After 27 years as an agent, Peter J McManus understands what works in the real estate business, and what doesn't. Born, bred and educated in Southport Queensland, Peter has fond memories of his early years on the Gold Coast and in late 2012 returned permanently to live with his wife Sophie, and children Elizabeth, James and Victoria. Peter left the Gold Coast not long after completing his schooling at The Southport School to move to Sydney. In 1988 Peter commenced his real estate career and worked in the exclusive Eastern Suburbs of Potts Point and then on to Double Bay. In 1990 Peter opened his own agency at the age of 20 in one of Australia's most expensive and exclusive suburbs, Mosman, on Sydney's Lower North Shore. The agency was named McManus Real Estate and in late 2010 existing staff purchased the business. At one stage, Peter had over 27 staff and 22 sales people working along side him. After seeing his father a success as a Holden Dealer in Southport (Peter McManus Holden during the 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's) Peter Jnr took to real estate with the same gusto and passion. Whilst developing his skills in negotiation, client management, marketing and sales strategies, Peter studied and the Western Sydney University and holds a certificate in Real Estate Agency and Management including Auctioneering and a Stock and Station Agency Management Certificate.