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After interviewing a number of agents to manage our property we met Melinda Beattie from Henzells Mooloolaba. Our first impressions were of a very friendly and professional agent. From that first meeting we knew that we would entrust our property in her hands. Since listing the property with Melinda nothing has been too much of a hassle for her to organise. Things that in the past we have had to organise have been dealt with by her and in her words, “it’s all part of the service!!” Our first impressions have been confirmed time and time again. Melinda conducts herself in the utmost professional manner. Anyone looking for a property manager could not go past choosing Melinda from Henzells Mooloolaba.

Martin and Kylie of Alexandra Headland, QLD

 

Martin and Kylie, 20/07/2012

Considering the current market, we have done very well. I very much appreciate all your hard work. You were always looking for new ways to promote the sale of the warehouse and clearly it worked. From first being listed in late May to sold and settled in early November at a price that was realistic is a very good result.

Sylvia Stock, 10/11/2011

Hi Karen, just wanted to send you an email Karen and thank you for your professionalism in handling Karyns property.

I have dealt over many years with property agents that make many promises about service but never carry out the promises, but I have found in you a very professional young lady and we appreciate you very much.

Chris Modlin, 14/09/2011


  • That was the most enthusiastic talk of the conference. Keep setting yourself up for the tide that will turn. Well Done! Steven Devine of Devine

  • Very entertaining, very informative, good luck with your new brand and your coming expansion. Michael O’Sullivan of Prudential.com.au

  • Thankyou very much for your presentation on keeping it simple. Your comments were greatly appreciated. Well done, Rob Ockerby WA of Ockerby Real Estate

  • Congratulations on your award. What a passionate, enlightening presentation. Well done and thanks. Craig Kerr of Maggie Dixon Real Estate

  • Short, simple and lots of fun! Thanks Greg, love your stuff. Graham Lester of Maggie Dixon Real Estate

  • Thank you for the idea of brining horses to the industry (and your ads!) What a brilliant idea. Everyone loves horses, it is so different; as you said. Brought a big smile on my face. Joy Florence Caruette of Property Starts

Best Practice Conference, 20/07/2011

To whom it may concern,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Cathie Reid and her team for their professional way of marketing our home.

We were kept informed at every step of the process, and given information on every open for inspection.

We enjoyed Cathie's sense of humour and appreciated her valuable help with our sale and advice on our purchase of our new property.

Gary & Heather Mouy, 11/07/2011

Cathie and Henzells Team

We just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated the efforts of you and your team in securing the sale of our house, especially given the current tough selling environment.

We especially appreciated your team’s advice, assistance and regular updates which informed us of our situation, our options and likely outcomes, attended to our best interests and allowed us to maintain control of all decision making. Your “no nonsense” approach was exactly what we were looking for - and what we experienced.

We look forward to future dealings with you and your team in the future.


Thanks again

Gavin Reeves

Project Engineer

Gavin Reeves, 08/07/2011

Dear Greg,

A quick email of thanks to your organisation for the excellent rental service offered by Kristy, Gail and Heidi; and the equally professional sales work of Cathie. I have been consistently impressed by your team and would have no hesitation in utilising, or recommending, their courteous, prompt and professional real estate services in the future. Cathie could not have been more helpful in securing the sale of my Maroochydore property, which settled today without fuss.


Well done to all and thanks again.


Benjamin B. Spurgin

Legal Practitioner Director

Benjamin B. Spurgin, 08/07/2011

To Whom It May Concern:

It has been my pleasure to be associated with Cathie Reid of Henzells Real Estate Mooloolaba.

Cathie has not only conducted herself in a truly professional manner but also been totally human. She has made an exacting, traumatic and emotional experience bearable by reducing the stress. At every turn she has been there for me with a hand on my shoulder, a hug when needed and lots of laughter, all whilst carrying on with her professional duties.

Being of advanced years and a widow, with family scattered this delightful person is a breath of fresh air that restores ones’ faith in human nature, goodness and kindness.

I am honoured to recommend Cathie to any person who has the need for her services.

Yours in truth

Shirley Thacker.

Shirley Thacker, 08/07/2011

I found Cathie Reid to be more than helpful throughout the whole sale process, starting from the initial meeting to discuss what would be the best way to market my property, then on to the open days in which she showed a number of clients through the house over several weekends, and at the end of each session she made a point of reporting all feedback including what concerns the clients may or may not have had.


Then on to the sale itself, I was well informed throughout the whole process, given the appropriate paperwork to make the whole transition very smooth. Cathie also went as far as to do extensive research to find myself a new property to move into.


