026.
Tony sells property right across Cairns and Far North Queensland. With his financial background, he can sell anything from commercial property and businesses to suburban homes. No property is too much of a challenge. And one thing you can be sure of: Tony works for the seller.
Fill in the appraisal form with your name, property address, phone and email. Tony will contact you within one business day to arrange a time to see the property.