Elders Taree & Manning Valley

Joshua Staines is a seasoned sales professional whose career spans nearly three decades across both retail and real estate. He began his journey at the age of 15, working in a successful local retail business, where he developed strong people skills and a deep understanding of customer service, attributes that have seamlessly transitioned into his current role in the local real estate industry. In recognition of his outstanding performance, Josh was awarded the Rising Star Award in 2023 by Elders NSW, ACT, a testament to his talent and dedication. The accolades continued in 2024, with Josh ranking as the number 3 salesperson in NSW, ACT by number of settled sales and number 2 salesperson by gross commission. These achievements highlight his consistent work ethic and results-driven approach. As a proud member of the team at Elders Taree, Josh brings a broad and accredited skill set to his role. He is a licensed Real Estate Agent, Stock and Station Agent, and Auctioneer. Since joining Elders in April 2022, he has successfully negotiated over 100 property sales, including residential homes, villas, acreage, and large rural properties, totalling more than 65 million dollars in sales. Covering the scenic Manning Valley, Josh is deeply committed to serving his clients with professionalism and integrity. His own experience of purchasing a home with his wife Natalie in 2021 sparked a passion for helping others enjoy a similarly positive journey through real estate. Family is at the heart of Josh’s world. In 2023, he and Natalie welcomed their daughter Kadie, followed by the arrival of their son Jack in 2024, marking a joyful new chapter for the Staines family. When he’s not working, Josh enjoys time on the golf course or out at sea fishing with family and friends. Motivated and approachable, he offers honest, down to earth advice, grounded in the values of Elders’ 180 year legacy in Australian real estate. For guidance or assistance in the real estate market, Josh is just a call away at (02) 6551 0999 or 0422 948 779, ready to provide expert insight and exceptional service.

Very few Sales Consultants within the Real Estate world have had the chance to gather the experience that Troy has at the age of 46. Troy commenced his career in the real estate industry shortly before turning 18 and finds himself with over 28 years experience in selling real estate of all types throughout the Manning Valley. Over the past 28 years Troy has gained extensive experience in the sale and management of residential, rural, industrial and commercial properties throughout Taree, Wingham and the surrounding townships and villages. A testimate to Troy's commitment and experience within the real estate industry is his full Real Estate, Stock & Station & Business Agents license which he obtained at the young age of 22. At the commencement of 2004 Troy began studies by correspondence to complete his career goal of obtaining a Real Estate Valuer's License. During the middle of 2008 Troy achieved his goal and is now a Licensed Property Valuer, he is one of a very few Valuers of his age group on the Mid North Coast. Troy's family (Loretan's) have owned and operated a Taree based Jewellery business for in excess of 85 years. Troy's late Father, Doug Loretan & late Grandfather, Snow Loretan where very well known and reputed local businessmen. With good family values Troy aims to provide his clients with a well educated and experienced service at all times. Selling your property may well be one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime so why not allow Troy the opportunity of achieving the seamless transaction of your property with the best possible result for you in mind at all times.

Raised on the family farm at Possum Brush near Nabiac and educated locally, Shane started his Real Estate career in January 1996 at the tender age of just 18. Shane’s early career was greatly influenced by his father Fred Merrick, a long-term Real Estate Agent, property developer and businessman who started his real estate and business career in the Hills district, Sydney in the late 1950’s. Shane and his father opened Merrick’s Real Estate in Nabiac, a boutique Real Estate, Stock and Station agency that specialized in residential and rural lifestyle properties, in January 1996. This is where Shane’s father trained him in old fashioned business traditions, and where he learned that integrity and honesty are the keys to a successful business. After 12 years of success and service at Merrick’s Real Estate Shane decided in 2008 to move his real estate career to practice in Forster – Tuncurry. He thrived in a high paced and very competitive marketplace. In 2015 Shane received a great opportunity to move into the real estate and development sector, working for Roche Group of Double Bay, Sydney. Here Shane had great sales success with one of Australia’s premier real estate development and residential home building companies, as a sales and development manager. He experienced the joy of seeing residential land developments go from undeveloped bare parcels of land to neighborhood’s filled with new homes within a few years. Shane comments that this was a very rewarding and satisfying experience in his real estate career. With over 28 years of real estate sales and property development experience under his belt, Shane is a Class 1 – Licensed Real Estate and Stock and Station Agent. Away from business Shane is a dedicated family man who loves spending time with his wife (Joanne) and two young daughters on their hobby farm at Possum Brush where they enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle. Shane and his family enjoy holidaying on cruise ships and other overseas travel when they can. Shane comments that his family’s overseas holiday travels have been great educational experiences, especially for his young daughters. Shane’s years of real estate and property development experience, local knowledge and down to earth nature make both himself and the team at Elders Real Estate Taree the right choice for property owners looking to sell or buy their most valuable assets. Shane looks forward to being of service to clients, both vendors and purchasers throughout the Manning Valley.