I have no hesitation in saying the Cathie in most instances did more than what would have been deemed reasonable to make the sale of my property a pleasant experience.


Regards

Ken Peisley

Ken Peisley, 07/06/2011

Well done on your great response time and customer service - I will definately refer people to you.

Lisa Blainey-Lewin, 31/01/2011

Just thought I would let you know how impressed I am with your staff. They have been so efficient and helpful with the selling and leasing of our unit at Tawarri it is refreshing. Please pass on my thanks to the girls for the great work they do for yourself and your clients.

Pam Apte, 31/01/2011

Hailee is a fully licensed real estate agent … she is very successful within our leasing department .. she is also the PA to Greg Young the owner of the business and works alongside Greg with commercial projects.. she is very reliable, diligent and exceptional with the marketing and setting up of your listing… She thinks outside the circle for ways in which to promote your property during a quiet market…

Karen Stehr, 17/12/2010

I really appreciate your exceptional efforts with this and all the other matters with the property.


You, Kristy, Ebony and all the team at Henzells Property Management do great work.

Graham Green, 06/09/2010

Dear Greg



Auction - Saturday 28 August 2010



Firstly we would like to thankyou for carrying out *The Auction* last Saturday 28 August 2010 of our apartment.



Your professionalism, assistance given was greatly appreciated by my wife Judy and myself. We also noted the willingness and help offerred by members of your staff also their smart appearance. Comment was made to us by our friends and others present at the Auction how impressed they were on the professional

manner in which the Auction was carried out.



We would also like to express our thanks to *Barry Fisher* Real Estate Agent working on our behalf - his kindness willingness to help and pleasant manner again has been greatly appreciated.



Once again please convey our thanks to members of your staff and we look forward to a successful sale of our apartment.



Yours sincerely Judy and David Brice

Judy and David Brice, 31/08/2010

Hi Hailee,


Many Thanks for your help, you were an excellent help.


Regards

Daniel

Daniel Platt, 05/08/2010











I recently purchased a property in Mooloolaba that was listed by Henzells’s – the sale was managed by Laura Vaisnys.


I wish to let you know that Laura was fantastic throughout the whole, and at times, lengthy process. Her attitude was always friendly, courteous and positive. She was prompt in attending to queries or requests for information and was always willing to take calls and discuss any issue. Her ‘can do’ attitude, without a hint of pressure, was very refreshing.


I have brought and sold properties on a number of occasions over the years and would have to say that Laura has been the easiest and most enjoyable agent to have dealt with. I have no doubt she is a great asset to your team and should I be in a position to buy or sell in the future, I would immediately contact Laura.


 

Neil Thompson, 02/07/2010







When Geoff Ryan returned to reignite his career in real estate, the timing was impeccable as we had a property to sell and Geoff was an obvious choice given his years of experience and credentials.


I was pleased to find that all of the drive, determination, professionalism and energy that made Geoff so successful in real estate in the past were quickly revived by Geoff when he returned to real estate after an absence of several years. I was not so much impressed by the fact that Geoff sold our property at a reasonable price, but the fact that Geoff was so conscientious of his attention to detail, his strong communication and superior negotiation skills, and the fact that he was more than happy  to go beyond the call of duty – even to the point of capturing cows that escaped from the property on more than one occasion!


 


I would have no hesitation in recommending Geoff to anyone looking for a true professional to sell their property.


Travis Schultz, 02/07/2010

Re: Tender Sale

We just write to thank you for the successful completion of the sale of our property before the close of the tender date. On the 12th of April, after asking for marketing proposals from a number of different local agents, we chose your office to plan our sales program. We have to say that the fact the ‘local identity’, Geoff Ryan was becoming associated with your business just at that time was an influencing factor in our choice.

And we were not disappointed. We had met Geoff on a number of occasions over about ten years, during his time working for Juniper and the Reed Group. He always came across as very professional and seemed to have a good ‘negotiating manner’.

Given that we were leaving for our home in Europe just six weeks after the starting date, with you’re, and Geoff’s advice, we decided to start the advertising campaign on 1 May for just four weeks, thus leaving us a narrow window in the event of a sale to finalise the Contract before our departure.

Thanks to Geoff’s very professional approach to the handling of the four ‘open inspection days’ (plus one evening ‘drinks and canapés by invitation experience’, capably handled with the voluntary help of Geoff’s wife Dianna) - everything went very smoothly.

