Collab

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Collab has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

Reviews

134

Properties for sale

290

Sold properties

$1.8m

Average sale price

$528.7m

Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) as lead and supporting agent and published on ratemyagent.com.au. It may not be complete and can exclude off-market, private sales and undisclosed pricing and sold dates. Contact agent for full sales history.

Our customer service awards

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Suburb WinnerBurleigh Heads
Suburb WinnerBurleigh Waters
Suburb WinnerMiami
Suburb WinnerTallebudgera

6x Suburb WinnerTallebudgera - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
4x Suburb WinnerBurleigh Waters - 2026, 2025, 2023, 2021
4x Suburb WinnerMiami - 2026, 2023, 2022, 2021
4x Suburb WinnerTallebudgera Valley - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2022

Meet the team

Get to know the 17 agents at Collab.

John Fischer

Sales & Marketing Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent / Principal

4.9

(405 reviews)

About John

The John Fischer & Shelley Watkins team has fast become synonymous with real estate success on the Gold Coast. Selling from the Coast to the Hinterland (and everywhere in between), John & Shelley lead a line-up of talented agents with a shared vision to deliver exceptional results without compromising on any aspect of the real estate journey. These dedicated and down-to-earth agents ensure that when you list with the John Fischer & Shelley Watkins team, you have the undivided attention of a whole network at your disposal. Clients are guaranteed constant communication and updates on potential buyers and market updates. Having a team also strengthens their ability to check in with more people on our database than the everyday agent and ensures more potential buyers are well informed of your listing. Together with this team, John & Shelley execute innovative campaigns which take advantage of state-of-the-art systems and digital, social and print marketing platforms, so they are always one step ahead.

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Paula Dunford

Sales & Marketing Consultant

(202 reviews)

About Paula

Paula represents a new breed of prestige real estate agents on the Gold Coast, thriving on delivering outstanding results with 6 star service and professionalism beyond reproach. Combining efficiency, diligence and impeccable attention to detail, Paula provides her clients with objective and personalised solutions at all times. Paula understands that outstanding results are not a matter of chance, they are the culmination of high-end strategy, sales and marketing, intelligently designed and implemented to perfection. It is these elements that form the backbone of Paula’s proven approach, punctuated by her trademark energy, enthusiasm and integrity. Demonstrating a warmth and a unique ability to relate openly to her clients and committed to delivering a fresh approach to the buying and selling process, Paula has the skills and knowledge necessary to assist her clients in achieving a premium price in all markets. With Paula, what you see is what you get. Her integrity, enthusiasm and communication skills have won her accolades from clients. Paula is an active member of the Southern Gold Coast and local Palm Beach community and with her husband, has raised 3 gorgeous kids here.

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Adam Van Leeuwen

Sales Specialist / Director / Sales Agent

4.8

(177 reviews)

About Adam

Adam Van Leeuwen has built a reputation based on the four corner stones of his success; efficiency, integrity, respect and professionalism. With over 10 years experience in the property industry as a property developer, sales agent and now joint principal and owner of PRD Burleigh Heads, Adam has both a well-developed understanding of the sales process and an extensive referral network – with one of the largest and most active client databases on the Gold Coast. A strong communicator, Adams passion is contagious, so too is his ability to motivate and lead both his team and himself to achieve exceptional results. As Miami and surrounds #1 sales agent, Adams knowledge of the local area and market lends itself to his standing of credibility and professionalism, delivering unequalled and consistent service and results to his clients. A dedicated family man, you'll often find Adam walking the Burleigh and Miami Esplanade with his wife Rebecca and their two young children Indie and Eli. "To me, the most valuable investment you can ever make is an investment in your happiness. Sharing your life with people you love, doing things that bring you joy in an environment that makes you happy – that's the true definition of success. When it comes to real estate, I'm in the business of supporting people to make choices that will support them to experience a better quality of life." So what does that mean for you? Exceptional service and a delivered outcome each and every time. Adams authentic, down-to-earth nature enables him to quickly build rapport and trust, which not only helps Adam deliver on results, but also ensures that each client feels comfortable and at ease throughout the process. "Taking the time to foster relationships built on honesty and respect is critical. I'm devoted to achieving outstanding results for my clients because I want them to achieve success, not just with one sale, but well into the future. This, I believe, is what sets me apart from my competitors."

