Meet a Zango Agent - Greg Ward, McGrath

It was straight out of school when Greg Ward got into real estate, starting out in an apprenticeship for LJ Hooker. Two decades on and he’s built a strong career in the industry, including opening a McGrath franchise eight years ago.

Born and bred just across the border Queanbeyan, he not only still calls the area home but specialises in properties across the region in Googong, Jerrabomberra and Queanbeyan.

“The great thing about Queanbeyan is it's a big country town. It's got a lot of history, and it's got a lot of character,” says Greg.

“I love all of the old pubs, the old buildings and old homes. Just recently I sold a house which was the old hospital in Queanbeyan. So that house would be over 100 years old, and we got $1.15 million for that. It's just got a lot of history in Queanbeyan. And obviously being born and bred there, I’ve gotten to know a lot of people out there which always helps.”

Highly professional and with a wealth of knowledge, Greg is renowned for his loyalty, integrity and hardworking nature, and for providing his clients with informed, frank advice about their property whether they’re buying or selling.

“After almost 20 years in the industry, the thing I love most is the relationships I’ve developed. I get a lot of repeat and referral business, and a lot of your clients become your friends after that time as well,” says Greg.

“It’s a job which means I’m always out and about meeting people and looking at nice houses. And the part I really like is negotiating a property deal for someone—I get a lot of satisfaction out of getting them a good price.”

Favourite part of Canberra?

I’d have to say Queanbeyan-it's got a lot to offer out there. There’s a good golf club, they've upgraded around the river area so you can go down there, the dog can swim and you can have a swim in the river and it's just a really good country town. And it's right on the fringe of the ACT-I really consider Queanbeyan and Canberra as combined.

Top three things to look for in a property?

Probably the kitchen—if it's got a really nice kitchen that helps—and which way the property is facing. If it's north facing that's always a good one because you get a lot of natural light. Having really nice landscaped grounds is also very helpful, and can really help a property sell.

Where will we usually find you outside work?

You'd usually find me at Club Lime in Queanbeyan, I like the gym, or quite often I'll be at the Queanbeyan Golf Club, or floating around having a coffee or reading the paper at Ciao Cafe & Cakes or one of the other coffee shops in Queanbeyan.

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