Harcourts Initiative

5/23 Bonner Drive, Malaga, Perth
  •   4.9   (735 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

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

86
Reviews
85
Properties for sale
332
Sold properties
$795k
Average sale price
$263.8m
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.

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Our customer service awards

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  • Network WinnerAgency Network - Large
  • City Top 5Ellenbrook
  • Suburb WinnerGirrawheen
  • Suburb WinnerMirrabooka
  • 6x Suburb WinnerGirrawheen - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
  • 6x Suburb WinnerMirrabooka - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
  • 4x City Top 5Ellenbrook - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
  • 4x Suburb WinnerKoondoola - 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021

Meet the team

Get to know the 13 agents at Harcourts Initiative.

John Tran
John Tran

Director / Licensee

  4.8   (367 reviews)
About John
John is the managing director of Harcourts Initiative, Malaga, which is centrally located within his specialised areas of Mirrabooka, Balga, Girrawheen, Marangaroo, Alexander Heights, Koondoola, Ballajura, Beechboro, Bennett Springs, Madeley, Darch and Landsdale. John’s career in Real Estate began back in 2001, when he undertook a year of training at Professionals, Mirrabooka. From 2002 – 2019, he then worked at Raywhite, Mirrabooka, eventually going on to train other agents himself. And in mid-2019, he joined the Harcourts group, along with his business partner, to open their office in Malaga. With more than eighteen years in the industry, John has successfully sold and represented over 500 homes during his career. His long-standing commitment and hard work have seen him receive numerous awards, as well as achieve for his clients some of the highest prices recorded in Mirrabooka and Surroundings suburbs. John’s core values are based upon providing: Great Service, Professionalism & Ethical Practice. “Being entrusted to sell my client’s biggest, or one of their biggest assets – it’s important not only to be professional and honest at all times, but to also provide the necessary skill set and up-to-date marketing methods to achieve the premium price their property deserves". For his sellers, John provides a thorough and effective marketing plan to ensure their property achieves the best possible price, while guiding them through all aspects of the deal to ensure a seamless process, from initial listing to final days of settlement. For prospective buyers, John offers his honest and professional opinion in order to help find their ideal property, whether they are looking for a home or an investment. John was born and raised in Perth, WA, and graduated from Mercy College. He is both a licensee and active sales rep, holding diplomas in Real Estate and Property Services. To further his knowledge, John has also attended workshops and conferences in Perth, Fremantle, Brisbane and San Francisco. His community involvements include the Motor Neurone Disease Association WA, Cancer Council WA and Red Cross Appeal. In 2013 John proudly achieved Elite status. Achieving this status is based on $500,000 settled commission in the January to December 2013 year
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Alex Dabag
Alex Dabag

Director / Sales Consultant

  4.9   (216 reviews)
About Alex
Alex started his career in retail fashion before satisfying his desire to enter Real Estate which he has always has an inner passion for in 2010. Alex quickly found that his natural ability to negotiate and his strong ability to work hard and offer the very best of service to his customers brought him terrific results. Winning in his first year of Real Estate a rookie sales award Alex continued his strong work ethic and service based practice to continue to win awards for volume of business written and the number one Real Estate Sales person for the previous company for the year in 2013. Undoubtedly his wonderful success in 2013 will place him among the best Real Estate practitioners in the industry in Western Australia. After 8 years of dominating the market year after year, he decided to embark on his new adventure as one of the directors in Harcourts Initiative. He dedicates himself to achieving top premium price as the quickest time possible. With unique methods and very exuberant energy and huge passion for the business, Alex goes over and beyond to keep all his vendors satisfied. Alex believes that this success is due to a customer focused service where he strives to obtain the very best prices for his sellers. He spends long hours dedicating himself to his craft and believes that his reputation for hard work and results along with a genuine care for all of his clients will continue to place him in the top % of Real Estate Representatives as well as deliver fantastic results for all who choose to use his services. Alex possesses great energy and passion for his business and you will be very hard pressed to find a better person to represent you for your Real Estate transactions.
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Vish Choudhaary
Vish Choudhaary

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (74 reviews)
About Vish
Vish Choudhary is a dedicated Sales Consultant with a stellar 4.9-star rating from 68 reviews. Specializing in house and single-family home sales, Vish combines market savvy with a client-first approach, consistently achieving impressive results. Over the past year, Vish has successfully sold 39 properties, with an average market time of just 16 days—testament to their efficiency and expertise. They manage a portfolio of 4 active properties and have achieved total sales exceeding $24.5 million, with average sales around $630,000. Working across key localities such as Brabham, Dayton, Midland, Caversham, Beechboro, Beckenham, and Henley Brook in WA, Vish possesses an in-depth understanding of the local market dynamics. This local expertise ensures clients receive tailored insights and optimal outcomes. Vish is celebrated as a price expert, expertly navigating pricing strategies to maximize value for their clients. Whether you're buying or selling, Vish Choudhary brings professionalism, expertise, and dedication to every transaction, ensuring a seamless and rewarding real estate experience.
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Shabash Khan
Shabash Khan

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (72 reviews)
About Shabash
Hello, my name is Shabash Khan. I have been working in sales for over 5 years. I have a wide range of knowledge in marketing and sales techniques to achieve the best result. I enjoy talking to new people and finding out what they value in life. I love helping clients reach their goal whether you are buying or selling, I enjoy assisting clients throughout the whole process by providing information and guidance to ensure you are stress-free. I give 100% effort to everything I do to succeed; I believe communication is the key to success so keeping the client informed is most all important to me. My level of service is based on my values: S – Security to ensure you are in the best hands H – Honesty, I will always tell you the truth to ensure you are not undersold A – Attention to detail B – Best situation for all, I love when it is a win-win for all A – Above and beyond service S – Solid communication H – Hardworking, I won’t stop until you’re satisfied We look forward to serving you for all your real estate needs. If you need anything feel free to contact Shabash directly at 0470601908 or shabash.khan@harcourts.com.au
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Leanna Hewitt
Leanna Hewitt

