Loren Wimhurst
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Loren Wimhurst’s name is synonymous with Real Estate excellence on the Sunshine Coast. A local for over 20 years, Loren quickly established herself as one of the Coast’s most proficient and respected Real Estate agents in the region. During her profound career, she has sold close to a billion dollars’ worth of Real Estate.
Known as a highly skilled negotiator, Loren has been involved in the successful sale of a number of projects ranging from entry-level apartments to some of the Coast’s most elite, record-breaking residences. Her friendly, yet professional demeanour, has established her as a reputable agent operating with integrity and determination; delivering results.
Having effectively proven herself in the industry, Loren and her husband David opened their own Real Estate office in 2006 which quickly became one of the Coast’s most loved and well known brands, Next Property Group.
Loren personally selects all her own staff, with rigorous prerequisites alluding to effective communication, personality and local knowledge. It’s her results-driven focus and well-known reputation that continues to motivate the dynamic team at Next Property Group into the future and towards an unparalleled Real Estate excellence.
For Loren, the winning formula is simple:
“Next Property Group consists of experienced staff across all aspects of property transactions, from Property Consultants, Administration and Marketing. Above all else, I ensure everyone is coached in my tried and tested methods, passing on many years of experience and knowledge of our local market. At the end of the day, whether you’re a seller, buyer or landlord – you just want results. And that’s exactly what Next Property Group delivers.”
Richard Scrivener
Licensee In Charge$26
Richard’s love affair with the Sunshine Coast occurred when he travelled through the region in 2000. Coming from London he could appreciate the same wonderful climate and lifestyle that draws people to the area on a daily basis. Richard’s foray into property sales was nothing short of natural progression, with 20 years of sales experience under his belt he can modestly attribute his success to his excellent people skills and talent for negotiating. He is in fact a true “people person” with a dedication to premier customer service.
His real-estate experience began in London, where he managed a major family-owned business for eight years.
In the UK system, agents specialise in either listing or selling and Richard has had extensive experience in both areas. Once the decision was made to settle on the Coast he thoroughly researched the agencies in the area and decided that Next Property Group offered the work climate that best suited his ideals.
He brings, to both vendors and purchasers alike, a dedication to achieve the best result for them with a minimum of stress. When he’s not negotiating transactions, Richard can be found on the sporting field, particularly soccer which he played competitively in the UK.
Anthea Lee
Sales & Marketing Consultant$26
Anthea is a Queenslander who grew up a stone’s throw from the Sunshine Coast. As a young adult, she worked in science and health fields before relocating for almost a decade to South America to raise her family in an ex-pat community. Anthea came back to Australia with a clear vision on the lifestyle and environment she was seeking for her family – and the obvious choice was the Sunshine Coast.
While her professional career in Real Estate has just begun. Anthea’s keen interest in property and understanding of all the important attributes that make a house a home, align with her core values.
Anthea’s connection to the team at Next Property Group came about when they helped her find her forever home on the Sunshine Coast. She is excited at the opportunity to help other families to find their own slice of paradise that they can call their own.
Melissa Schembri
Licenced real Estate Agent$26
Melissa Schembri’s track record is impressive. She is a Real Estate Agent, former Property Lawyer, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker and Best Selling Author. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Applied Ethics.
A highly driven professional, Melissa opened her own Property Law firm in Mooloolaba at age 25 where she successfully sold her services and gave advice to Property Owners for over $2.4 billion dollars worth of property. During this time, Melissa became an exceptional negotiator and in 2008, was awarded the prestigious title of Australian Institute of Management’s “Young Manager of the Year”.
After selling her law firm in 2009, Melissa transferred her problem solving skills into life coaching and motivational speaking where she excelled at helping her clients achieve their goals on a more personal level.
As a Real Estate Agent, Melissa achieves outstanding results for her clients as a direct result of her previous legal experience, negotiation skills and her ability to build instant rapport with potential Buyers and her Sellers.
