Contact Renee to discuss your investment goals in Geelong.
As a past Director of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV),
what does it mean to you personally to contribute to the broader
industry?
I have been an advocate of the REIV over the years and sitting on
the board as a Director was a huge achievement. Our industry has
changed so much over the years and particularly in Victoria it’s been
very challenging, so to be able to voice our industry concerns at
a board level and to continue leading the industry at the Institute
was very rewarding.
How do you approach maximising investment returns for your
clients, especially in today’s market?
We like to get to know what our clients long term goals are with their
investment portfolios. Every client is different and once we know
what their investment objectives are, we can then create strategies
with them that include diversification, tax efficiencies, due diligence
and risk management.
You have won numerous awards across property management,
real estate, and business. Which achievement stands out most
to you, and why?
In 2014, my office won the REIV’s Small Residential Agency of the
Year award. At the time, we were a property management only
agency based in a regional location. We didn’t sell property, so to
be recognised on a national level, competing against full-service
agencies across Australia, was a huge personal achievement.
We also won the small business category at the Geelong Business
Excellence Awards in 2013, and then the medium business category
in 2016. These awards attract hundreds of local businesses, so to
be recognised in both categories was an incredible accolade for my
team. These achievements I will always remember so fondly.
Tell us about your ambition for joining the Jellis Craig Group and
your plans for the future.
As we began selling more of our clients’ properties, it made sense to
add a sales division. I wanted to align with a trusted, premium brand,
and had always admired Jellis Craig for their results and marketing.
Rebranding as Jellis Craig Geelong was the perfect fit. Supporting
our growth strategy and allowing us to offer clients both exceptional
property management and a premium sales service unique to
our region.
What do you like to do on the weekends in Geelong and
surrounds?
Weekends are spent with family and friends, enjoying one of the local
wineries in the Bellarine, watching the Cats play or cooking up
a storm at home and entertaining.
With a mind as active as mine, it does take a little to switch off.
However, I do love a massage to relax and unwind. I don’t mind a hit
of golf and I still enjoy kicking my heels up on the dance floor.
If you had family visiting from Melbourne or interstate,
where would you take them for;
Coffee – Poco Café Expres in Pakington Street
Activity – A day trip down the surf coast, stopping in at A La Grecque
and the Chocolaterie
Lunch – Jack Rabbit is a lovely meal with a great view
Dinner – Emerge is a favourite of mine
Renee Reynolds
Director
Jellis Craig Geelong
M 0403 383 834
It’s been a truly
rewarding experience
— not just for me,
but for many of my staff
who have been part of
our journey.
May 2025
In Focus Magazine
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