Yahoo Finance Wong Swee Wan: Real estate powerhouse defying age
Wong receiving the Top 8 Transactor Condo (Luxury) award from Bernard Tong, CEO of EdgeProp Singapore (Picture: Albert Chua/The Edge Singapore)
At 60, Wong Swee Wan is living proof that age knows no boundaries. While many among her peers are retired, this vibrant senior passed her real estate exam at her first attempt and embarked on a new career.
Today, Wong is a highly sought-after project tagger with Platinum status, specialising in condo launches in prestigious Districts 9 and 10.
“I’m an energetic person, and I genuinely love what I do,” she enthuses. “I’m thrilled to engage in something that challenges me mentally — it’s my safeguard against dementia!”
Wong: I take pride in building and maintaining relationships
Childhood fascination turned career
Hailing from Ipoh, Malaysia, Wong’s journey into real estate began when she struggled to sell her own home due to the shortcomings of her real estate agent. Determined to do it herself, she decided to obtain her own real estate licence.
Her fascination with beautiful homes from her Ipoh childhood played a pivotal role in shaping her career.
Wong fondly reminisces: “I remember playing and studying in my classmate’s 10- room bungalow. She lived on the same street as Michelle Yeoh, and the houses there had gardens as big as football fields!”
This led her to establish roots in Singapore’s premium landed districts, which also became the heart of her business. From her initial rookie project, Victoria Park Villas, to memorable launches like Clement Canopy and Martin Modern, Wong naturally gravitated towards clients seeking homes in areas renowned for Good Class Bungalows and prestigious schools.
From teaching to real estate
Wong’s background as an ex-teacher with a maternal instinct to help and serve has been a cornerstone of her success. After decades of being an education officer and raising three children, Wong’s nurturing demeanour and genuine care for her students, regardless of their academic backgrounds, have seamlessly transitioned into her current role.
Her ability to listen attentively to the needs of families with children looking for their dream homes has earned her the trust and appreciation of her clients. Wong vividly recalls an amusing anecdote from her rookie days when she had to deal with a family who insisted on their tantrum-throwing grandson choosing their condo unit due to his supposed Midas touch.
Her innate ability to connect with the most challenging clients, knack for asking pertinent questions, and straightforwardness, including asking for a cheque when necessary, have solidified her reputation among co-brokers as a go-to professional.
Prioritising ethics over profits
Fairness has always been Wong’s approach in an industry known for cutthroat competition. While some agents might prioritise lucrative deals, Wong maintains a first-come, firstserved approach, regardless of the deal’s size.
Wong emphasises: “I’m really willing to work with anyone, and I take pride in building and maintaining relationships. I don’t just send out broadcast messages on WhatsApp; I would rather contact my fellow agents directly.”
Her dedication to going above and beyond the call of duty has earned her a stellar track record in closing deals and building trust among her clientele.
A trusted adviser in real estate
Being someone her network looks to for real estate investment advice and deals, Wong makes herself always available. Her daily presence on the ground makes her the first to discover promotional deals on balance units or fire sales.
Beyond her own projects, Wong possesses a discerning eye for identifying lucrative opportunities in Districts 9 and 10. She has assisted friends and clients in making substantial profits from their real estate investments.
Wong proudly recalls advising a friend to purchase the 999-year tenure Ki Residences during its launch, resulting in a more than 20% price appreciation on a four-bedroom unit, initially bought for $2.2 million.
To her numerous satisfied clients in Singapore’s real estate industry, Wong’s story serves as a testament that age is no barrier to success when fuelled by passion, ethics, and a genuine desire to do a job well.
For more information,
Contact Wong Swee Wan | 96356688
Senior Marketing Director (R045358J)
ERA REALTY NETWORK PTE LTD
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