Buxton Mentone

Meet the team

Get to know the 8 agents at Buxton Mentone.

Sales Associate

4.9

About Emily

Emily is one of the hardest working and respected agents in the Bayside area. With a superior level of customer service, highly professional approach and honestly genuine manner, Emily is a key member of the Buxton Group with peers looking up to her aspiring work ethic. Throughout her career, Emily has consistently been awarded the top awards in the Buxton Real Estate Group 2022- Buxton Real Estate Agent of the Year Award -gross commission 2020 - Buxton Elite Award 2019 - Buxton Real Estate Agent of the Year Award - most sales, gross commission and conjunctional lister 2018 – Buxton Real Estate Agent of The Year Award -most sales 2017 - Outstanding Sales Award 2016 - Rising Star Award Over the years, Emily has also been recognised at a local and national level for her achievements, ranking in the top 50 agents in the country in the Real Estate Business and the number 1 agent in the Mentone area in the Rate My Agent Awards. With the utmost attention to the sales process and her client’s needs, Emily is committed to ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for both buyers and sellers. She understands that every dollar is important and assures that she will work as hard as possible to attract the right buyers to each home and achieve the best possible result. As a qualified marketing professional with a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University, Emily has in-depth knowledge and expertise in presenting the home to its highest potential and marketing it correctly; understanding it can make the difference of tens of thousands of dollars to her clients result. Emily is there to assist and guide her clients, adding value to every stage of the process and ensuring "no stone is ever left unturned" to maximise their sale price. Emily is proactive, motivated and determined to achieve record breaking results. Her reputation and undivided attention to her clients is evident with the longstanding relationships she develops with her clients. Hard working, energetic and dedicated to achieving results, Emily Whitehead will add real value to the sale of your property.

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Mathew Cox

Director / Auctioneer

4.8

(171 reviews)

About Mathew

Competitive and goal driven by nature, Mathew Cox is a consummate real estate professional whose first priority is to achieve the best result for his clients. An agent for 20 years and a director of Buxton Mentone since 2005, Matt’s successes include many record breaking sales. With an eye to the highest possible sales price at every auction, Mathew’s business usually comes from repeat and referral clients and includes many who have fallen prey to his hard driving auctioneering style in the past… and now want it to work for them! One of Bayside’s most recognised auctioneers, Mathew is unique in his approach in motivating prospective buyers, and displays tireless energy and enthusiasm at all his auctions. It’s no surprise then, that Mathew’s entertaining style has been showcased on Channel 7’s Real Estate Show “Under the Hammer”. Always relaxed and unfailingly honest, his opinion on local real estate values is often sought by industry experts, vendors and potential buyers alike…. Which certainly makes sense when, as one of the areas’s busiest agents and auctioneers, he is often responsible for setting those values through exceptional sales results. Living in the bayside area for more than 30 years, Mathew understand the reasons his clients choose to buy, build, live and raise their kids here. After all, that’s exactly what he is doing himself – with his family home built by a local builder and two children, Cooper and Maddison, at school locally. Now more than ever, Mathew know's the importance of staying grounded within the community with school, sporting and local business activities taking centre-stage …leaving just a little room for the football, tennis and golf that Mathew has always loved. So put Mathew’s experience to work for you, call or drop into meet Mathew at Buxton Mentone today… and see the difference a local expert can bring to your next property sale.

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Wesley Belt

Director / Auctioneer

4.8

(153 reviews)

About Wesley

You could say that Wesley Belt was born to work in bayside real estate. The son of real estate parents, Wes grew up in the bayside area and earned a scholarship to St Bede's College, Mentone. A few years after successfully completing his schooling, Wes decided to follow his parents, real estate footsteps, achieving a full real estate license at just 23 years of age before opening a family business called Village Real Estate at 99 Charman Road, Mentone, which expanded to become a five-office network. With an impressive 37-year heritage in real estate, that includes as a specialist real estate and property development consultant, Wes is now considered one of the region's foremost real estate sales experts In 2004, Wes returned to where it all started, when he and business partner Mathew Cox acquired Buxton Mentone at 99 Charman Road, Mentone (the original location of Wes' first family business). A professional and highly skilled auctioneer and negotiator, Wes is consistently recognised as the premier salesperson in his area, due in no small part to his extensive real estate knowledge and experience, fun and personable approach and straight-talking, honest advice. And even though he has more than 1,000 auctions under his "Belt" - not to mention countless sales awards - Wes says he still gets a thrill from achieving the highest possible sale price for every seller. Married with three children and still a local bayside resident, Wes is a keen sportsman who enjoys boating, water and snow skiing, golf and spending time with his family. If you're looking for an agent who will work with you to achieve the maximum possible price for your home, your search is over.

