SYDNEY SOTHEBY'S - Key Persons
Alexander Smith is a self motivated, honest and highly respected real estate agent who prides himself on his eagerness to go above and beyond for his clients.
Combining his friendly and accommodating nature with his tenacious and determined approach, Alexander has built a reputation for achieving exceptional results, while always acting in the best interest of his clients. He is an excellent communicator who takes the time to really connect and understand his clients.
Alexander believes his hands-on approach and willingness to be available to his clients 24/7 is what sets him apart from others in the industry. His trustworthy nature paired with his excellent negotiating skills and in-depth knowledge of the Eastern Suburbs make him one of the best agent's in the area.
Sotheby's international network and unmatched global buyer reach gives Alexander a unique advantage, which he is able to use to benefit his clients. With a strong skill set, invaluable knowledge of the local market and a supportive, hard working team behind him, Alexander is able to exceed expectations, while also delivering a five star customer experience.
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- Sales Associate
- Sales Executive
Amanda Clement is a dedicated sales executive with over 25 years of sales experience, known for her positive attitude, honest approach, and strong commitment to supporting her clients. Her passion for delivering excellent service along with her ability to articulate the unique features and value propositions of a property positions her as a trusted advisor in the exclusive real estate market.
Amanda's communication and relationship-building skills, allow her to provide a tailored approach that meets her clients' specific needs. By providing personal attention and constant communication, she ensures that her clients feel fully informed and confident in every decision they make. Whether you're a first-time buyer, upsizer, downsizer, or expat vendor, her dedication to upholding integrity and trustworthiness while maximizing results makes her an ideal choice for navigating the nuances of the real estate market with finesse and success.
Amanda's ability to connect with clients on a personal level has earned her recognition as the "Agent of the Year" in 2023 and the rate my agent suburb winner in Woolloomooloo. Her accomplishments include achieving the highest recorded sale price for a 2-bedroom apartment at an impressive 6.3 million. She specializes in representing properties across the eastern suburbs, with a particular emphasis on Randwick and Waverley.
A former business owner and sales professional, Amanda brings valuable insights and a proven track record of success to the Sotheby's team. With spending 15 years abroad as an expat has allowed her to cultivate international customer relationships and contacts as she excels in dealing with high-net-worth individuals. Amanda's involvement in the local community, including her dedication to local schools and membership in the Bronte Surf Life Saving Club and Woollahra Sailing Club, reflects her deep connection to the Eastern suburbs lifestyle.
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- Business Development Manager
Annette Pinkerton is formally welcomed to the NSW Sotheby's team as the Central Coast, Newcastle & Hunter Valley Specialist.
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- Business Manager to Clint Ballard
Organised, adaptable and a natural people person, Annie Nguyen has an eye for detail and a keen intuition for the needs of others. As Business Manager for Clint Ballard's team, she plays a busy role in campaign management and liaising with clients to ensure they're fully informed and cared for every step of the way.
Annie sees it as her job to make the process smooth, seamless and enjoyable for all involved, addressing the desires of both vendors and buyers with efficiency and a professionalism that is second to none. Bilingual in Vietnamese and English with a Bachelor of Business to her name, Annie's past career experience in finance and accounting as well as customer service proved to be the perfect platform for her move into real estate.
Annie's honed business acumen and results-focused approach have been integral to the success of the team's ability to achieve results far beyond expectations. Her drive and unique perspective make her a highly regarded and valuable member of the Clint Ballard Team.
Hard working, reliable and genuine, Ben Cassen is a customer oriented professional who is known for his exceptional negotiating skills and his ability to achieve outstanding results in any market condition.
He has a positive, calm and transparent approach and is extremely passionate about real estate. Ben takes great pride in being able to assist his clients during such an important milestone and is honoured to play an active role in turning their property dreams into reality.
Having grown up in the Eastern Suburbs, Ben has strong ties to the community and has gained in-valuable knowledge about the local area. He loves the fact that he gets to sell homes on the streets he grew up around, for families that he knows.
Priding himself on his high standard of customer service, Ben always strives to provide a seamless experience to both vendors and buyers. A proud member of the Sydney Sotheby's team, he loves working in an office that has a positive vibe and supportive team members that encourage each other.
