8 January 2013
We have been consistantly impressed with the professional quality of service. We have let houses in the UK through management agencies and we have never found such efficient service. You communicate effectively with us and organise repairs that are needed quickly and at a reasonable price. Members of your team are reliable and go beyond the normal role to provide support to both the people that rent our house and to us.
Thank you very much for being an outstanding agency.
Gill & Steve
5 January 2013
We have had excellent service from THE Real Estate personnel, from the purchase of our current home to the property management of our investment property. Sunny and Mathew are very professional, making the rental process pain free.
Wendy
5 January 2013
THE Real Estate manage my property and have gone over and above what I consider to be helpful. Very happy! I would recommend THE Real Estate to everyone and will use them for all of my future properties - everything is perfect.
Shane
5 January 2013
We have been very happy with THE Real Estate and would not use any other agent to manage our property. We have also recommended THE to many of our friends and family if they are ever in need of an excellent agency.
Norman & Laura
21 December 2012
I found Michael and his team at THE Real Estate to be very professional, trustworthy and reliable in every way. I had no hesitation in giving him a set of keys to hold for access to the house for inspections. I was kept well informed throughout the selling process and although it was a slow selling market at the time they achieved a successful sale for us. I can't think of any way in which their service could be improved. Excellent service and highly recommended to all. Thank you Michael and the team.
Bruce
14 December 2012
Peter was easy, helpful and not the 'typical' real estate agent!! Excellent service!
Bianca
5 December 2012
When I signed with Peter Hosking from THE Real Estate, I had already had my house on the market for 3 months with another real estate. I signed the paperwork with Peter on the Thursday and on the Tuesday, 5 days later, Peter bought me an offer for the full asking price! A fantastic result, thanks Peter.
Corey
14 November 2012
Glenda was by far the best real estate agent that I dealt with during my search for a property. She was informative, prompt, efficient and a pleasure to deal with. She was good at pointing out the features in the initial visit. I liked that Glenda was prompt with returning calls and that she was friendly and genuine.
Leah
14 November 2012
I was very happy with my experience in dealing with your company representative - Glenda Soanes. She was very pro-active in getting us a sale for a very good price in a short space of time and I thank her for all her hard work.
Glenda was very professional and I would not hesitate in recommending her to friends and family.
Dennis & Helen
7 November 2012
We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to Michael & Glenda on the sale of our property in Dunlin Drive. To say we are delighted would be an understatement. We were blown away with the effort you both put in and your help with photos and advice was invaluable.
We felt confident and comfortable with your total honesty, enthusiasm, professionalism and constant communications.
Your friendly and positive approach was most welcome and helped make the selling of our house a less stressful process.
We would not hesitate in recommending your services.
Roger & Sandra
16 October 2012
I found Peter Hosking to be probably the most honest real estate agent I have ever met which impressed me greatly.
I felt comfortable with all aspects of the purchase of my investment property. Peter helped me in all areas of the purchase as this is my first investment property.
I would deal with THE Real Estate again anytime I am selling or buying a property.
Tracey
16 October 2012
We found "THE Real Estate" experience with Tony Bull very pleasant and rewarding. We got the home we wanted and sold our unit overnight by meeting the market price head on.
Tony Bull followed through very efficiently and professionally at every step of the way. I would strongly recommend THE Real Estate and Tony Bull to any home/unit buyer.
Renzo & Beverley
16 October 2012
I had my property on the market with another real estate for 60 days - Peter had an offer on the table in less than a week.
Peter held open for inspections and advertised on numerous sale sites which I liked.
Nikki
16 October 2012
Tony was friendly and fun and made things as easy as possible, all communication was a pleasure. He was calm and with no pressure kept negotiations on track. I love my new home! A big thank you Tony.
Cassandra
19 September 2012
When deciding to sell our property in The Observatory we spoke to 2 of the area specialists before choosing an agent to sell our property. The appraisals we were given varied by more than $50,000, so naturally we went with the higher appraisal and listed with Tony Bull from THE Real Estate, who believed our property was worth the money we were asking. Along with that our property sold in just 6 weeks. We would not hesitate in recommending Tony Bull from THE Real Estate to anyone who is selling their home.
John & Lynette
21 August 2012
Brian and I would like to thank you very much for selling our house for us. We found you to be most professional, friendly and right on the ball, you made what was quite a stressful time for us bearable. I would highly recommend you and THE Real Estate team to anyone selling their property.
Mavis & Brian
4 August 2012
Glenda was an excellent real estate agent. Operating in a tough market, her enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and professionalism gave us great confidence during the sale process.
