Thinh Huynh

Sales Consultant

"Challenges drive me" was the response from Thinh when asked to describe his main characteristic.

Whether it is perfectly matching a buyer with their dream property, or performing a simple task, Thinh wants to do it right all the time.

Thinh has grown up in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs, and has strong family and church values. These combine to make a very driven yet humble and likeable young man.

One of Thinh's joys is being able to make others smile, and he is finding ways each day to make this happen through his service to others - buyers and sellers alike!

Thinh well understands the evolving community values and generational changes which flow from the migrant experience, because he is part of it!

This is of great value in knowing how best to help others reach their property goals.

Contact Thinh on 0433 303 255 or email thinh@mcdonaldre.com.au

Trevor Mendis

Senior Sales Consultant

Since commencing his real estate career, Trevor Mendis has accomplished great results in sales and marketing and has created a strong referral base from satisfied clients. He has been buying and selling real estate since 1977.

Born and educated in Sri Lanka, Trevor has lived in Australia since 1971 predominantly in the South Eastern suburbs.

Since arriving in Australia, Trevor has been employed in service orientated positions, which accounts for his excellent interpersonal skills.

After working for the Public Transport Corporation and being self employed for a significant period, Trevor managed a manufacturing company for three years before entering the real estate business.

Outside of business, Trevor enjoys gardening, coin collecting and is a keen follower of all sports particularly cricket, Aussie rules and rugby.

Whilst showing an obvious passion and determination for the profession, Trevor strives to provide the best possible service, as well as valuable information for his clients personal and financial benefit.

Contact Trevor on 0411 631 531 or email trevor@mcdonaldre.com.au

Le Hoa Wysham

Managing Director
Click here to view Le Hoa's video profile

Le Hoa Wysham owns and operates the McDonald Real Estate Group, employing around 50 staff across 6 offices in Melbourn's south-east.

For over 20 years, Le Hoa has been a peak performer in her profession. In that time, she has taken the company from a single office operation to a strong and distinctive multi-office brand, providing property services to more than 20 suburbs across 4 municipalities.

Under Le Hoa's leadership, McDonald Real Estate has been at the forefront in the introduction of leading edge services, technology and staff training. This has put her McDonald brand well ahead of the competition, always being the first to offer new and high quality professional services to their clients.

Being a fully licensed agent, a qualified business manager, an expert in local real estate and having an extensive list of loyal clients established over many years are all contributing reasons why Le Hoa is such a popular choice for sellers. She believes in devoting great time and care to ensure that all her clients receive service and attention to the highest level.

Le Hoa's business management expertise was further enriched during her 5 year role (1997 to 2002) as director of Real Corp; the administrative arm of the national Professionals Real Estate marketing group.

Le Hoa is also a keen renovator and brings her creative touch to interiors of her properties.

At home, Le Hoa enjoys spending time with husband and fellow real estate agent John, and she delights in nothing greater than relaxing around the company of her two adult sons or watching her beloved football team Carlton at play.

Contact Le Hoa on 0418 566 133 or email lehoa@mcdonaldre.com.au

Marko Bandic

Sales Consultant

Harry Li

Manager Springvale Office

Enthusiasm, energy, openness and a continuous desire for self-improvement: these are the most striking qualities Harry Li brings to his blossoming real estate career.

Harry's enthusiasm and passion are reflected not only in the results he has achieved already, but in the constant flow of client testimonials which he receives.

His youthful energy is also channelled into activity which results in his clients getting the best advice, service and outcomes from their property transactions.

Most of all, Harry prides himself on the degree of trust he is able to build with each client through his open and straight-forward approach to providing service to them.

Harry's desire to be the best in the area means he has an unquenchable thirst for continuous training in all facets of his profession as he strives for perpetual self-improvement.

Combining all these passions and abilities with McDonald Real Estate's 60 years of local expertise as market leaders certainly produces a winning combination.

Harry Li - enthusiasm, energy, trust, passion.

Contact Harry on 0414 216 699 or email harry@mcdonaldre.com.au

Mark Richardson

Director

Growing up in a real estate office environment, it is fair to say it was in the blood and it was only going to be natural progression for Mark to move through the company as he has. 