We were particularly impressed by the way Geoff took in all the details of the ‘extras’ and ‘features and benefits’ of our particular apartment. Geoff took the time to really understand why we loved our apartment, and thus why we thought it would be a great buy for any new owner. He even learn’t how to use our complex entertainment systems.

He was also willing to schedule the time needed to do two open for inspections each Saturday, giving buyers more options, as well as staying on with the prospective buyers for more than the scheduled one hour, giving people time to absorb the ‘qualities’ of the property.


The end result of this ‘professionalism’ is that we were presented with an unconditional contract, which we accepted, and now we only have the challenge (which we will arise to) of moving within two weeks of signing. Also, Geoff introduced us to the buyers and enabled the start of further ‘friendly negotiations’ to have the buyer purchase some of our furniture, which would no longer suit the design of our new (smaller) property. He then quietly backed off and left us to reach agreement by ourselves, which suited the buyer and us. This is a good result for all, including the buyers who are delighted with their purchase.


As a result, we would have no hesitation in recommending the office of Henzells of Mooloolaba to any prospective sellers in our area, including those owners of luxury or expensive apartments. Other agents may lay claim to the luxury end of the market as belonging to them, but you have shown that this is not necessarily the case.

Howard and Sylvia Rose, 05/06/2010







Having purchased a property through Laura Vaisnys from Henzells Real Estate Mooloolaba three years ago Laura was our natural choice of agent to also handle our recent sale.


Laura “ticked all the boxes” that we felt we needed in an agent which were: Pro active and high level of activity.


Laura held open homes on a regular basis and worked hard to get as many people through the property as possible where other agents seem to wait for enquiries to come to them.


High level of Communication


Laura always presented us with good advice and kept us very well informed about the marketing plans, advertising, open homes and phoned us regularly to let us know the status of potential buyers.


Relationship with On-Site Managers


Our property is a unit in block of 30 with on site management and at all times Laura worked very closely with the site managers, gained their respect, confidence and total support.


Laura closed a sale and presented us with a contract and we would thoroughly recommend her as the most professional agent we have dealt with and would certainly engage her again in any future real estate transaction in Mooloolaba.


Barry and Carmel Christensen, 27/05/2010

Just want to say BIG THANK YOU to you and owners for arranging the fan for bedroom. It is very much appreciated. I would like to to pass on our Thanks to the owners it`s great to have owners who look after tenants needs. We all love it here and hope we can stay on long term, its such a lovely feel good home and we feel very grateful they choose to let us live here.

Linda Tonkin Parker, 01/03/2010

Thank you for getting back to me in regard to the rental property enquiry. For 3 weeks I have been trying to find a property to rent on the Sunshine Coast while we look for investment opportunities in the real estate market. We have been astounded at the lack of professionalism from realtors in that area. We have made appointments to view properties in Buderim on 3 occasions and yet to be shown one.

On one particular day I was in Mooloolaba and called an agency in Buderim to tell them I was there for a few hours and wanted to see a particular property. But I was told that the property managers were either on another call or in a meeting. It took them 4 hours to call back, after I called 3 times and then I was told I could view the property in 20 minutes. By this time I was half way back to Brisbane. We made an appointment for 2 days later, I called the following day to confirm and then just driving into Buderim at 10 am on the day to see the house and was told that there was already an application in.

The next day I spoke with another agent in regard to a different property whose owner had reduced the rental rate. I was told the policy was I had to drive by first and then call and after explaining I was driving up from Brisbane they said they would keep an appoint free for me early afternoon if I would like to go ahead and view it. When I called to say I wanted to see it they told me they were too busy but they would speak to another agent and call me back. I called them 3 times and they returned my call 4 days later saying I could view it that afternoon.

As owners of 4 rental properties interstate and people looking to invest here, we have decided that with what we have witnessed in Buderim with property managers that it would be a very risky investment. I just wish I could advise the owner of the property who has already had to put a price reduction on their property that the management team doesn't have their best interest at heart.

I just wanted to say to you, thank you. Thank you for acknowledging me and my enquiry and my need to find a property. You are the first one out of 9 email requests and countless phone calls. As for now, we are reassessing where we are going to invest, we are now looking further south. If we decide to look once again north of Brisbane, I will be in touch with you.

Anita Smith, 23/02/2010

Thanks so much for your help, sounds like a real problem with the tenant there.  Really want to say thanks again for your help, warmest regards Mark

Mark Shayes, 12/02/2010

We just handed over our Unit 21/174 Alex Parade to Henzells and were thrilled to have a tenant 6 days later! Awesome! When our Unit was in the hands of another Real Estate Agent/Property Manager, it sat empty from 13 Nov 2009 - 13 January 2010.

