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Bill Brittain
Principal |
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Bill commenced his working life in the construction industry as a Cadet Draftsperson. During this period, Bill was involved in the structural detailing for the many new coal mines constructed in the early 1970’s. (Peak Downs, Saraji, Blackwater coal mines). Bill attained the position of ‘Design Office Manager’ with Boral steel at age 26. In 1983, Bill resigned his position and began his real estate career with Pearson Bros. in Cleveland.
In 1984 Bill started his own office known as Bright Slater Cleveland. After the amalgamation with Nationwide Realty in 1987 , a local Coorparoo office was purchased and Bill became the principal of two successful Nationwide Realty offices at Coorparoo and Cleveland. In 1998, Nationwide Realty Coorparoo was rebadged into ‘Harcourts’ real estate chain.
During his 20 years of real estate, Bill achieved the following
Member of the Real Estate Institute of Qld – 1982 to present
Agent of the Year (REIQ) – Finalist 1992
Agency of the Year (REIQ) – Finalist 1993
President – Inner Southern Suburbs Branch of the REIQ 1993 – 1997
Life Member ‘Gregory Terrace Old Boys Association’
Member of Rotary Club of Stones Corner – 1997 to present
No. 1 Sales Office Qld 1996 – (Nationwide Realty Coorparoo)
Top 5 Sales Office Qld 1992 – 1997.
Bill has the experience, knowledge and methods to be of invaluable assistance to you if you are considering purchasing, selling or even looking for a competent property manager. His achievements are testimony to his ability and integrity over a long period. |
Email:
bill.brittain@harcourts.com.au
Phone:0418 152 288
http://www.coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Norm Devine
Principal |
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Norm Devine has been a career real estate agent since 1980 and has been a licencee in his own business since 1986.
A keen sportsman, Norm was a state representative for New South Wales (please don’t hold that against him) as a junior footballer, moving to Brisbane in 1972. He was also an active member of Coolum Surf Life Saving Club for 10 years. He is a member of Pacific Golf Club but rarely gets the opportunity to play. Norm is also the Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Stones Corner.
Norm is one of the most affable people you will ever meet, but at the same time an extremely professional and ethical real estate agent.
Importantly to you as a very experienced agent (over 24 years) Norm knows and understands this business, the sale, purchase or management of your most valued personal asset.
In joining the Harcourts team at Coorparoo, Norm brings his own high values to a partnership already bristling with experience. Norm is always available to do that little extra to ensure a premium result on all occasions.
He truly epitomises the Harcourt philosophy of “Clients for Life” and welcomes your enquiry on any real estate matter. |
Email:
norm.devine@harcourts.com.au
Phone:0412 882 600
http://www.coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Denis Najzar
Principal |
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When it comes to real estate, Denis Najzar approaches it with such a high level of passion and energy that has already given Denis a successful name for himself. In today’s real estate market, a profile like Denis’s is very important, which reflect in his constant referrals and repeat business.
Denis hasn’t any ‘baggage’ or lazy habits to influence his effectiveness when it comes to doing the basics, which are so important when selling your property.
With a lifelong career in sales, Denis is what many refer to as a ‘born salesman’. His sales grounding was in the highly competitive area of mobile phones and network services. He has become well known for his kindness, reliability and trustfulness – all qualities that any successful sales person should have. Denis believes highly in the Harcourts Motto ‘Clients for life, through the finest service’. As Denis loves his work he guarantees and takes responsibilities to you very seriously and works his hardest in making sure the Harcourts Motto applies to you. Denis knows that this is a major ingredient for a memorable and successful real estate experience and looks forward to meeting you and talking about the sale of your home.
He is an extremely active local agent who prides himself in ‘telling it like it is’. He is not afraid of hard work and does whatever it takes to ensure the sale. Denis is responsive and proactive and regards his clients’ needs as paramount. He is totally focused on providing the best service there is. |
Email:
denis.najzar@harcourts.com.au
Phone:0438 457 599
www.coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Trent Powles
Principal |
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Trent was born and raised on the southside, living at Mansfield for most of his life whilst completing his schooling at Cavendish Road High School. An avid sportsman, Trent played Rugby League and Cricket where he featured regularly in representative sides.
Trent began his Real Estate career with Jim Ryan at First National in 2000, enjoying a highly successful year before embarking on working holiday in Europe for the next 4 years where he gained vast experience in both sales and marketing. Returning in 2005, Trent resumed his Real Estate career with Harcourts Coorparoo and hasn’t looked back making every post a winner.
