sandy bay office - staff profile

Michael commenced his real estate career in 1984. After thirteen successful years in sales he moved into corporate operations. Before returning home to Tasmania, Michael spent seven years as Tasmanian/Victorian State Manager for Australia’s largest property company. A leading corporate trainer with almost a quarter of a century of experience in the real estate industry, Michael has a passion for excellence and innovation in marketing. His enthusiasm for aeronautics and classic automobiles is surpassed only by his dedication to Jill and his four children.

Rod is well known in Tasmania as one of the industry’s high achievers, winning many awards over his long career in Real Estate. Rod has a calm and confident approach and excels in all aspects of property sales. Rod has staying power in an industry which experiences high turnover, and obtains over 80% of his business from repeat and referral clients.

Rod knows Sandy Bay and surrounding suburbs very well, and has lived in Sandy Bay with his wife and daughter since 1981.

Having grown up in Sandy Bay and attending The Hutchins and Friends Schools, Patrick went on to achieve a Triple Major in Commerce. After spending 9 years in Marine Sales, his passion all along was property and as soon as he could, he chose to begin his career in Real Estate.

Once he had completed his Real Estate Diploma, Patrick commenced in Sales in the Real Estate industry on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. He returned to Hobart in 2007, the Tasmanian lifestyle, coupled with the appeal of Hobart led Patrick back home.

With 6 years experience as a Real Estate Agent, Patrick brings with him a wealth of real estate experience. For three of those years he has run his own Agency on the Sunshine Coast.

Through dedication and commitment, Patrick has increased his business by establishing and building on new and existing business relationships with his clients. Patrick has the local knowledge, experience and enthusiasm required to achieve excellent results for you.

Lusanna Alcock works alongside Michael Hurst and was “discovered” when Michael sold her and her husband’s house in Geilston Bay. Michael recognised Lusanna’s people skills immediately and after an extended world trip, she finally gave up her role as a PA in a busy city accounting firm to join Michael at Nest Property.

Having bought, sold and built property over the last few years, Lusanna is familiar with every aspect of the Real Estate market and appreciates the importance of presentation and respect – both for individuals and their homes.

Gail Kohnert is a very competent and professional agent with over 25 years in the real estate industry. She prides herself in providing you with the quality service that you would expect from Nest Property.

Gail has achieved outstanding success in the five years she has been in Hobart and this is what some of her clients have written about her:

“An incredibly positive professional service with honesty and empathy that is rarely found in the industry”

“We are grateful for your care, compassion and understanding”

“Thank you for working so hard and delivering. All your promises came true in a very short time. Not to mention a record price”

“Your professionalism was only outweighed by your kindness and empathy to my difficult and stressful circumstances”

If you are thinking of selling or would like any advice on any aspect of real estate, Gail will ensure you receive the very best attention and result using Nest’s honest approach.