Anita O’Brien

Anita O’Brien

General Manager

Licensed Real Estate Agent QLD & NSW

The Strength Behind Lifestyle First Realty

Anita O’Brien is a determined, tech-savvy property professional who pushes beyond limitations. She has an extensive client database and comprehensive market research skills that support the outstanding results and fantastic service she consistently delivers for our clients.

Anita is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate and has an in-depth understanding of the local property market, which underpins her pivotal role as general manager at Lifestyle First Realty. Having enjoyed an extensive career in sales and marketing, her current role encompasses sales, property management, managing staff, and overseeing marketing.

Anita O’Brien – Negotiator Extraordinaire!

With an established reputation as a skilled negotiator, Anita achieves unprecedented results. She enjoys the thrill of bringing people together, matching buyers and sellers to accomplish exceptional outcomes. It’s her attention to detail, contract expertise, dedication to helping clients throughout their real estate journey and ability to ensure a smooth transaction that sets Anita apart.

Anita’s knowledge of real estate and industry compliance is second-to-none. She is committed to continually investing in her career development by keeping up to date with legislative changes, the latest technology and property trends. Anita holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Management. She continues to study and complete industry-based training to further enhance her knowledge at every opportunity. 

Delivering Service Excellence Based on Expertise

A licenced real estate agent in Queensland and New South Wales, Anita was a body corporate manager for 15 years, where she gained comprehensive skills and knowledge.

Anita oversees our Property Management division. As an investor herself, Anita understands the importance of limiting vacancy rates, securing quality tenants at current market rent, ensuring repairs and maintenance are reported in a timely manner and providing clear, consistent communication. Anita has trained our Property Management team members to ensure they uphold the high standard of service we expect from all Lifestyle First Realty team members.

The Next Generation in Property

Anita is our principal Lorraine’s daughter and is proud to be a 4th generation local resident. Born and raised in the region, Anita worked in Brisbane and Sydney before venturing overseas, travelling to over 65 countries! She worked in professional services and banks in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, before starting her real estate career in Canada in 2004.

Anita is our principal Lorraine’s daughter and is proud to be a 4th generation local resident. Born and raised in the region, Anita worked in Brisbane and Sydney before venturing overseas, travelling to over 65 countries! She worked in professional services and banks in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, before starting her real estate career in Canada in 2004.

After returning to Australia in 2006, Anita established her local property career, under the guidance of Lorraine, right here on the Southern Gold Coast, where she grew up.

As the daughter of a builder, Anita is well-versed in new builds, renovations, and knows how to add value to a property.

Rising to the Challenge

With a strong sense of empathy, no matter what people are going through, Anita is always happy to extend a helping hand. She goes over and above to help clients, demonstrating the simple way to transition from where they’re at, to the place they want to be.

Anita enjoys being an advocate for the underdog, which is a great trait when negotiating on your behalf. She is determined, laser-focused, tenacious, and never gives up on achieving the best possible results for our valued clients. She understands you need an agent who communicates, brings the deal together in a timely manner and acts in your best interests while helping you to achieve your property goals. She is no-fuss, down to earth and there to get the job done!

Her greatest professional joy comes from helping people achieve their property goals and advancing to their next stage of their life. She loves helping clients style their homes to maximise the results achieved. She puts her marketing skills into practice with copywriting and advertising our properties to achieve the best outcome.  As a result of this fantastic service, Anita’s clients often come back to her again whenever their circumstances change.

Anita’s greatest personal joy comes from sharing treasured mum moments with her beautiful son.

Would you like to chat with our Anita about your property goals?

Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, buying your first home, investment property or finding your forever home to retire, Anita O’Brien helps make your move a smooth transition.

To find out more about how Anita can assist you, why not set up a confidential appointment by clicking on our Contact page now.