Bernadette Rice Joins Pilot Hill, Backing a Different Approach to Property
YAMBA, NSW – Respected local property professional Bernadette Rice has joined Pilot Hill, backing the independent agency's thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to property as it continues its rapid growth across the Clarence Valley.
The appointment marks another milestone for the young business, which has grown from managing a single holiday home to more than 150 properties in just three years and is quickly building momentum in residential sales through its tailored, proactive approach.
Recent sales successes include achieving the sale of a home in just 14 days after it had previously been withdrawn from the market, along with selling a vacant block of land in just four days during a stalled market, demonstrating the effectiveness of Pilot Hill's strategic, hands-on approach.
Pilot Hill Director Kristy said Bernadette's decision to join the business was an exciting endorsement of the vision the team has been building.
"We're incredibly excited to welcome Bernadette to Pilot Hill," she said.
"She had a choice about where she wanted to continue her career, and the fact she chose Pilot Hill is a real vote of confidence in the business we're building."
"We're not trying to be just another real estate agency. We've built Pilot Hill around thoughtful strategy, proactive execution and genuine relationships because we believe every property deserves its strongest opportunity to perform."
"Bernadette shares those values, and we're honoured that she's joining us."
Since launching in 2022, Pilot Hill has taken a different approach to traditional property businesses.
Rather than relying on standard campaigns and one-size-fits-all advice, every property is approached individually, with tailored strategy, continual optimisation and proactive communication designed to maximise opportunity at every stage of the campaign.
That philosophy has driven the company's rapid growth in holiday management and is now shaping its expansion into residential sales and property management.
For Bernadette, the decision to join Pilot Hill was about becoming part of a business with a clear purpose and a fresh perspective on property.
"What stood out to me was the way the team thinks," Bernadette said.
"Every recommendation has a purpose. Every campaign is tailored to the property and the owner's goals. There's a genuine commitment to communication, relationships and continually looking for ways to improve the outcome."
"It's a business that's prepared to ask better questions rather than simply follow the way things have always been done and that's exactly the kind of environment I wanted to be part of."
While still a relatively young business, Pilot Hill has built a reputation for doing things differently, with many of its holiday management clients now choosing the business to sell their homes as well.
Kristy said that trust has been one of the company's proudest achievements.
"Our ambition has never been to become the biggest agency," she said.
"We've always believed that if we consistently create great outcomes, communicate openly and genuinely care about the people we work with, growth will follow."
"Many of our owners have experienced the way we work through holiday management and have trusted us to sell their homes as well. That's the greatest endorsement we could ask for."
"Bernadette strengthens our ability to deliver that experience to even more property owners, and we're incredibly excited about what's ahead."
As Pilot Hill continues to grow across residential sales, holiday management and property management, the business remains focused on one simple belief:
Every property deserves a tailored approach. Every owner deserves a team committed to its performance.
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Pilot Hill
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