Barry Plant Essendon

In an era where so many people rely on electronic aids and digital apps to stay in touch with the people that matter, a commitment to genuine one-to-one personal communication and good old-fashioned customer service is becoming increasingly rare. With this in mind, the reasons behind Jose Panameno’s success as a member of the Property Management team at Barry Plant Moonee Valley come as no real surprise to the many clients he assists on a daily basis. With a lifelong interest in all things property-related, (including previous studies in architecture), Jose enjoys working closely with our clients to help them achieve the best possible results from their property investments. He enjoys building strong long-term relationships with landlords and tenants alike through his highly organised approach, strong attention-to-detail and consistent communication. A dedicated real estate professional with a well ingrained belief in hard work as a key ingredient to success, Jose Panameno and the Barry Plant team in Essendon and Keilor East are people you can rely on when you want professional management of your rental investment.

Prior to following a life-long interest in real estate into her current career with Barry Plant’s award-winning Property Management team, Olivia D’Cruz spent several years fine-tuning her customer service skills in the retail world. Her skills in this area were clearly exceptional, as she rose to a management position where she was responsible for developing those same skills in younger staff as they began their careers. Having lived in the City of Moonee Valley for more than two decades, including being educated at St Columba’s College, it is no surprise Olivia chose to pursue successful property management. Indeed, it is not uncommon for tenants who are new to the area to comment on how much easier their move has been due to Olivia’s local insights. Known for an organised approach to property management, alongside her approachable nature and strong communication skills, Olivia takes great pride in providing our clients with well thought out and individually tailored assistance, combining the latest in leading-edge practice and years of experience in helping people to make informed decisions. A property professional who enjoys earning regular referrals, Olivia D’Cruz and the Barry Plant team provide a great service that genuinely puts the needs of our clients first.

Milica came to the real estate industry after several years of fine tuning her customer service skills in the hospitality sector. As a result, Milica has earned many glowing recommendations from satisfied landlords derived from her determined attitude to go above and beyond. An outgoing and approachable member of our team, she has had a life-long interest in all things property-related. This has been one of the key drivers in a clear focus on building a long-term career in the industry. Milica has lived in the northern suburbs for most of her life. This means that she is a valued source of insights into the benefits of the local lifestyle for tenants who may be new to the area. If responsive and reliable Property Management services are what you are looking for in maximizing your returns from your rental property, Milica and the team at Barry Plant Moonee Valley are a real asset to have on your side.

The role of Property Manager in the 21st century can be a challenging one, particularly when it comes to achieving results where both landlord and tenants are fully satisfied. Perhaps that’s why Melissa Stringile has been so successful in this role…she is certainly someone who enjoys a challenge and reaching a ‘win-win’ solution. A strong communicator with a genuinely helpful attitude, Melissa’s friendly approach to her role has earned several glowing recommendations from landlords who appreciate her ability to take the stress out of being a property investor. Indeed, one of the things she loves most about her role is the opportunity to build strong ongoing relationships with so many local property owners. Melissa also has formal qualifications in design, making her a great sounding board for landlords who are keen to maximize the visual appeal of their property when seeking out new tenants. As a popular member of the Barry Plant team, Melissa Stringile is always happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the rental market in this area. Just don’t challenge her to a game of Futsal…as that’s the other place where her love of a challenge really shines through!

Before joining the award-winning Property Management team at Barry Plant Moonee Valley, Taila Marra had already developed strong customer service skills in the retail world as well as building a keen eye for detail whilst working with a commercial law firm in the CBD. However, with both parents involved in property, she soon found her way to our team and has not looked back since. Taila enjoys being able to play a key role in helping people to find just the right rental property that suits their needs and their lifestyle. Indeed, being a long-term local resident herself, she takes a great deal of pride in helping those who are new to the area to find some of those little-known services that only the locals know about. As Taila will tell you, “There are very few things in life that are more satisfying than helping someone find the right home.” When away from the office Taila enjoys dancing, (something she has been doing for over a decade) and can often be found on water-skis during the Summer. However, those who know her well say that her favourite sport of all is shopping! A valued member of the Barry Plant team, Taila Marra is looking forward to making your next move the most enjoyable you’ve ever experienced.

Have you ever wondered what characteristics you would most like in the Property Manager you choose to look after your rental property? If traits like a highly organised approach, reassuring attention to detail, a genuine commitment to reliable communication, and a genuine passion for service, then Michelle Sheils is someone you’re going to enjoy dealing with. Prior to entering the real estate industry, Michelle served in the armed forces including serving overseas. Apart from the obvious self-discipline and dedication that this type of role involves, Michelle also built on her already well-developed communication skills as well as learning a great deal about working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Her extensive experience in the Melbourne rental market, including building her knowledge of team leadership and Owner’s Corporations, has produced a well informed and highly dedicated agent who takes a great deal of pride in seeing every task through to the end in order to ensure the best possible results for her clients. As someone who has long standing family ties with the area, Michelle enjoys being able to assist local rental providers to not only make their property dealings financially beneficial, but also as stress-free as possible. Rest assured, with Michelle and the award-winning Barry Plant team in Moonee Valley beside you, your investment will be one that moves ahead with military precision!