Stone Real Estate Seaforth

Meet the team

Get to know the 5 property managers at Stone Real Estate Seaforth.

Claire Kinnaird

Licensed Real Estate Agent | Head of Property Management

clairekinnaird@stonerealestate.com.au

About Claire

As Head of Property Management at Stone Real Estate Seaforth & Forest, Claire Kinnaird skilfully manages a growing portfolio of properties on behalf of our valued investor clients. Claire’s approachable, calm and warm nature makes her perfectly suited to her role, which she handles with great diplomacy and efficiency. Having lived on the Northern Beaches for most of her life, Claire knows the area and its culture intimately. She loves the variety of properties and the chance to see some incredible homes. Claire gets enormous satisfaction from finding the best solution to any situation and thrives on building strong relationships with tenants and owners alike, resulting in significant repeat and referral business. Her dedication to her clients is unwavering and achieving great results for them is her primary focus. Claire was attracted to Stone’s flexibility, the respected nature of the brand and its progressive technology, which benefits both staff and clients immensely. She feels extremely supported by the Stone family and enjoys the team’s commitment to helping each other in pursuit of the best outcome for all.

Sarah Cass

Licensed Real Estate Agent | Property Officer

sarahcass@stonerealestate.com.au

About Sarah

Working as part of a great team, I feel constantly inspired and motivated She jumped at the opportunity to work for Stone, excited by the prospect of joining a large, progressive and continuously growing group with a strong reputation. Working as part of a great team, she feels constantly inspired and motivated, with the knowledge that her clients have the best possible resources behind them. A long-time Northern Beaches local, she loves working in the Manly area and intimately understands the lifestyles and attitudes of the people who live there. As someone with a particularly positive attitude towards her work, she is always willing and eager to take on new challenges and advance her skills and knowledge. As a Property Officer, Sarah enjoys the intensity and fast-paced nature of working in leasing. With a Bachelor of Business Administration specialising in Property Management from Macquarie University to her name, Sarah is an exceptionally organised, efficient individual who is highly dedicated to her job and her valued clients.

Ruby Gibson

Senior Property Manager

rubygibson@stonerealestate.com.au

About Ruby

Meet Ruby, a seasoned Senior Property Manager who embarked on her real estate journey in 2016. With a strong work ethic, a warm personality, and a genuine care for others, Ruby tackles the challenges of property management with a positive and composed demeanor. Clients, tenants, and colleagues alike can depend on Ruby’s reliability and approachability. Her patience and amiable nature make her a pleasure to work with, as she focuses on assisting landlords in optimising their investments and facilitating mutually beneficial outcomes for all involved. Driven by the satisfaction of connecting tenants with their ideal properties and landlords, Ruby is deeply passionate about both people and real estate. Outside of her professional endeavors, she finds joy in cooking and soaking up the sun at the beach. Ruby flourishes in the welcoming and collaborative environment at Stone Seaforth, where she is an integral part of a supportive team and a vibrant culture.

Anthony Zakos

Business Development Manager

anthonyzakos@stonerealestate.com.au

About Anthony

An experienced professional who has been in the industry since 2006, Anthony approaches his dynamic role in a highly strategic, process-driven manner. He ensures that no detail is overlooked, and that campaigns and transactions run seamlessly. Embracing technology and systems, Anthony’s ability to think critically and analytically makes him an asset to the team, providing a high degree of support, innovation, and direction. Passionate and energetic, he’s a Licensed Real Estate Agent with a Master of Commerce from the University of Sydney Business School and has also obtained a Cert 4 in Business Operations and Marketing. Anthony’s extensive real estate career has seen him take on a diverse range of roles, from sales and property management to new business, operations, team leadership and coaching. Anthony has also run a strategic lead generation team at a corporate level for a major national franchise. He has been involved in multiple high-end luxury sales across Seaforth, Manly and Mosman from $10m-$20m, including several record-breaking transactions, and has been featured in Real Estate Hot Topics magazine.

