Say hello to Schwarz.
Schwarz are proudly an independent boutique Real Estate agency reputable for our personal yet professional service and high standards.
For over two decades Schwarz have been working with people to make their Northern Beaches property aspirations a reality. An office built on its people, we strongly value togetherness and partnership which is the meaning the two birds symbol. Our brand reflects our approachable, down to earth and competitive nature, which is reflected in everything we do.
As a boutique office we have the independence, and the freedom to expand our reach further up and down the beaches. Holding an innate understanding of the market, we have the answers to all of your property queries.
Our promise as Schwarz is to help people on the Northern Beaches to sell well, buy well and rent well – and this is exactly what we will do for you. So, if you’re looking for the perfect property, buyer or tenant, why not give us a call?
Role at Schwarz:
Emma works alongside our Principal, Cranston as his Executive Assistant, she handles all of the planning and administration that goes on behind the scenes so Cranston can stay focused on what he does best – selling!
Experience:
Emma began her career in Real Estate in 2005 and over the years has worked in many different roles from Reception to Sales, Marketing Coordinator and Office Manager, giving her a strong well-rounded view of the industry and knows how to achieve the best possible outcome in any given task.
Strengths:
Emma has a keen eye for detail and a love for organisation. Her focus is to ensure the client experience is seamless and all clients feel supported throughout the entire process.
Why she loves her job:
“I enjoy the fast-paced nature of real estate where each day presents new challenges. I thrive by working behind the scenes and ensuring all the necessary boxes are ticked”
When she’s off duty:
Emma enjoys keeping active – whether it be daily F45 sessions or reformer pilates. On a Sunday Emma can be found enjoying breakfast with a view with her husband at one of the many amazing cafes the beaches have to offer.
Favourite spot on the beaches:
“Palm Beach – it is where I first met my partner and brings back many happy memories!”
Role at Schwarz:
Rosie is our rental ‘Cupid’, she meets and greets all of our prospective tenants at open homes, after following the leasing process, she then matches the best tenant to our landlords properties. She is across all new and upcoming listings, so for all your rental queries – Rosie is your girl!
Experience:
Rosie has prior experience in Real Estate, she has an undeniable passion for property and helping people! We are excited to help her and watch her evolve here at Schwarz.
Strengths:
Energetic and positive, Rosie whizzes through all her daily tasks with enthusiasm and a smile.
Why he/she loves his job:
“I Love meeting new people from all walks of life and being able to help someone find and love their new home”
When he/she is off duty:
“I am such an outdoors person, you’ll find me camping, taking long walks or horse riding”
Favourite spot on the beaches:
Freshwater, the village is always buzzing, and the beach is beautiful.
Experience:
Originally from the UK, Jo’s experience in real estate spans over 25 years. She started her real estate career managing large private homes in London and since moving to Australia has continued to manage an extensive portfolio of properties on the Northern Beaches. She has been a valued member of the Schwarz team since 2018.
Strengths:
Jo has an unwavering direct approach, eye for detail and excels at her role with clear communication. She works with a full understanding of the real estate industry and is dedicated to providing a high standard of service to clients.
Why she loves her job:
“I enjoy my job as a property manager as I know every day is going to be different!”
When she’s off duty:
Jo is a keen paddleboarder (Narrabeen lake is a perfect spot), enjoys Pilates and loves volunteering her time walking dogs at Monika’s rescue.
Favourite spot on the beaches:
Anywhere Harbourside or on Pittwater.
Role at Schwarz:
Pat brings experience, professionalism, and a personable nature to his role. Having managed a large portfolio, he knows all the ins and outs of property management, from renovations, property maintenance to finances, so you can have peace of mind knowing that Patrick will take care of your investment.
Experience:
Pat worked for a boutique Property Management agency on the Northern Beaches for the last 6 years, therefore he is not only skilled, but also holds in-depth knowledge of the local market.
Strengths:
Coming from a customer service background (even prior to real estate), Pat is a strong communicator, focused on client satisfaction for both landlords & tenants alike. His methodical work approach is a great fit for the daily roles faced in property management.
Why he/she loves his job:
“Every management is unique, from the property to the people, therefore it’s really enjoyable learning something new every day”
When he/she is off duty:
Pat enjoys his down time relaxing with his wife Kate and their dog Scruffy – walking, cooking and spending time with family and friends. You can also catch Pat bodyboarding or mountain biking early most mornings around Narrabeen.
Favourite spot on the beaches:
“Narrabeen! My favourite surfing spots & mountain bike trails, as well as my best mates are all in the one awesome suburb.”