Shona & Robert Andersen, 11/02/2010

Can I thank you for the great work at today's hearing which saw a satisfactory outcome. Move over Rumpole..as a veteran of the courts I thought your advocacy was up there with the best. Tanya your thorough preparation paid off. Again congratulations and many thanks to you both.

Gary Evans, 10/02/2010

Quite simply put - Karen and her team make owning commercial property on the Sunshine Coast a viable investment.

Without a doubt the single biggest improvement in my investment has been the management switch to Karen. She has been delivering great results when my previous managers were only delivering excuses. Being a non resident investor, if it were not for Karen, I would have probably exited the commercial real estate market by now. Talk to you soon.

Rob Hook, 04/02/2010

Dear Karen

I am writing this letter to thank you and to advise how we appreciate the hard work and effort you apply to all aspects involved with your position and the management of our properties in Mooloolaba. Living in another state makes it hard to monitor our properties but your professionalism and expertise in the industry makes the job for us so much easier and hassle free. You are very helpful, provide great customer service and are a pleasure to deal with. Keep up the excellent work and I look forward to dealing with you in the future.

K & J Alikay, 04/02/2010

Karen has managed Pacific Place on our behalf since May 2004. During this time we have found Karen’s management to have been to the highest degree. Karen’s strengths lay not only in negotiating favourable rental outcomes but also in managing the ongoing maintenance and presentation of the property, an area we have often found lacking in the past. In addition Karen is very hands on which is evidenced by the fact that Karen is generally able to provide feed back to queries instantly. Evangelista Pty Ltd has always received impeccable service and her proactive approach is very refreshing.

J Evangelista, 04/02/2010

Thank you very much for your professionalism as our rental agent. We appreciate your promptness in helping us with finding a house and the quick responses we have had from you to fix the routine problems. We would certainly recommend you to friends and family who may need your services.

Dr Shiraz Hassen, 03/12/2009



This is all moving along very efficiently! Thanks for all your help. You've been a pleasure to deal with & very efficient!


Adam Henke, 30/11/2009

Hi Karen

Thanks for the positive feedback from you as well, it has been a pleasure dealing with you and you have exceeded our expectations of a property manager (that doesn't happen often). Kind regards John

John, 30/11/2009

You sound very efficient. It will be a pleasure to work with you. I have been happy with each individual staff member but there has been too many different people involved and communications get mixed up.

Thank you for help in these matters, Maree McEwan

Maree McEwan, 27/11/2009

Thanks very much for looking after my interest and passing me over to your office manager. I had a lovely chat with your office manager and I def feel so much better as I was feeling really stressed out and worried with my tenant, after all, this is my very first investment and I have no knowledge nor experience in the rental market. Anyways, you and your office manager made it clear that commission will not be charged if there is no tenant in the property, thus putting my mind at ease...thank you. Thanks again for your quick respond to this matter and I do apologise for any confusion on my behalf. I will def consider you and your agency to manage my property in the coming year. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks again.

Harriette Denny, 20/10/2009

Well done. Good work. Will wait to hear back from you re the lease. Glad we got that sorted. As getting up at 0400 every morning is becoming a real hassle. Cheers Shane & Helen.

Shane & Helen Russell, 18/02/2009

On walking into your office on Friday, I was impressed with Karen Stehr. Although she could not help me directly, she took the time to give me directions, comments on the area and an overall insight into business on the sunshine coast. As a business owner myself, I felt the need to let you know what an asset she appears to be for your business. I look forward in conducting future business dealings with you, seeing that you have such fine employees such as Karen.

Ernest Coleman, 19/01/2009

My name is Casey Burdoe, my boyfriend sent an e-mail to you through real estate.com. I would really like to compliment Henzells Mooloolaba, in particular you, the only real estate offering to help us out. Thank you so much. Kind Regards.

Casey Burdoe, 19/01/2009

Thanks for your response. Please also accept my thanks to you and your team for looking after my properties on the Coast. I have recommended your services to a number of business colleagues-I hope they have been in touch Best wishes for Xmas and 2009! Regards David Fisher

David Fisher, 01/12/2008

Sorry to have missed the meet and greet evening - both my wife and myself are heavily involved with our kids sport and most nites thru the week we are at some sporting venue or another. Yes we are happy with the level of service that you provide and have no complaints thank you. You are always prompt in replying to any questions that we throw your way. Thank you for managing our property as well as you do.

