James is a Director of 7 offices within the Barry Plant Real Estate Group. James started with the group in 1986 and together with his business partner, John Nakic, they have been instrumental in the growth of the brand through Melbourne’s North Western Suburbs. They realized the best way for them to retain key staff was to identify opportunities to expand into growing corridors through equity involvement in new offices. Over many years their offices have been ranked amongst the best performing in the Barry Plant Group and they continue to be actively involved in the daily operations, with the main focus currently being: training, coaching and mentoring of newer staff. James was a key driver in focusing on the Auction system in the North-Western suburbs and is acknowledged as being one the area’s most experienced Auctioneers. He is a regular commentator on Melbourne Radio and print media discussing all things Real Estate and is a Board member of the St.Vincents Institute of Medical Research Foundation.
