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Fifty years ago, the Barnes family moved to Melville.Our first home was on Curtis Road, just a few houses from Melville ...
22/06/2026

Fifty years ago, the Barnes family moved to Melville.

Our first home was on Curtis Road, just a few houses from Melville Primary School.

I walked to school, rode my bike through the neighbourhood, played local sport, and as a teenager delivered newspapers through Melville, Alfred Cove and Applecross.

Little did I know that fifty years later I would still be living and working in the very community that helped shape my life.

Over the years I've watched the area grow and evolve. New developments, new landmarks, changing skylines and generations of families creating their own memories here.

My first real estate listing was in Applecross.

My first sale was in Mount Pleasant.

I later sent five sons through local schools.

And today, fifty years after arriving here as a young boy, I still feel privileged to call this community home.

A lot has changed.

But the connection to the river, the lifestyle, and the sense of community remain as strong as ever.

❤️ I get it.

The Power of EnvironmentA few weeks ago, I attended a seminar that challenged me to think differently.The speaker made a...
19/06/2026

The Power of Environment

A few weeks ago, I attended a seminar that challenged me to think differently.

The speaker made a simple point:

Your environment shapes your life.

The people you spend time with.
The conversations you have.
The books you read.
The places you live.
The habits you keep.

All of it matters.

Because environment influences health.

Health influences energy.

Energy influences outlook.

And outlook influences results.

The more I reflected on it, the more I realised how true it is.

In my own life, I've seen how small changes in environment can create significant changes in mindset, focus and wellbeing.

It's also one of the reasons property is about so much more than bricks and mortar.

Where we live affects how we feel.

It affects our routines.

It affects our relationships.

And it affects the quality of our everyday lives.

👉 That's where I come in.

My role isn't simply to help people buy or sell property.

It's to help them make decisions that support the lifestyle they're trying to create.

Ten chin-ups.A few years ago, that became a personal goal of mine.At the time, I could only manage four or five. On 19 M...
15/06/2026

Ten chin-ups.

A few years ago, that became a personal goal of mine.

At the time, I could only manage four or five. On 19 May this year, I finally reached ten.

Now before you wonder why a real estate agent is talking about chin-ups, the achievement itself isn't really the point.

The lesson is.

I've always believed that the hardest part of almost anything worthwhile is getting started.

The first sale.
The first listing.
The first difficult conversation.
The first chin-up.

Once momentum begins to build, things become a little easier.

Looking back over nearly 25 years in real estate, I've come to appreciate something else as well.

Over the years, I've learned that successful real estate isn't just about understanding property.

It's about understanding people.

Over the years I've helped people navigate upsizing, downsizing, retirement, career changes, financial challenges, growing families, loss and new beginnings.

Because real estate is rarely just about property.

It's about people.

Their circumstances.
Their concerns.
Their hopes for the next chapter.

That's why I believe the combination of energy, discipline, experience and empathy matters.

The discipline to stay focused.
The energy to keep pushing.
The experience to know what works.
And the empathy to understand what people are going through.

👉 That's where I come in.

My role is to help buyers and sellers navigate some of life's biggest decisions with clarity, confidence and care.

If I can make that journey a little easier for my clients, then that's a privilege I never take for granted.

— Ian Barnes
Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

A simpler life — without leaving the community she loves 🏡Many of you will know Glenda.After many happy years in Applecr...
12/06/2026

A simpler life — without leaving the community she loves 🏡
Many of you will know Glenda.

After many happy years in Applecross, she was ready for a new chapter.

She wanted a simpler lifestyle.
• Less maintenance.
• Less stress.
• More freedom.

But there was one thing she wasn't prepared to give up...
The community she loves.
• Her friends.
• Her local shops.
• Her familiar routines.
• The suburb she's proudly called home for many years.

Together, we found a solution that allowed Glenda to stay connected to everything that mattered while enjoying a lifestyle better suited to this next stage of life.

The property was important.

But the outcome was even more important.

👉 That's where I come in.

Real estate is rarely just about houses.
It's about helping people move confidently into the next chapter of their lives.

In truth,
Ian
Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

🙏 Gratitude.This morning, during my daily 10,000-step walk around the bridges between Canning Bridge and Mount Henry Bri...
09/06/2026

🙏 Gratitude.

This morning, during my daily 10,000-step walk around the bridges between Canning Bridge and Mount Henry Bridge, I found myself reflecting on just how fortunate we are.

Like thousands of local residents, walking the bridges has become part of my daily routine. A simple habit. A chance to clear the mind, get moving, and appreciate what is right on our doorstep.

For nearly 25 years, one of the things I've loved most about selling property in Applecross, Mount Pleasant and the surrounding riverside suburbs is the lifestyle that comes with it.

The Swan River.

The Canning River.

The dedicated walkways and cycleways.

The birdlife.

The open spaces.

And yes, even the local dolphins that regularly make an appearance and have become part of the fabric of this wonderful community.

