Kelly is a an outstanding Real Estate Manager with a track record of business success. Kelly has extensive experience in the property industry having practiced as a Property Valuer prior to becoming a real estate agent. He also has extensive experience in property related data and systems management, gained through his time working as a property information manager. He is the Director and Licensee of Margaret River Real Estate First National, serves as Chairman of the Western Australian Regional Council and sits on the National Board as a Director for the First National Group of Independent Real Estate Agents.
Barry moved to Margaret River to purchase a business in the main street in 1988 and after running this business for two years, moved into real estate. Nearly thirty years later and he is one of the most experienced consultants in Margaret River and consistently featuring as one of the highest performers in the region and throughout the entire First National network. Barry brought his experience and knowledge to Margaret River Real Estate First National as a Principal in February 2005. Barry has consistently won high Sales Awards over the years including being in the Top 10 Sales Persons in the First National group for several years, proving that his strong client base continues to grow. With his Personal Assistant Beth Maclean by his side since 2005, he has gone from strength to strength. Barry applies his extensive knowledge of the local real estate market, current market trends, his intimate contractual knowledge and most importantly, his exceptional negotiation skills to achieve the best outcome for all of his clients. With Barry and Beth on your side, you will always be assured a stress free property transaction with the best outcome. Barry has been heavily involved in community and sporting groups over the years and is currently the President of the Margaret River Golf Club.
Craig has been successfully selling real estate of all types in Margaret River for 22 years. He has vast experience in the sale of residential land, houses, rural and special rural and particularly coastal properties. In his former life Craig has been a professional landscaper, school teacher and adult education facilitator. He holds a Teaching Degree and Graduate Diploma in Adult Education and Training and Development. This blend of education and experience and his strong ties to the region through his love of surfing has proven to be a very successful combination in marketing and selling property. This has helped Craig be recognised by his peers across the board as one of the top property consultants in the Margaret River region and throughout the First National network. If you are looking for an Agent who never gives up and who will search for your perfect property or Buyer, Craig will deliver. Craig will tirelessly work for you throughout your entire property dealings and keep you updated every step of the way.
Possessing a high level of professionalism, market knowledge and enthusiasm, Megan is highly regarded for her tenacious drive and outgoing nature. Consistently working to achieve exceptional outcomes for her vendors, Megan believes that having a solid understanding of the individual client’s needs is paramount to developing the most effective marketing strategy. Megan cultivated her people skills working in hospitality for more than 15 years before commencing her career in Real Estate in 2005. Through these experiences, she developed extensive communication and conflict resolution skills. Coupled with her extensive local property market knowledge, you can be assured that your most important asset is in good hands and that she has both the capacity and the level of care to achieve the best result for your sale. Megan has two children and a passion for sport, including golf and the fast paced horse sport of ‘Polocrosse’. A team player, on and off the field, she is known for being approachable and conducts herself with the utmost integrity and honesty.
Vicki has been a keen follower of real estate trends in Margaret River for the best part of 20 years. In 2005 she decided to put all that experience to work and started as a sales consultant with Margaret River Real Estate First National. Vicki’s main focus in life has been her family. She is an avid follower of the arts and the cultural activities on offer in Margaret River. Vicki also loves the beach, the river and the forests that make up the Margaret River area. Vicki has extensive local knowledge and loves living and working in Margs – she couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. Even though she loves the rural aspects of property, Vicki now concentrates more in the residential areas. Over recent years, Vicki has focused on promoting and selling residential land and houses in Margaret River and her dedication to this task has resulted in her being a specialist in this field. If you are building your dream home home, Vicki will be able to help you find the perfect patch of land to build it…or if you are looking for the perfect rental investment, Vicki will also be able to point you in the right direction. In short, if you are thinking about growing a property portfolio, give Vicki a call and make a time to pick her brains…her intimate knowledge in this area will ensure you make the best start.
