Women In Real Estate: Ioulia de Vos

Real estate is an ever-changing industry that demands resilience, adaptability, and a passion for working with people. For Ioulia de Vos, an Associate Buyers Agent at Highspec Property Buyers Agents, the journey into property buying has been both rewarding and eye-opening. From attending a networking event that changed her career path to navigating the complexities of property buying, Ioulia shares what she’s learned, her best advice, and why she believes real estate is the perfect industry for those who thrive on challenges...

TITLE: Associate Buyers Agent

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN REAL ESTATE?

14 months

WHERE DID YOU START?

I was fortunate to land this role after attending the annual real estate AGM in November 2023. I had just completed my Certificate of Registration and thought it would be a good idea to meet and mingle with industry professionals. That’s when Amanda Gould at Highspec Property Buyers Agents offered me an interview—and the rest is history.

IS IT YOUR DREAM JOB?

Yes, I love the industry and how different every day can be.

BEST CAREER EXPERIENCE?

Saving clients time and money on securing their property.

WORST CAREER EXPERIENCE?

Inspecting a house where the tenant had left horror notes on the walls. The state of the place was just heartbreaking.

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT ABOUT REAL ESTATE DURING YOUR CAREER?

Don’t judge a book by its cover. You never really know the full story until you dig deeper.

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT ABOUT YOURSELF DURING YOUR CAREER?

The mindset shifts and growth have been huge. I’ve pushed myself out of my comfort zone and learned more about people than ever before.

HOW HAVE WOMEN’S ROLES IN REAL ESTATE CHANGED SINCE YOU FIRST STARTED?

I work in a female-led team and continue to learn so much from Amanda every day.

IT’S BEEN A CHALLENGING YEAR, ARE THERE ANY REAL ESTATE TIPS YOU COULD SHARE?

There is never the perfect time or the perfect property—sometimes you just have to take the leap.

BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN?

Don’t let your career take over your life—appreciate the people who really matter.

ANY REGRETS REGARDING YOUR CAREER?

None

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER WOMEN WANTING TO START A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE?

If you love a challenge, love people, and want no two days to be the same, this industry is for you.

DO YOU HAVE ANY FASHION & BEAUTY TIPS THAT YOU’VE LEARNT WHILE ON THE JOB?

Less is more. You can easily dress up an outfit with heels or dress it down with flats.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?

Real estate is a career that’s constantly evolving, which makes it perfect for anyone who loves learning and growing every day.

CONNECT WITH IOULIA

highspecproperties.com.au@ioulia_buyersagent ioulia@highspecproperties.com.au 0423 170 592