Cathryn Shields

Senior Property Manager

cathy.shields@stonerealestate.com.au

About Cathryn

With a longstanding background in customer service and over a decade of experience as a property manager, Cathy Shields brings a wealth of knowledge, valuable insight, organisation and professionalism to her role. Known for her calm, approachable manner and meticulous attention to detail, Cathy is dedicated to ensuring every property she manages is cared for to the highest standard. Her proactive approach and strong communication skills give landlords confidence that their investment is in capable hands. Cathy prides herself on building strong relationships with both landlords and tenants, creating positive and well-managed tenancies. From coordinating maintenance and routine inspections to overseeing lease renewals and supporting clients with practical advice, her focus is on ensuring every aspect of the property management process runs smoothly. Friendly and reliable, Cathy’s professionalism and genuine care for her clients make her a natural fit within the Stone Property Management team.

About us

At Stone, you’ll find we do things differently, smarter and more efficiently. We’re able to achieve great results, faster. With our up-to-the-minute database, we know where and who your current buyers are. We also look ‘further afield’ and find those outside your area with a view to moving in, resulting in more buyer competition and therefore increased sales prices.  Our greater insights lead to a smarter marketing campaign. Rather than a ‘blanket’ approach, we streamline it specifically to your target audience. We’re also able to tailor it as we go along based on our weekly buyer statistics. So rather than a lump-sum payment upfront, you only spend what’s essential – and what works – on your marketing campaign, saving you valuable money. With our wider network, sharper market-intelligence and aligned goals, our expert sales, marketing and customer-service teams work together to achieve the best result. We’re for prosperity across the board, and it’s why we do what we do, with transparency every step of the way. At Stone, our door’s always open.

Landlord review

1 day ago

6 Star Property Professionals

I cannot praise Anthony Zakos and Cathy Shields at Stone Real Estate enough! From the very beginning, they have gone above and beyond to provide a level of service that is truly second to none. Managing a property can often feel stressful, yet Anthony and Cathy make the entire process completely seamless and worry-free. Their communication is extraordinary—they are always prompt, transparent, and proactive, keeping me informed every step of the way without me ever having to chase them for an update. What truly sets them apart is their genuine care, deep market knowledge, and attention to detail. Whether it is securing fantastic tenants, handling maintenance swiftly, or offering honest, strategic advice, they treat my property as if it were their own. It is rare to find a team so dedicated, professional, and approachable. If you are looking for property managers who deliver exceptional results with warmth and integrity, look no further than Anthony and Cathy at Stone Real Estate. They are an absolute dream team, and I recommend them wholeheartedly!

Stone Real Estate Seaforth

4.9

(574 reviews)

Tenant review

21 days ago

Good level of communication, easy to deal wirth.

Responsive in dealing with issues.

Stone Real Estate Seaforth

4.9

(574 reviews)

Tenant review

about 2 months ago

Quick communication

Very responsive regarding all the problem we raise. We recently had some problems regarding pest and plumbing and we got it fixed as soon as possible. Thanks to the agent for responding emails real quick and solving all the issues we raise.

Stone Real Estate Seaforth

4.9

(574 reviews)

Tenant review

2 months ago

excellent communicator and very accessible

Ruby and her crew have been nothing but super helpful in every aspect of our tenancy. Nothing seems to be a problem and any request we have had has been actioned immediately Highly recommended as leasing agents

Stone Real Estate Seaforth

4.9

(574 reviews)

Tenant review

3 months ago

Very helpful and responsive

The Stone Real Estate team have been extremely helpful with our move in process, making it smooth and as admin free as possible. They were highly responsive with any questions we had and communication overall is exceptional. Would highly recommend Cathy and the team for any tenancy applications.

Stone Real Estate Seaforth

4.9

(574 reviews)

Landlord review

4 months ago

Sydney's most professional agency

Super amazing, pro and friendly staff. Ruby, Claire, Anthony and Louise go beyond the scope of work to miracle achievements.

Stone Real Estate Seaforth

4.9

(574 reviews)

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