GREAT OCEAN ROAD REAL ESTATE AIREYS INLET - Key Persons


Apollo Bay Chamber

Job Titles:
  • Chamber of Commerce - past Executive Member

Darren Brimacombe

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Senior Director
As a senior director of Great Ocean Road Real Estate, Darren Brimacombe embodies the professional ethos of the company - to provide outstanding service, to always put your clients first and to act with integrity and honesty at all times. With more than 20 years' experience in the specialised local property market and 30 years in the industry, Darren has been responsible for the marketing and sale of a significant amount of lifestyle, investment, development and tourism-based property. He is constantly achieving record sales and setting new benchmarks for coastal property whilst operating in Apollo Bay and throughout the coastal and hinterland regions of Southern Victoria. Successful client outcomes are Darren's no. 1 priority, with a firm focus on negotiating the maximum price for the seller with minimal time on the market. He is committed to providing balanced and factual information which enables both buyers and sellers to make an informed decision about their property transactions. With his comprehensive knowledge of the Apollo Bay area and broad-based experience in dealing with local, national and international property investors, Darren is often called upon for significant investment advice, which he provides in the strictest confidence.

Ian Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Director
Ian is equally committed to business, and to providing the highest possible level of quality service to all his valued clients. He loves everything about the Real Estate industry, but it's the people and the relationships he builds with them that hold the key to his success.

James Worssam

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Branch Manager at the Aireys Inlet
James is Branch Manager at the Aireys Inlet office and is also a director of Great Ocean Road Real Estate. James is well known as a determined and tenacious agent who gets results based on his honest and straight-forward style, and gets repeat business based on his knowledge and negotiation skills, which have been honed in two decades of listing and selling along the Great Ocean Road. James has been a fully licensed estate agent since 2000 and has achieved record prices in Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven, Moggs Creek, Eastern View and Lorne, since first commencing his career on the coast in 1997. James is renowned for his intimate knowledge of everything from local real estate values to hidden surf spots! Never afraid to impart and share his experiences and advice, James has numerous clients who turn to him for real estate expertise, knowledge and results - time and again. "Quite simply, I do what I say I will do, all the while offering a superior level of service and availability to each of my valued clients. My reputation is built on achieving fantastic results and making every sale as stress-free as possible, for every vendor."

Jeanette Hancock

Job Titles:
  • Property Manager
Jeanette moved from New Zealand to Australia and has called Lorne home for 13 years, as she saw Lorne as a fantastic place to raise her young family. With great ties to the local Football Netball Club, she has embraced the costal lifestyle and couldn't think of a better place to be and feels truly blessed. Jeanette loves the verity in the role of property management as meeting and interacting with many different clients and tenants from all walks of life, keeps things interesting, not one day is ever the same in property management.

Karen Stribling

Job Titles:
  • Licensed Estate Agent
If ever a common thread united the fabric of Karen's real estate career, it's her love for the job and her passion for the Surf Coast and surrounding Hinterland. Like the Great Ocean Road itself, she has wound her way, helping families find their dream homes for the last 18 years. She was born in the exquisite seaside hamlet of Lorne, and Karen's family has lived in the town for, four generations. After a stint overseas, she came back to continue their legacy. How could she not? The Surf Coast is in her blood, this is where her roots are. Karen considers herself extremely lucky to have a career that allows her to appreciate the spectacular beauty of this part of the world every single day. This motivates her to be the best she can be in the industry, always increasing her impressive knowledge of property marketing through consistent training and mentoring. Her track record of happy clients is testament to this. Clients who'll vouch for her integrity, her professionalism, her exceptional communication skills. Clients who have directly benefited from her dedication and commitment to going above and beyond what's required of her. Having been at Great Ocean Road Real Estate for 18 years and now extending her expertise as Branch Manager of Great Ocean Road Real Estate, Anglesea. Karen has developed into a stalwart of dependability in the industry. She brings unsurpassed enthusiasm to the office every day, which has helped see her influence and her role expand throughout the Surf Coast. A family girl at heart, Karen loves raising her kids in the close-knit community of Lorne. She's an avid contributor to it, volunteering for the local Nippers as well as the football and netball clubs and sitting on the committee for Lorne and Lorne Business and Tourism Association. If you're looking for a seamless real estate transaction where you and your family are put first, please get in touch with Karen on 0439 650 838. Her fresh, down-to-earth manner, vast local knowledge and utmost professionalism will be the perfect guides as you move onto the next chapter of your life.

