Maxine

Alderson

Maxine brings a calm, logical and solutions-driven approach to her portfolio. With experience in beauty, lecturing and business before real estate, she combines strong people skills with a process-led mindset, ensuring clients feel heard, supported and genuinely cared for throughout the property management experience.

What’s your personal connection to the neighbourhood?
Living locally in Newport and Williamstown, I love daily seaside walks and the changing views of Port Phillip Bay. That lifestyle connection gives me a genuine appreciation for the area and the community I serve.

What do your clients commonly say you do differently?
Clients value my calm presence, proactive attitude and diligent work ethic. I focus on practical solutions and positive outcomes, making sure people feel supported, heard and genuinely cared for.

How has your career led you to the role you’re in today?
Before real estate, I worked as a beauty therapist, lecturer and business professional. That background gave me strong people skills, negotiation ability and a process-driven mindset that now shape my work in property management.

Why Buxton?
I’m proud to align with Buxton’s culture, values and professional training. The support and development within the business help me continue providing strong service to clients.

Frequently Asked

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Your Buxton team member will cover the details - here’s a clear view of what an appraisal involves.

We approach appraisals as a practical conversations, grounded in real data, local insight and what matters most to you.

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Your Buxton agent visits your property, considers its features, location, and market conditions, and combines that with recent leasing data to give you a clear, realistic view of its value.

We analyse comparable properties, current market trends, and your home’s unique qualities. From there, we provide a considered range that reflects what renters are likely to pay.

Not at all. An appraisal is simply insight - a way to understand your property's value and your options before making any decisions.

Typically, we recommend an in-person appraisal so we can assess your property fully. In some cases, a virtual appraisal can provide a helpful initial guide.

Agents weigh factors differently - recent lease results, market conditions, and property features. At Buxton, we combine local insight, data, and experience to provide a balanced, realistic appraisal you can trust.