One of Melissa’s best traits is that she genuinely cares about people and utilises her highly developed problem solving skills and legal knowledge to achieve a winning outcome.
John Skerlak
Sales & Marketing Consultant$26
John Skerlak has been a Sunshine Coast local for over two decades and couldn’t imagine himself living anywhere else. When he is not working, John and his wife Julie enjoy spending time at local cafes and restaurants and enjoying all that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.
John’s impressive work history includes owning and managing a large construction company with a large number of employees. His involvement was critical in successful projects such as the Dinner Plain Ski Village (Mount Hotham). Throughout his career, John has worked alongside award-winning architects and esteemed developers. It was only a matter of time before John realised his real passion was working with developers and coordinating successful projects and that is just what he has done since joining Next Property Group.
As Project Coordinator, John Skerlak has played an integral role in successful land releases across the Sunshine Coast, from Valdora through to Landsborough. His knowledge of the area and strong work ethic make his an invaluable asset to land developers and vendors alike. With a fantastic track record and an ever expanding loyal client base, John prides himself on his ability to track the market, provide the most effective marketing strategies and really deliver results.
Rebecca Fletcher
Sales & Marketing Consultant
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Having an honest approach in Real Estate has always been my main intention and from that, I have built a reputation on that mantra.
The results speak for themselves with over 70 million dollars worth of property sales.
Selling your home can be one of the most stressful times, which makes it important to know you can trust your agent to work with you to achieve all your goals and needs during the sale. My sincerity and compassion is a personality trait that radiates through my work and it has, in turn, become my real differentiating factor in this profession. I love the challenge of negotiating a deal that one would think was too far apart and making it happen, as I always strive to achieve the best result for my clients. My ability to build and maintain relationships plus my extensive communication skills have been paramount to my success.
After an extremely successful career in marketing and then Real Estate Sales with Next Property Group, I decided to follow my dream of building an organic cafe grocer ‘Little Miss Saine’ which I did with the help of my daughter Ashlee. After 3.5 of years in the business, I had a gap year and spent some time in Europe and then in Melbourne. Shortly after, I completed my yoga teacher training and had my second child Bodhi.
Always wanting to return to Next Property Group, I am excited to start this new journey, even more so to have my daughter Ashlee work alongside me once again. Having both Ashlee and myself working together will ensure my clients always have someone available any time or day.
Carmel La Macchia
Licensed Real Estate Agent
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Carmel understands what it is like to stand in her client’s shoes and displays sensitivity towards their journey.
Carmel displays her passion for the industry through her tenacity, commitment to clients and a proven track record of outstanding results. She views a client-focused approach with an emphasis on the use of proven strategies, excellent negotiating skills and commitment to the best outcome in a timely stress-free manner as a cornerstone to success. She has built a reputation for her refreshingly friendly personable approach and dedicated work ethic.
She knows how to listen, with her main intention to understand her clients needs and build a relationship on trust that will last over the course of time.
Trust in Carmel for a stress-free positive experience when making your NEXT move!
“Thank you for your support during the sale of my mother’s unit. It was a pleasure to do business with you and we appreciated your honesty and efficiency.”
– Andrea & Robert
Stephen McMillan
Sales & Marketing Consultant
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Professional, honest and hard working, Stephen McMillan is a committed sales agent and a vital member of the Next Property Group sales team.
Stephen’s past clients will tell you that Stephen is a highly skilled and loyal negotiator, when he accepts a listing, he does it with a total commitment and passion, backed up by his integrity and honesty, to achieve the very best outcome for his valued clients.
Property is in Stephen’s blood. Over the past 23 years, Stephen’s passion for Real Estate has seen him develop and sell his own boutique developments, renovations and personal family homes.
Stephen thrives on the daily challenges of a busy Real Estate career and has a genuine understanding and empathy for his client’s needs.
With 3 street sales records achieved in the past year, Stephen definately knows how to achieve amazing results.
“Constant communication is KEY to both my sellers and buyers” says Stephen. “To me, it is very simple, if you say that you are going to deliver a result, then deliver it, with a minimum of fuss or stress.”