A fully Licensed Estate Agent and backed by a secondary education at Haileybury College as well as a Bachelor of Business Marketing from Monash University, Mark also has experienced overseas travel and numerous sporting achievements at state and national level. It's because of this Mark has the confidence and self-belief required to tackle the challenging and forever changing field of Real Estate.

Working initially as the Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator, Mark moved into sales early but has since furthered his responsibilities becoming Manager of Dandenong office in 2004 thereby pursuing his passion to manage people and a business where he instigates and oversees the changes and progress which the company  continuously undertakes - Mark became a Director of the company in 2005.
Contact Mark on 0408 399 166 or email mark@mcdonaldre.com.au

Michael Choi

Director
Awarded Top Salesperson of the Year 2006, 2007 and 2008. Ranked second in the Victorian Seniors Auction Competition 2009, to then represent Victoria in the Australasian Auctioneering Championships 2009.

Michael's enthusiasm for his career is obvious. To view Michael in action click on links below.
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Thriving on the competitive nature of real estate, he has in four short years accomplished what others have been unable to achieve in their entire real estate working life. With the vision to continually enhance his real estate expertise and services, this is a young man going places!
Devoting daily training into his schedule, his passion to excel is reflected through his negotiation skills, backed by a proven track record of having happy clients for life.
Being young and having no other commitments apart from his career allows Michael to spend more time and energy at work, helping his clients to reach their real estate dreams.
Calm and focussed, even under extreme pressure, Michael maintains a sensitive and confidential approach in all his business dealings. With a strong focus on daily feedback, he is well known for his ability to ensure every client feels as if they are his only client.
Michael plays an active role in his church and local community sponsoring numerous schools, kindergartens and sporting clubs. Michael enjoys fishing and break dancing in his spare time.
Contact Michael on 0431 063 855 or email michael@mcdonaldre.com.au.

Michael (Minh) Le

Sales Consultant

Michael Le's Vietnamese background belies the fact that he was born and grew up in Canada.

Michael moved to Australia in 2003, re-establishing himself in Melbourne.

Starting life over again in Melbourne wasn't easy for Michael to start with. Deciding to seek a career in real estate, Michael secured an interview with McDonald Real Estate.

Ultimately, he was appointed as a Sales Consultant and now says it is the best job he has ever had.

"Now that I have a career in real estate, I have to say it's the best job ever. It gets more and more interesting every day, and I really love the learning and the people."

In his free time, Michael likes to spend time at home relaxing by watching classic movies. He also likes to travel, and - not surprisingly - favours trips back home to Canada.

Contact Michael on 0432 501 549. or email michaelle@mcdonaldre.com.au

Kerri Skews

Sales Consultant
Kerri has long had a dream to work in Real Estate. She turned that dream into reality last year. Previously, Kerri had extensive experience in the retirement industry working for residential providers PrimeLife and People First. This experience helped Kerri develop the necessary empathy and understanding required to assist with the relocation issues involved in both selling and buying of property.

Kerri understands that Real Estate is not just selling "bricks & mortar" but is about people and their changing lifestyle needs. Her ultimate goal is to source the right buyer for the right property, and achieve the best price for the vendor at the same time.

Kerri invariably "goes that extra mile" to assist her vendors and purchasers. Her motto is "what goes around comes around" and she reaps the reward of happy clients and referral business.

Kerri is caring and years of assisting the elderly has developed in her a gentle approach which again has attracted much referral business.

A former student of Killester College, Kerri is a lifelong resident of The City of Greater Dandenong; she has raised her two children in the area, and is now a resident of Keysborough. Naturally, a background like this gives Kerri an enormous advantage when discussing the merits and benefits of the local lifestyle.

Kerri is actively involved with the Casey Scorpions (formerly Springvale Football Club) now based at Casey Fields holding a board position for some years.

Give Kerri a call any time to assist with your Real Estate needs on 0438 322 633 or email kerri@mcdonaldre.com.au

Nathan Arrowsmith

Sales Consultant

Success has been no stranger to Nathan Arrowsmith over the course of his career, which began in the television industry when he was 18 years old. Soon after, he became a network engineer in the telecommunications field.

Nathan's passion for people and business led him to new challenges. One of these was to open a Gloria Jean's Coffee Franchise which went on to become an enormous success. He simultaneously developed a successful e-commerce internet business.