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Braiden Smith

Director / Sales & Marketing Consultant

4.8

(156 reviews)

About Braiden

If you're looking for someone who will work tirelessly to negotiate the highest possible price for your property then you need to speak with Braiden Smith. Braiden is born and raised locally on the Gold Coast and has a vast knowledge of the local property market having been heavily involved in the families’ real estate business from a young age. PRD Burleigh is still running 40 years later and is one of the Gold Coast’s longest running and most successful local agencies. With a wealth of real estate experience behind him and consistent sales results, Braiden still chooses to places a strong emphasis on embracing new marketing technology and continues to undertake training seminars every year to ensure he and his clients are always one step ahead. If you’re searching for a real estate agent who is committed to going the extra mile in every situation and has a burning ambition of wanting nothing but the absolute best and complete satisfaction for his clients, then Braiden is your man. Braiden suggests any potential seller, when listing their property, forget the empty promises, because the past results will never lie!

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Chris Laws

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Property Consultant / Sales Agent

4.9

(121 reviews)

About Chris

With a wealth of experience and an innate intuition, Chris excels in maximizing the value of his clients' homes regardless of any market conditions. He achieves this through a combination of strategic marketing, meticulous buyer engagement and adept negotiation skills. Chris is not just a real estate professional; he's also a candid and approachable communicator with a friendly down-to-earth demeanour. Chris provides exceptional service to clients selling their primary home or investment property. His approach involves a continuous analysis of the market to uncover innovative strategies that keep clients one step ahead of their competition. Chris emphasizes four key pillars essential to any successful sales campaign: Presentation, Promotion, Price Strategy and an innovative Process. When executed effectively, these pillars elevate the positioning of your property and in turn, yield the highest possible sales price. Using his comprehensive knowledge, coupled with his commitment to integrity, ensures that his clients receive the best guidance and results, making their real estate endeavours a success.

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Shane Conlon

Sales Agent

4.9

(129 reviews)

About Shane

Since entering the real estate industry in 2014, I’ve had the privilege of servicing Mudgeeraba and the surrounding areas of the Gold Coast, helping more than 500 families buy or sell their home or investment property. Over the past decade, I’ve learned that the key to a successful real estate experience is simple: put people first. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, selling a much-loved family property, or building your investment portfolio, I tailor my approach to suit the individual needs of every client. No two properties or situations are the same, and my experience has taught me how to adapt my strategy to achieve the best possible outcome. Real estate is constantly evolving, and I’ve embraced new technologies and innovative marketing strategies to ensure every property receives the exposure it deserves. Combined with a personalised approach, strong negotiation skills and a commitment to achieving the highest possible price, my goal is to make the entire process as seamless and enjoyable as possible. For me, it’s not just about selling property — it’s about building relationships, delivering results and making sure my clients feel confident every step of the way. Whether you are just curious as to what other properties in the area are selling for, to see how we can market your property to achieve the best results as cost-effectively as possible, or looking for ideas on how to present your property to achieve the best sales result without the risk of over-capitalising - Shane can help!

