Keyes & Co Property

22 Years industry experience across a wide range of property disciplines including: Real estate sales, Property Management, New Home Sales, Project Marketing and Sales Management. Damien has been involved in property and real estate for almost all of his working life first entering the real estate ranks as a raw 17 year old with an eagerness to learn and an energy that has never burned brighter than it does today. Damien's property career has taken him inside of some of not only Queensland's but Australia's finest properties including a $10 million sky home on the beautiful Sunshine Coast waterfront. It is this exposure to such a wide range of property and also the marketing surrounding such diverse levels of property that have lead Damien to do things a little differently since channelling his energy back into the established real estate ranks here in Townsville in 2006. Because property has been such a big part of his life, Damien is one of a select few agents that brings such a wealth of experience in handling all kinds of property related negotiations and challenges in the best and also the very worst market conditions ensuring his clients receive the best chance at an outstanding result for their property. Together with his wife Kirsty the systems they have created based on their first hand experiences ensure their clients not only achieve great results but enjoy the process along the way. Damien is also a sought after auctioneer across this region known for his ability to connect with people on the day in a relaxed yet very professional and entertaining way which more often than not ends in a great result for your property. Damien has called auctions as far north as Cardwell, west to Charters Towers and The Burdekin in the south and everywhere in between. Since coming onto the auction scene Damien has achieved some incredible results including one sale $250,000 in excess of the vendor's reserve price. Damien holds the current under the hammer record for a residential sale in Townsville and is also the holder of several price records in suburbs around the city using his exciting brand of auctioneering. Damien's achievements in the industry have not gone unnoticed with the real estate industry's peak body, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) recognizing both the individual and company for outstanding performances the following categories: REIQ Awards for Excellence 2014- Small Agency of the Year- Finalist REIQ Awards for Excellence 2014- Residential Salesperson of the Year- Finalist REIQ Awards for Excellence 2015- Residential Salesperson of the Year- Finalist In all categories we made it to the finalist stage in we are proud to say that we were the only company or individual outside the south east corner to make it to this stage which is not only a huge achievement but demonstrates to the entire Queensland market how strong the foundations of this great company are and that we are here to stay.

Tony is a perfect fit for real estate because of his focus and determination to negotiate positive outcomes and get results. Tony is a local having lived in Townsville for over 50 years and is a trusted name in the city after serving as a Townsville City Councillor for 8 years including 4 of these as Chair of Planning and Development. With experience at managing public expectation and building rapport to gain confidence, he is outcome focused and will strive to deliver a positive result for his clients. As a former small business owner Tony also understands the importance and value of customer service including follow up service. Tony has well established relationships in the business community as well as sporting groups and local charity organisations and has built his name on integrity and a strong work ethic. He is comfortable dealing with people from all walks of life from the homeowner and ratepayer to the owners of multi-national companies and will always strive to please.

Matt brings his fresh energetic approach to his role, and believes that if a job is worth doing at all it is worth doing extremely well. His creative flair and knack for thinking outside the box gives him a formidable edge over the majority of other agents and sees him regularly going the extra mile for his clients. Focused and driven and a reputation for honesty Matt is a career estate agent and lives by the code of "clients for life" making him a perfect fit for our business. Motivated by a passion for real estate and Townsville's city/country feel Matt draws inspiration from companies and individuals that are committed to excellence and cutting edge sales and marketing strategies and thrives on the challenge of getting the very best results possible in the market for his clients each and every time. Dynamic and hardworking yet with a straight-forward approach that appeals to people from all walks of life, Matt is known by his clients as someone who goes out of his way to ensure they have everything at their fingertips to make an informed decision. The daily cut and thrust of connecting the right people to the right property and exceeding client's expectations along the way drive Matt to work harder and smarter than the competition and sees him achieve great success well beyond his years.

Tess Sellwood typifies the new wave of real estate professional that is intelligent, hard working and highly trained. Tess has had extensive training in negotiating, marketing and general real estate business practice. She started her career working as an agent assistant to a high producing professional and has since emerged as an agent in her own right. Tess has been raised in Townsville and has a true belief and sense of belonging to the city. She has spent time in London and has worked in sales and customer relations roles since she was 16. Tess Sellwood believes in building long term relationships with her clients and achieves this by providing a meticulous, highly organised and professional service. For her clients this means dedication, constant follow up and delivering on promises. Continually striving to provide an elite level of client service, above and beyond the levels commonly accepted in the real estate industry as 'standard', Tess believes wholeheartedly in the value of having a support base for both her team and valuable clientele.