It is no surprise that Nathan's experience and background lead him to the ultimate challenge in personal service: a career in real estate. He brings to his new career a wealth of sales, management and leadership skills, all of which he displays in his daily work.

Property sellers - and buyers - looking for someone who'll take the time and has the skills to understand exactly their needs should call Nathan Arrowsmith. He is rapidly building a reputation for providing honesty, reliability, integrity and constant communication with all his clients.

Nathan's free time is spent enjoying his family: his fun loving wife Julie and his children Chanelle and Jaxson. After that, there's always time for the Collingwood Football Club.

Nathan has lived in Aspendale Gardens and its neighbouring bayside suburbs for the past 20 years, so he perfectly understands the appeal of the area, and is a logical choice to deal with when you are buying or selling.

Contact Nathan Arrowsmith on 0411 149 921 or email nathan@mcdonaldre.com.au

Suraj Samaranayake

Sales Consultant

Since purchasing his first property at the age of 21, Suraj has gained valuable experiences from both buying and selling numerous properties. As a result of being a customer in a number of real estate transactions, Suraj understands and empathises with his clients emotions when helping them deal with their real estate transactions.

With an undeniable passion for real estate and an equally genuine approach this winning formulae has greatly helped Suraj to become a key player in the Mulgrave real estate scene.

Suraj's extensive background in customer service and sales has no doubt made the transition into the real estate industry much easier. After many years of listening and understanding what's best for his customers, Suraj's simple straight forward approach makes him a fair and honest agent to deal with.

Suraj's other passions include wild life photography, travelling and watching all types of sport. One of his life ambitions is to take that famous shot for the cover of national geographic one day.

With a hard work ethic and a relentless drive for success, make sure your first choice, is the correct choice.

Contact Suraj on 0433 920 603 or email suraj@mcdonaldre.com.au.

Art Sudharm

Sales Consultant

Art's name is not new to the real estate industry, and she says she has always had a great passion for people and property.

Asian Art: Born in Thailand; Art has lived in Australia since 1999, and completed the second of her 2 university degrees since her arrival. Since graduation; Art has had an impressive career with a range of companies in the fields of hospitality, education and IT, and enjoys an outstanding track record in sales and marketing.

Art Dealer: When you deal with Art, you can expect outstanding results from her key beliefs in demonstrating professionalism, attention to detail, creativity, dedication, integrity and loyalty. Her positive nature and incredible energy will ensure the best outcome for your property.

Modern Art: Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance to Art. You can be rest-assured that you will receive her efficiency and quality service six star second to none. Using more modern methods, Art is able to keep track of buyers to help match the appropriate buyer for your property, and to maximise your market opportunities.

The Art of Real Estate: Remember her name. Art will be delighted to hear from you. Contact Art on 0403 571 245 or email art@mcdonaldre.com.au to arrange a confidential appointment.

Ricky Nguyen

Sales Consultant

"The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary."

Ricky Nguyen's diligence and determination is what makes success his only path in the future. He utilizes his youthfulness to his advantage by delivering dynamism and friendliness to all clients.

Being a resident of City of Greater Dandenong his whole life has provided him with knowledge and experiences of the district second to none. "Most agents simply cannot match my local knowledge and depth of understanding of the great attributes the local lifestyle offers".

Ricky has grown up in a sporting environment, and not only enjoys playing Basketball, Tennis & Golf but also has learnt valuable life lessons about teamwork and discipline - both essential elements of a successful career in real estate.

Academic achievements are also high on Ricky's radar, and he is currently completing his Commerce Degree at Deakin University (majoring in Accounting/Finance/Financial Planning). Ricky's other study goal over the short term is to complete the studies necessary to gain his full Estate Agent's License.

Ricky is keen to progress in his chosen profession, and is determined to become a successful auctioneer joining the elite panel of auctioneers at McDonald Real Estate.

Contact Ricky on 0420 956 239 or email ricky@mcdonaldre.com.au

Andy Choi

Sales Consultant
Contact Andy by email andychoi@mcdonaldre.com.au

Sopha Lam

Sales Consultant
Sopha Lam is a dedicated, energetic and intelligent young professional who is always willing to help with any of your real estate needs.

