04 Jul 2022
Words Christine Retschlag Informer 103

New Kids On The Block

Welcome to David Faiers, based in Queensland, and Debbie Cooper, who will be covering southern New South Wales and Northern Victoria.

David Faiers - Broker, Sunshine Coast & Fraser Coast, QLD

“As a previous holiday park owner, with a 25-year career in sales and business ownership across a range of industries, my passion lies firmly in the tourism and hospitality sector.”

A former New South Welshman, David moved to Queensland in the early 90s where he worked as a senior auctioneer and manager with some of Australia’s leading motor auction houses. His many career roles gave him the opportunity to travel around Australia and gain a vast knowledge of the country.

In 2004, he established a specialist plant and equipment valuation business based out of Brisbane working predominately for Australia’s leading financial institutions and law firms for business asset valuation and refinance purposes.

Three years later, David and his wife Marni purchased a BIG4 Holiday Park in northwest Queensland and worked on developing the park into what they still believe is the one of the best inland tourist parks in Australia. The park was listed and sold by ResortBrokers in February 2014.

After relocating to northern New South Wales with his family, David accepted a position as Dealer Principal / General Manager with a multi-site/ multi-franchise motor dealership.

Six years later he was lured back into the tourism industry taking a Park Manager contract role in Byron Bay with Reflection Holiday Parks (NSW Crown Lands Park Managers).

In December 2021 and after their children “flew the nest”, David and Marni decided to relocate to the Sunshine Coast.

The opportunity to work with ResortBrokers as their Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast caravan park and motel broker was too good to resist.

David loves this part of Queensland and looks forward to the opportunity of providing businesses within his region with exceptional customer service and positive buyer and seller interactions.

He prides himself on meeting the needs of both sellers and buyers with a strong focus on customer service. Possessing a sharp business mind, he is able to provide all parties with the best outcomes in business sales and acquisitions.

When not working, you will find David and Marni exploring many of the Sunshine Coast’s attractions and hiking, camping, motorbike riding, surfing and fishing.

Debbie Cooper - Broker, Southern New South Wales & Northern Victoria

“I pride myself on getting results for all parties involved, along with my reputation for never giving up and achieving a result when all seems lost.”

Born and raised in the New South Wales Riverina region, Debbie started her career in policing which lasted more than a decade. 

Stationed in locations in Sydney and South Coast New South Wales before returning to the Riverina, providedDebbie with a great education about the region.

A high level competitive tennis, golf and netball player, Debbie has travelled throughout Australia, enhancing her knowledge of the country, particularly New South Wales where she has played golf on most of the beautiful Murray River based golf courses. 

Living, working and playing sport has given Debbie an intimate and valuable understanding of the people and the region.

Debbie also managed a country hotel which allowed her an insight into the daily pressures faced by both owners and lessees. 

Her sales career includes success in residential real estate as well as agricultural and heavy construction equipment which enabled her to build strong relationships across both New South Wales and northern Victoria.

Debbie was attracted to the family-owned ResortBrokers because “It is a long-term successful business with a great reputation of integrity in an exciting industry”.

Renowned for “getting things done”, Debbie’s competitive nature provides her with a win/win approach to sales. 

Her motto: never give in mentally and work equally as hard for the vendor and purchaser to achieve the desired outcome for all.

When not focusing on work, you’ll find Debbie at the easel pastel painting.