Harcourts Coorparoo

Lucy Nelson

Bill Brittain

Bill commenced his working life in the construction industry as a Cadet Draftsperson. During this period, Bill was involved in the structural detailing for the many new coal mines constructed in the early 1970’s. (Peak Downs, Saraji, Blackwater coal mines). Bill attained the position of ‘Design Office Manager’ with Boral steel at age 26. In 1983, Bill resigned his position and began his real estate career with Pearson Bros. in Cleveland. In 1984 Bill started his own office known as Bright Slater Cleveland. After the amalgamation with Nationwide Realty in 1987 , a local Coorparoo office was purchased and Bill became the principal of two successful Nationwide Realty offices at Coorparoo and Cleveland. In 1998, Nationwide Realty Coorparoo was rebadged into ‘Harcourts’ real estate chain. During his 20 years of real estate, Bill achieved the following Member of the Real Estate Institute of Qld – 1982 to present Agent of the Year (REIQ) – Finalist 1992 Agency of the Year (REIQ) – Finalist 1993 President – Inner Southern Suburbs Branch of the REIQ 1993 – 1997 Life Member ‘Gregory Terrace Old Boys Association’ Member of Rotary Club of Stones Corner – 1997 to present No. 1 Sales Office Qld 1996 – (Nationwide Realty Coorparoo) Top 5 Sales Office Qld 1992 – 1997. Bill has the experience, knowledge and methods to be of invaluable assistance to you if you are considering purchasing, selling or even looking for a competent property manager. His achievements are testimony to his ability and integrity over a long period.

Denis Najzar

When it comes to real estate, Denis Najzar approaches it with such a high level of passion and energy that has already given Denis a successful name for himself. In today’s real estate market, a profile like Denis’s is very important, which reflect in his constant referrals and repeat business. Denis hasn’t any ‘baggage’ or lazy habits to influence his effectiveness when it comes to doing the basics, which are so important when selling your property. With a lifelong career in sales, Denis is what many refer to as a ‘born salesman’. His sales grounding was in the highly competitive area of mobile phones and network services. He has become well known for his kindness, reliability and trustfulness – all qualities that any successful sales person should have. Denis believes highly in the Harcourts Motto ‘Clients for life, through the finest service’. As Denis loves his work he guarantees and takes responsibilities to you very seriously and works his hardest in making sure the Harcourts Motto applies to you. Denis knows that this is a major ingredient for a memorable and successful real estate experience and looks forward to meeting you and talking about the sale of your home. He is an extremely active local agent who prides himself in ‘telling it like it is’. He is not afraid of hard work and does whatever it takes to ensure the sale. Denis is responsive and proactive and regards his clients’ needs as paramount. He is totally focused on providing the best service there is.

Kathy Kimlin

Kathy began her Real Estate career at the age of 18 for Bright Slater Real Estate in Cleveland with Bill Brittain as Principal as a Receptionist/Property Manager in 1984. The knowledge obtained throughout the years has gained her a background in Property Management, Sales Support and Administration and enables Kathy to have a sound understanding of Real Estate Administration. Kathy is responsible for the processing of all signed contracts to the relevant Solicitors, Owners, Purchasers and Financiers. As well, Kathy reconciles the general accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and the other general office administration associated with a staff of 16-18 employees. Kathy currently holds a Diploma Business, Cert IV Finance - Book-keeping, and is a current registered BAS Agent. For all information regarding any of the above please contact Kathy at our office.

Norm Devine

Norm Devine has been a career real estate agent since 1980 and has been a licensee in his own business since 1986. A keen sportsman, Norm was a state representative as a junior footballer. He was also an active member of Coolum Surf Life Saving Club for 10 years. He is a member of Pacific Golf Club, but rarely gets the opportunity to play. Norm is also a member the Rotary Club of Stones Corner and was Treasurer for 3 years. Norm is one of the most affable people you will ever meet, but at the same time an extremely professional and ethical real estate agent. Importantly to you as a very experienced agent (over 30 years) Norm knows and understands this business, the Sale, Purchase or Management of your most valued asset. Norm and his partners joined the Harcourts Group in February, 2002. Coorparoo office was recently awarded No.1 Selling Office in Brisbane for the Group. Norm is always available to do that little extra to ensure a premium result on all occasions. His many referrals/repeat business are testimony to his personal integrity and ability. He truly epitomises the Harcourts philosophy of “Clients for Life” and welcomes your enquiry on any real estate matter.