Specialising in the suburbs of Warana, Buddina & Currimundi, Stephen holds a true love for the area and finds the laid back family friendly lifestyle particularly appealing.
“My personal promise to you is that while you are my client, I will not rest until I have secured every dollar that is out there for your special family home or investment property.”
Kristen New
Sales & Marketing Consultant
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Kristen has had nearly 30 years of sales experience in many diverse industries. She has worked in the travel industry, furniture/styling business and is an owner of a successful jewellery business, giving her the insight and skills to be an astute listener to people needs, wants and aspirations. Kristen is honest, credible, passionate and committed with the patience and wisdom to navigate her clients through the stressful and daunting times when buying or selling a property.
Kristen has always had a keen interest in Real Estate having built, bought and sold properties profitably in the past. Her vast experience and friendships with the Next team has made progression to the Real Estate industry a natural fit.
Georgie Hughes
Senior Property Manager
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Georgie has been working in the property management industry for over 17 years and has now joined Next Property Group.
Georgie specialises in the implementation of procedures to ensure effective, process driven outcomes for our landlords.
Georgie is responsible for keeping up to date with the latest legislation to ensure your property is managed in accordance with the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act.
A team that understands these laws intimately gives our landlords peace of mind knowing their property is in safe and knowledgeable hands.
Jo Laidlaw
Contracts Administrator
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Jo has worked in the Real Estate industry for over 20 years with experience in varied roles primarily as a Personal Assistant both in Australia & New Zealand.
Specialising in a Sales Administrative role, Jo’s comprehensive understanding of the contract process and the legalities associated with this for both Buyers and Sellers makes her an invaluable asset to the clients and agents of Next Property Group.
Originally from New Zealand, Jo decided to move to the beautiful Sunshine Coast with her husband and 3 teenage children in 2002 and has embraced the coastal lifestyle ever since.
In Jo’s spare time you will find her enjoying everything the Coast has to offer, hooking up the caravan for another weekend getaway with her husband or having a laugh at the gym with friends.
Melissa Wolpert
Business Development Manager
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Melissa Wolpert joins Next with a background in community relations, fundraising and event management. Her passion for the local community and the ability to make things happen have significantly helped people in our local community to live better lives.
Mel has always had a keen interest in real estate and has extensive experience as a purchaser, seller, and landlord. She has experienced all of the emotions that come with buying, selling or renting out a property and understands how important it is to have the best team behind you in these important life milestones. Recognised for taking on challenging projects and working well in stressful situations, Mel always brings her can-do attitude to the table and is extremely focused on delivering a high level of service for every client.
Living on the Sunshine Coast since 2014, Mel feels very fortunate to be part of the amazing community. In her spare time, you will often find Mel volunteering or spending time with family and friends.
Mary Horan
Accounts Administrator
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Mary Horan joined Next Property Group in February 2014 as Accounts Manager, bringing with her a wealth of Admin and Finance experience from previous management roles in Banking, Hospitality, Retail and Accounting Firms. Mary is well versed in the juggling act that a working mother needs to perform, having raised two children while continuing with her career over a span of two decades.
After relocating from Gosford New South Wales to the Sunshine Coast in 2012 with her husband Chris and daughter April. Mary finds that the satisfaction derived from her dynamic role with Next Property Group is definitely worth travelling from her home in Noosa.
Mary looks after the Accounts and Payroll for all of the staff at Next Property Group. She consistently meets the various organisational deadlines, both internal and external in a methodical and efficient manner. She is diplomatic in her style of communication and is supportive of the entire team at Next Property Group.
Mary enjoys walking with her Dalmatian, Lenny and is happy to see the progress he is making with his socialization skills. She also swims and plays tennis regularly embracing the climate and lifestyle that the Sunshine Coast has on offer. She loves her periodic trips to the Melbourne CBD to visit her daughter Wendy and then makes the most of her time there enjoying the shopping and dining delights of the City.