Owen Thomas

<p>Following an untimely retrenchment in June 2014, at the tender age of 62, I spent 11 months trying to regain employment without success. A friend suggested that I try working as an estate agent and, having nothing to lose, I interviewed with Leapfrog and was accepted as an Intern Estate Agent. Imagine being a rookie at my age and imagine my joy at being awarded Icebreaker (Rookie) of the year twelve months later?</p><p>Since day one I have received a lot of support and encouragement from management and colleagues alike and found myself doing work that is tough and demanding but also extremely enjoyable. Ongoing training ensures that I am fully equipped to deal with changing markets and legislation.</p><p>After 23 months with Leapfrog I decided to move on. I will always be grateful to Michelle and the team who gave me an opportunity when I thought that there was none and helped me achieve successes.</p><p><br></p><p>At Chas Everitt I was able to continue service to the community of Edenglen full and sectional title properties but felt the need for more advanced technical systems and agent support which I found on joining Keller Williams Clockwork.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Four years at Clockwork taught me a lot and I was able to serve on the Associate Leadership Council (ALC), a committee that managed charity efforts and assisted agents with issues that they could not take directly to Leadership. Leaving Clockwork was not easy and I will always remember the efforts of Di and Deon to make agents feel at home but my search for something better drove me on.</p><p><br></p><p>In my search for better deals and systems I joined eXp in April 2024. This story is yet to be written.</p><p><br></p><p>I bring the following qualities to my clients, Sellers and Buyers alike:</p><ul><li><strong>Passion</strong> &ndash; I am enthusiastic about the work I do and about meeting people and I take pride in giving the best honest and professional service that I can offer.</li><li><strong>Dedication</strong> &ndash; I am committed to what I do be it the mundane task of tele-canvassing or the excitement of taking and negotiating offers.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Professionalism</strong> &ndash; I follow the guidelines set in the codes of conduct that govern estate agents, behave with dignity and show my clients the respect that they deserve.</li></ul>