Trent Powles

Trent was born and raised on the southside, living at Mansfield for most of his life whilst completing his schooling at Cavendish Road High School. An avid sportsman, Trent played rugby league and cricket where he was a regular feature in representative sides. In 1990, Trent became part of a successful printing company, where within 2 years he was in charge of all production sales both here and abroad for his remaining 6 years with the company. Trent broadened his portfolio by accepting a Sales/Management position with a graphical design company in Vancouver, Canada, where he was a highly regarded member of a global organisation. Returning to Australia in 2000, Trent joined Jim Ryan at First National and enjoyed a highly successful year selling over forty properties. Midway through 2001, Trent was offered a sales position in London that was too good to refuse. Embarking on another trip abroad spanning 3 ½ years, working throughout Europe and gaining vast experience in both sales and marketing. He returned to Brisbane in December 2004 to continue his Real Estate career with Harcourts Coorparoo and hasn’t looked back. Trent is a firm believer in Real Estate as an investment, having already brought and sold 3 properties of his own. He knows the trials and tribulations of the industry and understands the important things when buying and selling a home. He knows how he likes to be treated and from day one has developed a philosophy of treating people in exactly the manner he expects to be treated himself. He is a credit to the Industry, honest and enthusiastic and most importantly, an extremely successful salesperson.

Angie Flemming

Bill Brittain

Bill commenced his working life in the construction industry as a Cadet Draftsperson. During this period, Bill was involved in the structural detailing for the many new coal mines constructed in the early 1970’s. (Peak Downs, Saraji, Blackwater coal mines). Bill attained the position of ‘Design Office Manager’ with Boral steel at age 26. In 1983, Bill resigned his position and began his real estate career with Pearson Bros. in Cleveland. In 1984 Bill started his own office known as Bright Slater Cleveland. After the amalgamation with Nationwide Realty in 1987 , a local Coorparoo office was purchased and Bill became the principal of two successful Nationwide Realty offices at Coorparoo and Cleveland. In 1998, Nationwide Realty Coorparoo was rebadged into ‘Harcourts’ real estate chain. During his 20 years of real estate, Bill achieved the following Member of the Real Estate Institute of Qld – 1982 to present Agent of the Year (REIQ) – Finalist 1992 Agency of the Year (REIQ) – Finalist 1993 President – Inner Southern Suburbs Branch of the REIQ 1993 – 1997 Life Member ‘Gregory Terrace Old Boys Association’ Member of Rotary Club of Stones Corner – 1997 to present No. 1 Sales Office Qld 1996 – (Nationwide Realty Coorparoo) Top 5 Sales Office Qld 1992 – 1997. Bill has the experience, knowledge and methods to be of invaluable assistance to you if you are considering purchasing, selling or even looking for a competent property manager. His achievements are testimony to his ability and integrity over a long period.

Brielle Hazlett

Daniel Linkov

Dayne Evans

As the son of a real estate career professional, Dayne Evans is following in his father’s footsteps. Mature beyond his years, his first personal experience in real estate was during his last year at a Gympie high school when he approached the Coorparoo office for a weeks work experience. The partners were so impressed, that when Dayne contacted them after finishing school, they immediately employed him as a sales cadet with Harcourts Coorparoo. Dayne completed his training with the REIQ where his efforts were highly acclaimed and obtained a Real Estate Salesperson’s License – not a bad achievement for a young bloke. He has since completed the Harcourts Training Program where his efforts were also highly commended. He is highly motivated and totally focused on making a successful career of real estate and his primary goal is to have his own office in the reasonably near future. Dayne is a keen sportsman with a competitive streak which makes him strive for the best. He also has a wonderful enthusiastic nature and these attributes combined with an “old” head on young energetic shoulders make him a standout candidate when considering your options as to whom you should entrust with the sale of your valuable property. Dayne guarantees very energetic, highly professional and totally ethical service.

