Jim Playsted

Jim’s tremendous work ethic, thorough preparation, networking and negotiating skills underpin the trust vendors place in him. He has rewarded that trust from vendors, now approaching 400 property settlements since commencing his real estate career in Hobart during 2011, with around half of his business for East Coast vendors.

Prior to gaining his property consultant and auctioneer qualifications, his training and experience includes national sales and marketing management and business development.

Jim joined Knight Frank in 2014 as manager of the residential business. The Knight Frank residential team grew from four to eleven operatives under Jim’s leadership until he reverted to a ‘town and country’ role for the firm in 2017, further expanding East Coast operations from Spring Beach and Orford to Bicheno and Coles Bay, including a new office in Swansea, while also maintaining services for his client base in greater Hobart.

In 2017 Jim was awarded ‘REIT Agent of the year’ for his achievements and service to the industry in Tasmania.

In his personal time, Jim contributes as an active community member. He has volunteered as a guest auctioneer for community groups such as Rotary, Rural Alive and Well, the Cancer Council and TMAG, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.