Hi, I’m Paul Bryan — Liveability Specialist and Business owner (Cairns & Mackay)

For the past 22 years, I’ve been fine-tuning my process to help homeowners in Mackay, Brisbane, BYRON BAY and now Cairns to get the very best result when selling. Real estate is my passion, and alongside my partner Anna, we run our independent agency, Penny Wood Lane, which we proudly launched in 2013. We’re 100% Australian owned, and supporting us also means giving back — because we donate a portion of every commission to local charities and causes we believe in.

(Curious about what it’s like working with us? Take a minute to check out our Google, Facebook, and realestate.com.au reviews — our clients tell the real story.)

Over the years, I developed a real estate philosophy called ‘Fast Trust’ — the idea that when buyers and sellers trust the process (and each other) quickly, amazing things happen.

It all starts before the first open home, with three simple but powerful goals:

Making an unforgettable first impression
Eliminating common buyer objections before they even come up
Maximising the perceived value of your property

Once we nail this preparation stage, we move into marketing — with your property (and your mindset) fully ‘Match Fit’to attract high-intent buyers. These are the serious buyers: finance-ready, motivated, and eager to move fast. Recognising and working closely with these buyers is the key to achieving the highest price and best terms.

Today’s buyers expect speed, transparency, and straight answers. When you meet those expectations, they step up with their best offers — fast. That’s why I focus on being highly organised and proactive, making sure no opportunity slips through the cracks.

Right now, there’s a real window of opportunity in the Cairns market thanks to the Regional Lifestyle Migration and Work-From-Home Revolution. Cairns ticks all the boxes — natural beauty, vibrant lifestyle, affordable homes, and international connectivity. I genuinely believe it’s the best place in Australia for future lifestyle growth, and I’m passionate about helping our community grow and thrive.

At Penny Wood Lane, we make selling even easier with ‘Pay Later’ options to cover all your upfront selling costs — like property improvements, building reports, cleaning, staging, and more. I’ll help organise everything, so you can focus on the exciting part: your next chapter.

If you’re thinking about selling, or just want some advice, I’m always happy to have a chat. Let’s work together to get your property looking its best, and achieving the price it truly deserves.