Deborah-Anne Pynnonen

As one of the newest members of Harcourts Coorparoo, Debi joined our Sales Support team with the enthusiasm for learning all the aspects of real estate industry from the bottom up. Since joining she has now realised that she would like to become a Property Manager and is determined to work her way up through the ranks of Property Management and learning all about what becoming an exceptional Property Manager is about. She is currently doing a Cert IV Property Management traineeship through REIQ to help her get to where she wants to go. Debi enjoys cooking, drawing, dancing, movies, relaxing in the Queensland sun and spending time with friends and relatives.

Denis Najzar

When it comes to real estate, Denis Najzar approaches it with such a high level of passion and energy that has already given Denis a successful name for himself. In today’s real estate market, a profile like Denis’s is very important, which reflect in his constant referrals and repeat business. Denis hasn’t any ‘baggage’ or lazy habits to influence his effectiveness when it comes to doing the basics, which are so important when selling your property. With a lifelong career in sales, Denis is what many refer to as a ‘born salesman’. His sales grounding was in the highly competitive area of mobile phones and network services. He has become well known for his kindness, reliability and trustfulness – all qualities that any successful sales person should have. Denis believes highly in the Harcourts Motto ‘Clients for life, through the finest service’. As Denis loves his work he guarantees and takes responsibilities to you very seriously and works his hardest in making sure the Harcourts Motto applies to you. Denis knows that this is a major ingredient for a memorable and successful real estate experience and looks forward to meeting you and talking about the sale of your home. He is an extremely active local agent who prides himself in ‘telling it like it is’. He is not afraid of hard work and does whatever it takes to ensure the sale. Denis is responsive and proactive and regards his clients’ needs as paramount. He is totally focused on providing the best service there is.

Di Dent

Di Dent is a highly acclaimed multi-award winning property professional who has worked in the industry since 1991. Prior to becoming a career real estate salesperson, Di worked for 13 years in management positions in the hospitality industry where she honed her servicing skills in places such as the highly regarded Lennons Hotel, Greek Club and Carindale Hotel. With the exception of a short period working in the inner city project marketing area, Di has spent all her selling time in the local area. She loves this part of Brisbane and knows and understands the local market. With her expertise in the local market, combined with her dedication to the highest possible standard of service and a philosophy embracing total honesty and integrity, there is no person more qualified to handle your real estate transaction.

Elaine Oliveri

Elaine Oliveri has been a resident of the Coorparoo area for the past five plus years and is very familiar with the property market in the surrounding area with having worked as a sales consultant for the Professionals Real Estate Holland Park office and later for Ray White Real Estate in Wynnum. Her Real Estate career started approximately eight years ago with Nationwide Real Estate Wavell Heights/Boondall area on the north side of Brisbane. Since leaving school Elaine has always been involved in sales, first in retail as a junior then progressed to sales co-ordinator and branch manager with national companies. She enjoys a challenge and no job is too big or too small for her. She appreciates a job well done while aspiring to give 100% effort in everything she undertakes. She is very proactive and creative in the workplace with excellent communication skills. She is highly regarded by her work colleagues and clients alike. Her mission statement is to create a “win win” situation for everyone by delivering the best possible service.