Sales Consultant

  5   (57 reviews)
About Leanna
A background of 20 years as a service-based provider, working for numerous Health Services around Australia and Perth. Transitioned my career into Real Estate as a dedicated Sales Consultant. I bring a strong wealth of knowledge in interpersonal communication and negotiations. I am known for being honest, reliable and compassionate. I place strong emphasis on building and nurturing relationships with my clients and delivering exceptional results. Harcourts Initiative is an agency with a team, dedicated to supporting the best outcomes for our clients.
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Samir Merzaie
Samir Merzaie

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (37 reviews)
About Samir
Samir Merzaie is proud to offer a dedicated service in the Real Estate industry. With over 21 years experience in the industry, Samir has extensive industry knowledge in Residential Sales and Property Management. Samir Merzaie is not just a local based Real Estate agent, he is also a local resident who understands the specific needs and importance of an experienced agent acting between diverse parties. With a history of great results in Private Treaty Sales and Property Management, Samir provides an unsurpassed service that is always client focused and personalised with extensive after sales follow up. Samir Merzaie possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation skills and an unwavering commitment to his clients ensuring he delivers the best possible outcome in all market conditions. He is a phone call away for all your real estate needs 7 days a week
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About us

At Harcourts Initiative we are guided by our core values: our integrity and our client centred ethos. Through these values, we have built a culture of enthusiasm, dedication and innovation; creating successful partnerships with our clients. Our energetic, professional team is committed to providing unparalleled service to every client, embracing the opportunities that today’s technology provides and leading the way in the real estate market.

Our reviews

  4.9  
735 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: honest, reliable, supportive, friendly, responsive, local expert, clear communication.
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Seller review
Stress free selling experience
1 day ago
Stress free selling experience

Jordan was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire selling process. He was always approachable and made the experience straightforward and stress-free. We really appreciated his support and would happily recommend him.

Jordan Colangelo

Jordan Colangelo

  5   (7 reviews)
Buyer review
Making Our Home-Buying Journey Smooth and Stress-Free! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1 day ago
Making Our Home-Buying Journey Smooth and Stress-Free! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We had a fantastic experience working with Samir Merzaie in purchasing our home. From the very beginning, Samir was professional, approachable and genuinely helpful, making what can be a stressful and sometimes confusing process much easier for us. Throughout the purchase, Samir was always available to answer our questions, provide updates and help us navigate the different stages of the process. He was patient, responsive and straightforward in his communication, which gave us confidence that we were in good hands. What we appreciated most was that Samir didn't disappear once the offer was accepted! 😄 He continued to follow up, communicate with us and make sure everything progressed smoothly right through to settlement. Buying a home comes with enough stress to add a few extra grey hairs, but Samir certainly helped keep those to a minimum! 😂 We are extremely happy with our new home and very grateful for Samir's assistance in helping us get there. We would happily recommend Samir Merzaie to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. Thank you, Samir, for your professionalism, patience and support throughout the journey. We genuinely appreciate everything you did for us. Five stars and a very happy family! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Samir Merzaie

Samir Merzaie

  4.9   (37 reviews)
Seller review
Smooth, fast, and efficient. Highly recommend dealing with Alex and the team at Harcourts Initiative
1 day ago
Smooth, fast, and efficient. Highly recommend dealing with Alex and the team at Harcourts Initiative

Alex was professional, kept me up to date at all stages of the sales process and got the job done in record time, my property was under offer within 10 days from having it listed online in a competitive market. His knowledge, friendly approach and passion really stood out to me when we were shortlisting and getting appraisals from other agents. Glad I appointed Alex and the team at Harcourts to get the job done, would highly recommend and will definitely be referring to family and friends, thank you mate, you’re a legend. Cheers, K

Alex Dabag

Alex Dabag

  4.9   (216 reviews)
Buyer review
Great experience
2 days ago
Great experience

Jordan provided fantastic service—always professional, prompt, and easy to communicate with. Thanks for all your support, Jordan!

Jordan Colangelo

Jordan Colangelo

  5   (7 reviews)
Seller review
Exceptional Service and Outstanding Results
5 days ago
Exceptional Service and Outstanding Results

Highly recommended! Shabash Khan provided exceptional service from start to finish. He was approachable, reliable and always available to answer questions or provide updates when needed. What impressed me most was his commitment to achieving the best possible result while keeping the whole process straightforward and well managed. It was a pleasure dealing with him, and I would happily use his services again in the future. Thanks, Shabash, for the great work!

Shabash Khan

Shabash Khan

  5   (72 reviews)
Buyer review
White Picket Fence
10 days ago
White Picket Fence

Alex sold us our new home and made the process smooth and easy with clear communication throughout.

Alex Dabag

Alex Dabag

  4.9   (216 reviews)
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Our properties

Harcourts Initiative has 85 properties for sale and sold 332 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
From $729,000 - $759,000
27B Burbridge Avenue
Koondoola WA 6064
3
2
2
House
For Sale
FROM 849,000- What a location!
10 Connell Way
Girrawheen WA 6064
3
1
2
House
SoldAug 17, 2026
$675,000
104/239 Great Eastern Highway
Belmont WA 6104
2
2
1
Apartment
For Sale
EOI From $799K
55 Farnesian Circle
Mirrabooka WA 6061
3
1
1
House
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