Welcome to the Team Heléna Barnett-Lonergan, Advisor
We are pleased to welcome Heléna Barnett-Lonergan to DDRE Global.
After building her career within the traditional corporate model, Heléna recognised that the structure was no longer giving her, or her clients, what they needed.
Moving to a brokerage model offered something different: greater independence, the freedom to work on her own terms and more capacity to focus on delivering a genuinely personal service.
For Heléna, this career is not simply about completing transactions. It is about understanding clients, solving problems and giving every detail the attention it deserves.
Please join us in welcoming Heléna to DDRE Global.
What brought you to Team DDRE and a brokerage model rather than another corporate?
It was a mix of personal and professional factors. Personally, I felt that the corporate model was no longer working for me but it also became abundantly clear that it doesn’t benefit the client. Moving to a brokerage model has meant that I have true ‘work/life’ balance and working on my own terms. For the client, it means I can truly give them my undivided attention throughout the process as I don’t need to be working with the amount of clients that corporates do. After-all, that is what clients deserve when they entrust you to sell/find their biggest asset.
Your area is the Richmond Borough what makes this area special in your eyes?
It’s a wonderful area to live in… I was born and raised in the borough and absolutely love it. It's a perfect mix of city and country being so close to London yet having the benefit of the River Thames and the numerous parks gives it a country feel. The history of the area is also a passion of mine and I’m learning new things all the time.
You grew up in South West London, what was your favourite spot as a child/teenager?
Richmond town centre was always a 'go to' for shopping and I loved sitting on Richmond Green with friends.
You’re highly experienced, what’s one piece of advice you’d give to newer agents?
This career is not about ‘doing deals’ - it’s about genuinely giving care and attention to our clients - if that’s selling a family home or helping someone with their first time purchase. The results then follow. And never panic when things don’t go quite to plan - we are often actually problem solvers and not ‘estate agents'.
What that brings you the most joy?
When a client hugs me! You know that your work and effort has genuinely made a difference to them and their life.
What do you love most about real estate?
Of course I get to experience some fantastic properties but for me it’s really all about building relationships with clients and making a difference to their lives by helping them find/sell their home.
Why DDRE now?
It felt like the right time. I was aware of the business for some time and have known someone that works in Basecamp for many years. I love the technology, data driven and modern approach which is becoming more and more relevant and felt that Richmond upon Thames needed something different to the traditional agency model.
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