Melinda Jennison PhD LREA Qld

Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia

Our Industry Association exists to establish minimum best practice standards for Buyer's Agents working throughout Australia.  

As the elected President of this Association, I am proud to lead the professional body at a time when the Buyer's Agent industry across Australia is expanding rapidly.  Through education and consumer advocacy, it is my goal to raise standards across the Buyers Agent industry so that consumers can feel confident about choosing a buyers agent who will always act in the best interest of their client.

President

As the leading professional body for buyer's agents throughout Australia, REBAA's goal is to raise the profile of our industry and to establish guidelines for the professional conduct of real estate buyers agents nationally.

I am very proud to represent our industry body and help to further facilitate the professional development of our members here in Queensland.

Queensland State Representative

Streamline Property Buyers

Helping Clients understand property investment and different strategies.  We can devise a plan that is specific to a homebuyer's or investor's needs.  We source properties in Brisbane, by taking the stress out of the process and ensuring that a comprehensive due diligence is undertaken prior to any property purchase, whether that be for a development site, investment property or home.
* We save time in searching for your properties - Client's get back their evenings and weekends.
* We liaise with Real Estate Agents and perform all negotiations on a Client's behalf.
* We "streamline" the process, referring Client's to professionals who become part of their team when buying property.
* We follow a Client's brief and find the type of property they really want to buy 
* We assess properties and provide a comprehensive analysis of the long term capital growth, rental yeild, area demographics and site limitations that may impact on the value of those properties long term.
* We bring the "invisible" to a Client's attention so they know what they are really buying
* We access properties both on and off-market ensuring Client's get access to as many properties as possible during their property search.
* We can assist with adding value to properties purchased, through renovation and development.

Brisbane Buyers Agent & Property Investment Advisor - Homes, Investment Properties, Developments

Private company limited by shares

In this role I provide specialist property development advice to assist Clients in bringing any site to its highest and best use.

Property Development Consultant

Wilston Developments Pty Ltd

Wilston Developments is a privately owned development company based in Brisbane.  Its purpose is to source land for residential and commercial development and then design and deliver quality multi-residential and commercial properties for the South-East Queensland market.  My role here includes the following:
* Researcher behind the property deals
* Analyzing market trends
* Assessing project feasibility
* Coordinating land purchase contracts
* Liaising with town planners, architects, engineers etc to create marketable spaces within a city plan scope. 
* Management of the sales process for the finished product which has included direct to market approaches.

Property Development Project Manager

Image Property

In this role I assisted Clients in assessing the development potential of any site.  I managed the process of bringing any property to its highest and best use to maximise investment and development returns for Clients.  This role involved determining project feasibility, advising on site acquisition and site potential, obtaining development approvals, managing the design process to meet the target market, coordinating building approvals and overseeing construction of new residential homes, town homes and units.  I worked closely with the projects team and other external consultants to deliver outstanding property development results for Clients

Brisbane Property Development Specialist; Project Feasibility; Development Advice;Project Management

Metropole Property Strategists

Here I was working as a Buyer's Agent sourcing properties with upside development potential.  I worked closely with Sales Agents to source opportunities both on and off market for a number of Clients and I was instrumental in setting up the development division in the Brisbane office.

Buyers Agent - Property Development Specialist

SMJ Projects Pty Ltd

SMJ Projects is a medium rise building company specializing in Commercial and Industrial Construction services throughout South East Queensland.  
Role eventuated as a result of the commencement of family owned and operated company in 2003   Company start up processes, implementing business growth and development strategies, project management; contract administration, procurement, construction management, financial management and feasibility modeling
Management of a team of sub-contractors and facilitation of direct client relationship support.  Development and implementation of workplace health and safety procedures as well as quality control procedures.

 Office Manager

Funtasic Creations

Funtastic Creations provides movement education programs for children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years.  The principal objective of the service is to get children active and expose them to a wide variety of perceptual motor skills to prevent the onset of coordination problems associated with physical inactivity.  
Development of this perceptual motor program and implementation within 120 child care centres throughout South-East Queensland
Training of staff in curriculum and motor development concepts 
Development of training materials for staff
Management of a Client database in excess of 600 children

Program Developer & General Manager

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

Coordination and teaching of an advanced Exercise Physiology unit which predominantly attracted students enrolled in Human Movement Studies in their third year of study  
Development of course materials, delivering lectures and leading laboratory sessions

Unit Coordinator - Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiology in Exercise

Responsible for the delivery of lectures and tutorial sessions as Unit coordinator in 2001 and tutor between 1999 and 2001

Unit Coordinator - Child and Adolescent Health

Coordination and organisation of the student group of 289 
Demonstration and supervision of practical classes

Senior Tutor - Biomechanics

University of the Sunshine Coast

Leading the laboratory sessions for students enrolled in this unit

Laboratory Assistant - Motor Leaning and Performance

As an award-winning Brisbane Buyers Agent and Property Investment Adviser, I am dedicated to representing property buyers throughout their journey of purchasing a home or investment property in Brisbane. With a proven track record of assisting hundreds of individuals, couples, and families, I bring extensive experience and skill to every transaction.

