Chances are you’ve seen Andrew Drane around the Hills area in many guises: as a sponsor of local sporting and charity events, golfer, father attending his kids’ sports, and of course auctioneer and Managing Director and Principal of Harcourts Hills Living. He has been an active and highly successful listing and selling consultant in the Hills District for eighteen years, Principal of Harcourts Hills Living for fifteen years and successful auctioneer for the past twelve years. Now he is Principal of a new real estate business, Ray White Seven Hills (The Drane Group).Andrew is based in the heart of Seven Hills, within Seven Hills Plaza, and looks forward to giving you, his client, the benefit of his experience and expertise. A Licensed Real Estate Agent and Accredited Auctioneer, Andrew holds a Bachelor of Business Degree (Marketing) from the University of Canberra. Andrew has also authored a book, ‘Real Estate for Real Reasons’ and loves giving out free copies to those that want to learn about what to expect out of a career in Real Estate.Andrew's passion and aptitude are evident the moment you start discussing all matters real estate with him. His auctioneering prowess puts him in high demand to call auctions all around Sydney. "I prefer to focus locally and I only call auctions within my area, which keeps me in touch with the local market from different perspectives", he says.Andrew and his wife Melinda, who is the Accounts and Human Resources Manager at Ray White , reside in the Hills, and three of their children attend local schools. His oldest son, Sean, is now working as a property consultant within the business. He sponsors many local sporting and community groups. Andrew adds, "I am proud of what I do and the service I offer my clients and community. I can honestly say that I have found my professional purpose in life and I have embraced it with vigour.”“The process of buying and selling homes is rapidly changing and the function of your real estate professional and real estate office is also changing. I live by the tagline 'Creating Clients for Life through the Finest Service' and would welcome the opportunity to be your real estate professional.”Look forward to innovativeness and enthusiasm, as Andrew approaches every transaction with your best interests at heart.Come and say ‘hi’ to Andrew at the Seven Hills Plaza in his beautiful new office. He can offer advice on all aspects of real estate including sales, auctions, leasing and Property Management.