Glenn & Tracy
4 August 2012
Col and I would like to thank you, Glenda and Michael, for the successful sale of our home. We want to thank you for your friendly, professional and persistent marketing campaign. In a quiet market you have managed to sell our home in a reasonably short amount of time. Your determination and hard work to find the right buyer reaped a dividend for us. Your internet advertising together with the use of your high quality photography was outstanding. The open house and in particular the night viewing each week worked extremely well. After previously engaging another agent, we soon saw the difference. Your thorough knowledge of the local Gold Coast area and understanding of house building gave us confidence and we always felt comfortable in listing our home with you. You went far beyond what other agents do and you achieved a good result and in a difficult market. We would not hesitate to recommend you to any other prospective seller.
Col & Kay
3 August 2012

First of all, thank you from the bottom of our heart for everything you did to make our sale happen. We had a few hurdles, namely the current market trends, so timing was our issue and just when we thought “lets take it off the market” Glenda found our buyer.
Glenda Soanes was prompt in listing our property from the beginning, she showed confidence and attention to detail. There was no pressure to go to auction unlike the national big offices. We found Glenda friendly and personable, patient & cheerful and phone calls promptly returned. She showed attention to open homes with a great presentation folder. The eye catching sign with pictures was very professional with the result – SOLD sticker on our sign post!
Michael Spurge showed great support skills to his staff. So if you are looking for a sales agent with the skills listed above then go no further than giving Glenda a call, she has great local knowledge and lives locally. Again it is with thanks that we endorse this testimonial and wish THE Real Estate office the best for the future.
Paul & Colleen
3 August 2012
Michael and THE Real Estate team were very easy to deal with. They were always pleasant to deal with, had an easy going 'no pressure' manner that made communication relaxed and honest. We have looked at many properties in our search to buy and dealt with many agents. THE Real Estate team are one of the few more relaxed and honest agencies that make the process of buying a lot less daunting. We would definately use them again for any real estate transaction. Thank you.
Sam & Sheridan
3 August 2012
We are most appreciative of the professional, efficient and helpful manner in which Michael and Glenda managed both our sale and purchase. A contract was received within 24 hours of listing our property with THE Real Estate. It was a pleasure working with all the staff at THE Real Estate and we would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone buying or selling a property.
Michael & Lynne M
3 August 2012
We recently purchased a beautiful home in Robina with the help of Jo Francis. Jo made the journey very easy, ticking all the boxes, answering questions promptly and keeping us up to date. It was a good experience, we could recommend Jo to anyone buying or selling.
Margaret & Peter
3 August 2012
From listing our property with Peter at THE Real Estate through to settlement he provided excellent service and made the whole process simple.
I would recommend THE Real Estate to anyone wanting to buy or sell as they are efficient, friendly and very easy to work with.
Leonie C
3 August 2012
We would like to say how overjoyed we are that at last our house has been sold, after about nine other agents over 2 to 3 years not having any success. But finally after only 2 weeks Glenda bought us a suitable buyer and now we can move closer to our son in NSW as planned.
One of the few agents that was prepared to work genuinely for us in obtaining the maximum market price. So thank you Glenda for all your efforts and help. Helen & Barry Rodgers
Helen & Barry R
4 April 2012

A special thankyou to THE Real Estate team for working tirelessly and achieving a great result in the sale of my property on Burleigh Point, Burleigh Heads, 4220.
Michael Spurge and Glenda Soanes left no stone unturned to find the right buyer in very difficult times.
They never lost the belief in their initial valuation of the property and stuck to their guns even at times when buyers were offering us ridiculous prices on a property that could not be replaced in a unique area.
Eventually selling for a record price in our Street.
Their professional approach and enthusiasm was what got their company the listing to sell our property, many other agents were not prepared to set a valuation and wanted to auction our property even though they knew of my dislike to auctions, I am a firm believer that auctions get lower prices.
THE Real Estate team were so confident of achieving a result that they offered to pay for an extensive marketing program, in news papers, TV and of course the internet where I believe the buyer eventually came from.
Good luck to THE Real Estate Company for the future.
Peter M
19 September 2011
We would like let you know how please we were with the service propvided by THE Real Estate and the way Michael and Glenda promoted our home for sale - we were totally happy with everything.
Right from the beginning you kept us well informed at all times in open and honest communication regarding the marketing and enquiry on our property - in a highly professional and approachable manner.
Because of Michael and Glendas hard work and determination, with-in 4 weeks our home was sold and we were able to go ahead and purchase another home we had planned to buy for our future years.
