Career Profile
Joe Zucco’s exceptional property sales record speaks for itself, and it’s his passion, drive, loyalty and down-to-earth approach that deliver life-changing results for his clients and ensure his enduring reputation for repeat and referral business.
Joe is both proud and humbled to hold the record for the highest-priced residential sales results in the City of Moonee Valley - including sales in Moonee Ponds, Essendon, Aberfeldie, Princes Hill and Travancore - and has sold over 90% of the area’s homes above $4m in the past five years.
Respected and trusted by so many in the community, Joe’s sales topped over $180,000,000 in the 2021-2022 financial year and this was, as always, built on his strong networks, local knowledge and unwavering attitude of ‘client for life, no matter the value of the property’.
Joe works tirelessly for his clients but shies away from any fanfare. Outside work his family is his world, including wife Natasha and his two young sons, Harry and Lachlan. He and Natasha love visiting relatives in Adelaide, relaxing in Noosa or watching their boys enjoy their football or tennis, while Joe is also a passionate Collingwood man, a sometimes golfer and a horse racing enthusiast.
A partner in the business, Joe’s name is synonymous with success in the local area and he’s committed to continuing to strengthen McDonald Upton’s boutique brand with a great team of people around him.
Contact Joe Zucco
0414 557 895
9375 9375
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TESTIMONIALS
74A Roberts Street
I cannot speak highly enough of my real estate agent's exceptional performance in selling my property. His dedication, expertise, and
commitment to achieving the best outcome was truly outstanding.
Right from the start, Joe demonstrated a deep understanding of the market and implemented a strategic approach to marketing my
property. His knowledge of effective marketing techniques and target audience segmentation resulted in a high level of exposure and interest
from potential buyers.
Throughout the entire selling process, Joe displayed excellent communication skills, promptly providing updates on inquiries, showings, and
offers. He was always available to answer my questions and address any concerns I had, making me feel confident and informed every step
of the way.
His negotiation skills were exceptional, as they skilfully navigated through offers and counteroffers, ensuring I received the best possible price
for my property.
In addition to his expertise, Joe went above and beyond to make the selling process as smooth as possible. Joe and his team coordinated
and organized all necessary inspections, and paperwork, easing the burden on me and ensuring everything was handled efficiently.
Thanks to Joe’s unwavering dedication and professionalism, my property sold quickly. I am extremely grateful for his exceptional service and
would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell their property.
Without a doubt, Joe deserves a perfect 5-star rating for his outstanding performance and unwavering commitment to his clients
- Lou in Essendon
7 Sussex Street
Georgie and Joe gave us an honest assessment of our property.
They suggested a realistic (not inflated) price range. They are professional, fun, and very knowledgeable about real estate and the local market.
They excelled at negotiating! We were ecstatic with the price they achieved and the short timeframe it took to sell our home.
We highly recommend Georgie and Joe and the “A Team” of real estate agents.
- Raeleen & Christopher in Moonee Ponds
36 Levien Street
Professional and knowledgeable
Excellent market knowledge and does not pressure you into making decisions. Good team work with all the staff, including Julia.
- Nabil & Amany in Essendon
4 Chaucer Street
Superstar agent and great communicator!
Joe worked tirelessly to get us the best result. He was easy to deal with and a great communicator. His knowledge of the local market is exceptional and his commitment to his work and achieving great results is second to none. An absolute superstar. Thanks so much Joe!
- George & Michelle in Moonee Ponds
202/10 Sydenham Street
Fantastic!
Joe was great, even during tough times in the market, he got a great deal for me selling
my property. Great service and communication.
- Dayne in Moonee Ponds
38 Aberdeen Street
Joe is confident, concise, and bold yet empathetic and tactful in his approach to get the best outcome for his client.
I’m thrilled with the experience, the timing and the outcome from Joe and wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again in the future.
Highly recommend you meet with him.
- Jessica in Aberfeldie
6 Stanley Street
Working with Joe was effortless, dedication was immeasurable. Always supportive and knowledge and work ethic was a true testament of his success. He was understanding, a great listener and did everything he could in the process to ensure a sale was made that was reflective of the market and our property.
The whole Team at McDonald were like a family lending helping hands when required.
Would recommend Joe and his Team to friends families and strangers!!
