Tara Torkkola

About Tara Torkkola - Real Estate Agent

Local real estate professional Tara Torkkola is one of the region’s and country’s most awarded and respected agents. In 2022 Tara ranked in the Top 50 Women in Real Estate, which celebrates the highest calibre agents in Australia, a credibility she brings to the Byron Shire community. She has also ranked in the Top 9 Regional Female Agent in Australia.

At 36 years old Tara has been the force in the Byron Shire property market for over 15 years. Her multi-faceted international approach delivers layers of invisible value and a worldwide savvy that ensures she achieves unrivalled results. A modern and digital selling agent, Tara embraces traditional skills including authentic connections and an extensive database, paired with cutting edge accelerated marketing techniques. Multiple campaigns for each property across digital and traditional media ensure maximum exposure and interest.

As Sales Manager of highly respected First National Byron Bay #1 office in Australasia, Tara fosters a culture built on traditional values and utmost discretion. Part of the community fabric, they pride themselves on serving both locals and newcomers with thorough knowledge and relationships that have been built over 30 years. First National Byron Bay is home to the highest achieving agents in the country led by Industry leader Chris Hanley as company principal. Tara’s colleagues have been her mentors and inspiration for 15 years, she works with the best in the business

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Tara, her partner and two children call the Byron region home for the last 20 years having renovated multiple homes here and they reside on their 37 acre farm in the hinterland so you will see Tara in her 4wd and Blundstones at work and on weekends with the family!

Tara and her team are long term locals who embody the lifestyle that they are selling. They operate in sync to deliver deeply satisfying results that could not be achieved by one agent alone.

Tara is extremely well connected with a down to earth confidence and intuitive sales approach that feed into her negotiations. She is renowned for consistently achieving over and above, with an instinct for leveraging the highest outcomes and knowing where money is being left on the table.

She continues to witness evolution in the Byron Bay region, with the tightly held property mecca attracting both new buyers and agents. Her unique approach is grounded in community values and trust, and she is a must call for anyone desiring an international selling approach.

Throughout her career, she has consistently delivered record property sales across the shire. Her portfolio includes family homes, coastal retreats and large rural properties.

Tara actively engages in high level mentoring programs with industry leaders who inspire her to take her business to the next level. In recent years Tara has been a keynote speaker at events of over 1000 attendees sharing her journey. She is committed to continual growth alongside care and compassion to exceed expectations.

Tara prides herself on top tier references and testimonials, and can connect you with recent clients for a firsthand and transparent account of selling with team Tara Torkkola

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