Role at Schwarz:
As Property Manager, Gila overseas a large portfolio of investment properties and ensures each and everyone one of them are running in tip-top shape, from financials, maintenance and administration which in turn takes the hassle out for her landlords.
Experience:
Gila is an expert in Property Management having worked in the industry for more than two decades. She began her career in the Lower North Shore, but for the last three years she has worked on the lovely Northern Beaches.
Strengths:
Property Managers look after someone’s biggest asset, so it can get quite stressful sometimes when issues arise. Luckily Gila is calm, positive and strives to achieve a positive outcome which results in her being able to defuse problems easier, making it a breeze for herself and her clients.
Why she loves her job:
“The variety the job offers, not being tied to a desk every day, however, enjoy keeping updated with new programs. Plus it’s great meeting new people, being able to offer a positive result to client’s problem or concerns”
When she’s off duty:
She’s a loving grandmother of two grandsons, she enjoys spending time with her family and walking her pets on the weekend.
Favourite spot on the beaches:
North Curl Curl to South Curl Curl, especially the boardwalk with dazzling ocean views.
Role at Schwarz:
Meet Nikki! Nicola’s role has smoothly evolved here at Schwarz from initially joining us as Leasing Consultant to now becoming one of our star Property Managers. Her highly organised and determined nature is reflected in everything she does. Schwarz are proud to have provided her all of the support and training she needed to shine in her current role.
Experience:
Nikki has been in Real Estate for over 2 years, and she is very excited to grow in her role and make lasting impressions on her portfolio.
Strengths:
Super organised, approachable, and good natured. A hands-on type of girl, she can handle any type of task thrown at her.
Why she loves her job:
“I love meeting new people and seeing new properties!”
When she’s off duty:
Nicola enjoys all things health & fitness, training at the gym 4-5 times a week with her partner and spending time her family.
Favourite spot on the beaches:
“Queenscliff to Shelly Beach walk. Amazing views once you make it up the stairs at Shelley!”
Role at Schwarz:
After taking a short break from Real Estate, we’re stoked to welcome back Vanessa to the Schwarz fam! She is hardworking and focused on the good old rule of customer service, therefore her landlords and tenants always feel at ease.
Experience:
Vanessa has experience in both the sales and rentals department, due to her eagerness to learn she quickly climbed the ladder from to a star Property Manager at Schwarz.
Strengths:
Organised, energetic and hardworking, essential qualities when maintaining a large portfolio for our investors.
Why she loves her job:
“Simple! I came back to Schwarz because of the friendly and supportive team culture, and fast-paced environment”
When she’s off duty:
Vanessa loves to spend time either at the beach, in the gym, spending time with family and friends and spoiling her nieces and nephew.
Favourite spot on the beaches:
Freshwater beach – there is no better place.
Role at Schwarz:
For all things marketing – Sahar is your girl! Sahar thrives in creative environments, she has a flair for design and ensures all marketing is well thought-out and embraces the Schwarz passion to do things well.
Experience:
Sahar started her career in Real Estate in 2015, and has worked in many sectors of the industry from Reception, to Sales Support until she found her true calling in Marketing. She fell in love with Project Marketing and organising events, she is a natural at planning and executing campaigns in a seamless manner.
Strengths:
Brand building. Creative thinking and people skills. Sahar prides herself on being able to break down barriers and communicate with others in a personal and professional way.
Why she loves his job:
“One of my favourite things about Schwarz is that they love their community. It’s exciting being out their meeting local businesses and charities, collaborating with them and building long lasting relationships”
When she’s off duty:
During the week you’ll find Sahar blowing out steam at her kickboxing gym and on the weekends it’s all wine and good company!
Favourite spot on the beaches:
North Head lookout in Manly, a great place to unwind and enjoy panoramic ocean views.
Working behind the scenes from the Philippines is Ralph. Ralph provides a huge amount of support to large rent-roll, assisting our property managers, leasing consultants, including our landlords and tenants. Like our motto, Ralph has a strong desire to do things Well. A systematic and efficient worker, qualities that we value to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Having this extra admin support to our property management team has allowed our property managers to focus on the harder issues at hand that arise in property management, and also lease properties quicker.
Jean is our bubbly Customer Service Representative! She frequently checks in on our customers and clients to ensure their property requirements are kept up-to-date, so our agents can focus on the main task – settling people into their dream Northern Beaches home. Based in the Philippines, she has worked in Sales and Customer Support roles, including Telstra which built up her skills as great listener and natural problem solver. A mother of one, Jean is highly empathetic, warm and loves helping people, a perfect combination for working in customer service.