Brooke Marshall is a friendly, honest and highly respected professional with a hands-on approach and over 18 years of experience in the real estate industry.
Her in-depth market knowledge paired with her superb attention to detail and excellent negotiating skills enable her to provide outstanding results and continually exceed expectations. As a lead agent at Sydney Sotheby's, Brooke is extremely proud to guide a team of high performing agents who have goals that align with her own.
Having started her professional career as a National Sales & Marketing Manager for a leading Eastern Suburbs based property developer, Brooke has obtained invaluable skills and insights, which she uses to benefit her clients. As an Eastern Suburbs local herself, Brooke is a proud member of the community and considers it a genuine privilege to be a part of each client's individual and unique property journey.
A superb communicator with a hands-on approach, Brooke Marshall is known for achieving exceptional results and that is why her clients continue to come back to her every time they need a sales agent.
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- Property Management Assistant
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- Sales Associate
- Professional Real Estate Agent
Daniele Onofaro is a professional real estate agent based in Sydney, specializing in the bustling and dynamic Sydney-wide market. With a decade of hands-on expertise in building and construction, as well as a past certification as a fitness instructor, Daniele has a solid foundation for his real estate profession. He succeeds in the high-pressure real estate environment thanks to his enduring commitment, robust enthusiasm, and client-focused attitude.
Committed to his clients, Daniele works relentlessly to assist them in achieving their real estate objectives, always attentive to their desires and needs. He specializes in sales and getting the best price for anyone wanting to know the value of their property. He is an expert in property appraisals and in helping owners who are thinking of selling. He thrives on establishing relationships with buyers and sellers and is dedicated to assisting others, as it is fundamental to his personality. His work ethic is exemplified by his very first sale, which established a record price for the neighbourhood, reflecting his dedication and expertise in the field.
In addition to his real estate career, Daniele has engaged in substantial youth and volunteer work, a cause he sincerely cares about. He is modest, trustworthy, and sincere, always having the best interests of his clients in mind. He values the community-mindedness, property diversity, and vivacious cuisine of the Sydney marketplace, and is eager to share the exciting lifestyle with potential buyers. He is proud to be part of the prestigious Sotheby's International Realty brand, which gives him international exposure and access to a global network.
With over 25 years of experience, Daphne is identified as a leading agent in the highly competitive Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia.
With her UK and European heritage, a long and distinguished successful career in advertising, marketing and public relations together with her extensive global network and connections Daphne brings a very special feminine energy to the Sydney Sotheby's International Realty team.
Daphne has been able to bring her vast knowledge of dealing with high end luxury and prestigious companies and products into the real estate world where she is recognised as a very talented, strong negotiator with an impressive ability to communicate with all parties to achieve the best result possible. Daphne's sales speak for themselves with numerous sales achieving building and suburbs records for property sizes and prices per square meter.
Over her extensive career, Daphne has sold more than 1,500 properties many being luxury homes and apartments within Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
She contributes her success to an intimate knowledge of the buildings, homes, demographics and trends in the area and strong relationships with the residents who she deals with time and time again. Many of the properties Daphne sells discreetly and privately through her expansive personal database.
With a strong passion for real estate and a genuine desire to always act in the best interests of her clients Daphne has developed a long-term reputation for being totally trustworthy, highly ethical, reliable and honest with a genuine sense of care and respect. These merits combined with her vivacious, high energy and dynamic positive approach to business and life make Daphne the preferred agent for some of Australia's most influential identities.
Most of Daphne's dealings come from referral business and previous clients where she has built a huge network of individuals and companies who continue to buy and sell property in Sydney.
David began his career in real estate over 20 years ago and has developed an in-depth understanding of rural lifestyle and broadacre property sales.
David has distinguished himself in many roles, including a stock and station agent, licensed auctioneer, and director/owner of one of regional Australia's best-known real estate franchises, serving an area of over 200km. David developed strong rural contacts on a local, national and international level and his relationships are continuing with high wealth individuals both here and overseas. David was ranked number 2 nationally for the most auctions listed in 2017 and 2018.
David has a deep understanding and appreciation of the rural network and its challenges and looks forward to assisting all past, present and future clients under the renowned brand of Sotheby's International Realty.
