Meet the Team - Harcourts Inner West



Business Owner
 
Carmen Briggs
Business Owner / Principal
CARMEN BRIGGS – PRINCIPAL AND BUSINESS OWNER- Passionate about people and helping them to achieve their dreams, Carmen Briggs is the Principal and Business Owner of Harcourts Inner West (The Gap and Ashgrove). Carmen has held a prolific presence in Brisbane’s Inner West property market since joining Harcourts in 2002. As the Business Owner of Harcourts Inner West, Ms Briggs shows a commitment to her clients which has seen her achieve results unrivalled by her peers. An exceptional communicator and negotiator, due to her wealth of experience in customer service and business management, Carmen has been a multi-award winner within the group for over five years. Most recently, Carmen was awarded No 3 Top Residential Sales Consultant in Queensland, No 5 for the same category Australia wide, and No 12 internationally at the recent black tie Harcourts Awards function. Her performance and results were judged against over 1100 Sales Consultants Australia-wide and over 3,900 internationally. It is an undisputed opinion that Carmen has brought a new level of professionalism to the local industry, and her clients find her approachable and friendly. Carmen is especially enthusiastic about providing diligent, honest and caring service to her clients, and sharing in the excitement in receiving the best possible result for their homes. Having lived locally for over 18 years, Carmen has not only an intricate knowledge of the area and its changing market dynamics, but also an extensive and loyal client database. Her clients appreciate her sense of humour and lighthearted outlook, while nonetheless being able to provide a professional, empathetic and trustworthy service. Carmen enjoys gently guiding her valued clients through what is recognised to be a stressful event and achieving the very best experience and outcome in their real estate transaction. With an investment property portfolio of her own, she can also provide expert advice to property investors. Carmen’s expertise is backed up by Harcourts’ cutting edge systems, technology and international marketing exposure. Harcourts is New Zealand’s largest and Australia’s fastest growing real estate group. Founded in New Zealand in 1888, the operation expanded into Australia in 1997, currently there are over 600 offices in Australia, New Zealand, China, South Africa, Singapore, Zambia, Indonesia and Fiji. Due to her professionalism and integrity, together with her exceptional service and high success rate, many of Carmen’s clients come to her as a referral from one of her satisfied clients, as a true testament to her diligent approach. Carmen’s unsurpassed market knowledge and experience has enabled her to successfully navigate the peeks and troughs of the local changing market. Supported by Harcourts’ superior technology and management systems, this combination perfectly equips Carmen to continue to provide an unprecedented level of service, innovative marketing, and sensational results to her clients. An active member of the local community, Carmen is also a registered Justice of the Peace, Management Representative of The Gap Chamber of Commerce, and supports the local schools and Harcourts Foundation.

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Phone:0418 742 511
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Stephen Dangerfield
Business Owner / Principal
Stephen Dangerfield - Principal Licensee Stephen Dangerfield Leads the Harcourts Inner West Ashgrove and The Gap Teams. Beginning his career in London, England, Stephen soon discovered his passion for Real Estate and has never looked back. Needing a change of scenery there was a short stay with Jones Lang Wootton and Colliers International in Brisbane before settling into residential sales in 1991. Since this time Stephen has built a reputation of honesty, integrity and getting the job done through a large client network whereby just about all his work is now based on past clients and referrals. He is always available to offer free advice on Real Estate matters and is fully committed to the "Clients for life" philosophy.

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Phone:0412 145 802
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Manager
 
Mark Byrne
Business Owner / Business Development Manager
Mark brings over 10 years of Property Management, Property Investment, and Sales experience, to our company. Mark also has a background in Information Technology Project Management. Mark is also a business partner in Harcourts Inner West Ashgrove and Harcourts The Gap. Mark has exceptional communication skills and ensures clients will receive a high quality service whether managing your investment portfolio or selling your property.

