Stella Gankin

Stella Gankin an icon of the Eastern Suburbs real estate scene and indeed something of a local legend, Stella Gankin is one of the most respected and experienced agents in the industry. The founding principal agent of LJ Hooker Bondi Beach | Bondi Junction, she has more than two decades of experience in the real estate industry and is recognised not only as a Real Estate Agent of the utmost professionalism and talent, but also for her community-minded approach to business and the care she demonstrates to all with whom she deals. A past winner of Salesperson of the Year.

With a vast breadth of knowledge about the Eastern Suburbs market specifically and a deep wider understanding of the overall Australian industry, Stella brings a personable yet highly skilled quality to her work. Working in conjunction with her daughter Marina Makhlin, Stella’s naturally empathetic and caring nature are crucial aspects of what makes so successful and much-loved by her clients. She believes in a “client-first” approach, developing rapport and connection being the most important first steps and then seeking to understand the optimum outcomes for each particular client. A key word she often uses is “trust”, and it’s part of her very essence that trust is central to everything she does. With trust comes confidence and with confidence comes great outcomes; a point Stella goes out of her to achieve.

A long-time resident of the Eastern Suburbs, she understands the place and the people, with the coastal culture of the area being very important to her. Affectionately known for being something of a “workaholic”, she nevertheless finds as much time as she can to soak up the best the area has to offer. From enjoying local beaches with her beloved cocker-spaniel Symi to spending time with her grandchildren and taking in the coastal walks, it’s a lifestyle she loves – and one which she is expertly able to help potential new residents achieve, whilst also guiding long-established locals to realise their best real estate results. It is within this local connection, combined with her broad industry experience, that her secret lies – from guiding the sale of $20 million Double Bay residences to humble Bondi studios, and everything in-between, she is able to navigate the waters skilfully whilst always maintaining a friendly and highly professional approach. A recognised industry leader, she is quite simply an expert in the local market and is ready to assist in all your property requirements, whether it be a sales appraisal, property management of an investment, or if you’re looking to buy, sell or lease, Stella Gankin has you covered. Stella’s areas of expertise include Bondi, Bondi Beach, Bondi Junction, Bronte, Randwick, Waverley & Queens Park, and right throughout the Eastern Suburbs.