Ben Williams, Sales Manager

Ben Williams has lived within the City of Whitehorse for the past 40 years. Currently he resides in Box Hill with his wife Alison, and three children Hannah, Aaron and Meg.

Ben attended local Primary and Secondary schools, is actively involved in all aspects of the local community and currently sits on the board of directors of the Nunawading Amateur Basketball Association.

 With sound marketing advice and clear communication Ben has negotiated literally hundreds of sales throughout his career. An experienced and composed Auctioneer, his professionalism shines through in his ability to adapt to any circumstance that an Auction may throw his way.

With a philosophy that is based around his clients needs, plus the amount of repeat and referral business which comes his way, it’s not surprising that Ben has become one of the dominant agents within the City of Whitehorse.

Ben is ably supported by a team of equally focused agents all of whom are determined to be the best.
 

Grant Lynch, Senior Sales Consultant

One of the City of Whitehorse's top performing agents, Grant Lynch is a Senior Sales Consultant and Auctioneer at Allens Real Estate.

Grant's inside knowledge of the area, gained through years of living and working in the City of Whitehorse, gives him a unique and comprehensive understanding of the local property market.

After studying Marine Biology and Chemistry at university, Grant realised that his true passion lay in real estate - he thrives on the constant action and challenges of securing the best possible prices for his clients.

Grant in the last year offered his clients an:
Auction success rate of 95%
Average sale time for a Private Sale- 15 days
Average of $26,563 above the reserve for each auction

In his personal time, Grant enjoys relaxing with his wife and is an avid golfer and keen wine collector.

Robert Sheahan, Sales

Speak with any of Robert’s clients and three attributes will be mentioned: His ENERGY, his passion for Real Estate and his no-nonsense, straightforward approach when it comes to selling.

Prior to joining the team at Allens, he ran his own business, wrote and released a book and travelled the country speaking to thousands of people. It’s no wonder that shortly after joining the team he quickly climbed the ranks to become the agencies youngest auctioneer on record and is widely regarded by his peers as one of the best auctioneers in the Eastern Suburbs today.

Recognised as one of Allens top performing sales agents, he was awarded “Allens Rookie of the Year” at the end of his first 12 months for the number of sales he achieved. Since then he has established himself as a leading agent within the City of Whitehorse, creating many raving fans along the way.

Rob is a BIG family man and when he isn’t helping his clients Buy or Sell Real Estate loves spending time with his family. In his time away from work, he chooses to drop the gavel and replace it with a fishing rod or a surf board. In his own words he considers himself ‘a very average surfer’ but loves it anyway and also loves keeping fit at the local gym.

Cristina Fotia, Sales

Cristina is devoted to her work and reflects exactly the type of professionalism required by today’s real estate market. She is thoroughly businesslike in her dealings with clients and buyers alike.

Possessing high levels of market knowledge, motivation and enthusiasm, she represents the new breed of estate agents who are committed to ongoing training and development in the interests of delivering client service and results that remain ahead of the game.

Prior to a career in Real Estate, Cristina successfully ran and operated two businesses learning the skills of management, marketing and service excellence.

Cristina builds rapport easily, communicates effectively, is passionate and determined and above all, committed to helping you achieve your property goals.

Her business experience, passion for Real Estate, and caring natural combined make her the ideal agent to handle what is one of the most important transactions in most people’s lives.

Sam Inan, Sales

Commitment to exceeding expectations is what defines Sam Inan in his real estate career. Complementary to this is a unique ability to build a genuine and instant rapport with both vendors and buyers that he deals with.

Sam comes to Allens with an extraordinary year of real estate experience already behind him. In his previous position, and within 4 months of commencing his real estate career, he had achieved the top salesperson position and managed to attain a highly-prized award for customer service excellence.

Prior to entering the industry Sam established, operated and sold a number of successful businesses, most notably a national franchise concept. At his core, he is a keen investor and trader of property and seems to have found his calling.

In his spare time, Sam loves spending time with his young family and is an avid fisherman, golfer and tennis player.

With over 10 years of business experience behind him, Sam has an excellent track record for producing outstanding results.

His thorough research and market knowledge is an invaluable asset to his clients. This innate understanding of the local market provides a solid basis for his already finely tuned negotiation skills.

Sam’s openly confesses his commitment to limiting the number of properties that he handles at any one time. He believes strongly that vendors should receive the undivided attention they deserve. As a result, he enjoys a strong clearance rate, consistently growing his market share.

Combining an honest approach and total professionalism with energy and unwavering focus, it’s not unusual for Sam to deliver results far greater than anticipated.

Shak Zamanie, Sales

 
Shak Zamanie joined the Allens team as a Sales Assistant to Grant Lynch after already establishing himself in the City of Whitehorse and has rapidly become a highly valued member of Allens Blackburn.

Shak’s dedication to ensuring exemplary customer experiences complements his honest and respectful personality. Shak’s proven history of negotiating great results while remaining genuine and considerate has already earned him a wonderful reputation in the business, with impressive numbers of direct referrals and repeat business.

Having lived in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne for over 20 years, Shak believes that using a local agent, who knows the area and the community, is of utmost importance. He has experienced firsthand the strong infrastructure, schooling choices, public transport and recreation options that the area has to offer. Shak genuinely enjoys working in the area, and his pride and passion for the region comes through in his approach.

Outside of real estate, Shak enjoys spending time with his family, participating in sport, and maintaining an active lifestyle. Shak looks forward to many years in the industry, working with his local community and building strong rapport with his clients.

Kerry Moulang, Sales

Renee Cervasio, Receptionist

Renee joined Allens in July 2009 after 2 years of prior experience in the real estate industry. She has embraced the opportunity to be the important first point of contact at the Blackburn office. Having come from a background in property management, she is now involved in sales, rounding out her knowledge in all facets of the industry. Renee is passionate about real estate and gets a lot of satisfaction from her involvement in successful sales for both vendors and purchasers. She also thoroughly enjoys being an integral contact for rental customers.

Renee prides herself on being reliable and having an honest work ethic. Clients are warmed by her approachable and friendly nature, and she ensures that they are treated with the utmost courtesy and respect.

Tracy Fitzclarence, Sales Assistant

 In her 10 years at Allens Real Estate, Tracy has worked in a wide range of roles including administration, reception, marketing, customer service and sales assistance. Her thorough understanding of the business enables her to provide first class support to the Allens team. Tracy’s role is a varied one with a range of activities relating to office administration and Sales Assistant. With the high volume of listing and sales each month, Tracy is kept very busy in her role which demands exceptional organisational and multi tasking skills. She thrives on the variety of tasks involved in her normal work day and loves the positive team environment at Allens.