Coolum Coastal Property has evolved off the back of a combined 60+ years of experience accrued between the Coolum real estate company business parners, Andy Lake and Greg Glover.
All, barring 2 years, have been spent servicing the local beachside communities of Coolum Beach, Yaroomba, Mount Coolum, Peregian Beach / Peregian Springs, Marcoola, Mudjimba and the rural communities of Maroochy River, Ninderry, Valdora, Yandina Creek, plus all the micro-suburbs adjoining them across the Sunshine Coast.
Andy and Greg Began their Real Estate Agency Career as Rivals
Andy obtained his real estate agent license in February 1992 and Greg followed less than a year later. Both Andy and Greg have an instinctive drive to compete, having previously achieved milestones in various sporting arenas, their competitive nature served them well when it came to embarking and excelling in their real estate agent career.
Andy remembers that their competitiveness positioned them as rivals in their early years with both men taking “Top Agent” honours at local, state and national levels on a regular basis.
Synergising their Talents to Establish a New Breed of Coolum Real Estate Company
It wasn’t until they each started young families and enjoyed regular camping trips to Boreen Point and Double Island Point where child raising duties were shared, that they allowed their friendship to gradually take the edge off their rivalry, combining their talents to create one of the longest lasting “teams” in Sunshine Coast real estate in the Coolum area.
Greg credits their success to heeding the advice of a highly respected and knowledgeable client / developer who was a successful real estate agent from Melbourne. “I still remember Ray telling me three things that will shape my future:
- Son, you will never listen yourself out of a deal.
- Always remember the client wants to be heard.
- Referral business (or lack of) will define your success or failure.” 28 years on, those simple lessons still ring loudly.
Andy still has a testimonial for both of them written by Ray on 9th December 1996 which quotes “they are innovative and creative and procure deals where others fail. Their honesty and integrity is beyond reproach”. He still carries it around in his briefcase. Ironically in the hundreds of testimonials offered since, these words repeatedly appear.
Their business model is simple yet incredibly successful. They embrace several obvious, yet highly effective ideals, for example: Quality over quantity; Persistence beats resistance; Failure is not an option; What you put in is what you take out; Nothing is impossible; The definition of stupidity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result and many more.
Andy says “Coolum Coastal Property has been something we’ve spoken about creating for years now, however timing is everything when striving to optimise an outcome. We needed to reach a phase in our lives when we each had the time to devote to our clients. At the end of the day, their success is our success.
Our Point of Difference
Our staff are all about “everybody winning”. We embrace flexibility, spontaneity, change, altered approach, patience and urgency and knowing when to exercise each. Our business is definitely “boutique”. We have only five full time people however many reliable support contractors. It works perfectly as it allows our internal group to specialise and focus yet reach out to experts when need be. We are incredibly lucky to have the services of our highly regarded individuals. We have no “staff”, just “team members”. Everyone covers for each other and our clients love it.”
Ilse Green - Office Administrator. She is endowed with incredible loyalty, honesty and determination to yield a positive outcome despite the circumstances.
Leilani Dodge - Leilani brings a unique blend of professionalism, precision, and attention to detail to the world of property management. Lani is dedicated to ensuring that every property under our management receives the care and attention it deserves.
Hayley Powell - Hayley is a welcome addition to our team. Her attributes include proactive communication, forward-thinking problem-solving skills, a masterclass knowledge of the latest property management technology. She is innovative, hard-working, dedicated, and accountable.
Our team are family orientated and active members of the local community. The Coolum Coastal Property mission statement is “locals serving locals”.
Whether buying, selling, renting or simply needing advice, Andy and Greg's team would love to sit and talk you through your desired process over a coffee. You can get in touch with them seven days a week on their mobiles and emails.
