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Simon Wheelans - Principal


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As a Director of Place West, I have over 30 years’ experience in the real estate industry. I like to present a simple, no-nonsense approach to buying and selling property. Whether it's a cottage that needs renovation, an investment apartment or a multi-million dollar dream home, I have seen and sold it all, exceeding client expectations on every level. My expertise and experience in commercial and residential sales have also successfully extended to “off the plan” sales.

My vast and accumulated knowledge of property development and investment give me a powerful edge in today's market by assisting my clients to create wealth through property acquisition via superannuation funds and other investment arms. Once ranked number three in New Zealand for swimming, I understand the diligence that is required to achieve outstanding results. The results achieved through expert negotiation skills, strong ethics and absolute reliability are demonstrated by the prices obtained for my clients.

With boundless enthusiasm, a palpable determination to succeed and an inherent passion for helping my clients to reach their property goals, I aim to make selling your home a stress-free experience.

Testimonials


Simon was personable and professional. He assisted us throughout the selling process in a timely and courteous way. We were grateful for his knowledge and expertise of the market. Simon was a fantastic agent to deal with. He was very professional and acted with extreme integrity. His knowledge of the property and the market was exceptional. He was very approachable and very responsive, regardless of time or day. Thanks Simon! Simon's advice and guidance regarding the sale of our home was invaluable. He regularly communicated with us regarding progress and went above all of our expectations in his efforts to sell our property. We were delighted with the result and how quickly our property sold. Great knowledge of the market Specialist in Paddington area. High volume sales. Sold both properties very quickly Sensible advice on property requirements for sale and demographic that properties marketed at Lovely manner when communicating. Very approachable and knowledgeable. Being faced with selling our family home of 20yrs, previously my grandmothers, I needed more than real estate advice! Simon was very patient and understanding, guiding us through the process of preparing for open house events, dealing with multiple offers and generally navigating what can be a complex process. We had a very quick and efficient sale and were very happy with the outcome. Simon was the perfect balance of professional and personal with his advice and support. Annie K It was a great experience working with Simon. He was very helpful with providing the information about the property and facilitating the negotiation process. I couldn't imagine how we would be able to secure the property without his help! Isabella W Working with Simon was reassuring with his years of experience in the market and his willingness to go the extra mile and never give up attitude. David M Simon was the selling agent for our new home in Auchenflower. He was professional, attentive, helpful and not pushy at all. We enjoyed the experience and appreciated Simon’s approach. Andrew B We were extremely pleased with his service and found him to always go above and beyond our expectations. He is very trustworthy as well. Jason K quietly, calmly, efficiently professional Tony S great agent to deal with. ETHAN L Simon was an amazing realtor to purchase from - he was genuine, knowledgeable, friendly, honest and a fantastic communicator. Such a pleasure to deal with someone who didn’t feel like they were trying to play games just to make a sale. I highly recommend Simon for all your property needs. Kim M I recently bought a property from Simon. It was a pleasure to work with him. All my dealings were straight, clear and honest. I can highly recommend him and his team. Margy P Selling our unit was very easy. Simon is honest and straightforward, he knows the market and had potential buyers already waiting. The administration with him and his office was very efficient and settlement occurred without any issues. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell property. David B I would wholeheartedly recommend Simon Wheelans for his exceptional work and dedication in helping me sell my property. As a CEO, I understand the value of professionalism, dedication, and going the extra mile, and I can confidently say that Simon embodies these qualities in his work. Simon took over the listing of my property and, within just two days of launching, successfully closed the deal with multiple interest. Simon is an exemplary real estate agent, I am happy to recommend. Reuban H Simon’s relaxed but very professional approach is refreshing when selling. We found Simon’s attention to details and his willingness to help out thought out the sale campaign remarkable. Nothing was too hard or too much to ask. We would look to Simon again both for buying and selling advice in the future. Taylor C Brillant to deal with. Honest and open regarding feedback. Would work with him again. Murray L We engaged Simon due to his professionalism and knowledge of the market. We were well informed throughout the sale process and would have no hesitation is engaging Simon and Team in the future Mark A I both purchased and sold the same property through Simon. I would not have done so, if I did not find him knowledgeable, proper and accurate