Staff Profiles


PETER MAXWELL - DIRECTOR
Director and Licensed Estate Agent Commenced in real estate in 1971. Former President of the Geelong Branch of the R.E.I.V. and member of the Real Estate Council of Victoria. Founding Director of the Geelong Independent Ltd. Accredited Auctioneer.


DAVID COLLINS -DIRECTOR
Director and Licensed Estate Agent Commenced in real estate in 1970. Former President of the Geelong Branch of the R.E.I.V. and member of the Real Estate Council of Victoria. Former member of the Real Estate Consultative Committee of the State Training Board. Accredited Auctioneer.

NICHOLAS LORD - DIRECTOR
Nicholas joined Maxwell Collins in 1999 from the Geelong Football Club working in the service and hospitality industry. With prior experience in Residential Property Management he also gained full understanding of leasing residential property. Nicholas provides a keen and enthusiastic approach to all aspects of buying, selling or investing in Residential Real Estate.

ALAN LEIGH  0418 524269
Born and bred in the Geelong district, Alan combines 10 years in retailing and 21 years experience in Residential & Rural Real Estate to provide professional and quality service to satisfy your buying and selling requirements. Alan is married with 2 children and lives in Highton. Alan looks forward to assisting both past and future clients with their real estate requirments.

STEVE ASQUITH  0411 814167
Steve comes to us with a wealth of experience in sales and customer service.  After spending 10 years in the confectionery industry, Steve brings an easy going, bright friendly personality along with strong work ethics to ensure client satisfaction.  Steve has excellent communication skills, is honest, reliable and is committed to offering professional and personalised service.  Steve is married with 2 children and has lived in the Geelong region for 7 1/2 years.  For all your real estate needs please call Steve on 0411 814167 or 52224711.

BRETT THOMPSON 0417 381469
Brett is a fully Licensed Estate Agent and has specialised in the sale and marketing of residential homes and land across the Geelong region for over 20 years.  As an accredited Certified Estate Agent with the REIV, Brett offers accurate & honest advice backed up by experience & facts.  Living locally with his wife and two young children he has a strong knowledge of the local real estate scene and community.  Brett is well regarded in the property industry and over the years has earned a solid reputation by not just looking for the 'one off quick sale' but by delivering a quality level of service that makes people keep coming back to him. 

MERGIM IBRAHIMI 0409 931165
Mergim is driven and passionate with experience not only in the property market but also in other principles of sales and marketing. A recent Graduate in Marketing, Mergim possesses the right tools and knowledge to make certain that your family home or investment will have the best possible exposure and achieve the best possible outcome.  Get the job done right the first time, receive honest advice and experience effective, tailored marketing plans the way only Mergim can deliver. For an appraisal or just some advice contact Mergim on 0409 931 165 or (03)52224711.

EUGENE CARROLL  0418 177716
Eugene has spent the past 15 years working in the Real Estate Industry in Geelong and has experienced the ebbs and flows of an ever changing property market.   More importantly, he has acquired a great deal of satisfaction in helping clients make one of their most important decisions. Eugene offers a professional and personalised service, striving for the best possible result through understanding and market experience. Eugene looks forward to discussing any real estate needs with both future and past clients.  

JOHN BRODIE  0419 355305
John has come to us from a sales and hospitality background. His customer focus and clients’ welfare are integral components of his sales philosophy providing a professional and committed service in Residential Real Estate. Returning to Geelong (where he has lived and worked for most of his life) following a 4 year absence, John is married with two children and lives in Highton. Licensed Agent's Representative.


MATTHEW KEYS  0417 782087

Matthew has a wealth of experience in sales, customer service and understanding people's needs after previously working in Property Sales, Media Sales & in the Marketing/Public Relations industry for 11 years. Matthew has excellent communication skills, as evidenced by his win in the 2008 REIV Novice Auctioneers Competition, against competitors from all around Victoria.  He has an honest and fair approach and enjoys meeting people from different backgrounds. Matthew is committed to offering genuine, personalised service to both vendors and buyers and looks forward to assisting clients with their property transactions. For all your real estate needs, please call Matthew on 0417 782087 or 52224711.

LESLEY BOURKE 0437 391424
Lesley strives for a new challenge in real estate having evolved from her own property portfolio and customer service background. Lesley’s energy, drive for success and strong work ethic demonstrates a passion for the industry and a desire to exceed client expectations by providing exceptional customer service and achieving the best result for her clients. Lesley is married with 4 children, proudly born and bred in Geelong. Licensed Agent’s Representative.