OBrien Real Estate Oakleigh

Expert in Negotiation, Marketing and Customer Service. Highly awarded and has just transitioned from a top 2 agent in high performance network into business partnership with Obrien Oakleigh.

Since starting out in the real estate industry over thirty years ago, Heather Steadman has seen many changes, many challenges and many, many successes. Specialising in the local area over the last 18 years, Heather has become one of the area's most respected agents; winning the trust of her vendors and their buyers alike. Heather's empathetic approach and ability to build rapport across generations, genders and cultural divides has seen her career grow on a firm foundation of recommendations and repeat business. Now she is proud to be amongst the founding members of the OBrien Leadership Team. Cool, calm and collected, Heather has built her career on more than just stellar results. Hundreds of written and word-of-mouth recommendations are testament to Heather's ability to provide a stress-free selling experience alongside a superlative sales price. No matter how busy she is, from listing, through every open-for-inspection, to the final negotiation, Heather stands beside her vendors, understanding their needs, guiding their actions, removing anxiety and instilling rare confidence. A true local expert, Heather's understanding of the market, its homes and their values is exceptional. When Heather appraises a home, the appraisal value is always a real and precise reflection of the current market and that home's place within it. This commitment to truth and accuracy means her vendors can sell with a high degree of certainty - planning around an assured prospect of sale and a realistic price expectation. In fact, Heather's auction success rate is virtually unparalleled in the area. It's a record of which Heather is proud – not the least because of her standing in the local community. A mother of three and former McKinnon College School Councillor, Heather understands the value of a good school …and of the rewards and responsibilities that come with being part of that school, and wider, community. Indeed, the responsibility that Heather takes most seriously, is that of ensuring the absolute best outcome for her community of clients.

Hendrik has a strong background in customer Service and has worked in industries such as media and entertainment and have ridden the wave of dotcom and telecommunications at their height. Hendrik has full commitment to his clients, an organised and professional attitude and a love of property in the Real Estate industry. Originally from Indonesia, Hendrik has lived in Melbourne for over 25 years. Fluent in Bahasa Indonesian, Hokkien dialect, basic Mandarin and English giving an advantage to negotiate effectively and understand the cultural needs of many local and foreign contacts. Hendrik’s passion for the Real Estate industry continually grows in learning and developing new concepts to assist to help make informative decisions on behalf of his clients.

Three words describe Andre accurately: honesty, integrity and passion, add to that an unreluctant desire to be of service to his clients and get the best result for them. With over 17 years’ experience in various roles managing sales team, Andre has brought across to real estate his exceptional negotiating skills and a work ethic second to none. Combined with a passion for people, property and service. Andre will listen to your need and tailor and execute a suitable strategy to get you the best result. Contact Andre today for a real estate appraisal.

Maintaining the same energy that saw him headhunted into the industry as an 18-year-old, John Gorman's years of experience now make him one of the area's most active agents, connecting with dozens of buyers, vendors, developers, builders and architects every week. Always on the go and always keen to provide advice on the market, John has become the agent of choice for those interested in developing in the Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston municipalities. Equally sought-after by seasoned project managers and homeowners starting out with their first development, John is adept at helping vendors maximise the value in their land. From feasibility, planning, floor plan design, to marketing and 3D rendering, John welcomes the opportunity to work with vendors at all stages of the process. Whether they are re-purposing the family home as a future development site, looking to purchase a property to develop, or considering the most profitable mix of dwellings to take to market, John's advice adds real value. John's expertise extends to preventing over-capitalisation, to construction and finance costs, and to understanding the full GST and capital gains tax implications of the development and sales process. John has negotiated exclusive rates for his clients with some of Melbourne’s best 3D rendering specialists to help vendors bring their vision to life! John is also known for his ability to pro-actively market to pre-purchase buyers - helping them understand the architect or designer's vision...and then selling the dream to the purchaser. From understanding Stamp Duty savings to helping the buyer choose specific fixtures and fittings to suit their lifestyle. John’s track record of achieving outstanding results are a testament to the time he takes in every detail of the selling process and netting the best possible outcome for every single client. This ability to provide in-depth advice, connect with potential buyers (whether overseas or local) and negotiate a successful sale, is what underpins John's success in established markets too. A welcoming presence during the marketing process, John's enthusiasm turns to tenacity when calling auctions and around the negotiating table. Never one to let an opportunity pass by, this energetic agent is committed to helping every client develop the value in their greatest asset. Ever enthusiastic, John’s passions outside of work extend to a love of health, well-being and fitness. Much of his rare spare time spent weight training ….all the better to keep him fit for the high-energy running around he does on behalf of his clients! John has been practicing since 2008. Skills & expertise Specialities - Negotiation - Dual Occupancy - Off the plan sales - Foreign investors - Auctioneering - Management - Marketing John has been practicing since 2008.