Get to know Dion Markovics, sales executive at Raine & Horne Double Bay

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Oct 1, 2018

Get to know Dion Markovics, sales executive at Raine & Horne Double Bay

Dion Markovics of Raine & Horne Double Bay sold his most lucrative property to date two years ago at the tender age of 23, for a whopping $11.5 million.

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Dion Markovics, sales executive at Raine and Horne Double Bay

He has been in the industry for only six years and won Rookie of the Year at Raine & Horne at 19 years of age.

How did you start out in real estate? Have you always worked in the industry, or did you do something else previously?

I got into real estate when I was in year 11 and I have been working in this industry since work experience.

I chose to work in real estate as the opportunity to get into business excited me and I believed I had the skills to excel, despite my age.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I love the day-to-day interactions that I experience with buyers and sellers, as well as the ability to be involved in an emotional journey that either a buyer or seller takes on.

Can you tell us about an interesting property you’ve sold?

1 Kippara Road, Dover Heights was an iconic mansion-style house that set a new street record of $9.28 million.

Designed by renowned Thomas Hamel, this home was extremely unique, and beautifully restored with original features. I encompassed a stately, contemporary feel.

What’s your advice to young people starting out in real estate?

“A goal without a plan is just a dream.”

This quote really resonated with me when I started out in real estate.

I would encourage young people starting out in this industry to ensure that they stay focused and have a clear idea of what they are wanting to achieve.

Dion Markovics | Raine & Horne Double Bay

Dion Markovics, sales executive at Raine & Horne Double Bay Source: Raine & Horne Double Bay

If you could change one thing about the real estate industry, what would it be?

I would personally like to see agent’s fees work on a performance-based scale.

This system would not allow agents to walk in, over quote price, and “buy” the business.

Instead, credible agents would be giving vendor’s realistic prices and would see them be renumerated based on their initial price guide.

What’s your outlook for the property market in Double Bay for the next 12-18 months?

I view the property market in Double Bay for the next 12-18 months as being relatively stable.

Double Bay has seen substantial growth in the last five years and I believe it will stay about the same, despite media reports indicating that the market is set to drop.