Runs in the Family

Written by Acme Mag

After pursuing a career as a Chartered Accountant then exploring the globe, Yianni finally explored a path he had known but long avoided. Raised in a household of property fanatics, his father a fastidious builder and mother an exceptional real estate agent, the tools of property surrounded him but the intangibles of relentless work ethic and resolve to be the best he could be were passed down to him by the family who raised him, bricks and mortar were almost a family motto.

Kaylene Garbas, Yianni’s mother began her career over 20 years ago. “After my third child, I was itching to go back to work, and I was fortunate to be able to find something I genuinely love whilst raising a young family”.

When Yianni left his career as a Chartered Accountant and told his parents he was getting into Real Estate there were mixed emotions. Having dedicated so many years to study and work they were sceptical about his change of career. Whilst the barriers to entry are low, Kaylene knew the unrelenting hours, dedication and patience needed to succeed in Real Estate is high.

A licensed real estate agent, auctioneer and chartered accountant, Yianni had the business nous and almost through osmosis after living in the same house as a real estate agent and builder, they quickly realised a fledgling career in sales was Yianni’s calling.

“Mum was clearly an inspiration to me, and so was dad. Throughout the different stages of life, dad worked 12–15 hour days to provide whilst mum raised 3 kids under 5. Seeing her juggle work life balance and thrive was inspirational, her honesty, compassion and unrelenting dedication to succeed was the perfect catalyst for my career.”

They have different approaches in marketing, Kaylene’s appreciation for print media is tried, tested and true, Yianni’s love for digital media is backed by raw data and analytics which couples well with his accountant background. Despite their different approaches, common values ring true, exceptional customer service, honesty, integrity and hard work for their clients to achieve the best possible result aligns them.

Although they are no longer under the same brand, they occasionally sit around the dinner table and discuss all things real estate, trends, what works, what doesn’t.