Buyer & Vendor Advocate | Bayside Real Estate Advocates
With nearly 30 years in real estate, Nicole Payne blends professionalism, warmth, and exceptional market knowledge to deliver outstanding results for her clients. Her success is built on an honest, hard‑working approach and an unwavering passion for helping people navigate one of life’s biggest decisions.
A powerhouse buyer and vendor advocate, Nicole works with first‑home buyers, upsizers, and downsizers, guiding them with straight‑talking advice, strategic insight, and meticulous project management. Her vendor advocacy service is a true “no bull‑dust” operation—managing every detail of a campaign, collaborating with the chosen agent, and ensuring the process runs seamlessly from start to finish. Always two steps ahead, Nicole is decisive, adaptable, and relentlessly focused on her clients’ best outcomes.
Nicole’s career began at just 22, when she won the Rising Star Award in her first year. Since then, she has:
A former agency owner in Bayside, Nicole built her business from the ground up alongside her husband, Clint, and remains a passionate advocate for women in real estate. Today, as co‑owner of Bayside Real Estate Advocates, she leads one of the most active advocacy teams in the region—selling more off‑market properties than any other advocate and delivering a truly high‑end service.
Outside of real estate, Nicole is a budding artist, a beach‑loving golden retriever mum, and the ultimate hostess, known for feeding an “army” of family and friends. She’s also a proud mum to a creative and sporty 9‑year‑old, balancing family life with her thriving business.
Nicole Payne doesn’t just represent clients—she champions them, combining decades of experience with a genuine love for the work, and still gets “the excitement bubbles” every time she helps someone secure their dream home or achieve a standout sale.