Kirsten Body

Job Titles:
  • Sales Consultant

Liz Currie

Job Titles:
  • Sales Consultant
Liz joined Great Ocean Road Real Estate in 2009 after an extensive career in customer service and marketing, which allowed her to transition these skills into a holiday accommodation role perfectly. After raising two children in Aireys Inlet and after 14 of experience with Great Ocean Road Real Estate, Liz decided to take on a new challenge and has joined the sales team in Aireys Inlet. Liz looks forward to bringing together her years of customer service and love of coastal properties. Liz is passionate about helping others and looking to help people enjoy the Great Ocean Road for longer than just a short stay, Liz is excited about assisting people to both buy and sell in our special part of the world.

Michael Coutts

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Director With Great Ocean Road Real Estate since 2007 After Commencing
Michael has been a Director with Great Ocean Road Real Estate since 2007 after commencing with the company in 2001 as a Sales Consultant. In his role as Lorne Branch Manager, he oversees all departments and manages the Lorne sales team on a day to day basis. His responsibilities include regular communication with the Holiday and Permanent Rental Managers and their staff. Michael is an experienced and successful sales agent with a focus on servicing Lorne, Separation Creek, Wye River and Kennett River property owners. Michael is a passionate surfer and local nature lover who appreciates the pristine environment he lives in.

Paula Fowler

Job Titles:
  • Licensed Estate Agent
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent
Licensed real estate agent Paula Fowler has spent decades honing her approach to customer service. The result is a holistic and enjoyable experience for property buyers and sellers, built on a foundation of attention to detail, unsurpassed real estate knowledge and a deep understanding of the local area. Having been a part of the Anglesea community for over 40 years, Paula loves helping people move onto the next chapter in their lives. She does it with a glow of positivity, sparked by a genuine care for her clients and a strong passion for what she does. Her empathetic approach is backed up by a considerable set of sales and marketing skills, in turn underpinned by an impeccable work ethic. She's an expert communicator, always keeping her clients in the loop with the sales process and ensuring their real estate experiences are seamless and stress-free. Paula has an unquenchable community spirit, with a strong affinity to the beautiful coastal landscapes and the outdoor lifestyle on offer here. She is heavily involved with the Anglesea Football and Netball Club, having taken on various roles there over the years. She loves supporting the local teams, especially when her boys are playing. If you're looking for someone who is as committed to building enduring, solid relationships as they are to achieving exceptional real estate results, get in touch with Paula today. She'd love to help you out on your real estate journey, or even just have a chat about the local area and why it's such an amazing place to live.

Rosemary Presti

Job Titles:
  • Property Manager
A Surf Coast local, Rosemary has a deep connection with the local area that places her in a different league when it comes to property management. It's underpinned by her relentless professionalism, built around crystal clear communications and an impeccable work ethic. No job is too big or small for Rose, she just gets it done. She's been managing our Great Ocean Road Holiday Homes for the last eight years, where her exceptional people skills and local knowledge were always at the fore. Now our Permanent Rental Manager, those talents are getting applied and refined every day.

Sophia Thomas

Job Titles:
  • Property Manager

Tyrone Provan

Job Titles:
  • Licensed Estate Agent
Tyrone is a Licensed Estate Agent who commenced his real estate career in November 2002. He enjoys working and being a part of the professional and reputable team at Great Ocean Road Real Estate. Having grown up in Torquay, Tyrone has a strong affiliation with the Surfcoast; he understands that people have a strong desire for the quality of lifestyle that the region has to offer. With five years experience in the hospitality industry Tyrone has excellent communication skills and prides himself on quality customer service - two highly regarded attributes in the real estate industry. Over the years, Tyrone has received numerous testimonials from clients, who variously describe him as: "a man of Integrity", "honest", "professional", "efficient", "always available", "persistent", "easy-going attitude", "a pleasure to deal with at all times", "a sense of total care and support", "thorough follow-up of all detail", "consistent and diligent" and "an asset to the company".