Sopha has lived in the South Eastern suburb from an early age so he possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the local area and real estate market. He is also aware of local developments and housing trends. Such knowledge makes talking to Sopha an important step before you commit either buying or selling.

After completing Certificates III and IV in Fitness, Sopha worked in various sales and customer service positions for nearly four years prior to his entry into the real estate profession. He has long wanted to become a real estate agent and to add value to the real estate industry, in particular, McDonald Real Estate, by helping customers achieve the great Australian dream of home ownership.

You will immediately feel at ease with Sopha’s friendly demeanor, easy going but focused attitude and his absolute dedication to maintaining high quality work.

In his free time, Sopha participates in many local sports including soccer, basketball as more. He believes that keeping healthy in health, mind and spirit is an important aspect to becoming successful.

Contact Sopha on 0466 211 460 or email sopha@mcdonaldre.com.au

Thava Arumugam

Sales Consultant

Thava Arumugam brings to his real estate career a strong background in business and customer service. In addition, as a Teacher of the Tamil language at the Bharathi Academy for pre-VCE students, Thava has created many great strong ties and relationships within this community.

A long-term resident of Dandenong for more than eleven years, Thava really knows this local area and its people very well.

Thava enjoys a good standing within the community which is largely due to his strong sense of family and his wider community values.

Thava joined McDonald Real Estate as a Sales Consultant after completing his Agents Representative course.

He is a keen and methodical person whose aim is to satisfy the needs of both buyers and vendors by delivering his high level of service.

Fluent in both Tamil and English, Thava is a friendly, flexible and self motivated person whose enthusiasm and permanent smile make him popular among buyers and sellers.

At home, Thava enjoys family time with his wife and their beautiful baby son.

Contact Thava on 0403 477 270 or email thava@mcdonaldre.com.au

Vinh Huynh

Sales Consultant
Customer service is the key!

Vinh prides himself in giving his clients the best customer service because he believes that everyone deserves quality service.

He has had 15 years experience from an IT sales background as a business development manager and running his own café business for 4 years. This has equipped him with a client focused philosophy to not only meet his clients’ expectations but to exceed them as well.

Whilst completing his Bachelor of Science at Monash University, Vinh worked part-time in the hospitality industry. He has proven that he is no stranger to hard work and his work ethics are based on being reliable, honest and pays attention to detail.

With his passion and knowledge for property, his goals are to establish a successful career in real estate and one day run his own office.

Vinh has always been active in various sports activities such as soccer and badminton. In his free time he enjoys spending quality family time with his wife and two children playing ten-pin bowling, watching movies and going to the park. contact Vinh on 0431 485 034 or email vinh@mcdonaldre.com.au

Irene Athanasiadis

Sales Consultant

"It feels like coming home" says Irene of her decision to join the McDonald Real Estate team.

Irene Athanasiadis has a legendary reputation as a Sales Consultant Extraordinaire in the Dandenong district and surrounds, and the merging of her considerable talents with the McDonald brand is a perfect move for both her and the McDonald group.

Since migrating to Australia, Irene has lived, worked and raised her two children in Melbourne's South-East, and has had a continuous presence in the Dandenong district for over 30 years.

It is this amazingly long local history that gives Irene her deep and thorough understanding of the local Dandenong region and its diverse communities.

Her record as a professional Sales Consultant is nothing short of dazzling, with numerous awards over recent years which have consistently placed her in the top echelon of professional sales producers not only among her Victorian peers but also as a Top 2 performer along the South-East coast of Australia!

Irene's passion and dedication are superb. It is hard to imagine any Sales Consultant could have sold more properties in Melbourne's south-east than Irene over the past 14 years. She is a Real Estate Superstar by every measure.

Living and breathing Real Estate means that Irene also believes in it, and has invested in property over the years. This gives her the credibility to assist would-be investors in selecting and securing the right property, bringing her years of personal experience to each transaction.

There is no better choice than Irene to sell your home. She is a top performer in her field.

Contact Irene Athanasiadis on 0407 315 911 or email irene@mcdonaldre.com.au

Laura Vendy

Sales Consultant
Sometimes a woman’s touch may be the difference between a mere negotiation and a successful sale.

