James is a Licensed Estate Agent, REIV Accredited Auctioneer and a joint Director of Barry Plant Taylors Lakes and St Albans.
The leader of our team, he has built an enormous client base over the last 38 years and has earnt a reputation based on integrity, professionalism, an intricate knowledge of the area, superior customer service and importantly, sheer hard work.
James commenced his Real Estate career at our Niddrie office after studying Economics at LaTrobe University and working in an accounting and insurance office. The large client base he serviced then, still turn to him today for their Real Estate needs.
He is widely acknowledged as the area's best and most experienced Auctioneer, has conducted over 5,500 Auctions and has been personally responsible for some of the biggest sales that have been negotiated in the area. He just loves setting new records and will not accept anything less than operating the leading Real Estate business in the district.
Any spare time is spent with family and friends. AFL, Melbourne Victory, fishing and boating are “time-out” favourites. Another passion is raising awareness and funds for medical research and James is a past Board Member of St.Vincent's Institute of Medical Research Foundation. With James at the helm, the Barry Plant office at Taylors Lakes has achieved some of the best sales results in Melbourne's North West.
He has endless energy, dedication, drive and an absolute passion for real estate. He constantly strives for improvement and demands the same commitment from the team around him. With a leader that is totally focused on providing the highest level of customer service, accurate and realistic advice and true professionalism, you can rest assured that your best interests are in good hands.