- Aldo and Rachael in Essendon
52 kernan Street
Joe’s knowledge of the real estate market was impressive. This is now our fourth sale of a property with Joe. His communication with us throughout the process was always appreciated. The sale of our home was seamless unlike other agents I have dealt with over the years who seem to drag out negotiations over a week.
- Michael and Catherine in Strathmore
57 Nimmo Street
Dear Joe, a big thank you for your patience, guidance, support and expertise throughout our campaign and beyond. There is simply no better choice of agent and we are so happy with the result we achieved which would not have been possible without you.
To everyone thinking about selecting an agent just lock in Joe and rest assured you have chosen wisely.
Thanks again Joe…. not just our agent but a friend for life.
- Frances and Phillip in Essendon
3/36 Langs Road
Our experience on this particular sale as has been on past transactions has been nothing short of amazing. Joe and His team have worked tirelessly throughout the campaign to produce the absolute best outcome.
Very professional and great communicators
Highly recommended
- Charles in Ascot Vale
128 Roberts Street
We are happy we sold our property through McDonald Upton and in particular through agents Julia Murphy and Joe Zucco. Their professional approach was exceptional throughout the entire sale period and a very good result was achieved. Would definitely
recommend both Julia and Joe.
- Wendy in Essendon
125 Fawkner Street
Honest approach with a powerful result!
Honest and transparent at every step of the way. When it mattered most, Joe stepped up and delivered!
- Jodie in Aberfeldie
45 Hedderwick Street
We used Joe and the team from McDonald Upton to sell our property in Essendon.
From the very beginning, Joe showed us that he had a very comprehensive knowledge of the local real estate market. There were no wild promises and no over-inflated expectations. Joe helped to tailor a sale campaign which suited our requirements perfectly and would subsequently produce a great result for us. He was always punctual, returned our calls and kept us fully informed at every stage of the campaign.
His timing of the market and his knowledge of his buyers produced a final result which was way
beyond our expectations.
We would use Joe as our real estate agent again and we have no
hesitation in recommending Joe as a complete professional with the utmost integrity.
- Joe and Rhonda in Essendon
3/11 Wiseman Court
Joe was great and easy to deal with and had a wealth of knowledge and experience in the real estate business, he took such a load off my shoulders and guided us through the whole process making the sale of our property a success.
I would definitely recommend him to anyone buying or selling their home.
- Joseph in Essendon
20 Jacka Street
Joe communicated really well and was professional in his approach at all times.
- Craig, Debra, Glenn & Russell in Essendon
1/34 Royal Avenue
This is the 2nd time l have had the pleasure of buying & selling through Joe. Each time l have found him to be so easy to deal with. In fact, his great communication skills & realistic attitude took away a lot of the stress of recently selling my home.
He knows the market very well especially the Essendon area & was always able to answer any concerns or questions l presented to him.
Team Joe & Julia did a wonderful job of selling my house in under 2 weeks and l would highly recommend them to anyone who is considering buying or selling. Now happily off to the Gold Coast l go. Thanks Joe for making this possible.
- Diane in Essendon North
45 Ardmillan Road
Joe Zucco’s market knowledge, expertise and no fuss approach to real estate is to be commended. We found Joe to be honest and true to his word.
He is approachable, understanding and accommodating. We would recommend Joe and only Joe as the agent to sell your home, he made the process easy and painless.
- Francesca in Moonee Ponds
1 Hewitt Court
I had been introduced to Joe a few years ago, from the day I met Joe I had an instant trust and felt comfortable, he says it how it is and does not play games. We put our trust in the right person and we will be forever grateful for Joe's hard work and commitment he showed in selling our home. They don't come much better than Joe Zucco when it comes to building relationships and looking after both the owner and the buyer, thank you for looking after us once again Joe.
- Mark in Strathmore
23 Locke Street
Joe recently participated in the Sale of our House.
Joe Zucco was the critical element in the successful sale of our property, in particular, his previous experiences in selling via an "Expression of Interest".
Apart from pulling the McDonald Upton team together, for the single purpose of selling our property, his local knowledge of potential purchasers is second to
none.
- Peter and Glynis in Essendon
737 Mt Alexander Road
Joe’s real estate expertise made the experience of selling my family home with ease.
