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Arija McQuillan

From Reception Desk to Buyer's Agent Success

Starting as a 17-year-old receptionist, Arija McQuillan has built a thriving buyer’s agency specialising in helping families find dream homes. With nearly a decade as a buyer’s agent and 24 years in the industry, she launched Ari Agency during COVID in 2020, leveraging her comprehensive background across all real estate facets.

Arija McQuillan

Arija McQuillan

  • Celebrating 10 years as a buyer’s agent in 2024
  • Successfully launched Ari Agency in July 2020 during COVID
  • 24 years of comprehensive real estate experience
  • Manages transactions from $800,000 to $10 million
Agency name
RE Agency
Niche
First home buyers and family upsizers/downsizers on Sydney’s North Shore
Heritage & Location
Based in Sydney, Australia

“I didn’t set out to become a buyer’s agent. But there wasn’t a failure option for me. I’m going to be the best buyer’s agent that I know there is. That’s still my vision today.”

Arija’s journey progressed from reception to property management, sales, commercial, residential and project marketing before finding her niche. This diverse experience built an invaluable network she leverages for clients. Her approach focuses on understanding client needs rather than just chasing off-market properties.

Working primarily with first home buyers and families looking to upsize or downsize, Arija has developed a reputation for securing properties clients couldn’t find themselves – recently helping someone who had searched unsuccessfully for 18 months purchase the very first property she showed them.

“I really like the emotion of it. Finding that dream home for a family, especially when people have been unable to do it themselves. It’s such a rewarding role.”

Arija’s business has grown to where she’s bringing on team members to handle increasing demand. Her expertise in the $2.5-3 million range on Sydney’s North Shore has made her particularly valuable in this competitive market segment.

“It’s not just about off-market properties. It’s about finding the right opportunity and ensuring we have the best chance at success once we find that right property.”

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