A salesperson from 2005 – 2009 and regularly featuring in Harcourts Top Awards, Trent has now taken the exciting step of becoming a Principal/Partner with the highly successful Coorparoo Team. Trent is a career Real Estate salesperson laying the foundation for many years to come. He enjoys helping people move on the next stage of their lives through a rewarding buying and selling experience.
He knows how he likes to be treated and from day one has developed a philosophy of treating people in exactly the manner he expects to be treated himself. He is a credit to the Industry, honest and enthusiastic and most importantly, an extremely successful salesperson. |
Email:
trent.powles@harcourts.com.au
Phone:0404 861 173
www.coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Di Dent
Sales Consultant |
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Di Dent is a highly acclaimed multi-award winning property professional who has worked in the industry since 1991.
Prior to becoming a career real estate salesperson, Di worked for 13 years in management positions in the hospitality industry where she honed her servicing skills in places such as the highly regarded Lennons Hotel, Greek Club and Carindale Hotel.
With the exception of a short period working in the inner city project marketing area, Di has spent all her selling time in the local area. She loves this part of Brisbane and knows and understands the local market.
With her expertise in the local market, combined with her dedication to the highest possible standard of service and a philosophy embracing total honesty and integrity, there is no person more qualified to handle your real estate transaction. |
Email:
di.dent@harcourts.com.au
Phone:0417 722 396
http://www.coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Dayne Evans
Sales Consultant |
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As the son of a real estate career professional, Dayne Evans is following in his father’s footsteps. Mature beyond his years, his first personal experience in real estate was during his last year at a Gympie high school when he approached the Coorparoo office for a weeks work experience. The partners were so impressed, that when Dayne contacted them after finishing school, they immediately employed him as a sales cadet with Harcourts Coorparoo.
Dayne completed his training with the REIQ where his efforts were highly acclaimed and obtained a Real Estate Salesperson’s License – not a bad achievement for a young bloke. He has since completed the Harcourts Training Program where his efforts were also highly commended.
He is highly motivated and totally focused on making a successful career of real estate and his primary goal is to have his own office in the reasonably near future.
Dayne is a keen sportsman with a competitive streak which makes him strive for the best. He also has a wonderful enthusiastic nature and these attributes combined with an “old” head on young energetic shoulders make him a standout candidate when considering your options as to whom you should entrust with the sale of your valuable property.
Dayne guarantees very energetic, highly professional and totally ethical service. |
Email:
dayne.evans@harcourts.com.au
Phone:0419 130 005
http://www.coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Alan Jennins
Sales Consultant |
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Like Harcourts, Alan is from New Zealand -- but for over 20 years now he has been wearing the maroon colours for Queensland. Although he has ACA (NZ) financial qualifications his business passion is in marketing and working with people to achieve results and success.
Alan’s business background includes managing his own video production company, Queensland Video Productions for over 15 years where his clients included Queensland Government, national companies (Telstra, G James Glass, Pradella Group, One Steel, Phillip Morris) plus hundreds of smaller businesses in South East Queensland.
The Harcourt’s motto “CLIENTS FOR LIFE” epitomizes the enthusiasm and the relationships which Alan forms with his clients.
Alan has been living in the Coorparoo/Holland Park area for nearly 10 years. With his 3 children all attending local high schools Alan has an excellent local knowledge and a comprehensive network of homeowners in the area. His spare time is predominantly family and home orientated although he is known to enjoy a game of golf. |
Email:
alan.jennins@harcourts.com.au
Phone:0413 614 345
coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Elaine Oliveri
Sales Consultant |
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Elaine Oliveri has been a resident of the Coorparoo area for the past five plus years and is very familiar with the property market in the surrounding area with having worked as a sales consultant for the Professionals Real Estate Holland Park office and later for Ray White Real Estate in Wynnum.
Her Real Estate career started approximately eight years ago with Nationwide Real Estate Wavell Heights/Boondall area on the north side of Brisbane.
Since leaving school Elaine has always been involved in sales, first in retail as a junior then progressed to sales co-ordinator and branch manager with national companies.
She enjoys a challenge and no job is too big or too small for her. She appreciates a job well done while aspiring to give 100% effort in everything she undertakes.
She is very proactive and creative in the workplace with excellent communication skills.
She is highly regarded by her work colleagues and clients alike.