in all dealings on both sides of these transactions. I will be using his services again when or if purchasing property once again. Valentino S Simon was always available to facilitate viewings of the property, and was ultimately instrumental in negotiating a price that suited our budget. We couldn't be happier with the house, and we thank Simon for all of his help! Justin G Simon is a hugely experienced agent who understands the market, the buyer and the seller. Our sale process was more complicated than most and Simon responded professionally and helpfully at every step. His assistance with preparing our property for sale was above and beyond what I expected. He worked well with the rest of his team and I always received communication and task completion in a very timely manner. I highly recommend Simon and his team at Place. Jacqui B From start to finish our entire dealing with Simon was an amazing experience! He went above and beyond every step of the way to make the whole process smooth and easy! You can really tell he has had 30+ years' experience in the market and this shone through time and time again! We would not hesitate to recommend Simon to anyone looking to buy or sell a house - you will really feel like he is looking out for you and that you are working with the best! Thank you SO much Simon! :-) Tammie H Simon was spot on with his advice, timeliness and communication. We got more than we were after, and sold in the first week! Simone B Sold my place for a decent market price, communicated clearly and the sale settled as scheduled. Can't really ask for more. David J We were lucky enough to sell and buy through Simon Wheelans. Simon was a pleasure to work with. We appreciated his genuine honesty and feedback throughout the process. His knowledge of the inner city Brisbane area is incomparable. Thank you Simon. Nicole W Simon always kept us informed throughout the process and we achieved a great result! Ella B Simon and his team were professional and provided us with very good advice throughout the sale. We are very happy with the result and would highly recommend Simon and his team. Alison W Simon's knowledge and experience of the suburb we were selling in was excellent. I found Simon to be professional and very personable making dealing with him easy. He kept us updated throughout the process and ours was not an easy transaction with a number of challenges arising during the sale. Simon never missed a beat and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to any prospective sellers/buyers. Lisa D Expert attention, went above and beyond the call of duty to help communicate some changes and requests to the vendor. Margot M Simon exceeds all expectations with his real estate knowledge, professionalism and transparency. A pleasure to work with him! Sofie W Honest and genuine. Ashley H Simon's knowledge of the market we were looking in was very thorough and showed his long connection to the specific area and the broader surrounding areas. His observations of the property and the advantages of the area were very helpful in making our final decision. Simon was polite, interested in helping to make a decision as to buy the property or not. He was also direct, down to earth, and didn't waste our time. He is extremely pleasant and helpful person and exceeds expectations. Brian W Quick to meet. Efficient process. Bronw T Knows how important time is and very good at getting clients on board and getting a result quickly very happy with Simon straight shooter. Want your property sold Simon’s your man. Lance L Simon has great local knowledge and approaches selling in a very relaxed manner Richard W Simon made my purchase easy. Simon was approachable and listened. There was no pressure and there were no games. Simon followed up on milestone events post the signing of the contract and kept me in the picture. Doug B Great service! Effective sale!. Great result! Robert L Extremely happy dealing with Simon - he is prompt and professional and acts fairly and transparently for all parties. Great agent to deal with and would highly recommend! Kane J We have worked with a lot of agents over the years and from my experience Simon was the most passionate and knowledgeable. We felt Simon really cared about getting the best result for our property. Lewis G One of the most efficient and pleasant agents I have experienced this far Helpful and easily contactible Sharmalar r Hi, I found Simon very reassuring and positive in a every way. He was open and reassuring about all prospective buyers. Once he had the prospective buyer to contract he insured that all the conditions were met as soon as possible. Overall I couldn’t recommend Simon enough, a great agent, highly recommend. Regards Gary Gary A Simon was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable of the local market. He achieved a great result for us. Lewis S We had been struggling to find anything suitable in our desired location and Simon stepped up to the plate. He listened to what we were looking for and helped us find a match very quickly. Months of struggling in a tough market were quickly over. Transaction was effortless Karla M Simon & Marianne teamed up to sell our home. We had already moved interstate, & couldn’t get back due to border restrictions, so it was important to us to select an agent we could entrust to manage everything for us from afar. Within days of engaging the house was on the market, & they’d arranged pool certificate, building & pest inspection, styling, photography etc. They also kept our gardens watered! They did both private inspections/open homes, & we were very happy with the support /outcome Andrea L It has been a great pleasure dealing with Simon and his team. I am happy with my new bought property and appreciate all the support Simon and his team provided. Vivian W Dealing with Simon as the buyers was a pleasure. Simon helped with the whole process and was always there if we needed anything. He was available to answer any questions or if we needed additional information, nothing was too much trouble. He was an excellent communicator between us and the seller and is down to earth and easy to talk to. We wouldn't hesitate to use Simon as an agent in the future. Megan F I have now bought and sold a few properties with Simon, and he remains my agent of choice. He has always been scrupulously fair in all of my dealings with him. