ANDREW WOOD As a fourth-generation real estate professional, Andrew has a hundred years of family history in property since his great grandfather opened Wood & Co. on Collins Street in Melbourne during the early 1900s. During his teenage years, Andrew worked at his family’s local real estate office in Victoria, then went on to pursue a real estate focus at university. Upon graduation, he hit the ground running, making his debut in commercial real estate. Now, thirty years after launching his career, Andrew has built Wood Property Partners, known for its personal service, integrity, and highly valued offerings. Based in Melbourne, Andrew heads a tight knit team of twelve, focusing on apartment sales, management, and leasing. Accordingly, much of Andrew’s work partners alongside investors and developers, and he relishes the chance to provide clients of all kinds with comprehensive service. “When we’re working with investors, we work constantly to increase and maximize annual return and capital growth,” he says. “Whether we’re managing properties and making things simpler for tenants through our apps and high use of technology, or working within our network of investors and developers, we think about their needs, gather knowledge, and provide the right guidance for them.” Andrew spearheaded his work in the commercial real estate sector for twenty years, and he still draws upon that rigor of professionalism, depth of experience, and property knowledge in both residential and investment sales. “It all comes down to understanding clients and their needs,” he says. “As a team and a business, we provide a service based on our experience. Our day-to-day business delivers operationally, but the most valuable service we provide is our advice. We consider our clients’ situations, needs, and goals and then distill our knowledge into tailored advice that will make a difference for them. To speak to an individual’s needs, you need to understands all of the factors at play—and that’s what we do best.” When it comes to the listing process, Andrew and his team leave no detail unaccounted for. Beginning with high quality photography that showcases properties in their finest light, Andrew and his team then turn to their dynamic online marketing approach to reach wide-ranging exposure. “All of our systems are cloud-based, and we like to maximize efficiencies in how we do business,” he says. “From tenant apps and CRMs that allow us to stay close with buyers and sellers—we provide a high level of contact.” Likewise, Andrew’s work with a variety of investors and developers over the years ensure his network is far-reaching. This also plays a central role in achieving maximum visibility for listings. “Above all else it is personal contact and relationships that are most important and makes the biggest difference,” he says.
important,” he says, “and most of that work is done on a very social level.” As a keen cyclist, Andrew often lends a hand through his cycling group, or through his two daughters’ primary school community. “It’s important to reach out to others through those groups and help someone who has a need.” In his free hours, Andrew most enjoys time spent with his wife and children, as well as heading out for rides alongside his cycling group. As for the future of his business, Andrew intends to keep momentum steady as his business continues to grow. “We’ve enjoyed very rapid growth over the past twelve months,” he says. “We’ve doubled our business this year and we plan to use the coming months to incorporate new technology that helps drive our day-to-day.” Now, with three decades of real estate insights behind him, Andrew Wood considers what he has come to enjoy most about this lengthy industry tenure. “It’s a very people-oriented business,” he reflects. “I’m able to work with all sorts of people and I’ve dealt with all kinds of projects. That kind of diversity is always exciting. Whether we are working with private individuals, companies, investors, or developers with huge-scale projects—there’s a very broad spectrum in this business. No matter the client, I most enjoy finding out what someone needs and figuring out the ways we can help.”
To learn more about Andrew Wood email andrew@woodproperty.com.au, visit woodproperty.com.au, or call +61 419 775 656 www.
Beyond the office, Andrew gives back to the community on a hyper-local level. “Working closely within our community is really Top Agent Magazine
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