Her mission statement is to create a “win win” situation for everyone by delivering the best possible service. |
Email:
elaine.oliveri@harcourts.com.au
Phone:0421 132 007
www.coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Jim Ryan
Sales Consultant |
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Jim Ryan was born and raised in the Queensland country town of Tara and moved to Brisbane in 1965 as a young bloke from the bush. An excellent sportsman, Jim was a State Schoolboy Champion athlete and played “A grade” rugby league in the Brisbane competition. In 1980 he resigned from a promising ten years service in the Bureau of Customs to become a career real estate agent. Jim brought with him his honest bush attitude coupled with his strong sense of direction and will to win from his sporting career. Jim has either sold or overseen sales in excess of an extraordinary $900 million worth of residential real estate. Importantly to you, as a very experienced agent, Jim knows and understands this business… the purchase, sale or management of your most expensive personal asset. His many referrals/repeat business are testimony to his personal ability and integrity. At the Harcourts Annual Awards for the last three years Jim was acknowledged as the Number 1 Salesperson for Queensland and Australia i.e. 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010. Jim topped his previous efforts this year when he was recognised as Number 1 not only in Australia but Internationally for the group from over 3,000 fellow professionals. |
Email:
jim.ryan@harcourts.com.au
Phone:0411 199 802
www.jimryan.harcourts.com.au
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Jan Thomas
Sales Consultant |
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Jan was born and educated in Brisbane attending The University of Queensland (UQ). She has lived in Sydney, Adelaide and London but always returns to Brisbane where the climate and lifestyle is among the best in the world.
Jan has been involved in Education, Business and Marketing all her life and thoroughly enjoys working with clients to achieve the best possible result.
Jan says, “It is through quality communication, education and respect that we can achieve the best service and sales results”.
Communication is very important in real estate and Jan brings high level communication skills to her work.
? expressive skills for stating a point of view non-defensively;
? listening skills for learning another's point of view;
? negotiation skills for bringing the buyer and seller to a contract;
? and process skills for managing the overall interaction
Just as clear, accurate and timely communication saves time and prevents misunderstandings, and education enables informed decision making, it is respect that enables the best possible working relationship.
Respect for personal feelings and opinions are an important part of the sales process. Jan values your feelings and your opinions and always encourages and appreciates your input throughout the sales process.
Jan lives with her family in Coorparoo and is looking forward to meeting and discussing your real estate needs. Why not give her a call today on 0406 934 540 |
Email:
jan.thomas@harcourts.com.au
Phone:0406 934 540
www.coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Lisa Siffleet
Property Manager |
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Lisa is a Property Manager who has great passion for the job and has had experience both in New Zealand and Australia providing her with a great understanding of owners needs. She is methodical and particular while having a positive attitude shared both with her clients and tenants. She is happy to discuss individual needs and work with her clients to achieve a good and profitable long term relationship. Lisa is a professional property manager who strives to obtain the maximum returns for her owners while still providing a safe, secure, clean property for her tenants to enjoy. Lisa is looking forward to meeting the local people in the area who are considering or already have an investment property. For all Property Management needs please phone your local agent Lisa Siffleet. |
Email:
lisa.siffleet@harcourts.com.au
Phone:0412 582 050
http://coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Kylie Davies
Personal Assistant |
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Kylie was born and raised on the Sunshine coast, completing high school at Suncoast Christian College. Kylie started her career in hospitality at the Hyatt Regency Coolum whilst completing her Diploma of Business Management in Hospitality, advancing her customer service skills at the Sheraton Noosa before embarking on her overseas adventures.
Having lived several years in New York, London and Madrid, the Sunshine Coast was too small to return to, so Kylie found a new home in Brisbane. Her passion for travel and cultures prompted her to pursue a career within the travel industry, where she could further develop her knowledge of travel and her customer service skills. With high repeat and referral, Kylie has excelled in both retail and corporate sales. Kylie prides herself in giving exceptional customer service, she is determined to succeed in anything she sets her sights on and regards her honesty and integrity as her biggest assets.
Kylie enjoys a healthy lifestyle and is always training, whether it be competing in triathlons or running events in the summer or dancing and snowboarding in the winter months. |
Email:
kylie.davies@harcourts.com.au
Phone:07 3397 4280
www.coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Rewa Henderson
Personal Assistant |
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Rewa moved with her family from New Zealand to Central Queensland in 1981, relocating to Brisbane a few years later. Having come from a Hospitality background of 10 years shared between her native country and Australia, Rewa understands what it means to provide exceptional service in such a demanding industry such as Real Estate.
Having been with the Harcourts Group for approximately 6 years, starting with Harcourts City Sales as a receptionist before moving to property management and has now certainly met her calling in sales at Harcourts Coorparoo.