Laura Vendy’s eye for detail and attention to presentation affords clients a superior opportunity to achieve an outstanding result.

Laura brought to her real estate career the benefits of a background in media and entertainment. Having modelled for a leading modelling agency, Laura has professionally marketed herself as attained prominence at Melbourne Fashion Week, in commercials, and as host of a music television show and even movie roles.

Her sales and marketing prowess was clearly proven when she was recognised in the top 3 sales position with a national retailing brand for “Best Manager”, ”Best Store” and “Best Multiple Sales”.

Outside business, Laura enjoys competitive seasonal sports.

All of these life skills have shaped Laura as a strong negotiator who thrives on a challenge and has a key eye for detail. Together with her professional marketing and sales skills, Laura makes a bold statement and is one sales lady you will definitely benefit from talking to, and one you will not forget.

Contact Laura on 0447 515 630 or email laura@mcdonaldre.com.au

Walter Pereira

Sales Consultant

Walter Pereira is a fully licensed Estate Agent with about 30 years of combined global and australian experience in sales and marketing and with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management . Hugely passionate about real estate, he purchased his first home when he was about 20 and ever since, he has realised the power of property. He also has several rental properties in his investment portfolio.

He finds selling real estate immensely enjoyable - helping both vendors and buyers come to a win-win situation as he feels selling or buying real estate is one of the most pivotal decisions in any person’s life. His overseas experience assists him in serving clients from all walks of life to achieve their needs and life goals.

A rare combination of real estate experience and expertise, alongwith a comprehrensive knowledge on almost all facets of real estate, makes Walter the ideal candidate to attend to any of your real estate needs. Being a fully licensed Estate Agent and with his vast real -time experience in real estate, he can advise you on almost anything relating to real property. Feel free to give him a call and you will be pleasantly surprised.

Contact Walter on 0413 927 784. or email walter@mcdonaldre.com.au

Phil Black

Sales Consultant

Total commitment, determination and a will to succeed for his clients are the qualities which set Phil Black apart from the crowd in Real Estate.

Phil's excellent knowledge of the local area and all it has to offer comes from being a local resident and from his involvement in the local community. Phil has the experience and knowledge to really give him the competitive edge, enabling his results in property sales to grow from strength to strength.

He attributes his success to good listening skills, an excellent work ethic, working energetically for each individual client, taking the time to understanding their needs and focusing on acquiring excellent outcomes.

Phil's involvement in the sale each client's property makes a huge and positive difference to their outcomes.In his free time, Phil enjoys keeping fit and planning a great life with his wife, Simone.

Contact Phil on 0417 369 793 or email phil@mcdonaldre.com.au

Richard Slade

Sales Consultant
"My philosophy towards service delivery is to treat every client as if they are my only client."

Richard Slade has an exceptional approach to life. Prior to entering the real estate profession, Richard was at the forefront of golf coaching both within Australia and on the international scene working with some of the world's leading professionals.

Just as you can't fake success on the golf course, Richard believes that becoming the best in real estate requires great training and dedication. Whilst he is naturally honest and loyal, working daily on improving his excellent communication and customer service skills. This is all motivated by his passion for ensuring his clients receive an unforgettable real estate experience- for all the right reasons!

Richard is focused on helping you achieve your individual goals. Understanding your needs means he can best serve them, whilst ensuring the buying and selling process remains a positive experience, well after the sold sticker goes up.

Armed with the highest level of commitment, the work ethic of an elite sportsman and the knowledge that all high performing McDonald real Estate consultants are required to have; Richard brings a competitive edge to his clients. This translates into superb results and great working relationships. I've lived in the local community my entire life, so I know it inside and out. I bought and renovated my first house at the age of 22, so I appreciated early both the pride and the responsibilities that home ownership brings.

Richard's empathy and knowledge means he is often able to provide some simple strategies to for maximizing the return for his clients.

Dedicated to daily personal development and a strong will to succeed will see Richard become one of the industry's top performers.

Integrated into this Real Estate lifestyle, Richard blends working on his fitness, playing golf and spending some quality time with his wife Kim.

Richard can be contacted on 0419 588 873 or email richard@mcdonaldre.com.au


Contact Richard on 0419 588 873 or email richard@mcdonaldre.com.au