Richard Simpson

Richard Simpson is the fifth generation of Simpson to join the family real estate business since its inception in 1872. Richard is a Licensed Estate Agent and divides his time between managing the firm's large portfolio of Commercial & Industrial properties and working closely with the Sales Team overseeing the increase in profile of the firm throughout Melbourne's inner suburbs in both Residential and Commercial sales. His genuine passion for real estate, combined with superb negotiating skills and his attention to detail, enable him to deliver a premium level of service to his clients. Listening to clients' needs, creative marketing, knowledge of property and careful consideration when providing advice to clients buying and selling real estate, are core strengths that contribute to Richard's continuing success. Richard is also an outstanding and entertaining auctioneer, highly skilled at obtaining the very best price for his vendors.

Richard is the current Chairman of the REIV's Commercial & Industrial Chapter working closely with the Institute on all matters relating to Commercial & Industrial real estate including lobbying of governments, training, events and legal matters. Richard is also a director of the REIV, following in the footsteps of his Father and Grandfather.

Prior to joining W.B. Simpson & Son, Richard spent 10 years as a chartered accountant with KPMG. He reached the level of Senior Manager in the practice where he specialised in Property and Banking and Finance. While studying to be a chartered accountant, Richard completed a Bachelor in Business (Property) at RMIT specialising in the Valuation Stream to complement his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Melbourne University, obtained in 1988.

Richard is married to Kirsten and they live together with their young daughter, Annabel and son, Lachlan. He is a keen baseball player turning out in winter for Melbourne University and in the summer for the Malvern Braves.