The unforeseen circumstances that COVID presented during the campaign was handled with professionalism.
Very grateful to all the team at McDonald Upton.
- Nancy in Moonee Ponds
59 Napier Street
Joe sold our property and through the sales journey Joe kept us up to date with the level of
buyers’ interest in our house and as a result we felt informed and up to date.
Joe was able to complete the sales transaction smoothly and with no problems. We felt
that Joe was honest, direct and reliable.
- Steven in Essendon
53 York Street
Incredible service
Joe from the very beginning was extremely helpful, friendly and professional. We struggled to sell our property prior but once Joe took over the magic happened.
We are so grateful and we only have good things to say about Joe. He works very hard for his clients and you can see how passionate he is about every sale.
Joe is phenomenal!
- Richard and Natalie in Strathmore
416 Buckley Street
Great Agent, Professional and Exceed Expectations
We acted as Vendors Advocates for the sale of 416 Buckley Street Essendon West. The market has
had great growth recently but this was a remarkable achievement. Joe Zucco sold the home to the
current vendors in 2018 and was the preferred sales agent appointed by our vendors to sell their
home in April 2021. I've had the pleasure of dealing with Joe on several occasions when our clients
have sold and purchased property.
I must say that in my 21 years personal experience and being a second-generation real estate agent,
now 7 years as an independent Buyers and Vendors Advocate at Master Advocates, the experience
with Joe and his team was positive from start to finish. Joe achieved a great result well above the
vendors reserve price expectations! I would highly recommended Joe as an agent when selling your
property and I would be happy to be called on as a reference by word or in writing.
- Mark in Essendon West
15 Newsom Street
Trustworthy and Dedicated
Joe was great at guiding us through journey of selling.
No brainer in recommending him, highly experienced and trustworthy.
- Jacqueline in Ascot Vale
9 Windsor Avenue
Seamless Sale
Once again, Joe's experience and professionalism, along with his honesty and genuine care for our families’ position, shone through in the marketing and sale of our investment property. From opens, to the auction, all the way through to the final sale price, Joe ensured we were taken care of throughout the whole process, always keeping us informed and treating us with complete respect.
On auction day, the team at McDonald Upton came through in spades, working seamlessly together and making a stressful moment in time, seem effortless.
Joe, Rhys, Simon and Paul, thank you, we are grateful for your representation :)
- Charlie and Stella in Strathmore
33 MacFarland Street
Highly skilled agent, easy to deal with achieving great result.
Joe is a highly skilled agent with excellent communication skills, patience and
consideration.
Pleasure to deal with and achieved a great result considering challenging tenants.
- Zak in Brunswick
252 Woodland Street
Joe is an absolute wizard when it comes to real estate!
Great knowledge and no bullshit. If you want results then call Joe!
- Okan in Strathmore
32 Levien Street
Thank You Joe.
Excellent market knowledge and gave good advice. Always punctual and positive. Kept us informed of any progress.
- Mark and Christine in Essendon
53A Market Street
We have listed and bought multiple properties with Joe, the reason for this is we know we are looked after
from the beginning right through to the end.
Selling is and can be a very daunting, stressful and emotional time in your life, but with Joe and his expertise in Real Estate (and his compassion in understanding the emotion that comes with selling a family home), we are completely at ease and comfortable in the knowledge that he will do his utmost best for us, which he has proven time and time again.
He guides you from the beginning to the end and is upfront and completely honest from the beginning. Initially, our instinct told us he was genuine and that proved to be right.
We cannot recommend him highly enough.
Thank you for everything Joe.
- Maria and Daniel in Essendon
67 Spencer Street
Personable and Reliable.
Joe was fantastic from start to finish. My wife and I asked for transparency throughout the process and Joe didn't let us down.
Throughout the purchase of our new home and sale of our old one, Joe was an excellent communicator and
one that we would highly recommend to other people.
- Adam in Essendon
62 Park Street
Joe Zucco was a pleasure to do deal with. We were always greeted with a friendly smile and Joe always made himself available which was crucial for our sale as he was dealing with an overseas buyer.
His knowledge of the property market is amazing and he has great communication skills.
McDonald Upton should be very proud to have such a strong asset on their team.
- Irene in MOONEE PONDS
1-6/3 Avoca Court
Joe is a true professional, he went above and beyond to achieve the best result for our family!
