Donita Le Roux, Harcourts Platinum

Donita Le Roux has been in the real estate industry since 2004.  She started off as a sales agent and was in sales until 2010. In August she started as a Rental Portfolio Manager for her previous company but continued doing sales as well.  Donita joined Harcourts in April 2015 and her main and only focus has been Property Management.

Q & A with Donita

IW: What would you do during a typical day?  

DONITA: My day starts at 4.30 AM, here is a typical day like: 

4.30 AM – I get up and make a cup of coffee and spend some quiet time;
5.30 AM – I start working, answering emails, check rental payments in order to get a head start to my day;
7:00 AM - I packed lunches for my family & tidy up;
8:00 AM – I gym until 9:00 AM;
9:00 AM I get ready and am at the office by 9.45 AM;
10:00 AM to 5:30 PM - I am seeing clients or at the office doing admin or attending meetings;
6:00 PM – I arrive home, I will start supper and spend some time with my family;
8:00 PM – I will quickly browse my emails and respond to any important ones;
9:00 PM – Me time – I will normally watch Series or a movie.

IW: How did you get into this industry?

DONITA: I started in 2004 doing sales. Then a friend of mine convinced me to try Real Estate and I have never looked back. I did sales from 2004 – 2013 and then decided to go into Rentals from 2013 and am so grateful I made the move.

IW: What do you enjoy most about your job?

DONITA: I am a people’s person. I love meeting new people.  I also love properties especially beautiful homes and to me it is finding that perfect HOME for a family.

IW: What is the most challenging part of your job?

DONITA: Rentals is very demanding and a 24/7, 365 days a year kind of job. The most challenging part of my job I would say is to please both landlord and tenants.  I am normally the punching bag.  The other challenge is that I am never able to switch off and this year will be the first time in 10 years that I have decided to take a break, so I have booked an overseas trip later in the year.

IW: What advice would you give others that are looking to move into this industry?

DONITA: Perseverance is key, never give up. Invest in yourself by gaining as much wisdom in the industry, always keep yourself well informed.  I do believe in also having a hobby or interest to do in order to switch off from time to time, for me, that is going to the gym, keeping fit and healthy at all times, if I do not look after myself I cannot look after my business or family.