Alex Witten

Principal

Alex Witten has been involved in the property industry in Cairns for over 25 years. He has been the Principal and Licensee of his own agency for the past ten years.

Alex's knowledge of land subdivision development is extensive.

Having qualified as a surveyor Alex's early work experience covered the detailed and technical side of land subdivision, but years later Alex was appointed marketing manager for the Tony Price Group of Companies.  As such he broadened his subdivision knowledge to include all aspects of marketing and sales, acquisition and finance.

Alex has been responsible for marketing the following subdivisions:

• Bayview Gardens
• Brinsmead Glen
• Top of the Range
• Mulgrave Heights
• Timberlea
• Riverside Park
• Cairns South Business Park

Alex has always been an enthusiastic supporter of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland, being the inaugural Chairman of the Property Management Chapter, and remaining Chairman for 4 year.  In 1995, Alex was elected to the board of Directors of the REIQ and served in this capacity for 5 consecutive years.  He also occupied a board position in the Real Estate Industrial Organization of Employers, a position also held for 5 years.

As an accomplished and experienced auctioneer, Alex is sort by numerous agencies to conduct their auctions.  During the course of his career as an auctioneer he has auctioned over two thousand properties.

Alex has given generously of his skill to charities, such as the 'Cystic Fibrosis Association', and local schools and kindergartens to conduct charity auctions on their behalf.

Alex is a foundation member of the REIQ Auctioneer Chapter and has been a member for ten years.

In 1995, Alex proudly accepted the REIQ Award for Excellence for the 'Agency of the Year', an award proudly displayed in the foyer of our office.

Jeff Eather

Sales Consultant

Commenced in Real Estate on the South Coast of NSW in December 1992 as a Salesman servicing the areas of the Eurobodalla Shire in Residential and Rural Sales.

In 1994, Jeff decided that Real Estate was to be a long term career and commenced study in Real Estate Agency as well as Stock and Station Agency at the University of Western Sydney’s Faculty of Land Economics and was successful in completing these courses over a 13 week full time period.

Armed with the new qualifications, Jeff applied for and was granted both his Real Estate and Stock & Station Agency Licenses on the 21st of September 1994.

Further study led to the granting of a Business Agents License on the 5th of February 2001.

Over the period up until December 2000, Jeff both managed his own Agency and in the later part of that period worked as Licensee in Charge of an Independent Agency in the small coastal village of Bawley Point in the Shoalhaven Shire of NSW.

In January 2001, Jeff was approached by a franchise of Elders Real Estate and offered the Licensee in Charge position of their Broulee (NSW) office which was accepted, in 2005 this business expanded and Jeff then took on the roll as Manager/Licensee in Charge of Elders Moruya where he became well known and respected for his knowledge and commitment to both Residential and Rural Sales.

In November 2007, Jeff relocated with his family in Cairns and soured his Real Estate License in Queensland under mutual recognition with NSW, Jeff’s License was granted in January 2008 and he commenced working again with Elders before moving to the more centrally located Godwin Witten & Associates.

The location of the Godwin Witten & Associates office provides our Clients with wonderful exposure to their property with high walk by traffic and many Government and Tourism industry Facilities in the location, our window displays are viewed by many potential owner occupiers and investors.

Services

I undertake to provide my vendors a most comprehensive service guarantee that includes:

The Internet is now the most effective method of Marketing your property, however many Agents do not take advantage of what this tool offers, under my simple Marketing Package that comes as a one off cost of $90 your property will be featured on www.realestate.com.au, www.homehound.com.au, www.myhome.com.au as well as our company site of www.gwaa.com.au and a number of other sites that pick up the properties from our realestate.com.au  site, I upload and maintain these sited myself and provide quality colour photos and text to promote your property, you will also be requested to assist me in and approve the Internet Features.

Clients that have email facilities will receive a weekly realestate.com.au update that shows the amount of views during the week as well as through the total marketing programme.

Phone and written marketing updates will be by negotiation at point of listing your property with me.

Jenny Sheppard

Office Manager/Senior Property Manager

Jenny has been recognised as an outstanding property manager since she first entered this demanding vocation more than 25 years ago. During this time she has won industry awards for her professionalism and commitment.

She has now occupied her position with Godwin Witten & Associates for 15 years and her contribution is substantial.

Margaret Cone

Senior Portfolio Manager

Margaret Cone has been a property manager for over 25 years, the past 15 of which she has been a senior portfolio manager with Godwin Witten & Associates.

Margaret’s knowledge of property management and body corporate matters is second to none – in fact property managers from other agencies often ring her for advice.

Whilst she specialises in managing properties in the city area her expertise is such that she is knowledgeable in all Cairns districts. Her commitment and dedication to her landlords is total, resulting in landlord referrals from all over the world.

Annmaree Ingham

Portfolio Manager

Annmaree has been working with Godwin Witten and Associates for 7 years, with 11 years property management experience covering the northern beaches, city and south of Cairns.

Originally her career was in government housing, dealing directly with the public. This sparked Annmaree’s interest and ongoing commitment within the real estate industry. This commitment shines through in the solid relationships she has built with both landlord and tenant alike.

Recently, one of her landlords, who owns a large and diverse portfolio of properties, gave her the ultimate testimonial when he stated,
“Annmaree is the best property manager I have had manage my properties in all of Australia”.

Bev Eather

Portfolio Manager

Having owned and operated their own Ray White franchise in Malua Bay, NSW, for more than 8 years, Bev and her husband Jeff, moved to Cairns in 2006 and both joined the team at Godwin Witten Realty.

Initially working in a number of support roles, Bev’s knowledge and experience, gained in operating her own business, saw her quickly move to the position of portfolio manager, where her dedication to her properties has gained her the respect and confidence of her landlords.

Cathryn Boardman

Portfolio Manager

Cathryn is a true local, born and raised on the Atherton Tablelands, but relocated to Cairns in order to commence her career in real estate in 2008. Initially she commenced work with Trimble real estate in an administration and a support role but joined Godwin Witten Realty in 2009 when we acquired the business of Trimble Real Estate.

Her quiet but determined application to her job along with her dedication to her chosen vocation saw her move through various support roles within our organization to the position of portfolio manager.

Cathryn’s knowledge of property management is both diverse and complete.

Lois Lansell

Tenant Reception

Lois has been our Director of First Impressions for 9 years. Lois’ role is varied and involves receipting rent, application and lease processing, managing front desk duties as well as tenant and maintenance issues.

Her helpful and friendly disposition ensures that tenants and landlords alike are attended to efficiently and appropriately.