APPLEBY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Property Management Team
Finding the right buyer or tenant for your property quickly is crucial. Andrew Hill's wealth of experience and knowledge of local property and business trends in the area will make a defining difference in the sale or leasing of your commercial/industrial property.
An experienced, dedicated and accomplished property consultant, Andrew's achievements in real estate over the past 20 years speak for themselves. Clients find peace of mind in his approachable manner and impeccable market knowledge.
Andrew prides himself on ensuring that his clients understand how current market conditions may affect their initial expectations and what to realistically expect as a result of any marketing campaign.
Job Titles:
- Asset Manager
- Property Management
Asset Manager, Andrew has been in the real estate industry for over 30 years and in that time has worked in all facets of the industry. This includes leasing and selling residential homes, leasing and selling commercial properties, property management and developing properties including supermarkets, shopping centres, petrol stations, fast food outlets and residential properties.
They say if you follow your passion you'll never work a day in your life - this best describes David McGuinness. A natural people person, David makes a great first impression and even better second. His in-depth knowledge of the property market and insights into what makes it tick will be invaluable in the sales or leasing of your property. With over 15 years in the business the only true measure of ability in commercial property sales and leasing is found results, and as such, his impressive history speaks for itself. David was awarded the Rising Star award for all of Australasia for a major Commercial Agency group, which is a testament to his dedication. In 2011 he won the Novice Auctioneer competition within a major network. Well respected within the industry property is often listed on the condition David is the Auctioneer. Newly married, David enjoys spending quality time with his wife and family and friends. His favourite pastimes include anything outdoors, camping, hiking and getting away.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Property Management Team
John Katselas began his career in real estate in 1986 and over the years has gained extensive industry experience working with various real estate agencies within the City of Knox. John continues his career with a focus on commercial property, joining the sales and leasing team at Appleby in 2022.
John has a built up a large and loyal clientele during his long and thriving career and believes in an honest, personal approach. He takes pride in developing strong relationships with all his customers, seeking the best outcome for all parties concerned. He is always pleased to provide real estate advice and answer questions.
At home John is a family man and enjoys spending time with his loved ones, he is also a keen sports fan (especially the soccer) following Melbourne Victory, he loves basketball and proudly supports the mighty Tigers!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Property Management Team
- Operations
It would stand uncontested, Nick Draffin is highly respected within the industry and he has earnt his reputation as a leader in commercial industrial real estate in Melbourne's East for over 25 years. A qualified accountant and a facts man, Nick acutely reads "the bottom line", and is very business savvy. Nick is known for his "roll your sleeves up and just get on with it" attitude whilst also being a great listener. Nick has a genuine and informed approach and is remarkably accessible to his team of over thirty plus employees. At the helm of the business, Nick has continued the Appleby work ethic and philosophy which has been instrumental growing the business to where it is today; the most successful commercial industrial Agency in Melbourne's East. A family man, Nick also holds a strong sense of community and firmly believes you get out of life what you put in. With an open door approach and a commitment to excellence in customer service and satisfaction Nick prides himself on building client relationships that last the years.
Managing Director Nick Draffin is dedicated and passionate about the company, the brand and the level of service Appleby deliver, offering an unsurpassed standard of sales and asset management services.
In real estate local knowledge and experience counts for everything. Phil Leeson has been selling and leasing property in the eastern suburbs for over 32 years. This depth of knowledge is an invaluable resource when it comes to marketing commercial properties for sale or lease. A wealth of experience and Phil's down to earth and honest attitude makes him the ideal agent to handle your next commercial property venture.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Property Management Team
Job Titles:
- Comm Ind Sales & Leasing
- Member of Both the
Wayne Sewell is a passionate and highly respected member of both the Appleby family and the local community. Having served many years in development and leadership roles within the Knox Basketball Association, Wayne has been a leader and innovator in sports for over 20 years. An unprecedented network and a level of expertise unmatched in the market, Wayne is a natural when it comes to Real Estate. A sound knowledge of planning and development and razor sharp market awareness has cemented him as a true undisputed expert in his field. A true leader inside of the business, Wayne has helped mentor and develop the rising stars of the industry and continues to look for ways to improve and further expand his network along the way. Over the years Wayne attributes his success to his love of the local area, helping people achieve their dreams when investing in property, and a desire to see his customers getting the greatest result in the most trying of times. When looking to get the right advice, look no further than Wayne Sewell.