There’s something fitting about a real estate agency born on the doorstep of some of Queensland’s most coveted beachside suburbs.
Quiet streets, salt air, and a community that people don’t stumble into — they choose.
It’s here, among the beachside pockets of Bokarina, Warana, Wurtulla, Birtinya, and Little Mountain, that Steven du Preez has launched du Preez & Co, a boutique agency built on a single, unfussy premise: real estate done properly.
A Different Kind of Agent
Before Steven du Preez ever held a real estate licence, he spent years working as a Chartered Accountant.
Numbers, structure, discipline – a world away from the open homes and auction paddles that would come later. But that background, he’ll tell you, is precisely what sets him apart.
“I’m not someone who makes decisions on gut feel alone,” Steven says.
“I want to understand the data, the market, the financial picture behind every property. That gives my clients something a little different, advice that’s grounded in analysis, not just enthusiasm.”
Real estate, for Steven, sits at an intersection he finds genuinely compelling: people, property, and financial decision-making converging in a single transaction.
The Sunshine Coast, where he chose to raise his family and has invested in property himself, only deepens that connection.
“People move here to build a life, raise a family, slow down a little,” he reflects. “To be trusted with that kind of decision is something I’ve never taken lightly.”
Recognition Built on Results
In the several years since entering the industry, Steven has built a reputation that speaks for itself. A finalist for several industry awards, including Regional Sales Agent of the Year, the Real Estate Rising Star Award, and recognised as a Suburb Top Agent.
“I’m proud of those recognitions,” he says, “but ultimately what drives me is the result for the client, not the accolade.”
That consistency: clients returning, referrals following naturally, relationships that outlast any single transaction, that is the real measure.
What he loves most about the role hasn’t changed.
“The moment a campaign comes together the way it should. When you’ve done the work – priced it properly, positioned it well, brought the right buyers to the table – and it results in a strong outcome for the seller. There’s real satisfaction in that. But equally, those quieter moments when a client finally feels like the process is in good hands. That shift from anxious to confident, that means a lot.”
The honest side of the role gets equal acknowledgement.
“Managing expectations in a market that can shift quickly is the hardest part. The best thing you can do for a client is to be honest with them, even when that’s not what they want to hear. I’d rather have a difficult conversation early than a disappointing result later.”
The Decision to Build Something of His Own
Launching du Preez & Co wasn’t an impulsive move. The idea took shape gradually, turning over slowly before arriving with clarity.
“It’s one of those ideas that grows slowly and then happens quickly,” Steven says. “When I actually committed to it, things moved fast.”
The frustrations that preceded the decision were familiar ones.
A lack of control over the client experience. Systems that didn’t match his standards. The feeling that every property was being fed through the same formula, regardless of its individual character.
“I care deeply about communication, keeping people informed, being responsive, making sure nothing falls through the cracks. When the structure around you isn’t aligned with that, it’s frustrating. I also wanted the freedom to be genuinely strategic. Every property deserves its own approach.”
The fears were real, building a client base, establishing a brand, finding traction in a competitive market.
But the groundwork had been laid over years: strong relationships, deep local knowledge, a clear vision for what the business would stand for.
“The fears were real, but so was the preparation,” he says.
“Mostly, things have played out the way I’d hoped – with a few reminders along the way that patience is part of the process.”
Less Noise. Real Estate Done Properly.
The brand Steven has built around du Preez & Co is deliberate in its restraint. Clean lines, considered language, nothing superfluous.
The tagline – Less Noise. Real Estate Done Properly. – isn’t a marketing construct. It’s a description.
“The combination of a Chartered Accounting background with genuine local knowledge and on-the-ground experience isn’t something you find everywhere,” he says.
“I approach property the same way I’d approach any significant financial decision — with structure, evidence, and a clear head. ‘Less noise. Real estate done properly.’ That’s not a tagline — it’s genuinely how I operate.”
Every campaign at du Preez & Co is built around the individual property — its character, its market, its moment. The focus is on attracting the right buyers, generating genuine competition, and delivering outcomes that hold up. Not volume. Not noise. Just work done well.
“I want du Preez & Co to become the name people on the Sunshine Coast think of when they want it done properly,” Steven says. “That kind of reputation takes time to build, but it’s the only kind worth having.”