My passion lies in advocating for industry best practices and consumer education. Through various platforms, I aim to share my knowledge and empower buyers with the information they need to make informed decisions. As a co-host on the popular Brisbane Property Podcast, I engage with listeners through weekly episodes, offering valuable insights and practical tips.

In addition to the podcast, I regularly contribute to industry publications and media outlets, further extending my reach and influence in the real estate community. By staying at the forefront of market trends and developments, I ensure that my clients receive the most up-to-date and relevant advice.

With my comprehensive knowledge, unwavering dedication, and commitment to excellence, I strive to deliver exceptional results for my clients. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to buy your dream home, or a seasoned investor, I am here to guide you through the intricate process of buying property in Brisbane. Let's work together to make your real estate dreams a reality.

Helping Clients understand property investment and different strategies.  We can devise a plan that is specific to a homebuyer's or investor's needs.  We source properties in Brisbane, by taking the stress out of the process and ensuring that a comprehensive due diligence is undertaken prior to any property purchase, whether that be for a development site, investment property or home.
* We save time in searching for your properties - Client's get back their evenings and weekends.
* We liaise with Real Estate Agents and perform all negotiations on a Client's behalf.
* We "streamline" the process, referring Client's to professionals who become part of their team when buying property.
* We follow a Client's brief and find the type of property they really want to buy 
* We assess properties and provide a comprehensive analysis of the long term capital growth, rental yeild, area demographics and site limitations that may impact on the value of those properties long term.
* We bring the "invisible" to a Client's attention so they know what they are really buying
* We access properties both on and off-market ensuring Client's get access to as many properties as possible during their property search.
* We can assist with adding value to properties purchased, through renovation and development.



Nick Bendel

My business, Hunter & Scribe, writes content for property and finance professionals.

I work with:

* Mortgage brokers
* Commercial finance brokers
* Lenders
* Buyer’s agents
* Real estate agents
* Accountants
* Financial advisers
* Conveyancers
* Credit repair agencies
* Debt collection agencies
* Builders

If you don't have the time and/or skill to write content, I can help you with:

* Social media posts
* Blogs
* Website text
* Company newsletters
* Media releases
* Ebooks
* Books
* Case studies
* Award submissions
* LinkedIn profiles
* Editing

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nick@hunterandscribe.com
0404 638 781

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“Nick is one of the most outstanding writers I’ve worked with and referred business to. Nick’s approach to understanding briefs, tight timeframes and creating meaningful content is second to none. I highly recommend Nick’s services to anyone needing effective content that will make a big difference to their bottom line.”
– Paul Smith, ActivePipe

“Nick Bendel is an absolute legend, both as a bloke AND as a content marketing GURU. I use him often and he slays it each and every time. Recommend him to clients always.”
– Therese O’Neill, Therese.Co

“I was blown away by the media coverage Nick helped me get for my business, Buy Airspace. Nick used his writing and media skills to create a media-friendly media release. He then used his media contacts to secure coverage with Channel 7 and a range of websites. If Buy Airspace had paid to take out ads in the same media outlets, it would’ve cost me 10 times more and been half as credible.”
– Warren Livesey, Buy Airspace

"Nick took the time to listen to us (an unusual experience for us) and now provides exceptional material relevant to what we are trying to achieve. We have now referred him to other business partners to create content for them over various platforms and they have also been delighted with the results. I highly recommend Nick and the team at Hunter & Scribe.”
– Les Crowe, National Finance and Loans

“Hunter & Scribe attention to detail and content delivery is second to none. It was really important for us to work with someone who understand Realestate Industry and definitely Hunter & Scribe team has in depth knowledge about Realestate & Finance Industry.”
– Sanjeev Sah, Investors Dream

“Nick and the team at Hunter and Scribe provide quality and insightful content that will be valuable to your chosen audience. They also take an educational approach to marketing that makes everyone who works with them a smarter business person. Highly recommended!”
– Alexander Laureti, LMS Advisory

If you work in property or finance and have a writing problem, you can dump it on Hunter & Scribe.

We can help you with social media posts, blogs, website text, company newsletters, media releases, ebooks, books, case studies, award submissions, LinkedIn profiles and editing.

You'll get three big benefits when you outsource your copywriting:

* Higher quality – professional writers are better than amateurs at creating readable, persuasive content 

* More time – the less time you waste on writing, the more time you can spend on sales and customer service

* Less stress – you'll breathe a sigh of relief the moment you dump your writing problem on someone else

Contact Nick at nick@hunterandscribe.com or 0404 638 781 if you're ready to solve your writing problem.

