Scott is the co-founder of Burleigh Property Sales who, in 1992, together with his childhood friend Greg Dillon (and after already working in the industry since the 1980s), established the family owned and operated business it remains today.
If there’s one thing that makes Scott Boniwell stand out from other Real Estate Agents, it’s that his clients keep returning to him to help them sell their home, sometimes years, sometimes decades down the track, because they know and trust him. They tell their friends, they tell their family and they know and trust that he will do the right thing by them.
“We run a family business. We treat people like family and they keep coming back because they know they’re going to get the truth.”
Finding a Real Estate Agent who’s been in the business for 40 years would be practically unheard of, certainly in Burleigh.
Even though his son, Joel Boniwell is stepping up as Principal, there’s no way Scott is going to stop.
“I’m staying because I’ve sold to people from years ago who keep ringing me because they want me to help them sell their property again. I enjoy it. I enjoy doing what I’m doing. But mostly, I really enjoy helping people.”
He arrived in Burleigh from Hobart in the late 1970s and owned, then sold two separate gift and tobacconist shops in Surfer’s Paradise – the old Black Dolphin Arcade, before taking the plunge into Real Estate. His childhood friend Greg Dillon followed him up from Hobart with his own family and Scott introduced him into Real Estate before the two decided, in 1992, to set up their own Real Estate business starting right here in James St, Burleigh Heads.
For Burleigh Property Sales, the recent relocation of the premises back to James Street has been like a homecoming in many ways, back to the roots of Burleigh Property Sales and where it all began. It was all about family then, and it’s all about family now, setting his sons and grandchildren up for the future in their own premises.
Scott remembers the first property he ever sold which was within a week of starting out in Real Estate back in the early 1980s. He remembers it because even thought he was an agent in Bureleigh, he saw an ad in the paper, phoned the agent and said he had a buyer. He drove up, took the buyer through the property, and sold it to them for $45,000!
Other early highlights for Scott in Real Estate include selling nearly every unit in the beachfront boutique Hibiscus Apartment block at Main Beach.
Another was selling the indoor cricket centre in Kingston which was the start of a career in trading property from Cairns to the Gold Coast for Scott.
Given his 40 years of selling real estate in Burleigh and throughout the Coast and beyond, there is nothing Scott hasn’t seen before or knows how to deal with.
A Burleigh icon in his own right, you’re in good hands with Scott Boniwell.
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It was a pleasure dealing with Scott
Recently bought a property through Scott and cannot speak highly enough of his honesty, professionalism and generosity with his time. Top notch agent.
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Brent & Ashleigh (Buyer)
26 Jun 2022
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overall very satisfying
From the first time meeting Scottt, I felt that he had my best interests foremost. His advice and guidance enabled a very quick sale. My property was listed on the Saturday afternoon and by Wednesday, we had a very satisfactory offer. He guided us through the sale process and kept us fully informed.
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Valmai (Vendor)
19 Jun 2022
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Professionalism and constant updates.
Scott worked hard for us from day one. He maintained great communication between himself and us, giving us updates with offers, viewings, strategies and emails. He took every offer and request for house viewings seriously, always letting us know when he was going to the house.
He ran the auction and though we turned it in because of low bids, Scott still worked hard finding a buyer with our asking price, which he did.
He acts professionally and has pride in his work.
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Sandra (Vendor)
18 Jun 2022
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A trusted seasoned professional
I've had the pleasure of knowing Scott for many years now and have used Scott on a number of properties that I have purchased and sold in the Burleigh Heads region. I find Scott a straight shooter who tells it the way that it is and has a level of trust with me that has been built up through the years.
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Stuart (Vendor)
20 Jan 2021
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An Excellent real estate agent
We have been extremely pleased with the professionalism, integrity and willingness to help showed by Scott in our recent dealings with him in the purchase of a unit at the Gold Coast
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18 Jan 2021
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Honest and reliable
Scott has always been our go-to agent. He's easily approachable, happy to help and has a no nonsense approach. We have both bought and sold through Scott and would do so again.
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Jamieson (Vendor)
11 Nov 2020
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Great service
Scott achieved a price we were happy with. He kept us fully informed every step of the way and gave us advice we were confident to accept.
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Michael904 (Vendor)
29 Aug 2019
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Professional and Honest
I recently purchased a family home in Burleigh Heads through Burleigh Property Sales. Being based in Melbourne, there were concerns from me buying interstate and so far away.
Obviously , I flew up to inspect the property and found that even though there were houses on the same street that were cheaper, Scott told me that 'you really need to see the location as it's not comparing apples with apples' and although I paid more than the others on the same street , I could see why when I flew up and inspected.
However, Scott and Joel, were not only thoroughly professional, but also I got a sens e of 'trust and honesty' from them and am looking forward to moving up there to live.
Thanks for your help , Gents.
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Sam And Donna (Buyer)
5 Aug 2019
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Honest and reliable agent
Scott knew the market incredibly well and was very efficient to deal with but mostly he was very honest and upfront. I wouldn't hesitate to deal with Scott again and recommend him to people I know.
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JulieAnnKerin (Buyer)
18 Jun 2017