Iona Panagos

A local resident for over 15 years. Previously working in the highly demanding medical sales profession, Iona decided to turn her passion of 17 years sales experience into a full time real estate career. With the support of her family, she has become one of the agents to watch in our wonderful little pocket of south side Brisbane. Iona’s negotiating and marketing skills are simply amazing, bringing vendors and buyers together for a win win result every time. Her attention to detail and client driven focus, guarantees that you will not only receive exceptional service, but you will receive the highest possible sale price for your property and you will become her “Client for Life”. Iona’s interests include travel, cooking and going to the many house warming parties she is invited to. The home made desserts Iona brings to those parties are renowned and so are the results she achieves. If you want an agent who is not the ‘same old, same old’, an agent who is a ‘glass half full’, an agent who thinks ‘what can we do to make the glass full’, an agent who will give you results, then Iona is the person for you. Always positive Always there for you Always exceeding expectations. Iona can be contacted on 0422 833 515 or iona.panagos@harcourts.com.au

Jan Quinn

Jan was born and bred on the southside of Brisbane and completed her education at Brisbane State High. She spent a couple of years in the small country town of Jandowae, just west of Dalby and some years in Mount Isa and Rockhampton. She returned to Brisbane in 1985. Jan has been a co-owner of her own business and has sold real estate, but her most recent experience prior to joining the office at Coorparoo was her 14 years with Coles Myer. After 6 years in store management with Target she moved into the buying field and was their Greenlife buyer for Queensland, New South Wales and Darwin. Jan has been working with the business since May 2000 in both the sales and administration areas of the office and finally became Jim Ryan’s personal assistant in February 2002. Since then she has also become a fully licensed Real Estate Agent. Jan’s strong retail background has instilled in her the importance of quality customer service. She understands that today’s customer is less likely to tolerate sub-standard service and will do her utmost to ensure that every individual is properly catered for. Jan is very much a family person and is a proud mother and grandmother. Jim and Jan are a team, both personally and professionally. They take their responsibilities to their sellers seriously whist also doing their utmost to assist buyers.

Jim Ryan

Jim Ryan was born and raised in the Queensland country town of Tara and moved to Brisbane in 1965 as a young bloke from the bush. An excellent sportsman, Jim was a State Schoolboy Champion athlete and played “A grade” rugby league in the Brisbane competition. In 1980 he resigned from a promising ten years service in the Bureau of Customs to become a career real estate agent. Jim brought with him his honest bush attitude coupled with his strong sense of direction and will to win from his sporting career. Jim has either sold or overseen sales in excess of an extraordinary $900 million worth of residential real estate. Importantly to you, as a very experienced agent, Jim knows and understands this business… the purchase, sale or management of your most expensive personal asset. His many referrals/repeat business are testimony to his personal ability and integrity. At the Harcourts Annual Awards for the last three years Jim was acknowledged as the Number 1 Salesperson for Queensland and Australia i.e. 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010. Jim topped his previous efforts this year when he was recognised as Number 1 not only in Australia but Internationally for the group from over 3,000 fellow professionals. Jim has either sold or overseen sales in excess of an extraordinary $900 million worth of residential real estate. Importantly to you, as a very experienced agent, Jim knows and understands this business. His many referrals/repeat business are testimony to his personal ability and integrity.

Kathy Kimlin

Kathy began her Real Estate career at the age of 18 for Bright Slater Real Estate in Cleveland with Bill Brittain as Principal as a Receptionist/Property Manager in 1984. The knowledge obtained throughout the years has gained her a background in Property Management, Sales Support and Administration and enables Kathy to have a sound understanding of Real Estate Administration. Kathy is responsible for the processing of all signed contracts to the relevant Solicitors, Owners, Purchasers and Financiers. As well, Kathy reconciles the general accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and the other general office administration associated with a staff of 16-18 employees. Kathy currently holds a Diploma Business, Cert IV Finance - Book-keeping, and is a current registered BAS Agent. For all information regarding any of the above please contact Kathy at our office.

