Hodges Real Estate Bentleigh

Frank Ruffo

Director

Frank Ruffo loves real estate - and it shows! He’s full of enthusiasm for his job and for the people he meets through his work. He thrives on the excitement of a career where passion and ambition see him achieve the best possible results for his clients.

Frank considers the most important aspect of his job is communication. He certainly has superior communication skills, which go hand-in-hand with his ability to listen. Patience, understanding, a keen intelligence and a good dose of common sense are amongst Frank’s other attributes.

He also possesses excellent research skills that provide him with a sound understanding of the local and wider property market. Competitive analysis is such an important element of Frank’s job, as is negotiation - and that’s where Frank shines! An REIV accredited auctioneer, Frank’s standing in the industry goes without saying. He certainly started his career with a splash when named Rookie of the Year, and by becoming a City of Bayside Auctioneer Finalist 2004.

Leigh Gardam

Director

After a distinguished naval career spanning more than a decade, Leigh decided his future lay in real estate in 2006 and has since established an outstanding reputation for selling residential property in Bentleigh and the surrounding suburbs.

“I enjoy the contact with people from varying backgrounds and find the challenges associated with listing properties and negotiating top prices for my vendors exceptionally rewarding.”

Leigh's persistence and determination to succeed have stamped him as one of the areas leading agents. “I'm acutely aware of the importance people place on the sale or purchase of a home and leave no stone unturned to ensure the respective objectives of my vendors and buyers are met in full.”

Strong branding, quality people, ongoing training programs and the team environment are qualities Leigh considers set Hodges apart from other agencies. “Our culture, formal structure and support systems put Hodges' clients in a winning position.”

Most of Leigh's leisure time is spent on family activities with wife Katrina, their children Zak and Zara, and catching up with friends. Committed to physical fitness, Leigh regularly cycles and works out at the gym.

Leigh's rapid progression to senior management and directorship of Hodges are testament to his uncompromising approach to exceeding his client's expectations in terms of both results and service.

Nikolas Sky

Property Consultant

After a successful career spanning several years in retail management, Nick decided on a change of direction to real estate where he could employ his well-honed sales and customer service skills to the advantage of his clients.

“I couldn't be happier with the move to real estate as it's an industry that provides so much job satisfaction, especially when you know your personal efforts have exceeded the expectations of both buyers and sellers.”

Nick's enthusiasm and passion for real estate are reflected in his professional approach to the task and determination to succeed. “Buying or selling a home is one of life's major events and Hodges' clients can be assured of my total commitment to achieving an outcome that satisfies the individual needs of all concerned.”

Nick values Hodges' total focus on clients' needs, team approach and standing in the Bayside real estate scene. “Extensive local knowledge, an impeccable record for consistently achieving top results and exemplary client service are values that have made Hodges the envy of others in the industry.”

In his leisure time Nick enjoys spending time with friends, catching first-run movies and heading to Alexandria to visit his family.

An accomplished negotiator with a close affinity for people, Nick works closely with his clients to make their buying or selling experience as pleasant and worry-free as it can be.

Andrew Adams

Property Consultant

Andrew's exceptional people skills and commitment to putting in whatever effort is needed to achieve the desired result for his clients are qualities that both buyer and seller warm to.

“I enjoy taking responsibility for helping my clients through all facets of the buying and selling process, and find it very rewarding seeing the smiling faces when the transaction has been finalised to everyone's satisfaction.”

Friendly and respectful with a strong work ethic, Andrew is motivated by the challenge of exceeding his vendors' expectations and matching every buyer with a home that best fits with their individual lifestyle.

“My role is to expedite the sales process and do all I can to make it as stress-free and enjoyable as possible for those involved.”

Andrew places a lot of value on the team approach at Hodges which he says is one of the principal reasons for the company's success. “The relationship the employees have with each other and the spirit of co-operation is outstanding.”

Andrew has a keen interest in technology and divides his leisure time between his hobby, cooking for his family and socialising with friends.

“When everyone works together as a cohesive unit as we do at Hodges, clients are the beneficiaries of superior service and a better outcome, whether they are buying or selling

Stella Patselis

Property Manager

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Hannah Penberthy

Personal Assistant To Frank Ruffo

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Karla Cameron

Sales Administration

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Stefanie Sharp

Administration / reception

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