Exceeding expectations
Pinnacle Properties is run by a hard-working team of friendly and passionate individuals, who each bring their own personality, experiences and strengths to the table. Having lived in different pockets of Brisbane—together—the Pinnacle Properties team holds a diverse knowledge to help you buy, sell, rent or invest in a property.
The positive culture within Pinnacle Properties has fostered a solid team who are motivated to work hard but never forget their kindness or integrity. Pinnacle Properties prides themselves on their communication skills, which means you’ll hear from one of our team members consistently. Whether it is by text, email, on the phone or in person, they work to ensure that you are always kept up to date. Being available to all of their clients is a commitment they stand behind.
Von Barnes
With an excess of 90% of Von’s business coming from referrals, it is impossible to deny that Von is a top selling agent in Brisbane.
So what makes Von so special? Her enthusiasm and commitment is never-ending. Von’s warm personality and unrelenting dedication to achieve her client’s goals has cemented Von as a powerhouse in the property industry. Von will travel across Brisbane to meet her client’s requirements. In fact, Von has had tremendous success in securing sales and purchases for clients within 37 different suburbs. That’s a lot of very satisfied customers!
Throughout Von’s extensive experience in the real estate business, Von has built a strong rapport with every client. Von’s point of difference is her ability to listen to what her clients want, and to deliver on these desires. Her warmth and commitment to her client’s needs ensures the success of their goals. This underlies everything she does.
Steadfast in the notion that property is a vehicle for wealth creation, Von can provide you with strategic guidance on improving capital values and return on investment. Thanks to word-of-mouth referrals, Von’s work as a buyer’s agent has exploded. Von has a constant stream of new and returning clients who love her unique, enthusiastic and professional approach to the real estate industry.
With Von’s tenacity and infectious charisma, you can rest assured that you’ll be well cared for in the buying, selling or investing process.
Jacquelyn Draper
Personable, creative, committed.
Jacquelyn’s inspiration for selling real estate has cultivated over years of travel along with her interest in architecture and interior design abroad and on home soil. She has successfully spent the past 10 years providing home staging services to sellers, in turn resulting in quick sales and maximum returns by attracting and influencing potential buyers.
Jacquelyn’s sophisticated understanding of what influences buyers and her astute ability to transform and market properties is at the forefront of real estate trends. Her approach to selling transcends the traditional role of agents. With a wealth of experience in the service industry along with her passion for the Real Estate, Jacquelyn provides her clients with a mindful and committed service ensuring maximum return on time, money and investment.
John Barnes
Accounts Manager John Barnes is a patient, easy-going and detailed professional with extensive experience working in the Energy sector. As Pinnacle Properties’ Accounts Manager, John is responsible for taking care of clients, working for owners and looking out for their interests. Prior to joining the Pinnacle Properties team, John was a Senior Project Engineer for Origin Energy, where he worked for eighteen years. The skills he developed and refined there have been highly transferrable to his current role at Pinnacle Properties. Aside from John’s professional experience, he also brings his own personal experience as a property owner and investor. Through this lens, John understands the industry and position landlords are in; trusting someone with the management of their asset. John is highly aware that an investment property is a highly valued asset and in this he is highly empathetic and personable.
Elizabeth Drew
The Pinnacle team is thrilled to welcome Liz Drew to the team. Liz’s career has seen her take on a number of customer service roles in various industries, including banking and retail. Liz has always been interested in real estate, and is excited to embrace a new challenge. She’ll be taking on the role of the Personal Assistant to our Principal, Von, as well as reception duties. She’s passionate about providing the best customer service she can, and is looking forward to helping our clients and agents.
Lucero Fecioru
Pinnacle Properties’ Marketing Manager, Lucero Fecioru, is our resident social media marketer and design extraordinaire. With eight years experience in communication, public relations, event planning, design and marketing, Lucero has a plethora of talents.
Having worked in both Mexico and Spain, Lucero brings with her a wealth of international knowledge and experience. In particular, she is an expert in creating, engaging and visually appealing designs. Regarded by her colleagues as hardworking, committed, self-motivated and positive, Lucero is a cherished asset who we are lucky to have on our team.
Soon-Mee Draper
Pinnacle is pleased to welcome our newest Property Manager, Soon-Mee Draper, to the team! She is no stranger to the real estate world, your property is in good hands with people like her. Soon-Mee’s experiences in Real Estate has taught her the essential ideals of customer service and personalisation, her strong attention to detail, the ability to produce quality work and meet critical deadlines will ensure an excellent outcome with her clients.
Soon-Mee always gets told that she is a friendly demeanour, positive can-do attitude! Something funny for her she said… “I can’t use chopsticks, even though I am Asian!” She’s also known for her excellent communication skills and working together with her clients for a better outcome.
Sandra McQueen
Pinnacle is pleased to welcome Sandra McQueen to the team. Sandra will be working within our rental portfolio as a Rental Management Accounts, and brings with her several years of real estate experience. Previously, Sandra has worked as a Personal Assistant to a Dealer Principal, and also has experience working as a Buyer’s Agent.
She’s a self-proclaimed bad joke teller, but luckily there’s a flip side: this quality is actually quite funny to others! Her interests outside of work are varied: she’s a passionate motorbike rider and racer, as well as a bit of a foodie and an animal lover. Sandra is looking forward to meeting her new clients at Pinnacle.