Di Wilkenfeld has developed an extensive, loyal client base, through fierce dedication, unrelenting commitment and absolute professionalism, always striving to achieve a sensational outcome for her clients.
Her primary focus centres around meticulous attention to detail when project managing an upgrade for a client and overcoming obstacles with clever strategies and intimate market knowledge. Di's passionate approach combined with her patience, enthusiasm and honest advice are the hallmarks to her continued success.
Having grown up in the Eastern Suburbs and enjoying more than 20 rewarding years in the industry, she has exceptional negotiating skills, a genuine passion for real estate, a disarming, friendly nature and treats every property as though it were her own.
Di's business is primarily based on referrals from past and current clients. She supports and meets the individual needs of all her vendors, whilst remaining totally professional. Combining excellent communication skills, integrity and personalised service, these attributes have set Di amongst the most highly regarded agents in the industry.
Following is a selection of testimonials from clients Di has sold for in the past, many of whom have provided repeat business over the years. The full names and addresses have been removed for privacy reasons. However many would be pleased to receive contact from any potential vendors to verify the contents of their references. Many more testimonials are available on request.
Job Titles:
- Sales Associate
- Licensed Real Estate Agent
Young, ambitious and enthusiastic with a tireless work ethic, Edward Quince thrives on the variety and fast-paced environment of real estate. As Sales Executive for James Ball's team, he takes pleasure in the opportunity to change people's lives and make their property experience enjoyable, memorable and successful.
A Licensed Real Estate Agent, Edward worked in leasing before pursuing sales as his chosen area of expertise, where he was involved in two sales over $5m in his first six months.
A lifelong Eastern Suburbs local, he jumped at the chance to join the highly respected Ballard Property family and work in an area he knows and loves. He enjoys the interesting people, the equally interesting properties and the scope to do something different and learn something new each day.
Determined to be the best agent he can be and forge a long and successful real estate career, Edward was attracted to the boutique nature and great culture of Ballard, where everyone is supportive, encouraging and willing to help each other out.
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- Marketing Manager to Maclay Longhurst
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- Eastern Suburbs Specialist
- Executive Assistant to James Ball
Bringing an enthusiastic and friendly approach to everything he does, Finn Bird is an ambitious professional who can be relied on to offer advice and support to both his colleagues and clients.
With a background in property management, Finn has developed invaluable skills and a great understanding of the market, while his friendly and accommodating nature enables him to build rapport quickly and foster strong relationships.
In a fast-paced work environment, he can be counted upon for his eagerness and his ability to produce optimum results for his team. As executive assistant to James Ball, Finn is responsible for a variety of tasks and is an essential part of the James Ball's team.
As an Eastern Suburbs specialist, Finn is highly knowledgeable of the local area and has a genuine appreciation of the lifestyle. Pairing his curious and determined nature with a genuine passion for real estate and a desire to help others, Finn Bird is confident that he can deliver a result that everyone is happy with.
For more than 25 years, George Panagopoulos has achieved a high level of success by continually exceeding all expectations in an industry where premium service and results are everything. He is a multi-award-winning real estate agent with a proven track record and is named number one agent in his specialty suburbs year in, year out.
Fully committed to his clients, George's proactive approach and ability to continue to evolve with the industry is what makes him stand out. His experience and knowledge mean his clients are served above and beyond their expectations, plus he's become known as a trusted advisor who is honest, driven and always ready for a new challenge.
George's unique skillset and negotiation expertise sets him apart from the rest and ensure all parties receive the most sophisticated and successful approach to real estate in the marketplace. Together with the prestige brand of Sydney Sotheby's International Realty, he leads the way when it comes to using the company's global network and resources to the advantage of his vendors.
With more than three decades of Real Estate experience and a deep understanding of the do's and don'ts when representing a property for sale, Grant brings a wealth of knowledge to our creative team and knows first-hand, how to present the best-selling features of a home.
Throughout Grant's 30-year real estate journey, his passion for selling beautiful homes has evolved from a love of being behind the deal, to an even greater love of being behind the lens. Fast forward 10 years, and now specialising in Photography, Videography and Floor planning, Grant is an expert in his field, capturing your property in its best light and producing high quality content so those navigating your sale can focus purely on that.
Grant recognises the importance his role has in the sales campaign, and prides himself on his ability to connect with each property on a creative level. This, paired with his first-class service and professionalism, makes Grant the obvious choice to manage the presentation of your property.
