Thursday, July 8, 2010

Introducing the Agents - Our Rental Team!

The aim of this blog is to help make the real estate market easier to navigate – in order to achieve this goal, our staff members will contribute some of their kernels of hard-earned wisdom.

Firstly though, we’d like to introduce you to our sales and rental staff, so that you can learn a little about them.
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Angela Staker has been part of the Harcourts Langwarrin property management team since, well, forever. Alright, maybe not quite that long, but for over a decade, and in this industry, well, we may as well prop her up against the wall, call her a relic and leave it at that. (I really hope she doesn’t read this post...)

Angela has always been keen to undertake further studies (but she isn’t a nerd, that title is reserved for someone on the admin team), keeping up-to-date with new procedures and Residential Tenancies Act legislation. She has also attended the Australian Real Estate Conference and the Australasian Residential Property Management Conference, thoroughly enjoying the experience.

Angela has proven to be a very successful property manager by providing long term (relic, remember!) commitment to Harcourts, and by her continued efforts to improve the management systems within her office and through convincing the poor, beleaguered administrative staff to ‘swishify’ (yes, it’s a word – since when? – since now) rental documents.

"Buying a rental property is one of the bigger decisions a person can make, it is a huge financial investment and choosing the right property manager for it is equally important."

Disclaimer: Neither Angela or the Mona Lisa were harmed in the production of this image. I cannot vouch for any smurfs, though.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Introducing the Agents

The aim of this blog is to help make the real estate market easier to navigate – in order to achieve this goal, our staff members will contribute some of their kernels of hard-earned wisdom.

Firstly though, we’d like to introduce you to our sales and rental staff, so that you can learn a little about them.

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With a surname like ‘Sell’, it was seems inevitable that Joy would enter into real estate. Having spent, what some would say, far too long in hospitality, Joy is firmly of the opinion that the customer should get what they want. Whether that’s a good coffee or the best price for their house, it doesn’t matter.

“I’ve worked in customer service for almost two decades; I really do care about my clients.” That is, when she doesn’t want to cosh them over the head and leave the body where it will never be found again. Oh wait, I wasn’t meant to write that.

Joy has lived in Langwarrin for almost a decade and has strong family and social ties to the area. She’s a keen gardener (with over 2.5 acres to maintain – that means she’s really ‘keen’), loves to travel and enjoys being out and about around her local area.

Joy’s no stranger to hard work; she’s won awards, secured grants and has introduced new ideas and strategies to her old workplaces. What will she do to us next?!

Joy’s also not afraid to sweat a little, having walked on hot coal. Dedication, friendliness and attention to detail are just some of the special touches that Joy brings to her work.


Joy was not harmed during the creation of this photo. In fact, she's so fresh to the real estate scene she's too busy to sit still for a picture.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Introducing the Agents

The aim of this blog is to help make the real estate market easier to navigate – in order to achieve this goal, our staff members will contribute some of their kernels of hard-earned wisdom.

Firstly though, we’d like to introduce you to our sales and rental staff, so that you can learn a little about them.

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Peter Mussared doesn’t know when to say no. Okay, that’s not exactly true – but he should have said no when asked to walk across a bed of hot coals. Instead, the crazy man said yes and waltzed his way across with nary a mark to show for it afterwards.

It might come as no surprise that in Peter’s exciting career with Harcourts, he has never failed to achieve impressive results. “I feel that my customers are entitled to only the best. I believe in treating people with honesty and integrity, and I make a personal commitment to ensure my clients are happy with their real estate experience.”

Peter understands the importance of being a good listener (the perfect man!) and following up with each client. “It’s the small details that are often the big issue for clients. I’ve lived in Langwarrin, my kids to go school here, and I’ve worked in and around the area for ten years. My vendors know that I’m passionate about Langwarrin and this enthusiasm is passed onto potential buyers who are looking to live in the area.”

He is strongly focused on personal development – he does Boot Camp and a bunch of other things that insane folk do when they’re early-morning people – and his positive, upbeat attitude is an inspiration to others. “I want people to walk away feeling like they’ve had a great experience and I enjoy knowing I’ve helped them achieve a dream.”


Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Introducing the Agents

The aim of this blog is to help make the real estate market easier to navigate – in order to achieve this goal, our staff members will contribute some of their kernels of hard-earned wisdom.

