Ranges First National Real Estate

1660 Burwood Highway, Belgrave VIC 3160
  •   4.9   (720 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 6 agents at Ranges First National Real Estate.

Mick Dolphin
Mick Dolphin

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Director

  4.9   (442 reviews)
About Mick
With a near-perfect rating on Rate My Agent, Mick Dolphin consistently has the same comments stated when helping his clients sell or buy. Mick is “knowledgeable,” “straightforward,” “easy to communicate with,” “genuine,” “professional,” “down to earth,” he “made the process easy,” “helpful” and has “amazing local knowledge.” It is feedback like this and a proven track record of strong negotiations, getting his clients the very best he can, that puts Mick as one of the most valued agents in the Dandenong Ranges. Having strong ties to the community living locally for 20 years with his family, Mick is a great networker and loves nothing more than supporting where he lives. He is actively involved in local sporting and community clubs, schools and anything he can lend a hand with. Continually striving to improve himself, Mick is an avid reader, he seeks to advance his skills, continues to learn and is happy to try new systems. While his generation wasn’t brought up with the technology like today's’ kids are, he is uniquely positioned as the generation that still understands how to talk one to one as well as utilize modern technology to its maximum benefit and to see if that can be applied to help his team and clients. Innovative marketing is one of his passions, and he regularly gathers with the best in the business throughout Australia and overseas to see what is working for them and brings that to the ‘hills.’ A winner of many awards over his 18 years in real estate, Mick is often ranked highly amongst his peers, his determination and hard work ethic means he’ll go above and beyond to ensure his clients’ needs are looked after. Many of these are clients for life, and they recommend Mick to friends and family. A testament of a respected agent is how many of his new clients are referred business. In his spare time, Mick enjoys spending time with his wife Meaghan and his two boys, particularly out in the garden or at Emerald Lake Park. Having and a degree in Horticulture and having grown up in rural Victoria, Mick has a unique set of skills and range of knowledge to help him sell the benefits the hills have to offer – particularly if your property has a beautiful garden or rural aspect! He also enjoys indoor and outdoor cricket and currently plays at Emerald Cricket Club where he captains the Veterans team. Mick’s boys also play local footy, cricket, and basketball, and you will often see Mick in the crowd, cheering them on! During Mick’s time in real estate, he has achieved some impressive results! Part of the Elite & Top First National offices for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021, 2022 and 2023 in Victoria and Tasmania Diamond Sales Award 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 # 2 Sales Person of the Year 2019, 2020 & 2021 in Vic/Tas # 3 Sales Person of the Year 2017 in Vic/Tas # 5 Sales Person of the Year 2022 in Vic/Tas # 7 Sales Person of the Year 2018 in Vic/Tas # 13 Sales Person of the Year 2023 in Vic/Tas Number one referrer in 2013. Top 20 salesperson Victoria in 2009 and 2010.
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Grant Skipsey
Grant Skipsey

Sales Consultant

  4.8   (140 reviews)
About Grant
Grant has been working closely in the local real estate market for over 46 years. His wealth of knowledge and time-tested results speak for themselves. He has achieved multiple awards over the years but still continues to grow his knowledge with every transaction. “We really enjoy out of the box thinking to create a sale for our clients like no other. A unique service for a unique part of Australia”. Grant makes every opportunity to get outdoors and explore the sights nature has to offer with his partner Jackie. He also enjoys being the handyman and tinkering with mechanical components.
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Jan Brewster
Jan Brewster

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (134 reviews)
About Jan
After a stellar career in project management/development and marketing in the “inner city” building industry, Jan Brewster knew that the ultimate test of her sales and marketing skills would come from the challenging residential real estate marketplace. Jan’s results over 21years of working in the Dandenong Ranges have grown to match her extraordinary skills. So much so that her reputation is recognised year after year as a top female agent in the area and she has recently been awarded the Gold Award in sales for Victoria, and winning the ‘Home Sellers Choice Award’ as Agent of Choice from Open Agent for outstanding customer experience. We talk about the 3 P’s in real estate; Price, Presentation and Promotion, if all of these line up correctly, the property will sell in the shortest possible time and for the most amount of money. My job as a selling and marketing specialist is to provide advice on the presentation that will have a significant impact on the final result. Jan prides herself on helping her clients to achieve success in selling as well as offering advice on buying. Jan’s dedication to the job is reflected in her consistently high results. One of her most memorable was selling a home in Monbulk that set the suburb record price for a residential property, being sold in excess of $1.4mil. Not only this campaign but all her sales campaigns are tailored to the highest quality when it comes to marketing and Jan works tirelessly to get her properties the best exposure to buyers; local or from afar. Jan’s attitude towards her work is simple – “For me, it’s all about showing my clients how I can achieve the best possible price, and to make the whole experience of selling as stress-free as possible.” The fact that Jan continues to be referred onto new clients is a testament of not only her outstanding results but her work ethic and genuine care shown to every client. That’s her definition of success! Outside of work, Jan loves spending time with her grandchildren, entertaining with family and friends, her garden provides great pleasure as well as her adorable fur baby Cooper. Awards: Gold Sales Award 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021& 2022, 2023.
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Janet Hawkins
Janet Hawkins

