BARTROP - Key Persons

Mr. Bruce Bartrop joined his father in 1952 and the family company was subsequently incorporated. Mr. Bruce Bartrop assumed the position as Managing Director in 1964. With a number of further absorptions of other established real estate agencies the company continued to grow. Members of the firm have always been involved in real estate industry matters. Not only through the Ballarat Real Estate Institute Branch, but throughout Victoria, Australia and overseas through the International Real estate Federation. The late Edgar Bartrop was a founding member of what is now "The Real Estate Institute of Victoria." Both he and Bruce Bartrop are past Presidents of the Institute - holding the distinction of being the only members outside the metropolitan area with offices West of Melbourne to ever be elected to the position until 2011. Both have also been awarded life membership of the Institute, Edgar in 1972 and Bruce in 2002.

Job Titles:

• Associate Director / Sales / Valuations

Thomas Reardon ensures that every transaction is a successful one. Educated at Dana Street Primary School, before completing secondary schooling at Ballarat and Clarendon College, Thomas commenced with the firm in late 2012 after completing a Bachelor of Property and Real Estate at the Burwood Campus of Deakin University. He later completed his Certificate IV in Property Services to further refine his ability as a Licensed Estate Agent. He had previously spent many hours at the office during school holidays and after school hours as the grandson of the firm's principal, Bruce Bartrop. Thomas therefore continues the great family association as the fifth generation in Real Estate in Ballarat! About to go on holiday, Bartrop's representative Thomas Reardon provided me with the confidence that his company would follow through with the marketing/sales program for my property. Whilst I was enjoying my holiday his strategy worked as the property was sold before my return from holiday. I have no hesitation in recommending both Bartrop Real Estate and Thomas Reardon to manage the sale of your property. - A Mackenzie "An absolute pleasure to deal with." We would like to thank Thomas for an extremely smooth purchase. You are an absolute pleasure to deal with. - M & T. Lee "Always helpful and considerate." Thank you to Thomas + team for your help on many questions regarding buying my house from you. Always helpful and considerate. - B. Bath "Friendliness and professionalism" A huge thank you to Thomas at Bartrops for assisting us in the purchase of our first home. Thomas responded to calls and messages swiftly and always kept us in the loop. We really admired his friendliness and professionalism. He always kept us informed and made the buying process a breeze! Thank you - L. Al-Huneidi & S. Bertus "A highly professional agent" Thomas Reardon from Bartrop Real Estate is a highly professional agent, always had time to attend to my queries in a prompt and patient manner. Thank you for selling our property so quickly. - E & B. Rais

Job Titles:

• General Manager / Director / Commercial Sales & Management / Owners Corporation

Tim Etchells commenced with the firm in 1984 and since that time has been involved with all facets of the business rising to the position of General Manager and Co-Director. In addition to overseeing the office generally, Tim is involved in commercial sales and management, property sales and our Owners Corporation management. Tim has also recently celebrated 30 years in real estate, a fantastic achievement further highlighting his experience in the industry. Ballarat newspaper The Courier reported on the milestone; the article can be read here (link to article in ‘news'). The high regard in which he is held by clients is evidenced by the many testimonials received - just a few are reproduced as indication of his expertise and the high regard in which he is held.