John founded Harrington Earl Estate Agents with Steve Earl in 1999 with the intention of creating a boutique agency attuned to their clients needs. A smart corporate image was established offering fresh ideas and smart new approach which immediately made an impact on the inner Melbourne real estate market. Being without the constraints of a franchise John has been keen to follow his own path producing a string of outstanding results and winning customers with a peerless level of service. Having been in the real estate industry since 1985 his passion is obviously property however he manages to combine this with his other loves - family, friends, travelling Australia and scuba diving to create a wonderfully balanced lifestyle.

Steve joined John Harrington in establishing Harrington Earl Estate Agents during 1999 bringing with him 18 years experience and a commitment to excellence. Steve’s unwavering passion is to provide his clients with the very best result and ensure their complete satisfaction. His straightforward demeanour and no nonsense approach has made him a favourite with his clients who trust and respect his opinion. A person of great commitment and passion Steve lives in North Fitzroy and is strongly involved in Rotary, the Fitzroy Football Club and the Fitzroy Bowling Club. With 2 sports mad children you may also see Steve in the Edinburgh Gardens having a vigorous kick of the football with Lochie (Lachlan) or shooting a few hoops with Melissa.

Leye (Pronounced Lee) commenced his real estate career some 10 years ago and has extensive experience in residential sales, rentals and land subdivision. An experienced property management professional, he was attracted to Harrington Earl by our strong branding and emphasis on customer service. Leye offers his clients an excellent understanding of the intricacies of the property management process, is superbly organised and stays on top of every situation ensuring the best outcomes are always obtained for landlords and tenants alike. An excellent communicator, he maintains strong relationships with clients delivering astute, straight forward advice and enjoys being part of a forward thinking property management team continually working to enhance Harrington Earl’s reputation as an industry leader. Outside of work Leye is a passionate Essendon supporter and looks forward to renewed success for the Bombers in the near future.

Having had a successful marketing company before the birth of her children and being the patient partner of Steve Earl for over 22 years, Michelle has never been too far away from real estate having been Steve’s ‘sounding post’ for as long as she can remember. At the beckoning of Steve, Michelle re- entered the workforce in mid 2006 and has proved to be a vital member of the Harrington Earl team. Friendly, hard working and with a flair for numbers, Michelle has revelled in the responsibility of handling the Tenancy Trust Accounts on behalf of the company. Michelle ensures that the monthly statement is prepared in accordance with our client’s instructions and that financial reports are prepared promptly in July so that each client can attend to their taxation obligation in their own time. You’ll most likely see Michelle ferrying the children between sporting commitments, working away at Hurl’s Gym on the treadmill or dining with her husband Steve at their favourite local eatery.

Currently combining home duties with part time work at our office, Hayley commenced with Harrington Earl in January 2004 in a receptionist’s role and worked her way through the ‘ranks’ to become an integral part of the Harrington Earl team. Her infectious enthusiasm for customer service and devotion to her landlords and tenants make her a distinct favourite among clients. Always prepared to do that little bit extra to ensure her client’s satisfaction and extremely thourough with her tenancy documentation, Hayley is one of the premier Property Mangers in Melbourne which proves that loyalty, dedication and hard work certainly reap great rewards and Harrington Earl is very proud of her achievements. Hayley is a keen equestrian although that has been put on the backburner with her young son Cooper and daughter Ella now taking up the majority of her time.

Commencing her real estate career in 1990 as a receptionist at a well respected Eltham estate agency Kylie quickly developed a passion for all things property and enjoyed an 11 year role with that agency establishing herself as a respected senior property manager. An exciting opportunity then presented itself to Kylie and she found herself in Central London leasing ‘blue chip’ residential freehold and relocating corporate tenants which she enjoyed immensely however lure of family and friends proved too strong. Shortly after her return to Melbourne Kylie and her husband were blessed with the news of a pending ‘arrival’ and devoted her time to the raising of a family (Lola being first born with Charlie not too far behind!) and the administrative duties of her husband’s building company. With the kids starting primary school Kylie was yearning to re-enter the property management field and approached Harrington Earl about the possibility of joining our well respected company... Well that was early November 2011 and Kylie is proving herself to be an asset to our company confirming the old adage ‘Just like riding a bike’ is very true indeed.