We are a boutique agency with the aim to provide a true personal service in the market place. Dual Real Estate - Stephen Cachia

After more than 35 years working in transport, logistics, hospitality, sales, and management and successfully running his own business for 13 years, Stephen Cachia decided it was time for a change. Not a sea change – he wasn't looking to leave the beaches of Maroubra, his home of 30-odd years – but a career change.

"I thought 'Its Time”, I'm going to do it!'" Stephen recalls. 'Doing it' meant taking up a career in real estate, something which he had been thinking about for years before taking the plunge in 2015; first he completed his course to become a real estate salesman, then decided to go all out and open up his own agency so he completed his full licensee course and opened Dual Real Estate in November 2015.

"It’s a very interesting field and let’s say there are some interesting characters in the industry. I decided to open my own agency instead of joining one of the big name franchises. Why? because I wanted our agency to be different, flexible and competitive
And most of all I wanted to offer a true personal service and do it our way and not be restricted to franchise methods of dealing with people

Stephen, who has opened an office at Maroubra beach, feels he knows and understands the property landscape of Maroubra and the surrounding areas, as well as the people. But Stephen doesn't restrict his services to the eastern suburbs: he's prepared to take on clients throughout greater Sydney, "We'll travel anywhere. We're an independent agency so we have the flexibility to sell a property here [in Maroubra] or the northern beaches.

Our aim is to treat every client with the utmost respect, whether there selling or leasing a 1 bedroom unit or a 7 bedroom mansion we will put all our energy into getting the best possible result for them utilising the internet, print media and our ever growing database

Dual Real Estate also handles property management, including retail spaces. And unlike some real estate agents, Stephen aims to be more than just a "rent collector"; providing a more personal, hands-on approach: "We're a small team and we can definitely offer a more one-on-one, face-to-face service."

Stephen acknowledges that competing with the 'big brands' won't be easy, but he knows in time that people will come to know what Dual Real Estate has to offer. "The biggest hurdle is earning people's trust. We need to get the message out there that we're here. Are we capable? Of course we are. Can we sell your property for a premium price? Of course we can. Why? Because we can give your property our full personal attention and put all our energy into it and   as we have lower overheads, we can be super competitive. That’s the difference between Dual and the Big Brands.

"I don't need to BS about anything. I'm honest, I'm open and genuine. I know it’s a big decision when you choose an agency to sell or lease your property. But be assured you’re in good hands if you decide to use Dual. We will provide you with the most flexible, competitive and personal experience in the market place and most of all get you the Best Result for your asset.”