Rewa was a valued member of the highly successful Jim Ryan team and enjoyed helping Jim achieve the Harcourts Group top achiever award for 3 consecutive years, therefore taking her knowledge to a new level.
Rewa describes herself as a person of high integrity with strong family values who exudes passion, personality and a zest for life. She believes in honesty, quality service and delivering above and beyond your expectations. |
Email:
rewa.henderson@harcourts.com.au
Phone:3397 4280
http://www.coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Jan Quinn
Personal Assistant |
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Jan was born and bred on the southside of Brisbane and completed her education at Brisbane State High. She spent a couple of years in the small country town of Jandowae, just west of Dalby and some years in Mount Isa and Rockhampton. She returned to Brisbane in 1985. Jan has been a co-owner of her own business and has sold real estate, but her most recent experience prior to joining the office at Coorparoo was her 14 years with Coles Myer. After 6 years in store management with Target she moved into the buying field and was their Greenlife buyer for Queensland, New South Wales and Darwin.
Jan has been working with the business since May 2000 in both the sales and administration areas of the office and finally became Jim Ryan’s personal assistant in February 2002. Since then she has also become a fully licensed Real Estate Agent. Jan’s strong retail background has instilled in her the importance of quality customer service. She understands that today’s customer is less likely to tolerate sub-standard service and will do her utmost to ensure that every individual is properly catered for. Jan is very much a family person and is a proud mother and grandmother.
Jim and Jan are a team, both personally and professionally. They take their responsibilities to their sellers seriously whist also doing their utmost to assist buyers. |
Email:
jan.quinn@harcourts.com.au
Phone:07 3397 4280
http://www.coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Jason Roulston
Personal Assistant |
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With unlimited energy and enthusiasm, Jason Roulston is determined to deliver all of his clients the best possible sale price for their property. His sales philosophy is nurtured by the tight-knit team he works with at Harcourts Coorparoo, including colleague's Denis Najzar & Trent Powles. Together, they have achieved record prices in the area along with some of the best clearance rates for homes listed on the market.
Jason's friendly, approachable and open manner additionally provides clients with a positive sales experience - turning what can often be a stressful experience into an enjoyable one. Jason has outstanding negotiation skills and a customer service focus that has no bounds. His greatest motivation is ensuring a fantastic end result for his clients. The experienced agent says it's not a hard part of Brisbane to work in with its Interesting Post War Properties, trendy eateries and close proximity to the city. He believes the area has something for everyone.
Jason embodies the Harcourts vision and says he works with some of the best of the best in the industry whose innovation, vision, integrity, professionalism and results mirror his own goals, vision and values. One of them is to listen to his clients in order to fully meet their needs, along with establishing a close rapport and developing long-standing relationships. Jason is known for his well developed communication skills and ongoing feedback. Jason can be contacted on 0402 456 166 or jason.roulston@harcourts.com.au |
Email:
jason.roulston@harcourts.com.au
Phone:07 3397 4280
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Kathy Kimlin
Office Manager |
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Kathy began her Real Estate career at the age of 18 for Bright Slater Real Estate in Cleveland with Bill Brittain as Principal as a Receptionist/Property Manager in 1984.
The knowledge obtained throughout the years has gained her a background in Property Management, Sales Support and Administration and enables Kathy to have a sound understanding of Real Estate Administration.
Kathy is responsible for the processing of all signed contracts to the relevant Solicitors, Owners, Purchasers and Financiers. As well, Kathy reconciles the general accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and the other general office administration associated with a staff of 16-18 employees.
For all information regarding any of the above please contact Kathy at our office. |
Email:
kathy.kimlin@harcourts.com.au
Phone:3397 4280
http://www.coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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Aaron Nayler
Sales Cadet |
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Finishing High School in 2007, Aaron knew what he wanted to do as a career. Moving to Brisbane from Warwick, to start in a field he is very passionate about. Aaron’s ambition in life is to make a highly successful career in real estate, and will strive for its attainment. Enjoying his sports Aaron plays cricket, squash and golf. Aaron is very passionate about his golf and being a member at the Warwick golf club for 7 years, where he was a regular at competitions.
Aaron has quickly become a valuable member of the award winning sales team and is undergoing his cadetship with Harcourts Coorparoo. Aaron will, on completion of his training, become a highly successful sales consultant. |
Email:
aaron.nayler@harcourts.com.au
Phone:07 3397 4280
http://coorparoo.harcourts.com.au
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