Agent Profile

Damien Keyes

Property Agent | Auctioneer

About me

About Damien

With 31 years of experience in the real estate and property industry Damien Keyes brings a unique approach to helping his clients achieve their property goals. It’s this right blend of professionalism and approachability that has seen many of Damien’s clients successfully buy and sell several properties through him over the years. Together with his wife Kirsty, they launched their own successful real estate brand in Townsville called Keyes & Co Property in 2012 and have created an excellent platform from which they can serve their community for decades to come. Passionate about the Townsville community, Damien along with his wife Kirsty are supporters of various local charity and junior sporting events and Damien’s work as an MC or auctioneer is well known at big events such as the Daniel Morcombe Foundation Gala Ball and the Ronald McDonald House Gala Ball.

Through his real estate sales platform, Damien leads a team of bright and committed career real estate agents that all share in the same passion- helping people achieve their real estate dreams. Living out his own dream, Damien’s legacy is through helping those on his team realise their own potential and share in their highs and lows throughout their respective property careers. Keyes & Co. Property and the work the company does through its agents and clients alike is something Damien is deeply passionate about and feels privileged to be part of and is genuinely excited about the journey that lays ahead.

SPECIALITIES
- Damien has been in the Real Estate Industry since 1993
- Bachelor of Management (Marketing Major) James Cook University 2001
- Graduate Certificate in Business - Australian Institute of Business 2020
- GAICD , Australian Institute of Company Directors 2018
- Unrestricted Real Estate Agent’s Licence
- Licensed Auctioneer
- Company Director since 2004
- Corporations Licence since 2006
- Principal and Director of Keyes and Co. Property
- Member of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland
- Townsville Zone Chairman for the Real Estate Institute of Queensland 2013-2017
- Regional Board Director of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland 2017-2020

AWARDS
- REIQ Awards for Excellence 2014 Small Agency of the Year - Finalist
- REIQ Awards for Excellence 2014 Residential Salesperson of the Year-Finalist
- REIQ Awards for Excellence 2015 Residential Salesperson of the Year- Finalist
- REIQ Awards for Excellence 2016 Small Agency of the Year- Finalist
- REIQ Awards for Excellence 2016 Residential Salesperson of the Year- Finalist
- REIQ Awards for Excellence 2017 Small Agency of the Year- Finalist
- REIQ Awards for Excellence 2017- Residential Salesperson of the Year- Finalist

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Charity work
- Damien and Kirsty Keyes were on the founding committee of the North QLD Jelly Baby Gala Ball which raised funds for, and was endorsed by, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes. In the black-tie event’s three years (2011, 2012 and 2013) just over $285,000 has been raised for JDRF. Damien was the events M.C. & Auctioneer and Kirsty Co-President of the organising committee and financial secretary for the charity event.
- Various local charities and not for profits offering Auctioneer and MC services including but not limited to:
- Ronald McDonald House Gala Ball
- Cutheringa Society
- Camp Quality
- Sky Foundation (Women’s Shelter)
- Cancer Council (various events across the city)
- Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club
- Leukemia Foundation
- Mates for Mates Gala Ball
- Sam Faust Foundation
- Brain Cancer
- Daniel Morcombe Foundation
- Junior Sports - Damien and Kirsty have been involved in coaching, managing and sponsoring Brothers Junior Rugby Union since 2013
- Junior Sports - Sponsored junior netball club Pheonix as well has Southern Cross Catholic School netball program

Testimonials

Paul and I cannot thank you enough for the way in which you handled the recent sale of our property. We were hopeful of a quick sale, but never did we think it would happen within three weeks! When it came time to pick a real estate agent, the choice was simple. Looking around Riverside Gardens we noticed that Keyes & Co properties didn't remain on the market for very long. As we were going to be renting while our house was on the market, a quick sale was important to us. As this was the first time we had sold a house, we were a little nervous about the process - the costs involved, the sometimes unflattering stereotypes of real estate agents and the general fear of the unknown. However, all of our concerns were put to rest upon meeting Damien. Damien's relaxed yet incredibly professional approach made the whole process a breeze. We never felt pushed or rushed into making a decision. From the advertising proofs to the presentation of offers, we were always kept informed and involved through the process. The Keyes and Co office team are also incredibly professional and helpful. They were great at keeping us informed of key milestones and following up any outstanding matters. And as for the thank you present hamper that we received on settlement?!? Seriously impressive and delicious! Thank you all again. It was an absolute pleasure and we cannot praise you enough

Aimee and Paul

Damien and Justin were fantastic.I was working away for most of the marketing process.They were professional and respectful of my situation at all times.Completely trustworthy and honest.The feedback after every open house was fantastic.Got way more for my house than expected.Keyes and Co are the real deal.The whole process was smooth and went off without a hitch.

Carol

We have dealt with Damien as both a buyer and seller. Keyes & Co Property assisted us to achieve a great result for the sale of our property. The service was nothing but professional in each instance and we were well informed during the process. We would highly recommend their services to future clients