In profile: LJ Hooker Commercial Penrith's managing director, Dave Reardon

In profile: LJ Hooker Commercial Penrith's managing director, Dave Reardon
Property ObserverDecember 7, 2020

Agent: Dave Reardon

POSITION: Managing director

COMPANY: LJ Hooker Commerical

Office location: Penrith

How long have you been in the industry?

I graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Land Economy) in 1991 and from there I started in commercial real estate in 1996 up until now.

What’s happening in the area you specialise in?

Things are on the move in our area. Property is finally starting to sell after the global financial crisis. Sustained low interest rates, changing government and a positive property environment have led to businesses looking to take advantage of the affordable properties.

Describe the most interesting property you have sold.

The most interesting property I have sold was a huge parcel of industrial land. After selling the land I was then involved with the subdivision and from there the sale of the 33 blocks of land.

What are the ingredients to being successful in your job?

Be persistent, don’t give up and specialise in an area for a long time – it will pay off.

What aspects of your role do you enjoy the most?

I deal with business people every day and this helps me improve as a business owner as well.

Where would you invest a spare $750,000?

I would invest it across a few different assets – shares, property and pay off debt.

Which football team do you support?

Penrith Panthers (who are sitting at the top of the ladder now) and the Wallabies.

What’s your favourite app or techno gadget?

iPhone.

How do you use social media?

I only use it on a personal level. I don’t use it for work at this point.

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