About us
Built on property. Driven by people.
It started with one house in Wauchope
John Thomas didn't fall into real estate. He chose it. At just 18, while most of his mates were saving for a car, John bought his first investment property in Wauchope. Four more soon followed. Buying, renovating, renting and selling, he learned the property game the way most agents never do: with his own money on the line.
Then he met Sallyann. She had grown up watching her builder dad transform homes and had become a savvy renovator in her own right. Together they bought, renovated and sold, and they helped fellow investors through tough times with practical solutions, from repairing cash flow to vendor finance.
Their results spoke for themselves. John was named Property Investor of the Year in 2011, and soon other investors were asking him to look after their properties too. One Agency Port Macquarie – Wauchope grew from there, one recommendation at a time.
From a boutique office to a local powerhouse
As word spread, John and Sallyann grew. They purchased another established local real estate office, bringing together experienced people, long-standing client relationships and deep local knowledge under one roof. From there they built two things they're proudest of: a dynamic sales team and one of the strongest property management teams on the Mid North Coast.
We've always believed property is about people. Get the right people around you and the results take care of themselves.
Today, John and Sallyann still lead from the front. They're investors who understand your goals, renovators who can see a home's potential, and business owners who answer to their clients, not a head office.
Our team is our difference
Fifteen locals. One standard of service.
Plenty of agencies can list a property. What sets us apart is the team we've built. Many of our people were born and raised in Wauchope and Port Macquarie. They know these streets, schools and communities because they live here too.
Our sales agents bring years of local experience, including one of Wauchope's highest-selling agents of the past decade. Our property management team, led by Ashlee O'Neill, looks after landlords' investments as if they were their own. And our office team keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Because sales and property management work side by side, you get the full picture. Sellers hear what renters are paying, investors get sales advice from the people who know the market, and you're never passed from pillar to post.
- Locally owned and led by John & Sallyann Thomas
- Sales and property management under one roof
- Agency of the Year, Wauchope 2021 (RateMyAgent)
- Property Management Agency of the Year 2021, Port Macquarie & Wauchope (RateMyAgent)
- Sallyann: Agent of the Year, Wauchope 2021 & 2022 (RateMyAgent)
- Ashlee: One Agency Network Property Manager of the Year 2020
Part of One Agency
Independently owned. Nationally connected.
One Agency is a network of elite real estate professionals running their own businesses under a shared brand. You deal directly with experienced local owners, backed by the marketing reach and systems of a national group.
Testimonials
From the people we've helped
★★★★★Selling my late Mum's property was not easy, however Sallyann was so supportive and professional. She made a difficult process easier, and was very sensitive to the situation.
★★★★★Each and every time I had an inquiry regarding the property, Sallyann would go over and beyond to ensure I received an answer in a timely manner. After sales service was outstanding.
★★★★★We were so happy with Sallyann selling our home. She put all her knowledge of the market and professionalism into securing a sale for us in a very short time.
★★★★★Goes beyond the expected to get results. Thanks for the sale and organising the garage sale. Local knowledge was great and connected me with a few key people to get things done.
★★★★★Good sale at a difficult time of the year.
★★★★★We got exactly what we wanted and needed. We found Sallyann Thomas of One Agency Wauchope very helpful. She helped us through every step of the sale.