Renowned for his customer service skills, David Sommerville is a key member of the sales team and a Franchise partner at McGrath Ballina. A Licensed Real Estate Agent, Stock and Station Agent and an accredited Auctioneer, David brings outstanding qualifications to his role. Involved in real estate for over 20 years, David’s skills have often been recognised within the industry. Previously a member of a large national real estate network, David received numerous awards and was ranked one of its top ten salespeople. While David’s achievements are impressive, if you ask him how he’d like to be described he replies “I’d like people who’ve dealt with me to think I’m a good bloke.”
This relaxed and friendly communication style is one of the things that makes David a pleasure to deal with. Past clients speak warmly of their interactions with David and he’s known for the positive approach he takes to all his professional dealings. Enthusiastic and energetic, David enjoys a great reputation among those he’s assisted with previous sales. David says that he “makes communication with clients a top priority” and he adds that he “genuinely enjoys developing a rapport” with clients. Possessing a thorough understanding of the local property market, David can be relied upon to give clients astute advice about their property and to read the property market intelligently. He also has demonstrated an ability to devise highly effective marketing campaigns that deliver superior results for his clients. Currently handling properties in and around Ballina, East Ballina and Lennox Head, David also specialises in industrial and commercial real estate.
David’s client-focused approach is also appreciated by those he helps with property purchases. David’s clients can be assured that they will receive reliable, up-to-the-minute advice about properties for sale. Genuinely interested in his clients, David is also known for his readiness to provide practical assistance to clients, ranging from help with building and pest inspections to assistance organising finance.
Trustworthy and honest, David’s determination to do his utmost for his clients is one of the things that attracted him to the McGrath network. He points out that “McGrath is all about service. There’s an organisation-wide focus on lifting the bar in terms of what agents can do for their clients I really appreciate this. McGrath promotes the idea of six-star service; I say bring it on.”
