Eight years ago, Michael Qader launched a real estate business from his garage with little more than determination, a strong work ethic and a simple belief that putting people first would always be good business.
Today, that same business has reached another major milestone, officially joining one of the world's leading real estate brands as Harcourts AQ.
The rebrand marks the next chapter for the Western Sydney agency, with Directors Michael Qader (Pictured on right) and Vincent Ianni (on left) bringing their established business into the Harcourts network while remaining committed to the personalised service, integrity and community values that have driven their success since day one.
"When we started, we didn't have a big office or a large team—we simply wanted to build a business that people could trust," Mr Qader said.
"Over the past eight years, we've grown because we've always put people first, done the right thing and genuinely cared about our clients and community. Those values built our business, and they're exactly why Harcourts felt like the right fit for our future."
From its humble beginnings, AQ has grown into a respected agency servicing Sydney's south-west, earning a loyal client base through repeat business, referrals and a reputation for personalised service.
Having lived in the local community for more than 20 years, Mr Qader said understanding the area had always been one of the business's greatest strengths.
"We're not just selling property here—we've grown up here, built our lives here and are part of this community. That local knowledge allows us to offer advice that goes beyond the transaction and genuinely helps our clients make confident decisions."
Director of Property Management Vincent Ianni said the business had always been built on long-term relationships.
"Some of our proudest achievements aren't awards—they're the landlords and families who continue to trust us year after year," Mr Ianni said.
"We treat every property as if it were our own, and joining Harcourts gives us even more resources and support while allowing us to maintain the personalised service our clients value."
Beyond real estate, the team actively supports local charities, community initiatives and grassroots sport, reflecting a long-held philosophy that successful businesses have a responsibility to give back.
"Community has always been at the heart of everything we do," Mr Qader said.
"We believe in supporting the people and organisations that make our area such a great place to live because when our community succeeds, we all succeed."
CEO of Harcourts NSW, Andrew McCulloch, said the story behind Harcourts AQ made the business a perfect fit for the network.
"Michael and Vincent haven't built their reputation overnight," Mr McCulloch said.
"They've built it through hard work, integrity and an unwavering commitment to their clients. Growing a business from a garage into a respected agency is a fantastic achievement, and we're delighted to welcome Harcourts AQ to our growing NSW network."
"Their entrepreneurial journey reflects exactly what Harcourts is about—ambitious people, strong values and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for their communities. We look forward to supporting them as they continue writing the next chapter of their success story."
For Mr Qader, joining Harcourts isn't the finish line.
"This isn't the end of our journey, it's the beginning of something even bigger," he said.
"We're incredibly proud of where we've come from, and we're even more excited about where we're going."
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