Lauren Ward

Melissa Andjic

Melissa is established as an experienced real estate agent within the Harcourts Coorparoo office. Melissa joined the real estate industry over 5 years ago, having a bachelor degree in law, and 15 years of experience in the legal industry, bringing her life and professional experience into real estate. She lives locally with her husband who is an engineer and two children who have finished university. Having good support and working as a member of a good team, Melissa works very hard having only the best interests of her clients at heart, consistently developing herself, she has up to the minute market knowledge, excellent selling ability and a solid reputation of ethical and professional real estate service, in the local community. Melissa can be contacted on 0431 559 982 or melissa.andjic@harcourts.com.au

Norm Devine

Norm Devine has been a career real estate agent since 1980 and has been a licensee in his own business since 1986. A keen sportsman, Norm was a state representative as a junior footballer. He was also an active member of Coolum Surf Life Saving Club for 10 years. He is a member of Pacific Golf Club, but rarely gets the opportunity to play. Norm is also a member the Rotary Club of Stones Corner and was Treasurer for 3 years. Norm is one of the most affable people you will ever meet, but at the same time an extremely professional and ethical real estate agent. Importantly to you as a very experienced agent (over 30 years) Norm knows and understands this business, the Sale, Purchase or Management of your most valued asset. Norm and his partners joined the Harcourts Group in February, 2002. Coorparoo office was recently awarded No.1 Selling Office in Brisbane for the Group. Norm is always available to do that little extra to ensure a premium result on all occasions. His many referrals/repeat business are testimony to his personal integrity and ability. He truly epitomises the Harcourts philosophy of “Clients for Life” and welcomes your enquiry on any real estate matter.

Patti Steele

Patti Steele has joined the team at Harcourts Coorparoo as one of the Business Owners and is excited about being "home" in Coorparoo. After a 13 year career starting in Coorparoo and working in the Eastern and Southern Suburbs of Brisbane, Patti has gathered Sales totalling over $150 million. Patti loves Real Estate and her energy and enthusiasm reflects this. She is totally focussed on getting her clients a great result with great service and has numerous awards to show that she has been achieving this on a regular basis. Patti has always been available to her clients 24/7 because she cares.

Rewa Henderson

Rewa moved with her family from New Zealand to Central Queensland in 1981, relocating to Brisbane a few years later. Having come from a Hospitality background of 10 years shared between her native country and Australia, Rewa understands what it means to provide exceptional service in such a demanding industry such as Real Estate. Having been with the Harcourts Group for approximately 10 years, starting with Harcourts City Sales as a receptionist before moving to property management and has now certainly met her calling in sales at Harcourts Coorparoo. Rewa was a valued member of the highly successful Jim Ryan team and enjoyed helping Jim achieve the Harcourts Group top achiever award for 3 consecutive years, therefore taking her knowledge to a new level. Rewa describes herself as a person of high integrity with strong family values who exudes passion, personality and a zest for life. She believes in honesty, quality service and delivering above and beyond your expectations.

Trent Powles

Trent was born and raised on the southside, living at Mansfield for most of his life whilst completing his schooling at Cavendish Road High School. An avid sportsman, Trent played rugby league and cricket where he was a regular feature in representative sides. In 1990, Trent became part of a successful printing company, where within 2 years he was in charge of all production sales both here and abroad for his remaining 6 years with the company. Trent broadened his portfolio by accepting a Sales/Management position with a graphical design company in Vancouver, Canada, where he was a highly regarded member of a global organisation. Returning to Australia in 2000, Trent joined Jim Ryan at First National and enjoyed a highly successful year selling over forty properties. Midway through 2001, Trent was offered a sales position in London that was too good to refuse. Embarking on another trip abroad spanning 3 ½ years, working throughout Europe and gaining vast experience in both sales and marketing. He returned to Brisbane in December 2004 to continue his Real Estate career with Harcourts Coorparoo and hasn’t looked back. Trent is a firm believer in Real Estate as an investment, having already brought and sold 3 properties of his own. He knows the trials and tribulations of the industry and understands the important things when buying and selling a home. He knows how he likes to be treated and from day one has developed a philosophy of treating people in exactly the manner he expects to be treated himself. He is a credit to the Industry, honest and enthusiastic and most importantly, an extremely successful salesperson.

Zoe Kennedy