Media Release 08/5/17
“Damien Bickmore-Hutt has been one of the leading real estate identities in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs for 30 years. We are thrilled to have somebody of his calibre joining The Agency and complementing our growing team.” Matt Lahood, CEO The Agency.
Founder of prominent Eastern Suburbs real estate agency Bickmore-Hutt Realty, Damien Bickmore-Hutt sold his business in 2007 to expand his professional skillset as a stock market investor. It was this experience that helped him identify an exciting investment opportunity in The Agency.
“I was driven to both join and invest in The Agency because it possesses the three things that make a great investment from my experience. These include: great leadership; great culture; and delivery of a unique product,” Damien Bickmore-Hutt explains.
After 30 years in the business establishing and running a successful real estate operation, Damien Bickmore-Hutt will lend his considerable experience working alongside Ben Collier’s team.
“Building a real estate business from inception was an amazing experience for me. To be celebrated by clients, which was reflected in their customer loyalty for life. That is an honour in itself and an awesome experience for anyone dedicated to their work,” Damien Bickmore-Hutt says.
“I’ve never been more excited by the prospect of a new role than the one that lies ahead. To contribute towards this new business model co-founded by Ben Collier and the board of directors. To be surrounded by the best people in real estate and be part of forward-thinking change, which looks to reshape the real estate industry like never before.”
The Agency is growing exponentially. Expanding from Perth to NSW in February this year, and then to Victoria this month with the appointment of General Manager Peter Kakos. The focus of The Agency is to attract the best talent in the business and to facilitate the best service offered to the market.
“The Agency represents a collaboration of experienced and newer agents who are considered the best at what they do,” Damien Bickmore-Hutt says. “The business will then arm them with the latest technology and operational efficiencies to deliver a new level of service.”
Ben Collier’s team has already achieved $89m in residential sales since February 01 this year, including the record breaking price per square metre for a Paddington terrace. The team is moving from strength to strength, with a legacy of record breaking prices across Sydney’s blue chip suburbs, including Potts Point, Queens Park and the auction record for Vaucluse.
“Team Collier epitomises great leadership, experience and expertise. Our mission is to set a new benchmark for service,” says Damien Bickmore-Hutt.
The Agency is backed by ASX-listed Ausnet, one of the most successful and highly awarded providers of real estate and financial services in Australia. Ausnet is in turn backed by the Finsure Group, one of the largest mortgage broking and financial planning groups in Australia.