Greg, 02/07/2008

Dear Kevin,

I would like to thank your staff member Temieka for the assistance she extended to me last Saturday. I faxed an offer to your office for my Buyers to come in and sign. Temieka went above and beyond the normal courtesies by assisting my buyers with their documentation. She phoned me after faxing it back to me to check everything was correct. She had to correct and error I had made and refax again. I am sure all this took a considerable amount of her time. When I met my Buyers on Monday they were full of praise for the service they had received from her. As amI!!! Thank you and well done Temieka.

Lyn Anderson, 01/07/2008

I can only imagine what you have to put up with during the course of the day with unsettled tenants. If only people would just pay their bills, wow, how simple things would be! By the way, thanks for looking after my house. Chat soon. Rob.

R Hackney, 03/06/2008

Thanks for this advice. I am more than happy for you to be on the committee if you feel that would be the best move - I would prefer not to be directly involved if possible. All I will need is feedback on any major issues that may arise. I have really appreciated your ongoing assistance in this area. Thanks for all your help Barry.

Barry Rule, 26/05/2008

Please proceed to pay this invoice. Thank you for your email and I can say that Alison and I are very much appreciating the professionalism of your office. Regards, Michael

Michael Sloane, 14/04/2008

I wanted to congratulate and mention directly to yourself and the Property Management team for the outstanding job that all the girls have done. Every time I called the office I was greeted with kindness and professionalism and when I needed something organized it was always done straight away. I felt always at ease knowing that I was dealing with a professional team and that my payment for the rent and also the receipt was place in the bank and in the mail on time. All you girls are great keep up the good work and I look forward to dealing with you in the very near future with my next investment property.

Dean Ind, 23/03/2007

Dear Kevin

Thank you for all your after sale help. I know that you have taken extra care of us and been very sympathetic to our situation. Even while purchasing the unit you were very friendly and helpful to me and this meant a lot to somebody who didn’t really know what they were doing.

I know that a few things have gone wrong since we purchased the unit but because of the friendly way in which you have been towards me I have found it much easier to deal with these situations in a positive manner.

Thank you also for putting me onto Melinda, she is absolutely lovely; very professional, but very friendly at the same time. It seems to me that both you and Melinda have gone out of your way for us, and this means a great deal to me.

Kevin, I would like you to know that you will be the first and only person we will be calling when we are ready to sell, this is because of the wonderful way in which you have treated us. I would like to say though, I don’t believe for one moment that the prospect of re-selling the unit in the future has had anything to do with the treatment of us. I sincerely believe that your friendly manner and your concerns for our predicament have always been genuine.

It has been a pleasure to deal with you but also a pleasure to just have met you. Sometimes people forget to be people when money issues are involved, you never did.

Thankyou you so very much.

Maree McEwan, 08/08/2003

We refer to our agreement in February last to auction our property which eventuated in a contract being entered into last Saturday.

We would firstly like to thank Kevin Annetts for the professional manner in which he handled the whole experience for us, and also for the end result which was above our expectations, but as Kevin recalled around the levels we discussed during our initial conversation.

We believe that the end result was a combination of Kevin’s experience and marketing real estate on the Coast.

Kevin was correct when he advised that he has the capacity to extract the maximum value in an auction scenario, and it was a real pleasure to not only watch him work, but to be the recipients of his endeavours.

Once again, many thanks for Kevin’s assistance and we will have no hesitation in recommending his services to others who have real estate needs on the Coast.

Neal Axelby & Kym Chandler, 01/04/2003

I have known Kevin Annetts for approximately 16 years. We first met when he joined the real estate company I was working for. We worked together as sales representatives and developed an excellent working relationship. Kevin was very enthusiastic about his work and this enthusiasm was transferred to others he worked with. He is a loyal and trustworthy person which contributed substantially to our excellent rapport.

When I was later appointed to manage the division we worked in, Kevin was a very valued member of the team; someone I could trust and rely on at all times.

I retired from real estate some years later and we continued to be good friends. This friendship has grown and Kevin is now a wonderful friend to both myself and my husband. A friend who is always there when you need him most.

Over the past two years my husband and I have sold a number of properties. When we made the decision to do this the choice of real estate agent was obvious. We gave Kevin sold agency on the properties we wanted to sell. The market was not easy and Kevin worked very hard over a long period of time, never faltering, looking after our interests and always marking sure that we got the right advice.

I have often recommended Kevin to friends and business associates. I am able to do this with complete confidence that he will conduct himself in a totally professional manner and live up to my high recommendation.

I wish Kevin great success with his future endeavours and know without doubt that he will continue to excel in his chosen field.

Eileen Sullivan, 24/11/2001