Sales Assistant / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.7   (32 reviews)
About Janet
With 25 years of real estate experience in the Dandenong Ranges, Janet has excellent local knowledge. Janet is a Licensed Real Estate Agent. Her clients have said Janet is: • Dependable and trustworthy • Honest and upfront • Friendly, she goes above and beyond • Gets stress free, amazing results • Says it like it is When Janet is not at work she likes riding her Harley, seeing movies, dinner, family and friends, her dogs and cats, reading, generally just enjoying life.
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Caiti Ellis
Caiti Ellis

Sales Consultant

  5   (13 reviews)
About Caiti

Caiti currently has 15 active property listings and 44 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Jackson Acott
Jackson Acott

Sales Consultant

  5   (2 reviews)
About Jackson

Jackson currently has 3 active property listings and 5 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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About us

PROVIDING SOLUTIONS & SATISFACTION TO YOUR NEEDS. Speak to anyone who has experienced the PROCESS of buying or selling Real Estate and often their findings are a combination of stress, disappointment and ultimately compromise! One of our many goals here at Ranges First National Real Estate is to ensure your next move is a combination of positive expectancy, positive anticipation and ultimately EXHILIRATION.

Our reviews

  4.9  
720 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
Buyer review
Very easy to work with and super helpful!
1 day ago
Very easy to work with and super helpful!

This was my first time buying a property in Australia and Jans patience and support answering my many questions was a fantastic help for me and helped me through the whole process! She never let me know if my questions were stupid even though a few may have been! Jan was very organized and gave me a nudge when deadlines approached and helped ensure both myself and the seller were kept informed at all times to ensure any concerns were kept to a minimum. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jan to anyone buying or selling their home. Absolute pleasure working with her.

Jan Brewster

Jan Brewster

  4.9   (134 reviews)
Seller review
Thank you
20 days ago
Thank you

I couldn't be happier with the support I received from Jackson and Mick throughout the sale of my property. From the very beginning, they were transparent, honest, and kept me informed every step of the way. There were a few unexpected challenges and surprises along the journey, but Jackson and Mick handled everything professionally and worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome. Their dedication to both supporting me and securing the best price for my property was evident throughout the entire process. Communication was always excellent, and they were incredibly accommodating, even working around my inflexible work schedule. I always felt supported and knew what was happening when I needed an update. I truly appreciate the hard work, commitment, and care they put into selling my home. Thank you both for making what could have been a stressful experience feel so manageable. I highly recommend Jackson and Mick to anyone looking to sell their property.

Mick Dolphin

Mick Dolphin

  4.9   (442 reviews)
Buyer review
A wonderful experience from start to finish
22 days ago
A wonderful experience from start to finish

We had been house hunting for four to five years, attending hundreds of inspections and making multiple offers along the way. Unfortunately, we also experienced some disappointing interactions and were often treated poorly throughout the process. From the moment we met Jan through to the successful purchase of our home, she was the first agent who genuinely made us feel supported. Jan was absolutely outstanding, building a relationship with us from our very first inspection through to the exciting moment we learned our offer had been accepted. It truly feels like Jan is passionate about building lasting relationships and helping both buyers and vendors achieve the best possible outcome. She works hard to find the true value of a property while ensuring a smooth and seamless transition for everyone involved. We plan to stay in our new home for a very long time, but if the day ever comes that we decide to sell, there is no doubt that Jan will be the agent we choose. Thank you for everything Jan.

Jan Brewster

Jan Brewster

  4.9   (134 reviews)
Buyer review
Good communication
about 1 month ago
Good communication

Caiti was very helpful with the purchase of our house. She responded very quickly to our questions and was very good at keeping touch throughout the whole process.

Caiti Ellis

Caiti Ellis

  5   (13 reviews)
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Our properties

Ranges First National Real Estate has 34 properties for sale and sold 117 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$700,000 - $770,000
2 Cameron Way
Pakenham VIC 3810
4
2
2
House
For Sale
$975,000 - $1,072,500
31 Bailey Road
Cockatoo VIC 3781
4
2
6
House
For Sale
$1,950,000 - $2,145,000
25 Chapman Road
Silvan VIC 3795
4
2
11
Acreage Semi-Rural
For Sale
$1,000,000 - $1,100,000
6 Rainy Hill Rd
Cockatoo VIC 3781
1
4
10
Other
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