Firstly though, we’d like to introduce you to our sales and rental staff, so that you can learn a little about them.


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Luke Smith can’t stay away from real estate. He’s addicted. (Alright, that might be pushing it a bit far...). He’s the Jack-of-All-Trades in the office – excluding the wonderful author of this blog – and if you need anything nailed into a wall of the office, he’s the go-to man.

Luke began his real estate career in 2001 with a brief stay at our Hastings branch before moving to the Langwarrin office. He then departed for a very short while to drive hither and thither all over the countryside before returning to Harcourts (clearly a smart man).

Luke is well-known to the sporting community of Langwarrin, namely through the Langwarrin cricket & football clubs, where he has not only served as a player but he also works behind the scenes as an active committee member. Luke has taken his teamwork skills, competitiveness & a desire to succeed from the sporting field and applied it to his sales career.

It remains possible that his years yelling at helping his teammates over the sporting field encouraged Luke to apply for the extensive auction training course offered by Harcourts...but nothing has been confirmed. He is now an accredited Auctioneer within the Harcourts group and is “one of the best auctioneers I’ve ever seen”, according to the captain of the dry-docked ship, Michael Spring.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Introducing the Agents

The aim of this blog is to help make the real estate market easier to navigate – in order to achieve this goal, our staff members will contribute some of their kernels of hard-earned wisdom.

Firstly though, we’d like to introduce you to our sales and rental staff, so that you can learn a little about them.

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Roz Moran is a Senior Property Consultant and has almost three decades (but she’s still a spring chicken, make no mistake) worth of experience in selling in several highly competitive market places, before she forged a very successful career in – guess what? – real estate.

Roz isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty and as the former president of the Friends of Boggy Creek Inc., she has been spotted weeding in the reserve and cleaning up on Clean Up Australia Day. She’s also the president of the Langwarrin Township Committee and a retired past President of the Rotary Club of Langwarrin. She has strong interests in community projects involving youth, senior citizens, the environment and the underprivileged.

Roz’s professional, honest and courteous approach is a winning combination, and her awards are testimonials of her commitment to service.


Spot the agent! (Hint: She's the one on the right - your right).

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Introducing the Agents

The aim of this blog is to help make the real estate market easier to navigate – in order to achieve this goal, our staff members will contribute some of their kernels of hard-earned wisdom.

Firstly though, we’d like to introduce you to our sales and rental staff, so that you can learn a little about them.

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STEVEN WILSON is a mover and shaker and has a weakness for LOLcats (if you don’t know what this is, shame on you! Go here to learn about the wonders of funny cat photos highlighted by horrible spelling). He’s also at his best when travelling at 200kp/h plus on a race track.

Steven has lived and breathed the Mornington Peninsula all his life and his love of real estate led him to the team at Harcourts Langwarrin. While Steven appears bright-eyed and bushy-tailed – metaphorically speaking – he’s no newbie. He’s refreshing (not just to look at) and has an honest approach that makes the buying and selling process as rewarding and easy as possible.

Steven may very well be the Wunderkind (“Wonder Kid”) of Langwarrin real estate and he even has his own LOLcat photo that he’s too ashamed of proud to leave on display.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Introducing the Agents

The aim of this blog is to help make the real estate market easier to navigate – in order to achieve this goal, our staff members will contribute some of their kernels of hard-earned wisdom.

Firstly though, we’d like to introduce you to our sales and rental staff, so that you can learn a little about them.
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MICHAEL SPRING is the captain of the ship here at Harcourts Langwarrin (okay, we’re dry-docked at the moment... beach is about 7 km that-a-way). He’s been a Langwarrin resident for over two decades and is a well-known figure within the community: Harcourts Langwarrin donates to local clubs and societies.

Michael has witnessed the rapid development of Langwarrin’s thriving community and understands its growing needs. With real estate trends ever changing, Michael's honest, no nonsense approach - some would say ‘blunt’, but they don’t count - assures vendors and purchasers alike, providing current and reliable information in a competitive market place.
Michael is an excellent negotiator (don’t play poker with this man), and an accomplished auctioneer, and some would say his list of attributes is endless.

Disclaimer: Captain Jack Sparrow was not harmed during the creation of this blog post. He may be slightly affronted, though.