The ability to step outside your front door and enjoy a world-class environment every single day.

We all know there are people in our community doing it tough right now, and it's important not to lose sight of that.

But gratitude and realism can exist side by side.

This morning was simply a reminder of how blessed we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world.

Have a great day everyone.

— Ian Barnes

Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

🏡 Algorithms are theory. Market expertise creates premium results.Most homeowners have typed their address into an onlin...
06/06/2026

🏡 Algorithms are theory. Market expertise creates premium results.

Most homeowners have typed their address into an online property portal at some point to see what their home might be worth.

The estimate can be interesting.

But it's still only a theory.

No algorithm can walk through your front door.

It can't assess presentation, buyer emotion, timing, negotiation leverage, or the unique features that make your home stand out from the competition.

And it certainly can't identify the buyer most likely to pay a premium.

👉 That's where experience matters.

After nearly 25 years in real estate, I've learned that premium results rarely come from generic pricing estimates.

They come from understanding the market in real time, positioning a property correctly, and creating the right strategy from the very beginning.

Every property is different.

Every seller is different.

And every strategy should be different too.

— Ian Barnes

Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

Wasn't it just Easter? 🤯"email and the matching Facebook post that included:"P.S. Is it just me, or do the milestones se...
06/06/2026

Wasn't it just Easter? 🤯"

email and the matching Facebook post that included:

"P.S. Is it just me, or do the milestones seem to come around quicker every year?"

"Easter. School holidays. EOFY. Christmas."

"At this rate we'll be putting the Christmas tree up next week. 🎄😂

02/06/2026

🔨 One of the biggest myths in Perth real estate is that buyers don't like auctions.

I don't believe that's true.

For years, I wasn't an auction advocate either.

Then I saw one work properly.

I got to peek behind the curtain and understand the mechanics, the psychology, and the magic that can be unleashed when an auction campaign is executed well.

I watched genuine buyer competition unfold in real time.

I saw transparency replace guesswork.

And I saw sellers achieve outcomes that simply wouldn't have been possible through traditional negotiation or "conventional" or common methods of sale.

Because a well-run auction brings together a unique combination of competition, transparency, urgency, and buyer psychology that other methods often struggle to replicate.

Once you've seen it done properly, you can't unsee it.

— Ian Barnes
Licensed Auctioneer

Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

The seller never knew they undersold by $80,000.A client of mine once purchased a home in Attadale through another agent...
29/05/2026

The seller never knew they undersold by $80,000.

A client of mine once purchased a home in Attadale through another agent.

After the deal was done, she told me something that stuck with me:

She would have paid another $100,000 to secure the property.

The seller never knew.

And that's one of the biggest fears in real estate:
underselling.

Because premium outcomes rarely happen by accident.

They come from understanding buyer psychology, protecting the seller's position, creating the right competitive environment, and having the negotiation skills and nerve to carefully push buyers to their true limit — without pushing them away altogether.

👉 That's where I come in.

After nearly 25 years in real estate, one thing I've learned is this:

The difference between an average result and a premium one often comes down to strategy, negotiation, positioning, and experience under pressure.

Because language matters.
Leverage matters.
And protecting the seller's position matters.

If you'd like a real-world conversation about how strategic negotiation can materially affect your final result, feel free to reach out anytime.

Ian Barnes
Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

✨ JUST LISTED ✨🏡 7 Cranford Avenue, BrentwoodUnder instructions from the vendor this property will be sold.For Sale by E...
27/05/2026

✨ JUST LISTED ✨

🏡 7 Cranford Avenue, Brentwood
Under instructions from the vendor this property will be sold.

For Sale by Expressions of Interest by 5PM Monday 15th June 2026 (unless sold prior).

Opportunity knocks in this tightly held blue-chip riverside pocket bordering Mount Pleasant.

Positioned on a prized 552sqm north-facing survey-strata corner block just four houses from the river, this charming residence offers exciting flexibility for owner-occupiers, investors, renovators, and future dream-home builders alike.

✔️ 552sqm survey-strata corner block
✔️ North-facing orientation
✔️ Just four houses from the river
✔️ 3 bedrooms + study nook
✔️ 2 bathrooms
✔️ Extension completed approximately 6 years ago
✔️ Renovated kitchen approximately 5 years ago
✔️ Mature citrus orchard 🍊
✔️ Dual Applecross & Rossmoyne Senior High School zoning
✔️ Prestigious riverside location

Move in and enjoy, lease out, renovate further, or landbank while planning your future build.

And yes… the oranges may well be the best tasting in the known universe*. According to local Mount Pleasant foodies.

📍 Blue-chip riverside buying with lifestyle, flexibility, and exciting future upside.

For further information or inspection times, please feel free to get in touch. See more >>> https://www.majesticcentral.com.au/property/1175/7-cranford-avenue-brentwood-wa

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21 Kearns Crescent
Applecross, WA
6153

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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