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Fitzpatricks Real Estate celebrates 60 years in business
Date: 21 february 2010
This month sees Fitzpatricks Real Estate celebrate its 60th year in business. Founded on February 21, 1950 by Geoffery James Fitzpatrick, it was formally known as G.J. Fitzpatrick & Company and began operation from a small office in the basement of the former Gissings building, in Fitzmaurice Street.
Over the years the business has grown from its humble beginnings where it was originally a one man show, to now employing a professional and dynamic team of 29 staff. As a privately owned, local family business, Fitzpatricks Real Estate are proud to have been serving the community of Wagga Wagga for the past 60 years and are looking forward to many more successful years to come.
Real estate runs in the Fitzpatricks family with Geoff’s three sons joining the ranks over the years. Peter Fitzpatrick joined the team in 1972, with Chris Fitzpatrick joining in 1975 and Geoffery’s third son Richard joining the firm in 1980. Geoff stepped down as director in 1983, he later retired from real estate in 1998 and after almost 50 years in the business.
Throughout Geoff’s real estate career he kept extensive diary entries, detailing his day to day activities and financial transactions. Geoff’s mode of transport was either by foot or bicycle, often riding to Forest Hill to inspect a property, armed with his diary, tape measure and contracts. During times when he had a number of inspections to attend, he would hire a car for a couple of hours or for a full day. His 1950 diary indicates his first house sale was made to Mrs Clark, with the property located in Wollundry Avenue selling for 4800 pounds.
Fitzpatricks Real Estate has helped thousands of people buy and sell their home, and realise the importance of this. Richard Fitzpatrick said “I have enjoyed listing people’s homes as I have always recognised the importance and magnitude in people’s lives about the decision to sell their home, and I know that by giving their home to Fitzpatricks to sell they would always get the best service available.”
In July 2009, Fitzpatricks Real Estate enthusiastically welcomed the inclusion of three new partners. Lyn Kimball, Brendan Madigan and Shaun Lowry joined the current owners; Richard Fitzpatrick, Andrew McLeod and Adam Drummond.
Fitzpatricks Real Estate attributes the success and growth of the company to hard work and great customer relationships throughout the years. “We all enjoy what we do and love helping people find themselves in a better place” said Richard Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatricks strength and growth has come from the quality of their dedicated managers and team members. “our staff are proud of what they do, proud of what they achieve and have a genuine interest in the service they provide.” said Andrew McLeod.