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Brad M Simon Wheelans is a total professional real estate agent out there. Having moved from Melbourne, our customer service expectation with a real estate agency has been very high and Simon Wheelans has been second to none. He has always been very easy to work with and has helped us with getting us access to the property we purchased through him, so we could start planning our big renovation and rightfully, we started our renovation the next day after settlement. Highly recommend Simon. Asif B Very professional agency which I highly recommend graham q In this current housing market nothing is certain but Simon had his finger on the pulse, had a buyer in waiting, and pounced when time was right! Winner Winner! Jimmy P We appreciated Simon's professional and genuine approach to our recent home purchase. He was knowledgeable, available and efficient with answers to our questions. On the day of purchase he patiently guided us through the process with his friendly and relaxed manner, just like a friend would . Thanks Simon. Kate N Simon and his team at Place Paddington have been extremely professional, committed and went above and beyond our expectations for what we could ask for in an agent who just sold our property. We are very satisfied with Simon as he showed great knowledge of the market and the area and he always kept us updated and gave us total confidence in his ability to sell our property. We would not hesitate to recommend Simon for all property solutions. Jeffrey B I originally purchased my apartment from Simon, and when the time came to sell, I did not hesitate to call him. I was overseas when I decided to sell, and Simon went above and beyond to make it as easy and smooth as possible. Simon is easy to work with and a straight shooter. There is not another agent I would use, he is an absolute gem. Thank you Simon. Tovah C I purchased my first appartment from Simon and he was very helpfull during the process. He was propmt at answering my questions, going above and beyond to help. He even answered me after the sale whilst he was on holidays. I would higgly recommend him and would not hesitate to use him in the future. Thank you Simon, I love my new place, you made it all so easy. Responsive, straightforward and trustworthy. I bought my house with confidence thanks to Simon’s excellent service. Great knowledge of the market. Simon always kept us informed. He was pleasant to work with. Simon is an enthusiastic agent, a good communicator, fast and efficient, and he attended to all the peripheral issues very effectively. I have been very happy with Simon. I put my trust in him to sell a house in Auchenflower and a unit in Toowong. He knows the local market, he is an agent you can trust and he follows up on any promises made. Simon recently sold 2 properties for us. Without Simon's knowledge of the area, his market expertise, and negotiation skills, we would not have achieved such an amazing outcome! We were truly blown away by the result that Simon was able to achieve! Not only were we happy seller's, we are confident that he was able to provide a superb buying experience for the vendor's. We would not hesitate to recommend Simon and his team. He will be our first port of call should we sell again. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Simon. We sold two properties within a close timeframe, Simon set out a separate strategy for both and really delivered outstanding results. I was so lucky to secure an ideal place as my first home. Simon's team showed great perfessionalism and supportiveness, making the buying experience impeccable! Simon was straight forward and definitely kept you informed Simon was a pleasure to work with. His knowledge of the Paddington area was second to none, and he communicated with us every step of the way. Prompt, reliable and professional are three words that spring to mind when reviewing Simon's work as an estate agent. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend. We have considered Simon Wheelans our preferred real estate agent in Brisbane for more than a decade. We have also referred him to many friends and family members who have been as happy as we have been with the service he provides and the outcome he achieves. Over all those years and our many transactions Simon has been a pleasure to deal with, unfailingly professional and his integrity palpable. We have always felt that our home was in the best of hands when selling and that he totally "got" what we were searching for when buying. Likewise, we have always felt that Simon was working for us and with us and we are happy in the knowledge that our association with him continues. S & I Mackie

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Prestige Property Consultant in the Inner West of Brisbane Simon Wheelans has been in the industry since 1987.