At the time of writing, Harriet holds the record price achieved for many suburbs across Sydney including Darlinghurst, Glebe, Woollahra, warehouses in Surry Hills and the Northern Beaches.
Harriet brings to Sydney Sotheby's International Realty 35 years of hands on experience in selling residential, commercial and rural property.
After graduating with a Fine Arts degree she worked for a leading Sydney art dealer then her interest in architecture naturally lead her into real estate.
Harriet commenced her real estate career 1987 in Double Bay where she sold some of Sydney's finest residential property in the eastern suburbs and lower north shore. Her other interest in all things equine helped with her involvement in selling rural estates.
Loyal, friendly and genuine, sales associate Isabelle Ridley is a trusted and highly experienced professional who is willing to go above and beyond for her clients.
She loves that she is able to meet new people everyday, while also having the privilege to see a variety of homes. As an Eastern Suburbs specialist, she is passionate about the architectural styles and beautiful landscapes it has to offer. With a keen eye for design and a passion for architecture, Isabelle is able to provide invaluable advice and support to both her colleagues and clients.
Isabelle aims to deliver a service that is supportive and personalised. She is an easy going and sincere professional with a genuine interest in helping others and ensuring their real estate journey is as smooth and stress free as possible.
Jacob Sayle is dedicated to reshaping the perception of real estate agents. His unwavering commitment to transparency, honesty, and ensuring client satisfaction distinguishes him in an industry where trust is of utmost importance.
As a dedicated professional and a teamplayer, Jacob approaches his real estate career with enthusiasm and commitment. Having lived in diverse locations worldwide, Jacob has developed an innate understanding of the intricacies that make the Eastern Suburbs special.
His excitement for each property, combined with an insatiable hunger for success, drives him to go above and beyond for his clients. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, Jacob's energy and enthusiasm make the process not only efficient but enjoyable. Working alongside top performing agent Alexander Smith, they create a dynamic duo, consistently exceeding expectations and achieving outstanding results for their clients.
Local expertise, global connector. Jaime originally joined Sydney Sotheby's International Realty office in 2007. Her 25 year career has taken her across the globe, working with renowned real estate houses in London, before coming home to the Sotheby's fold when she returned to Australia.
Jaime has amassed a network of 15,000 clients, with a database dominated by an ultra-high net worth, Sydney-wide, global and national audience, including private family offices, prominent business leaders, institutional investors, wealth advisors and leaders in global capital. Jaime is a trusted advisor to many long-term private family clients who consistently return to her to buy and sell luxury properties, and for advice on their Australian and global property portfolios.
Jaime creates unmatched experiences for her clients unlike any other luxury real estate networking agent in the world. Her meticulous market knowledge and strong negotiating skills have earned her an excellent reputation for integrity, intelligence and of achieving record results, setting the standard of excellence in client relationships and sales results.
Jaime and her team provide her sellers with phenomenal sales service, utilising traditional and frontline Sotheby's exclusive digital techniques to optimise exposure, generate interest worldwide and ultimately command the highest possible sales price.
Jaime is without doubt, a master of navigating complex transactions. Her record-breaking deal-making successes include the marketing, negotiation and sale of hundreds of luxury properties, including trophy estates, family residences, penthouses, prestige apartments, lifestyle properties and commercial assets. Many of these have been sold for record multimillion-dollar outcomes in Sydney and around the globe including, China, USA, France, Monaco and the United Kingdom, with highlights including the referral of a $USD100,000,000 Palm Beach, Florida USA estate and a £GPB60,000,000 Knightsbridge, London UK penthouse.
Jaime also specialises in guiding foreign buyers on Australian property purchases and advising on government Foreign Investment approval regulations. With a strong support team behind her including Mandarin, Cantonese and Shanghainese speakers, she caters comfortably to the Chinese driving force behind Sydney's luxury property market.
Jaime travels often to Dubai UAE, London UK, LA, NYC and Las Vegas USA, Hong Kong and Geneva Switzerland where she networks with many of her 26,000 global Sotheby's colleagues and clients, many of whom are dual global capital city residents.