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About us

PRD Burleigh Heads – Your Team of Property Experts! PRD Burleigh Heads is one of the most respected Real Estate offices on the Gold Coast. Located right on the beachfront at beautiful Burleigh Heads, the office has been successfully operating for over 30 years. PRD Burleigh Heads are here to help with all your real estate needs. Our property services range from handing residential unit and house sales through to a dedicated rental team to assist you with your holiday and permanent rental requirements. We are located on the fabulous Burleigh beachfront right on The Esplanade, with easy off street parking. Pop in any time for a chat. Our prime location provides great promotional value to our vendors with passing foot traffic from local shops and our window listings. The Directors of the business, John Fischer, Braiden Smith, and Adam Van Leeuwen, believe that great people are essential to providing clients with a great service! The team of sales professionals and Directors are all actively involved in sales and servicing their long standing clients. Why you should choose to ‘Sell Smarter’ with PRD Burleigh Heads? · Local real estate team that live in the area and have many years of experience in the Central Gold Coast real estate market, ensuring you get the right advice with every aspect of your sale. · It’s a seamless process where the team work together to assist you every step of the way. From inspecting your property to ensuring it is ready for listing to promoting its unique features you will feel confident that you are getting the best value and advice. Our team approach means you get access to more than one expert to ensure that all specialist areas are checked off in your sale process – Selling your home smarter and sooner! · ONLY agency in Burleigh Heads for over 28 years that services and manages Holiday Rentals. Clients have access to our large and ever growing database of investors and repeat visitors to the area · Our premises and shop window are located in a premium, high traffic, high visibility area, on the beachfront next to the re-developed Burleigh Heads Hotel, at 14 The Esplanade Burleigh Heads. · PRD is the only major real estate brand to have their own in-house research department. Information on trends can be shared exclusively with our clients. · Huge database of repeat clientele. · Wholesale advertising rates in all services offered. · We will tell you the truth in all of our dealings with you about price, buyer feedback, and anything else in relation to the sale of your property. · We understand that emotional upheaval associated with your decision to sell your home. · We work to keep the stress associated with the sale process to an absolute minimum.

Buyer review

8 days ago

Excellent communication, friendly and helpful.

Shelley has been great to deal with in the past year of searching for a property in Tallebudgera. She’s knowledgeable about the area, offers great advice, always happy to help and kept us in the loop with any properties that fit our criteria.

Shelley Watkins

4.9

(37 reviews)

Seller review

8 days ago

I highly recommend her with selling or buying a property

Shelley was so knowledgeable about the market. Everything she shared with us was absolutely on the money, she definitely knows her stuff. I loved having Shelley on our team, she was always ready to help with anything we needed. Her communication skills were second to none, I knew each time I called her she would always be available and if not she responded back immediately. Shelley really looked after us, and was so good with the buyers. I highly recommend her with selling or buying a property.

Shelley Watkins

4.9

(37 reviews)

Seller review

27 days ago

She went above and beyond

Highly recommend Shelley! She was incredibly patient and professional throughout a very difficult situation between myself and my ex during the sale. She was so much more than just a sales agent, she went above and beyond, acting as the middle person and handling all the difficult situations with patience and professionalism. I honestly couldn’t have done it without her. Thank you, Shelley! 👍

Shelley Watkins

4.9

(37 reviews)

Seller review

about 1 month ago

Smooth and stress free

Our experience with Shelley was smooth and stress free, considering how overwhelming selling a house can be. Communication was prompt and professional. We always felt heard and supported throughout the process. If we ever find ourselves needing a realestate agent again, we would definitely contact Shelley!

John Fischer

4.9

(405 reviews)

Seller review

about 1 month ago

Smooth and stress free

Our experience with Shelley was smooth and stress free, considering how overwhelming selling a house can be. Communication was prompt and professional. We always felt heard and supported throughout the process. If we ever find ourselves needing a real estate agent again, we would definitely contact Shelley!

Shelley Watkins

4.9

(37 reviews)

Seller review

about 1 month ago

Do you want good results??????

My husband always refers to John as ‘’RB’’—Record Breaker—and he didn’t disappoint !!!!! From start to finish the process was easy hassle free and incredibly smooth. If you enjoy —- Headaches and unnecessary stress —- go somewhere else 😂 but if you want great result without all the mess John’s the man.

John Fischer

4.9

(405 reviews)

Our properties

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About us

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Our customer service awards