A Spotlight on Jenny Elks

Professionals Armidale Local News | Staff Spotlight 25th July, 2023 No Comments

Jenny is a New England local, growing up with family in Walcha and Uralla. She was a hairdresser before a career change into real estate over twelve months ago, specifically, holiday and short-stay rentals. This shift ignited Jenny’s passion for property, real estate, and creating exceptional experiences for her clients. 

Jenny is determined by nature and has big plans for tourism in Armidale and the New England area. Jenny is excited to see Professionals Armidale become the go-to agency for holiday rentals in the local area. “The empathy we show our clients and the passion we have makes all the difference. We care about our clients as individuals and providing them with the best possible experience is a high priority.”  

We asked Jenny what makes Armidale so special. “Honestly, it’s mainly the people. Armidale is such a friendly country town,” she says. “Of course, there is also the beauty of the place. The architecture, the beautiful old cathedrals, and the colourful leaves in autumn. It’s just a really pretty place.” 

For Jenny, no two days are the same. She has a number of morning responsibilities that usually involve administration and communication with clients, but the rest of her day is likely to be hectic and productive. “I’m on the phone a lot and I get to speak with all kinds of people. I really like that about my job,” says Jenny. “I’m motivated by the challenges that real estate presents me. I am constantly problem-solving and learning all the time.” 

When asked who her most important mentor was, she immediately named Ben Saxby. “He has taught me to look at things from different perspectives, especially when trying to solve a problem,” she said. “He is very business minded and knowledgeable. I find his work ethic inspiring.” Jenny says that working in real estate has taught her not to take problems to heart and to be creative about finding solutions that work for everyone involved. “In real estate, you need to be prepared for everything and anything” she says “I am honest with people and I care a lot about the outcomes.” 

Outside of the office, Jenny is very family orientated and her five children keep her on her toes. The entire family shares a strong passion for cars, and on weekends, you’ll probably find the whole family involved in building cars.  

Need to discuss your holiday property needs? Contact Jenny today.  
jenny@proarmidale.com.au | 0412 855 226