However, it is her love of the beautiful and exclusive Sydney city and eastern suburbs harbourside, with its waterfront and statement properties, that keeps her focused on one of the hottest global property markets right here. Currently in 2023, Sydney is experiencing the biggest prestige real estate booms in 30 years.
Jaime's current portfolio and sales track record includes gorgeous properties listed for sale off-market and on-market in the CBD, Barangaroo, inner east and east, reaching out from Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay to Vaucluse, Point Piper, Bellevue Hill, and the north to Mosman, Cremorne, Balmoral and Palm Beach, and ranging from $2,000,0000-$130,000,000.
Director of Sydney Sotheby's International Realty, James Ball, began his career in real estate after completing a degree in Construction Management and Property Economics at UNSW.
A specialist in coastal and parkside suburbs, consistency and long term connections with the local community are the crucial element of his extraordinary accomplishments. Now with over 10 years experience, James is recognised as one of the highest performing agents in the Eastern Suburbs annually selling in excess of $400,000,000 worth of property.
A lifelong resident of the Eastern Suburbs, James has an unrivalled appreciation for the area. This understanding, matched with his in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of property law, land valuation and property development foster a thorough understanding of its local market people and property. This combination of factors has contributed to James achieving 10 suburb records across 2021 - 2023.
A team player with a personable nature and strong ties to the community, James played first grade rugby union for many years and takes great pride in his official corporate sponsorship of the Randwick Rugby Club. James was also a competing member of the Coogee Surf Club for more than a decade.
A specialist in prestige beachside properties, James; key assets include his empathy and understanding of people & situations, shown best in his ability to build an instant rapport and trust with his clients.
Outgoing and approachable, James is constantly exploring ways to enhance his clients real estate experience, always going the extra mile to ensure seamless transactions.
Loving the ocean and coastal lifestyle, sailing, rugby, and days spent at the beach occupy James on his time away from the office.
James McCowan started his career in the industry as a junior property manager in 1991, when he worked diligently and finished each day with a new lesson learned.
With his country upbringing, James has the clarity and simplicity of mind associated with those on the land. He says their approach to most things is pragmatic - whether it's real estate or any other business - they work hard and love the process.
James also recognises that flexibility is another invaluable asset for real estate professionals as is the need to be a good listener, who can read between the lines and have an understanding of timing.
To date James' top five sales include 62 Wunulla Rd, Point Piper ($28.75 million); 108 Wolseley Rd, Point Piper ($26 million); Santina Penthouse, Darling Point ($10.35 million); 5-7 Cranbrook Ln, Bellevue Hill ($10 million) and 99 Wolseley Rd, Point Piper ($10 million).
Languages: English
An articulate and hard-working professional with a passion for the industry, Jane has developed her skills through a number of years in varied positions following completion of a bachelor of Design. Jane plays an instrumental role in ensuring that each sales campaign is executed with the highest level of care and professionalism. Her creative mind, excellent organisational abilities and focus on customer service provide the perfect skill set for working as business manager for Daphne Sauvage.
Jane's friendly, calm nature makes her a pleasure to deal with while meticulous attention to detail ensures that clients receive an exceptional level of service. Liaising with vendors and keeping them informed and updated is a key part of her role, as well as coordinating marketing schedules and open homes. Jane's design insight and skills in interior styling are a great asset and help showcase a property in its most favourable light, both in marketing material and throughout a campaign.
Jane Lomax has been a breath of fresh air and energy during the sale of our property. Jane's attention to detail and follow up with requests from both us and the new buyer has been very thorough. Great with communication and management of sensitive requests has been very professional. Jane is a great person to deal with and we are very happy with the whole selling experience.
Jon's intimate knowledge and experience of the North Shore market is unsurpassed. Over the past two decades he has personally listed and sold more than 500 properties in the area breaking multiple records.
His legendary ability to read the market is a direct result of over 23 years in the business. His ability to understand how and when to negotiate the ultimate offer have earned him the respect of his clients time and time again this has earned him the reputation as one of the most highly regarded agents on the North Shore.
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- Business Manager to Giorgio Koula & Harriet France
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- Assistant to Michael Pallier
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- Head of Property Management
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- Business Manager to James Ball
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- Business Manager to Alexander Smith
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- Executive Assistant to Nicholas Wise
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- Executive Assistant to Maclay Longhurst