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AGENT OF THE WEEK

By Jo Kennett

OUR AGENT of the Week is Jordan Byrnes, a licensed real estate agent at the Lifestyle Group with a fascinating past.

Jordan has grew up in a big family in the Northern Rivers, forming strong connections through school and sports.

He spent three years living and traveling abroad which helped develop valuable skills in interpersonal communication, language, and relationship-building he now uses to provide exceptional service to my community.

The Weekly caught up with Jordan to find out more.

Before you were a real estate agent what was the most interesting/unusual job you had?

I worked in the morgue for a COVID hospital in London, we would physically transport the bodies off to the army.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given (work or life)?

The harder you work the luckier you

Open Homes

All times are DST unless specified. Saturday, April 11

Tate Brownlee Real Estate

• 28 Pioneer Parade, Banora Point, 9–9:30am

• 20/14 Lorikeet Dr, Tweed Heads South, 10–10:30am

• 73A Kingscliff St, Kingscliff, 10–10:30am

• 17 Townsend, Terranora, 11–11:30am

• 46 Tralee Drive, Banora Point, 11–11:30am

get so keep working.

What’s something you wish more people understood before buying or selling?

The agent isn’t trying to be difficult, sometimes they are put in a difficult spot by their clients of which they have a duty to uphold on their behalf and people not realizing that if it were up to us we would do things differently.

What’s a place locally you keep meaning to try but haven’t yet?

Cubby Bakehouse at Chinderah, I must be the only person left that hasn’t been.

What’s something about your personality that helps you in your job?

I have an extraordinarily high level of patience which is fantastic when dealing with different types of people, situations and most importantly having a Latina wife.

• 50 Kintyre Cres, Banora Point, 12–12:30pm

• 17 Ossa Boulevard, Terranora, 12–12:30pm

• 81B Henry Lawson, Terranora, 12–12:30pm

• 58 Scenic Dr, Tweed Heads West, 1–1:30pm

• 118 Darlington, Banora Point, 1–1:30pm

• 18 Gladioli Ave, Terranora, 2–2:30pm DJ Stringer

• 39/329 Golden Four Dr, Tugun, 9–9.30am

• 3/4 Archer St, Bilinga, 9–9.30am

• 6/88 Pacific Pde, Bilinga, 9–9.30am

• 2/38 Garrick St, Coolangatta, 9.30–10.30am

• 10 Bolton St, Kirra, 10–10.30am

What’s one thing about this area that keeps people here long-term?

Lifestyle, period. We still live in a quiet part of the world and in less than 90 minutes we can access international airports, global cities like Gold Coast, famous headlands like Byron Bay, hinterland stretching from Brisbane all the way south, top quality beaches that have almost no one except locals there, good medical facilities and friendly people. Not everyone will agree but if you visit other areas we are still the standout.

What’s one thing you’ve learned from working so closely with people making big life decisions?

The happiest people before/during/ after a purchase or sale usually make very fast confident decisions, people that agonize over a decision always suffer the most.

What’s a moment at work where you’ve thought “This is a bit surreal”?

• 9/277 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga, 10–10.30am

• 6/311 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga, 10–10.30am

• 7/20 Dutton St, Coolangatta, 10.45–11.15am

• 4/241 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga, 11–11.30am

• 169 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah, 11.15–12pm

• 2046/20 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 11.45–12.15pm

• 3/105 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga, 11.45–1215pm Raine & Horne Jet

• 2981 Kyogle Road, Kunghur “ Panorama Tweed Valley” 9–12:30pm

Two things - I was contacted by a billionaire about a property I was representing which was humbling and also an overseas government official which was mind-blowing at the time. What’s something about people that your job has taught you?

Everyone has something going on and how they treat you is a reflection of that.

What’s a recent moment that made you laugh at work?

Buyers told their toddlers to tell me the pool was too small for kids to strengthen their argument, the buyers then told me it backfired because the kids all genuinely believe it’s too small and want her to make it bigger. It was a very funny story at the time.

What’s the unseen side of Real Estate?

I left Brisbane at 4.30am to get back to give the owners a hand moving items into vans and clean the property for settlement, this was about four hours and we were all filthy, however I’ve never seen an owner more thankful.

• 8404 Tweed Valley Way, Eviron 9:30–10:00am

• 629 Tumbulgum Road, Tygalgah 10:30–11:00am

• 1243 Kyogle Road, Uki 12–1pm Schmith Estate Agents

• 14 Oakbank Terrace Murwillumbah, 10–10.30am

• 49 Dixon Street Coolangatta, 12–12.30pm

• 501/215 Boundary Street Coolangatta, 10.30–11am

• 6/1 Bolton Street Coolangatta, 11.30–12pm

• 79 Terranora Road Banora Point, 1–1.30pm

Perched high above the coastline on a magniﬁcent north-facing 1,912m2 parcel, this exceptional residence captures sweeping sunrise-to-sunset views across the Paciﬁc Ocean, championship golf course and hinterland, delivering one of the most compelling lifestyle positions in Ocean Shores. Surrounded by beautifully established gardens and mature greenery, the home enjoys a rare sense of privacy and elevation while remaining moments from beaches, cafés and village amenities.

Designed to embrace its spectacular setting, the home opens effortlessly to an expansive outdoor entertaining area where a stunning pool overlooks the ocean, creating an extraordinary backdrop for everyday living. Inside, the residence offers generous proportions and character throughout, highlighted by parquetry timber floors, light-filled living spaces and a unique fully timber cigar sitting room, adding warmth and personality to the home. Accommodation is equally impressive, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a spectacular upstairs master retreat that captures panoramic north-facing views across the ocean, coastline, golf course and hinterland.

Large windows throughout the home ensure many rooms share the same breathtaking outlook, ﬁlling the interiors with natural light and coastal breezes throughout the day. Set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and expansive lawns, the grounds offer space, privacy and ﬂexibility rarely found in

this tightly held coastal enclave. Perfectly positioned beside the Ocean Shores Championship Golf Course, and only minutes to Brunswick Heads, pristine beaches and village conveniences, this is a home that effortlessly combines scale, outlook and lifestyle.

Opportunities of this calibre in Ocean Shores are exceptionally rare.

Key Features

• North-facing 2,000m2 block

• Sunrise to sunset views across ocean, golf course and hinterland

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

• Elevated position overlooking championship golf course

• Stunning pool with ocean views

• Expansive outdoor entertaining terrace

• Beautifully established landscaped gardens

• Parquetry timber ﬂooring in living spaces

• Unique fully timber cigar sitting room

• Spectacular upstairs master retreat with panoramic views