Nicole grew up in the Margaret River region on the family farm and pursued a career in servicing the community in the government sector in Perth. She moved through the ranks and after numerous successful positions, decided to return home to concentrate on personal goals and be close to family and the land that she grew up on. Her intimate knowledge of the local area and her fresh injection of passion and youthfulness is very appealing and provides a warm approach to servicing clients. Nicole also has a superior eye for interior styling and decorating, so if you are thinking of selling, Nicole will provide positive suggestions for presenting your home in the best light, ensuring that your property sells quickly and for the best price. Your property transaction will be in capable hands with Nicole as her local knowledge, warm approach and eye for style will ensure that your buying and selling needs are sincerely represented.
Beth has a broad background in state government, small business and mining administration, all enhanced by tertiary administration qualifications. Beth joined the company in 2005 as Personal Assistant to Barry Granville and has worked loyally by his side ever since. As well as being Barry's right hand woman, Beth is also the business's Marketing Co-ordinator and is responsible for the timely co-ordination of all property advertising, promotions and publicity.
Leanne Johnson and her family arrived and decided to settle in Margaret River in 2002 after travelling around Australia in a bus for two and half years. After managing a local caravan park for nearly five years, Leanne worked in hospitality for a short while before moving into the Margaret River real estate industry. After initially taking up the role of a receptionist, she soon moved into property management, holding a Property Manager position for nearly five years. Her love of dealing with people lead her into Sales, where she built up a strong client base and assisted countless families buy and sell homes in the region over the next five years. Leanne then decided to enhance her sales career by working for a project housing construction company, which has further enhanced her knowledge of the local building and housing industry. Leanne recently re-joined our team as the Senior Property Manager. Her love of working with people, her diplomatic personal approach and her intimate knowledge of the local property and real estate industry will ensure that your investment property will be always managed to the highest level of service.
Bec joined our Property Management Team back in 2008 and has witnessed the staff numbers and the rent roll grow considerably over this time! Coming from a background in retail management, Bec knows how to treat the customer with kindness and respect and her greatest love in her role as Property Manager is making her landlords and her tenants happy. Bec loves the quiet life and enjoys nothing more than hanging out with her adult sons, her incredibly gifted cat and pottering about in her highly prolific vegetable garden that she lovingly tends to in her tiny backyard. If your rental property is in Bec’s hands, you can be sure that your investment will flourish.
Carly was raised in Margaret River and has returned to raise her children and be close to her family. Carly has a strong 20 years experience in accounting, business management and hospitality, bringing a good understanding of people, strong organisation and negotiation skills to the property management role. Carly has been with First National for several years and prides herself on analysis of the local rental market, giving up to date information to key stakeholders for them to make informed decisions. Carly is kept busy with her partner and 5 children. She is involved in the Margaret River community through the Margaret River Primary School P&C and is President of the Margaret River Netball Association.
Trudy has been in the Property Management industry for over 12 years, starting out as a receptionist. She moved to the beautiful south west from Perth a few years ago and joined Margaret River Real Estate as a Property Manager in 2017. Trudy works hard to ensure that she maintains the excellent reputation that she has built up as a Property Manager by always having clear and open communication with clients. She also believes that honesty, integrity and trustworthiness are the key attributes to ensure success in this industry. Trudy is married with three grown up children and loves the tranquillity of living in the country and believes strongly in giving back to the community that provides her with so much. She and her husband are active Volunteer Fire & Rescue & Volunteer Bush Fire Fighters for the Witchcliffe Brigade and we at Margaret River Real Estate fully support her in this role. There’s been many the occasion where Trudy has had to drop everything to answer the call of duty… before you know it, she will have swapped her office suit and high heels for overalls and boots and be behind the wheel of a fire and rescue vehicle! With adventure in her blood, Trudy thrives on living a life where no two days are the same, so managing properties certainly fulfils Trudy’s adventurous spirit as each day is very different from the next. With your property or tenancy in Trudy’s hands, you can be assured of flaming good service.