We Are Real Estate

Michael Rava: Born to sell

Second generation agent Michael Rava from The Agency Lower North Shore has had many memorable sales, but thereโ€™s one client whose name will be familiar to all

On getting into real estate
I am a second generation real estate agent; my dad is a stock and station agent. So I guess you could say that I grew up very close to my dad doing deals on the phone.

The happiest moment in my career
When I decided not to open my own franchise, which I was days away from doing. I was presented the option of joining The Agency from day one. I now essentially run my own business under a managed brand and also have the ability to build a rent role as an asset for my future. 

The most memorable moment
The most memorable property I have sold was when I was asked to represent the Governor General of Australia and his wife, Peter and Lynn Cosgrove.

Best advice heโ€™s received
Be yourself and donโ€™t be distracted by things in the business you canโ€™t control.

Biggest challenge
Staying relevant and of value to the consumer. 

Change for good?
Compulsory vendor-supplied pest and building inspections, and strata reports on all properties. 

โ€˜Eliteโ€™ agent means
It is being a professional service provider that goes above and beyond 95 per cent of the industry and conducts themselves with clear integrity and hard work.

#WeAreRealEstate is a series of short interviews with 140 agents all over Australia exploring the industryโ€™s hopes, concerns, future challenges, and what it really means to be an Elite Agent.

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