Thank you both for your positive outlook in this uncertain market, we will be recommending you both to anyone wanting the best result and service when selling - thanks again you're a great team.
Yvonne & Keith H
30 August 2011
Just to say thanks for selling our house at 21 Sea Eagle Dr, Burleigh Cove.
Dealing with you has been for us a very positive result. Your ethics are second to none, your reliability and prompness, attention to detail with our open homes was fantastic and the whole process from listing to selling has been a breeze.
We have recommended you to our friends who are selling and you have served them in the same professionalism, with good results involving another sale! We shall continue to recomend you and we thank you once again for everything.
Simone & Michael
27 May 2011
I must say that THE real estate have been very helpful in regards to making sure that the tenants are looked after and keeping me up to date with what is happening.
When my old tenants moved out and I had to employ a new real estate agent and I decided on THE Real Estate and they were great from the start in regards to getting rid of rubbish left by the old tenants and also organising the place to be cleaned properly, the list goes on on how much they bent over backwards to help me.
Michael & Lyn are very easy to deal with, nice personal service. I would recommend them to anyone without a shadow of a doubt.
Shane W
27 May 2011
I spend a great deal of my time overseas. Perhaps not until you experience bad property managers, that you can really appreciate a good one.
I have worked with The Real Estate; property managers in Miami, Gold Coast for about a year. I can honestly say that "The Real Estate" property mangers have been and continue to be absolutely the best I've worked with.
Their services have been short of impeccable. Always friendly, always efficient. Repairs are speedy, prices affordable and payments are prompt.
They look after my property as though it was their own.
They are always easy to reach by phone or email and are very efficient in returning your calls and emails. I feel confident that even though I'm overseas, my apartment is well looked after and in good hands. The Real Estate is a pleasure to work with.
Marc C
22 March 2011
My experience dealing with THE Real Estate was very professional and efficient in all aspect of the appointment, marketing, feedback and ultimate sale price. An extraordinary effort on the part of Andrew Ramsay resulted in the successful sale of our property. We were satisfied at all levels with the agency's performance. I have and will be happy to recommended Andrew Ramsey and THE Real Estate .
Peter
3 December 2010
The experience of buying a home, and Tony Bull being the agent was a delightful and pleasant experience. I think his cool, calming nature, knowledge base and professionalism made that "difference!''
Tony gave us all the time we needed to look, was always there to answer and provide us with information - he did it with a sophisticated style and exuberance. He is obviously a valuable asset to THE Real Estate - warm and sincere - would not hestitate to recommend him!
A delight to do business with.
Thank you THE Real Estate and especially Tony!
Ewa
25 November 2010
I was impressed with the way Andrew Ramsey conducted the sale of my property. He was an excellent source of information, kept me informed, was a good problem solver, had excellent listening skills, was always available, enthusiastic and easy to work with.
Pamela
18 November 2010
The experience dealing with THE Real Estate was excellent. Michael was professional, approachable and seemed genuinely wanting to help both sides reach a deal.
Darren
1 January 2010

Thank you once again Michael and Lyn for your support and successful marketing of my property that was done with a high degree of efficiency and professionalism. You managed to have more prospective purchasers view my property than any previous agents that I had used, thereby truly obtaining optimum market value and finding a purchaser that the house suits! Your service exceeded my expectations and you did this without making me feel obliged. You don't realise how important it is to have a real-estate agent who is trustworthy and caring towards the job. I received honest guidance to assist me reach my goal and this advice was invaluable.
Along with this, I'll also make mention of the manner in which you've communicated with me, which was terrific. At no time, was I left wondering how things were progressing and, after the property sold there were no hidden costs. I have heard sad stories about vendors receiving large advertising bills from their real estate agents once the contract expires or on sale of the property however nothing could be further from the truth with your agency. I could not have wished for a better Estate Agent. I will surely recommend you to any friends or family or anyone else we speak to for that matter!
Lilea
11 November 2009
I was thoroughly impressed with the team at THE Real Estate right from our initial contact through to the settlement on my first home. Michael Spurge was professional, informative, and helpful throughout the entire process. I never felt pushed or uncomfortable in any way, as is so often the case with a typical sales person.
In fact, I really felt as though he understood what was important to me, and that he worked hard in support of my needs. Both Michael & Lyn went out of their way to provide me a top level service each time a made a request. Most of all I was very pleased with the result, both in terms and price achieved and the quick, efficient time frame.
I can say with certainty I will be recommending Michael to friends and would try to use first for real estate help in the future.
A & J