We couldn’t be happier and grateful with his skilful approach, both authentic and realistic.
A strong communicator, he kept us well informed and we felt supported throughout the entire process, a truly seamless and positive experience.
- Antoinette in Elwood
3 Kiora Street
Joe was professional, courteous and truthful with his efforts in selling our home.
We needed an agent that told the truth as to how things were without any nonsense and he certainly
did that.
I thank Joe for looking after us and making the stressful task of selling our home easier in a difficult
market.
- Sharelle in ESSENDON
220 Woodland Street
THE GREATEST AGENT!!
Joe is an authentic agent that acts with integrity.
We have used Joe on several properties and trust both his judgement and ability to get the best result!
- Raamy and Alison in Strathmore
17 Beaver Street
I’m in the best hands with Joe!
What more can I say about Joe? Apart from being amazing and always trying his very best to put a smile on my face, I can honestly say he goes above and beyond the call of duty to make any sale and purchase smooth sailing.
You’re the greatest Joe!!
- Sandra in Aberfeldie
12/86 Rankins Road
Joe did a great job in selling my unit. He was realistic, kept me informed throughout, and treated my tenants with respect.
I wouldn't use anyone else!
- Teresa in Kensington
5 Kiora Street
Joe is a respectful agent who communicates well and is very knowledgeable about the Essendon area and the current market. He went ‘above and beyond’ for us and no request was too difficult.
- Yolanda and Saverio in Essendon
301/16 Leake Street
Joe Zucco is a friendly professional who gets results! His knowledge of the area and his firm’s database of potential buyers, only adds to his overall charm.
We felt informed and supported throughout the sale campaign and are very happy with the sale
result of our beautiful apartment.
- Charlie and Stella in Essendon
20 Cranwell Avenue
Outstanding Agent!
Selling a family home is always hard, but Joe made the sale of our home smooth and kept us informed at every step.
I would absolutely use Joe again and I already highly recommend his services to friends and family. Thank you Joe for helping us complete one chapter and open the doors to the new.
- Renee in Strathmore
104 Landells Road
Absolute Pro!
Joe is the consummate professional when it comes to real estate.
Has plenty of experience in the game, but does it all with humility and style. Quickly builds great rapport with potential clients, and doesn't go in with the usual hard selling style which is a turnoff to many.
A more laidback style, but then willing and ready to roll up the sleeves at the right time to get the job done.
Fantastic combination with Simone, a duo I would strongly recommend for those looking to sell.
- Jessica and Michael in Pascoe Vale
2 Carnarvon Road
Having used this agent on more than one occasion, I write this email with great pride.
The approach of building a long-term relationship and the process not feeling like a transaction gets the best result!
I cannot more highly recommend Joe!
THE BEST!
- Raamy in Strathmore
236 Woodland Street Essendon
Joe did a great job and represented Paul McDonald and himself in fantastic fashion. Thank you
- Trent and Brooke in ESSENDON
67 Park Street, Moonee Ponds
Joe Zucco was very forthright and professional in our dealings. He was personable, but focused, confident, knowledgeable, and most importantly skilled in negotiation and achieving a sale. We were very pleased with the sale price and settlement achieved and his attention through out the sale process. I really liked that he would take the time to keep you informed at every step whether it be a quick text or phone call.
- Beverley in Moonee Ponds
3 Riverview Road, Essendon
Great Agent! Joe was such a pleasant surprise, he was very genuine and attentive to our needs. Nothing was too hard and very respectful when we were making our decision.
He was honest and a great gentleman, we highly recommend him.
- Andrew and Hariklia in ESSENDON
10/10 Ardoch Street, Essendon
Thank you, Joe! Thank you for such an easy sale of our property. Your communication and direct approach for all involved made this such a smooth transaction. Your advice throughout the campaign was spot on. We wouldn't use anyone else!
- Maree and Dean in Essendon
9 Ardmillan Road Moonee Ponds
Joe is a wealth of knowledge and we had complete confidence in his ability. He is a real estate agent with vast experience. We were happy with the planning of our campaign. We have no hesitation recommending Joe when selling a house in the area as he knows it so well.
We were very happy with the price that was achieved.
- Kerrie and Jamie in MOONEE PONDS