Buxton Sandringham

A respected market leader with a formidable reputation for achieving exceptional results, Romana’s 27 years of real estate experience have included the sale of some of Bayside’s most prestigious properties with record-breaking successes. Her incomparable local knowledge of properties and the market, together with her finely tuned negotiating skills and open and engaging manner, have established Romana as one of the area’s foremost sales agents. In addition to being one of the Buxton Groups top sales performer 10 years running and a Buxton Director, Romana was honoured to be recognized as one of Australia’s Top 100 agents in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 one of Australia’s Top 50 Women in Real Estate in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 and National winner of the REB Boutique Network of the Year in 2018. While she is an incisive strategic thinker and excellent negotiator, Romana prides herself on peerless commitment to exceptional client service by micro managing all aspects of her clients’ campaigns ensuring that they are implemented with the utmost care and attention to detail. She places high priority on open and honest client relationships and has a crystal-clear understanding of the economy driven fluctuations affecting the market. This depth of experience and knowledge of the industry partnered by a realistic yet always optimistic approach means her clients best interests could not be better served. Having lived in Bayside most of her adult life, Romana understands the area and its people extremely well. Her extensive buyer networks and enthusiastic approach enables her to consistently achieve above market results for her rapidly growing list of clients. A testament to the outstanding results she consistently achieves and the rapport she builds with clients is the high level of repeat business and referrals she receives. Romana delivers the service standards other agents only talk about. Romana’s commitment to Bayside extends far beyond her professional life. She is a passionate local resident who is actively involved in the community. Romana is also a proud supporter of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Love Me Love You, Sport Star Academy and Feed Melbourne. As passionate as she is about her career, away from work Romana loves spending time with her two children Jack and Max. They love travelling, playing sports, gardening or just enjoying each other’s company.

Richard Slade - Senior Sales Consultant Growing up in the world of elite sport, Richard Slade quickly learned that second place is never good enough. As a golf professional and elite coach, Richard understood that achieving excellence is all about commitment, skill and persistence. Now as one of Buxton's leading agents, he brings this drive to achieving beyond-par results for his vendors. Attuned to the world of strong competition and psychological gamesmanship, Richard's success is based on the attributes of passion, perseverance and honesty. As an agent his stamina in creating and maintaining a link to potential buyers is legend. As an Auctioneer, his never-say-die approach is tempered by an entertaining approach - one that is always focused on achieving the next bid...and an overall exceptional result. But, for Richard, a successful result is not restricted to the auctioneer's stage of the negotiation table. Years of committed work in sport and the property industry, have shown him that above-and-beyond effort will be rewarded with an above expectation result ...whether that result is a stress-free sale or a record breaking selling price. Client satisfaction is a key priority for Richard, and he achieves this goal with a meticulous focus on follow-up, detail and, most importantly, communication. Purchasing his first property at the age of just 22, Richard understands the emotional and financial motivations that bring buyers to the market ...and the complex issues that surround one of life's most significant investments. Out-of-hours, Richard's best time is spent with his little daughter Zara ...although he does still find time to indulge a love of travel, the gym and, when time allows, golf. Competitive, focused and driven to achieve, Richard Slade has the skills to put your property on the Leader's Board.

As a proven strong negotiator and 30 years industry experience, I am completely committed to obtaining the very best outcome every time. Harvard trained in Negotiation Mastery, and naturally approachable, I am blessed with an innate ability to connect quickly, read the play and decipher motivation. People fascinate me and my genuine interest in connecting with people through fluid and authentic conversation, makes each day thoroughly enjoyable. When we team up, my commitment to you will never be in doubt. My aim is to ensure your real estate journey is as easy and stress-free as possible and you shout from the rooftops of our great experience together. Professional Achievements 2020 – Negotiation Mastery Harvard Business School 2019 – Guest Speaker Australian Real Estate Conference (AREC) 2018 – Guest Speaker Momentum Gold Coast 2018 – Guest Speaker Momentum Sunshine Coast 2017 – Guest Speaker Million Dollar Agent Bootcamp Sydney

B in safe hands with Peter Hickey As an award winning agent and accomplished auctioneer in Melbourne’s leading Bayside real estate agency, Peter Hickey takes great pride in the outstanding results he achieves for his clients, and the feedback, recognition and referral business those clients are happy to give after he has completed a successful sale. The recurring theme in Peter’s many testimonials are; • Honest and accurate communication. • Incredibly high work ethic and professionalism. • His no nonsense approach and enthusiasm. “That is the most rewarding aspect of my business, when your clients are delighted to tell their family & friends of their selling experience, because you have done everything you promised and delivered a great result”. Father of four sons, aged between 21 years & 21 months, educated at Sandringham Primary & Sandringham College, St Mary's in Hampton & St Bedes' Mentone, and a member of the East Sandringham Junior Football Club committee, Peter loves living & working in Bayside, & prides himself in the ongoing relationships he has with so many of his clients. If you are looking for an honest and accurate appraisal, or to discuss your short or long term real estate plans, call Peter Hickey at Buxton Sandringham on 0412 569 480

Scott Hamilton - Senior Sales Consultant Passionate about people... and selling to people, Scott Hamilton has been in senior sales management roles all his working life. First with large multi-nationals like Coca-Cola then, by following his passion for real estate, with Buxton. A senior member of the Sandringham team for many years, Scott's passion has been rewarded with a solid reputation for service and stellar sales results - including achieving Buxton Consultant of the Year for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014. But beyond the awards and accolades, it's his ability to create great results for his vendors that is Scott's greatest reward. His ability to remove stress and conflict throughout the sales process by foreseeing potential hurdles and eliminating them while maintaining a positive view are a blessing to vendors. This approach gives Scott the advantage when negotiating at the upper end of buyers price thresholds. A lifelong Bayside resident and a regular at many of our local restaurants and cafes, Scott has played football, tennis and golf in the area for years and will be a very familiar face to vendors and purchasers alike. His contribution to the local education system includes two children both of whom completed their schooling locally before completing university degrees. Scott's wife Julie will be familiar to a generation of children and locals having worked at Helen Paul Kindergarten for eons and his son Luke is now a local Osteopath in Hampton Street. But it's his daughter Brydie who will be best known to Buxton's clients. A member of the Buxton team since 2005, Brydie now works together with Scott - doubling up the Hamilton selling power to become Buxton's most successful selling duo! Scott Hamilton Watch About Buxton Video Watch Current Market Update Video

With a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, Adam’s open attitude and welcoming approach have helped establish strong and on-going relationships with clients – above all else, it's Adam's ability to consistently achieve outstanding results that has built his reputation as an agent to trust. Dedicated to providing the best possible experience each and every time, Adam knows there is no greater endorsement than having a client recommend his services. The cold climes of Devon seem a distant memory as Adam relishes his new Bayside life - a devoted dad, he spends many weekends assisting the local Nippers club and is an involved parent at Beaumaris Primary School. Adam’s passion for cricket sees him religiously following the Big Bash competition...but he still can’t quite find himself supporting Australia in the Ashes!