Lydia and Dan - Verified Reviews & Properties for Sale

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Lydia and Dan has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

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Sold properties

$1.2m

Average sale price

$19.7m

Total sales value

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Meet the team

Get to know the 2 agents at Lydia and Dan.

Lydia Heyward

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Sales Consultant / Sales & Marketing Consultant

(33 reviews)

About Lydia

My Life ..... You may ask why have I been in real estate for so many years – the truth is that I really enjoy meeting people and pulling all of the real estate pieces together to conclude a sale. It is very satisfying. I am a country girl from the Murchison area, bought up to understand that hard work doesn’t hurt you and that having a straight forward and uncomplicated approach to life works best. My husband and I live on a 40 hectare rural property just outside of Richmond where we enjoy all things rural. Being able to share my vast real estate knowledge in a way that helps people, brings me great pleasure. You are welcome to call me at any time.

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Dan Mitchell

Sales Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent / Sales & Marketing Consultant

(9 reviews)

About Dan

Hi, I’m Dan. I am a down to earth real estate agent who enjoys helping people and solving problems. Selling a property is a major decision, and I believe the trust a homeowner places in an agent is a serious responsibility. I approach every property with care, respect, and a focus on doing what is right for the people involved. Before moving into real estate, I spent many years running large scale farming operations and building an agritech business. I was responsible for managing high value properties, leading teams, and making important decisions that affected both people and businesses. These experiences taught me to stay calm under pressure, think clearly, and adapt when conditions change. I am also a homeowner and property investor, and I live on a lifestyle property with animals. This gives me a practical understanding of property from different perspectives, including the emotional and financial side of owning and selling real estate. How people are treated matters a great deal to me. I have been involved in property transactions where I felt dismissed, and I make a point of ensuring that never happens with my clients. I treat everyone with respect, communicate openly, and work hard to attract the right buyers without wasting a seller’s time. My approach is calm, honest, and low pressure. I prefer to ask questions, listen carefully, and help people make informed decisions that suit their situation. I believe the best results come from trust, clear communication, and good information. Clients often describe me as approachable, hardworking, and reliable. I am known for picking up the phone and helping when problems arise, and for following through to get the best possible outcome. If you are looking for someone who will treat your property as if it were their own and guide you through the process with care and confidence, I would be very happy to talk.

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About us

We are Dan and Lydia, a real estate team built on experience, trust, and a genuine commitment to helping people achieve the best possible outcome. What we share is a calm, down to earth approach and a strong belief that selling property is a serious responsibility. For us, real estate is not about pressure or ego. It is about understanding people, guiding them through an important decision, and bringing all the right pieces together to achieve a successful result. Lydia brings many decades of experience across all types of real estate, including rural, lifestyle, and residential property. She has worked through every kind of market, owned and operated her own real estate company, and handled complex transactions that require patience, knowledge, and careful negotiation. She is widely known for her honesty, steady approach, and ability to keep deals on track while supporting clients through the process. Dan comes from a background in large scale farming and agribusiness, where he was responsible for high value operations, leading teams, and making decisions under pressure. He is also a homeowner and property investor, with a practical understanding of property from multiple perspectives. Dan is known for his calm problem solving style, strong work ethic, and willingness to go the extra mile for clients. Together, we offer a balance of experience, energy, and clear communication. Lydia’s depth of industry knowledge and steady guidance, combined with Dan’s fresh perspective, problem solving mindset, and focus on service, allow us to support our clients with care and confidence. We both place a strong emphasis on treating people with respect, communicating openly, and ensuring our clients feel informed and supported at every stage. Awards and recognition are not what drive us. What matters most is that our clients feel looked after and are happy with the service they receive. If you are looking for a team that will treat your property as if it were their own and guide you through the process with honesty, care, and professionalism, we would be very happy to talk.

Seller review

13 days ago

Great selling experience with our rural property

It was a pleasure selling with Lydia and Dan. They are great communicators and we had a great outcome. I would recommend their warm and professional service

Seller review

14 days ago

Professional and thorough

I found Lydia and Dan great to deal with in selling our orchard. They had very good knowledge of all aspects of the running of a rural business and guided us along the way, helping us avoid potential issues and pitfalls we were not aware of. They kept us informed of developments at every stage and had a good handle of what was going on from all angles. They are friendly and relaxed but also understand that this is a big step for the vendors and purchasers and were sensitive to this. They went out of their way to help and ensure a stress free process. I would not hesitate to use them again.

Seller review

about 2 months ago

A challenge mission completed very well.

They responded to market conditions in a pragmatic way to achieve a very acceptable result.

Seller review

about 2 months ago

Relax and trust Lydia's vast experience and professionalism to achieve the best sale possible.

Lydia has strong communication skills and is able to connect with people very quickly. She made me feel at ease with the process and took time to explain strategies, marketing ideas and the ways in which we could best present the property. She also listened to my suggestions and I found we were able to work collaboratively to achieve the sale. I loved her practical, straightforward manner and valued the vast experience and knowledge she has, particularly when it comes to rural properties. Lydia is very professional and hard-working, and genuinely seeks the best outcome for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others.

Seller review

3 months ago

Excellent team with great understanding of Lifestyle property.

This is my second time selling a lifestyle property with Bayley's. Lydia and Dan make an excellent team, professional, great communicators, friendly and personable. They came up with appropriate marketing strategies in a difficult market. Would definitely recommend.

Seller review

3 months ago

Great Results

I so enjoyed working with Lydia and Dan. Having the 2 of them was a great idea. I felt I was in good hands from the very beginning. Also, both communicated with me in a timely manner. Marketing is vey important and I felt comfortable with both Lydia and Dan explaining the pros and cons. Seemed like a lot at first but in looking back it was money well spent. They were both very professional but at the same time very easy to talk to. I highly recommend both Lydia and Dan.

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