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"Having deep knowledge and experience of the Real Estate industry, our requirements have been met with understanding and efficiency. Hunter & Scribe have been a great find and have delivered outstanding results.”
– Paul Davies, One Agency

“The Hunter & Scribe team are very knowledgeable in their field, they are professional and their writing has made a significant difference to our business. The work they do for us is always well written, on time and original in our experience. We can’t say enough good about the quality of their service..”
– Peter Benson, Credit Connect Group

“I highly recommend Hunter & Scribe and while the work is incredible, the other bonus is that everyone has been great to deal with too.”
– Scott Spencer, Well Money

“Since engaging Hunter & Scribe we have received professionally written blog posts, consistently per schedule with high quality content on relevant topics."
– Jesse Medwin, Vie Financial

"I have been repeatedly pleased with Hunter & Scribe’s blogs. They are right on point and written in an easy to understand way. I highly recommend their services. I know it has increased my business enquiries too.”
– Catherine Salat, Just Imagine Finance

It was great chatting to Laura Mishkind about my project to have lunch with 500 strangers.

"In 2019, Nick Bendel set a goal to have lunch with 500 strangers as a way to improve his social skills, meet more people, and attract opportunities into his life," Laura writes in her wonderful article for the Toastmasters International magazine.

"In August 2025, he completed his quest. And yet, that wasn’t enough. He decided to continue lunching with people he doesn’t know."

That's right: I'm in too deep to stop my #500lunches now.

Professional writer for finance & property industries | Writes content for mortgage brokers, buyer's agents, accountants, financial advisers & more | Websites, blogs, social media posts, emails, media releases & more

Open article: 500 More Lunches? by toastmasters.org

You’re standing in front of a potential client. You’ve got one shot to win them over. And you say … ?

That’s where Nathan Williams - The Pitch Coach, the 516th person I've met on my quest to have lunch with 500 strangers, comes in.

Nathan is a pitch coach – he helps business owners and salespeople navigate those high-pressure moments when words matter most.

In a short window of time, you’re expected to understand what someone wants, show that you can help them and explain why they should choose you over everyone else. That’s a tough ask – which is why many businesspeople (me included) don’t always show up as clearly as they’d like.

Nathan is the opposite of a glib salesperson. When he speaks, he does so with warmth and sincerity. And often, he doesn’t speak much at all. He asks thoughtful questions that give the other person space to tell their story and clarify what actually matters to them.

He works with entrepreneurs like mortgage brokers, buyer’s agents and real estate agents, as well as large organisations including Westpac, Zurich and NAB. Many of his clients are technically excellent, but struggle in live conversations. As Nathan points out, that’s hardly surprising – most of us spend years learning our craft and almost no time practising how to sell it.

When people decide they’re sick of missing out on clients they know they deserve, they call in Nathan. 

#networking #relationships #sales

*** Follow the #500lunches hashtag to read about all 500 of my lunches ***

I've written numerous award submissions for property and finance professionals. I've also been an awards judge. So I know how to write a great awards submission.

Here are my top five tips for writing a submission that will maximise your chances of success:

1. Be specific. Don't say "I had an amazing year." Say "I increased sales by 32.6% year-on-year."

2. Substantiate your claims. If you say you did great marketing, share the details of a specific campaign and the results it achieved.

3. Repeat the question in your opening sentence. So if you're asked "How did you grow your business last financial year?", your answer should start like this: "The way I grew my business last financial year was by doing X, Y and Z."

4. Stay on topic. Don't include information that isn't directly relevant to the question.

5. Be concise. Just because you're given 400 words to answer a question, doesn't mean you need to use all of them.

Don't have the time or capacity to write a good award submission? I can help ...

#awards #awardwriting #awardsubmissions

My website: https://lnkd.in/gidqJKQ

Here's an ingenious social media marketing idea for all my property and finance friends ...

Write 365 evergreen social media posts. Publish one per day for an entire year. Then publish the same posts again the next year. And the year after that. Because they're evergreen, you can keep publishing them forever.

Want to know a secret about this post you're reading now? It's an evergreen post I publish on January 11 every year.

P.S. If you don't have the time or capacity to write 365 evergreen posts yourself, I can help.

#socialmediamarketing #socialmediacontent #socialmediawriting

My website: https://lnkd.in/gidqJKQ

Whether you're a mortgage broker, buyer's agent or any other kind of property / finance professional, repetition is one of the keys to succeeding in marketing.

You can’t tell your clients something once and think they’ll care. Let alone remember.

Find a core message. Say it. Repeat.

P.S. If you don't have the time or capacity to write quality content, I can help.

#contentmarketing #contentmarketingagency #marketing

My website: https://lnkd.in/gidqJKQ

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