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Christopher Rae

Property Consultant / Auctioneer

4.9

(129 reviews)

About Christopher

There's a great deal of reassurance to be found in dealing with a Property Consultant & Auctioneer who not only boasts many years of experience in the real estate market in the bayside suburbs, but whose knowledge of and commitment to that particular area, has been established over an even longer period of time. In fact, Christopher Rae first entered the real estate industry in this area around 26 years ago, so it’s fair to say he knows this market well. However, the intervening years also saw him build a reputation as one of the most respected freelance auctioneers in Melbourne’s south-east whilst building a career in the corporate world, not to mention contributing strongly to the local community through his involvment with local sporting and lifesaving clubs. So when it comes to well-rounded insights into the lifestyle that the Mentone and Mordialloc area provides, it’s no wonder so many buyers like dealing with Chris. An excellent communicator who genuinely cares about the well-being of his clients, Chris’ attention to detail and excellent follow-up are a real source of peace of mind for sellers, as is his passion for achieving outstanding results for his vendors, whether through private negotiation or in the more public forum as an auctioneer. “Chris loves assisting people from a variety of backgrounds, whether finding a new home here or creating a new school in Africa”

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Nickole Smirnov

Sales Consultant

(27 reviews)

About Nickole

Since joining the real estate industry in 2014, Nickole Smirnov’s diverse experience across sales, marketing and advertising has given her the depth of expertise that vendors need …and the quietly confident outlook to which buyers respond. Warm, welcoming and wonderfully knowledgeable, Nickole works closely with Trevor Bowen to provide a rare level of pro-active service and highly active salesmanship. From bringing a perfectionist’s eye to marketing materials, to providing open feedback and instant communication throughout the campaign, to ensuring every deadline is met to ensure a smooth and easy settlement, Nickole is the go-to girl that gets it done. But perhaps the thing she does best is providing her clients with the peace of mind that not only will the job be done …it will be done right! A true people person who treats every vendor, buyer and potential buyer with the same level of respect, Nickole knows that communication and care adds real value by motivating buyers and reassuring vendors. As Trevor’s support at every stage of the process, Nickole is on the frontlines of the process – allowing Trevor to focus his energy on motivating buyers and negotiating a stellar selling price. At home in the bayside area, Nickole’s career has been spent working with vendors across the southern beachside suburbs and around the bay as far as Elwood. So it’s no surprise that she shares the local interests of her vendors and the local aspirations of their buyers. Whether it’s pursuing fitness and fun on the beachside running and dog-walking tracks, or finding peace and quiet in the restaurants and cafes, Nickole has a strong appreciation for why the people she meets every day choose to buy, invest and live here.

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Natalie Lerpiniere

Sales Executive to Wesley Belt

4.7

(19 reviews)

over 1 year ago

Best in the business!

Second property I have sold with Sarah and wouldn't go anywhere else, calm, attentive and extremely knowledgeable in her field. If you want 5 star service with excellent communication I highly recommend Sarah from Buxton Mentone.

Sarah Thompson

(2 reviews)

almost 2 years ago

SOLD with the A TEAM!

Once again Buxton Mentone have won gold. The A Team lead by Mathew Cox, Sarah Thompson and Michelle Chippindall. Professional, knowledgeable and consumer focused not only for me the seller also the buyer. Wouldn't sell with anyone else sold two properties in 12 months with outstanding outcomes.

Mathew Cox

4.8

(171 reviews)

almost 2 years ago

Faultless and smooth experience - amazing

Emily was the agent who sold the house we purchased. Both her and Bessie were extremely helpful, responsive and transparent throughout the process and I cannot think of any way they could improve on what they do. 11/10 - when we sell, that’s who we will we calling!

Emily Whitehead

4.9

(207 reviews)

over 2 years ago

Highly recommend Mat and Emily at Buxton Mentone

I had a fantastic experience working with Mat and Emily when selling our family home. They offered sound advice in the lead up to the sale which proved to add value at the time of sale. Their expertise, local knowledge of the area and dedication were evident throughout the process. They provided valuable insights, effective marketing strategies, and maintained excellent communication throughout the campaign. We were happy with the final sale result and I would highly recommend their services for anyone looking to buy or sell real estate. Mat was also extremely helpful and generous with his advice in the purchase of my new home.

Emily Whitehead

4.9

(207 reviews)

over 2 years ago

Highly recommend Mat and Emily at Buxton Mentone

Mathew Cox

4.8

(171 reviews)

over 2 years ago

Great communication and very helpful

We were looking for an investment property and Matt was great in letting us know what properties were in our price bracket in the Parkdale area. He kept us posted and the purchase of Queen street was nice and easy, smooth transaction. Purchasing at auction and post settlement communication great. Sarah was also wonderful with any questions we had about the property. Very happy with the purchase. Thanks Buxton Mentone .

Mathew Cox

4.8

(171 reviews)

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