#18: Lisa B Interviews Denise Haynes Marketing Expert R and R Property Podcast With The Real Estate Girl Denise Haynes

Firstly Denise can you tell us a little bit about your area –
Regions/Councils: Our area is quite vast because we cover a number of council areas, from Port Stephens,Great Lakes & Dungog.
Rural and Residential: We also work in rural and residential areas.
Population: Within the town of Stroud where we have one of our offices the population is only about 700 but there is a large farmland area surrounding the town. We are the only agency with an office in Stroud, but there are numerous agencies that work within the area.
Country to Coast: We are so lucky that our areas cover coastal strips through to rural so we really do get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Community: We have an amazing community that all work together and help each other out. As a business we find that our community supports us so much – it’s wonderful and we love to return that by sponsoring whatever local event or causes we can. Lots of customers make mention that they have found our community to have such a great vibe.
Andrew Winter: Actually that is also something Andrew Winter from Selling Houses Australia said upon his arrival and when we featured on the Lifestyle show. He was truly amazed at the vibrant feel we had for such a rural community.
We love to share the area: The team count their blessings everyday living in this area,and that’s why we love to promote it and share it with new locals whenever we can.
You have an all female team and you are in a rural area.   Tell me about your experience in rural and how you are qualified to sell rural property.   
Does anyone ever think you can’t do the job as well as a man?   
Born & bred: I’ve grown up rural, being born and bred in this area so it comes as second nature to me but from the real estate perspective,
Training: I’ve trained extensively; amongst other things I’m a licensed stock and station agent. But honestly where you learn the most is from being in the field so to speak.
Experience: I started my career in Real Estate in 2004 and it was within an agency that sold rural property, from this job I acted like a sponge and soaked in all the information I possibly could. I also live on a 300 acre beef cattle farm so you learn from that too of course.
Reluctance Because We’re Females? : Honestly yes we do get some buyers who initially are reluctant to deal with us regarding rural but the minute I start speaking with them they realise that I know my business.
Excellent Reputation: Our vendors are well aware of our excellent reputation as rural sales agents, so they don’t hesitate.
Working in Hardware: It’s similar to when I worked in my family’s hardware business – H & D Timber & Hardware in Raymond Terrace for many years. All the tradies had no hesitation in dealing with us ladies in the shop, because they knew we were knowledgable. It was the weekend warriors we had trouble with if any, but it didn’t take long to sort them out.
Market Share: We are an award winning agency with a massive market share, so that doesn’t come without extensive knowledge.
Sales: My rural sales over the years speak volumes!
You have 2 offices now in the area,   Where are they exactly…
I also want to say that I always see your new listings and sales coming through on social media – you really are going amazing. What’s your secret to success?  
We have offices in Stroud and Bulahdelah
Sheer hard work and determination!
The support of our community who are a lovely bunch of people.
Team: An amazing hardworking and passionate team who treat the business like they own it.
I truly am blessed with that combination!
New Team Members: I am always looking for passionate new team members to place into R & R Property whenever I can. I love seeing them thrive and create themselves a career and immense self confidence.
Staff Going into their own businesses: I’ve also been blessed enough to have trained up and seen a couple of my team members gain the confidence