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Phone:0418 742 384
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Harcourts Inner West
Office
Harcourts Inner West Office 07-33664844 Fax 07-33664855

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Phone:07-35110666
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Sales Consultants
 
Stephen Bird
Sales Consultant

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Phone:0417 197 399
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Nicki Bygraves
Sales Consultant

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Phone:0409 241 751
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Phil Coleman
Sales Consultant

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Phone:0403 225 007
 
William Fea
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant Commercial & Residential

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Phone:0421 061 802
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Bridget Gabites
Sales Consultant
Bridget Gabites comes to Harcourts Inner West with over eight years sales and marketing experience. Having entered the property market herself she understands that selling and purchasing property can feel like a rollercoaster ride, Bridget is available to make the process smoother for all involved. With a vast experience in a range of marketing techniques, Bridget will make sure your property stands out to prospective buyers. Bridget’s strong background in customer service and negotiating will assist her in successfully working with you to achieve your goals for the sale of your property. Bridget is approachable and friendly – which are important traits when working intensively with a Sales Consultant to sell your property. She feels it is important to concentrate on making sure her clients are feeling relaxed and comfortable throughout the sales process – this can only be done with great communication and understanding, because of this she makes herself available to her clients by phone, email and of course face-to-face whenever they need her. Bridget is here to assist you with all your Real Estate needs and is more than happy to meet for a chat about the current market, to give you advice and talk you through the current comparable market analysis of your property.

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Phone:0424628877
 
Kathleen Luck
Marketing Manager
Kathleen – Marketing Manager Kathleen has a genuine passion for engaging people. Her tertiary qualifications in Integrated Marketing and Communications have given Kathleen a natural foundation for excelling in the real estate industry. Kathleen provides a level of service second to none and prides herself on not only meeting our clients’ needs but exceeding them. Kathleen has excellent technical and communication skills and works with Carmen to achieve premium property prices and to deliver an excellent real estate experience for each of our clients. Kathleen is an active member of the local community, and is a registered Justice of the Peace, Management Representative of the Gap Chamber of the Gap, Member of Meals on Wheels and Neighbourhood Watch

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Phone:0417 756 280
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Alison Neale
Sales Consultant
Alison – Buyers Agent- Alison believes that trust and hard work should be the cornerstones of successful real estate sales and she works tirelessly to ensure that. Listening to the real needs of her clients, being patient, fair and straightforward has gained Alison honest credibility in our local area. Having spent her entire working life focussed on providing exceptional customer service, when it comes to selling the biggest asset in most people’s lives, she believes in making the experience as satisfying and stress free as possible. Alison is an active mother within the school community, as well as many fundraising events. Her extensive background in providing exceedingly personal client service ensures customer satisfaction by achieving the best possible results. Alison is a vital member and asset to our team, clearly reflective of her achievements and infectious character.

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Phone:0423 711 354
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Sheila Oliver
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Sheila has found that the skills learned in teaching and parenting, have been invaluable in the real estate business. Listening to people’s real needs, being patient, fair, straightforward, organised and keeping in touch are some of the most important facets of the business. Sheila also prides herself in further education, constantly attending training sessions to improve areas of real importance such as negotiating and time management skills. You'll find Sheila warm and friendly, genuinely committed to helping you make that all important next move.

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Phone:0407134448
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Brigette Righton - MacDonald
Sales Consultant

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Phone:0407 880 006
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Property Management
 
Katie Hassard
Property Management

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Phone:0402 113 729
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Personal Assistant
 
The Gap Sellers & Buyers
Office Database

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Administration
 
Jennene Baartz
Senior Property Manager
Jenenne started her Real Estate Career in Brisbane’s northern suburbs 20 years ago and brings a wealth of experience to Harcourts Inner West. Her career has provided her with many opportunities, encompassing residential sales & marketing, commercial, property management and sales management. Jenenne in the past has managed her own Real-Estate business and continues to manage her own investment property portfolio. Jenenne has been busy incorporating her experience and proven methods to enhance our Property Management service delivery. Our combined goal is to provide a professional property management service to all property owners, investors, and tenants.

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Phone:33664844
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Jack Dangerfield

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Phone:07 3511 0666
 
Katherine Howard
Reception

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Phone:07 33664844
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Padraic Lando
Personal Assistant

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Phone:07 3511 0666
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Caragh Webster
Administration Manager

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Phone:07 33664844
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Clare Webster
Reception

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Phone:07 3511 0666