BRISBANE’S LEADERS IN REAL ESTATE

With Brisbane’s booming market, it comes as no surprise there’s no shortage of top agents in our city. From directors, agents to buyers agents – meet the rising real estate champions of Brisbane.

Nicholas Stankiewicz, NS Properties

A trailblazer in the industry, Nicholas is definitely one to watch in the realm of real estate. He’s the proud owner of one of Brisbane’s most sought-after boutique real estate agencies, NS Properties.

Nicholas fell in love with the industry after selling his first property at the age of 18. Now with 16 years of experience under his belt, his expertise, passion, and drive are simply unmatched.

Ultimately, it’s not ‘what’ they do at NS Properties that sets them apart from other real estate agencies, but rather ‘how’.

“It’s a very hands-on approach,” he says. “We treat everybody we deal with with respect”.

And that certainly shines through their actions. Not only does each client receive a beautifully packaged gift made up of flowers, goodies, and champagne upon securing their dream property but the team is also renowned for being approachable, credible, and most importantly, committed to finding your dream property, to call home!

Located in the leafy suburb of Paddington is where you’ll find Nicholas and the crew from day-to-day as they continue to bring a breath of fresh air to the real estate world.

So, whether you’re looking to buy, sell, rent, or just need some top-notch industry advice, NS Properties will help guide you in the right direction. NS

Drew Davies & Patrick McKinnon, Place Ascot & Place Nundah

It’s clear as soon as you meet Patrick McKinnon and Drew Davies that they are in the right industry. Directors and lead agents for Place Ascot and Nundah, the business partners are renowned for their progressive attitude and consistent results.

Take Drew for instance, he is one of Australia’s most popular real estate agents on social media with an Instagram following of over 32,000.

“I’ve had many buyers through Instagram contact me and even purchase homes sight unseen through direct messages,” he says. His social media presence offers clients a massive marketing advantage.

Both Patrick and Drew are rated in the top one per cent of agents in Australia. In fact, Patrick is ranked eighth in REB’s top 100 agents in Queensland. “The best part of this job is giving the buyers the keys to their new home –it’s a great feeling,” Patrick says.

It’s certainly no surprise that Drew and Patrick are the ultimate dream team, they are not only prominent industry leaders and skilled negotiators, but they are also filled with enthusiasm and passion which drives them to succeed.

Both agents believe that now is the time to get into the property market, “My advice; Brisbane has incredible amounts of incoming infrastructure and a prosperous future ahead, so the sooner you invest in a home, the better,” Drew says.

If you’re ready to take the leap, check out their iconic Instagram profiles @definitelydrewdavies and @patrick_mckinnon_ and be sure to get in contact! PLACE.

76 RACECOURSE ROAD, ASCOT & 1211 SANDGATE ROAD, NUNDAH P 3107 6888 & 3621 6888 EPLACE.COM.AU

Krystal & Tom Gray, Style Estate Agents

There are probably not too many young, married couples running their own boutique real estate agency. But for Krystal and Tom Gray, it’s a dream come true.

The husband-wife duo love running their Brisbane-based boutique agency, Style Estate Agents, which prides itself on giving customers quality advice and options, from up-market properties in highly sought-after areas such as Stafford Heights, Everton Hills, Mitchelton, and Bridgeman Downs, to trendy inner-city apartments in Windsor and Nundah.

“For me, it’s about the people and the families that I become part of to help them transition from one journey in life to the next,” Krystal, who’s been in the industry for 13 years, says. “I love connecting buyers with dream homes and sellers with the best buyer.”

Tom has worked as a chartered accountant for the last 10 years, running his own accounting firm; however, he recently obtained a real estate license to support his wife, clients, and team where needed.

“Our individual qualifications and experience complement each other perfectly, a dynamic duo with a unique offering to all clients,” Krystal says, adding it’s their “willingness to do something different from the crowd” that sets them apart from other agencies.

“On face value we may look like typical real estate agents, but [once] you’ve engaged with us, you’ll see that we break that mould with our personal, down-to-earth, and old-school service and values,” she says.

And for those wanting to break into the property market, Krystal believes there’s no time like the present: “Don’t wait! We’ve seen a new level of confidence within the market from both buyers and sellers. Brisbane is the place to be.”

Shane Hiscock, Locate Buyers Agency

Dreaming of a place of your own but don’t know where to start? This is where Shane Hiscock, director of Locate Buyers Agency, and his team step in.

As one of the most experienced and well- connected buyers agencies in Brisbane, Shane and his team are committed to saving you time, money, and stress by taking away the hassles that come with buying property.

Shane, who has worked in the Brisbane real estate industry for the past 12 years, discovered his passion for property when he and his wife purchased their first home together and he’s never looked back since. “I enjoy it most when I have helped someone to secure their ideal family home or an investment property when they thought it might never happen,” he says.

As for what sets him apart from other buyers agents, Shane says, “I believe it’s my high level of integrity and transparency. When I’m purchasing a property for a client, I want to make sure it’s 100 per cent the right decision for them.”

If you’re thinking about getting into the property market in 2023, Shane advises to “be clear on your goals and why you want to purchase a property… then go for it”.

Phillip Harrigan, Harrigan Property Group

Phillip Harrigan almost went down the accountancy path, but we’re so glad he didn’t. With 15 years of real estate experience now under his belt, Phillip is a well-known agent across Inner City Brisbane, running one of the most successful agencies in the biz, aka, Harrigan Property Group. (He’s also quite the dinner party host when he’s not doing real estate things!).

Phillip leads a team of professional, passionate, and personable individuals who are dedicated to providing top-notch service every time and will go above and beyond to ensure you’re happy and confident with your decision.

“We take the time with each client, going that extra mile, whether that’s for a purchase, sale, or management,” he says. “Our team’s aim is to redefine your real estate journey, whatever that looks like to you.”

His favourite part of the job? The people, of course. “I love the connections I make with people while I work towards their goal and move through their journey with them.”

As for his top tips to getting your foot on the property ladder, Phillip says: “know what you can afford, have your finance ready, be selfish and know what you want and what you don’t want. If you find the perfect match, make your move.”

HARRIGAN PROPERTY GROUP SUITE 40/1 PARK ROAD, MILTON P 0400 043 426 HPGROUP.COM.AU