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Matthew Scott

Matthew Scott

Director / Sales Manager

LJ Hooker Port Douglas

Call 0457 738 804
Confident. Consistent. Performance-led.
About Matthew 
Matt and his family have called Port Douglas home for more than 21 years, and for 18 of those he has been an integral part of the LJ Hooker team where he has grown with the community and the business.

Joining LJ Hooker in 2004 as an Investment Property Manager, Matt quickly proved his strength in leadership, successfully overseeing both the Property Management and Holiday Letting Departments before transitioning into Sales in 2010.

His natural talent saw him rise to Sales Manager and achieve multiple awards, including entry into the prestigious LJ Hooker Diamond Multi-Million Dollar Captains Club - placing him among the top 2.5% of agents across the entire network.

Matt's commitment to exceptional service has also earned him repeated recognition at the Douglas Business and Tourism Awards, highlighting his reputation as one of the region's leading sales specialists.

Known for his relaxed manner, clear communication and in-depth knowledge of the Port Douglas market, Matt consistently delivers standout results for buyers and sellers alike. In 2021, his dedication and performance were further acknowledged when he became Co-Director of LJ Hooker Port Douglas.

Awards

2026
21 Club

2025
Proven Performer (AU)

2024
Top 10%

2023
Top 10%

2022
Top 2.5%

2022
Top 7%

2022
Top 15%

2021
Top 2.5%

2021
Top 7%

2021
Top 7%

2021
Top 7%

2021
Top 15%

2021
Top 15%

2021
Top 15%

2021
Top 15%

2020
Top 15%

2018
Top 15%

2017
Top 7%

2017
Top 15%

2016
Top 15%

2015
Top 7%

2015
Top 15%

2015
Top 15%

2014
Top 15%

2013
Top 15%

2013
Top 15%

2011
Top 15%

Testimonials

What a Legend!

Michelle K., Seller of a house in Port Douglas

We told Matt that we are ready to move on and sell. Before we knew it, he had it under contract. We chose Matt because he sold this house to us as well. Everything went so smoothly. We highly recommend Matt. Thank you Matt for all that you have done to make the sale happen so quickly.

Trustworthy and Genuinely Committed

Helen W., Seller of an apartment in Port Douglas

Working with Matt was an absolute pleasure. From start to finish, he proved to be trustworthy, reliable and genuinely committed to helping us through the process. His clear and honest communication made everything feel stress free and we always felt like we were in good hands. Matt has excellent knowledge of the area and we appreciated his responsiveness and the way he kept us informed. If you’re looking for someone who is dependable, straightforward, and easy to work with, Matt is the one!

Honest and Ethical

Lisa W., Seller of a house in Port Douglas

Matt was a wonderful agent - honest, ethical and a great communicator. We appreciate everything he did to sell our home. He was excellent to deal with, and we would highly recommend him to anyone!

Persistent and Dedicated

Sharon L., Seller of a unit in Port Douglas

Matt was a dream to work with. Although our property’s sale fell through not once, but twice, Matt found us another purchaser each time. He worked really hard for us, and I would not hesitate to recommend him as an agent. He is honest, very diligent, and just a genuinely nice guy!

Pleasant, Polite & Proven Results

Maggie R., Seller of a studio in Port Douglas

Very happy in dealing with Matt. He was always prompt, pleasant and polite. I believe his advice was correct and I ended up with my asking price. Sale went through without a glitch on my end. I will not hesitate to recommend him as an agent, whether buying or selling, and wish him much luck in the future.

Professional from Start to Finish

Triona O., Seller of a unit in Port Douglas

Matt performed a professional job on our behalf from the beginning consultation to the final settlement of our property. His communication skills are excellent. He returns all phone calls and emails within 24 hours and usually a lot sooner. His experience and knowledge of the market are evident and we were very happy with the service we received.

Service Excellence 10/10

Rob D., Seller of a unit in Port Douglas

Matt managed my purchase of a Port Douglas unit and the sale of such over two years later.

Honest, Clear and matter of fact manner. None of the fluffy mumbo jumbo typical of many agents.

Matt is engaging, realistic regarding the market and fulfils timelines and does what he commits to.

Service excellence. 10/10 Mr. Scott.

Standout Agent

Graham H., Seller of a house in Port Douglas

Matt provided excellent service when the market was throwing up some challenges. His persistence led to a successful sale.

I have used Matt on a number of transactions in the area. His personal manner makes it a pleasure to deal with him, and he certainly knows what’s going on in the Port Douglas market.

I rank him as the stand out agent in Port Douglas!

Strategic and Communicative

Laurene H., Seller of a house in Port Douglas

There are a lot of real estate agents in Port Douglas and I am glad we chose Matt. Matt showed in-depth knowledge of the local market, applying 20 years of experience. He communicated really well and responded positively to our questions and suggestions. With our agreement and involvement, Matt developed a strategy to suit our needs and our unique property. It took some time and a lot of open houses and marketing effort, all facilitated keenly by Matt, to find the right buyer. Good work Matt.

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Director / Sales Manager

Call 0457 738 804

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