Mike Gjestland

Mike Gjestland is Licensee/Lead Sales Agent and the driving force behind Rize Real Estate, bringing over 15 years of real estate experience across three continents-South Africa, the UK, and Australia. Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Strategic Marketing, Mike combines a global perspective with a deep understanding of Perth’s northern corridor, where he has built a reputation as one of the area’s most trusted and results-driven agents.

For ten consecutive years (2015–2025), Mike has proudly been awarded the RateMyAgent Award for Most Recommended Agent in Banksia Grove. He is also currently ranked the #1 Top Seller in Banksia Grove by REIWA, and has consistently been placed in the Top 10 agents in WA, including #4 in 2022–23 and #3 in 2021–22 for number of sales. These achievements reflect his enthusiasm, exceptional organisation, clear communication, and relentless commitment to his clients.

In 2023, Mike founded Rize Real Estate with a vision to create an agency dedicated to delivering efficient, responsive, and results-driven service. Built on honesty, transparency, and his proven “Clients for Life” philosophy with many of Mike’s clients return time and time again, trusting him with their second, third, and even fourth property transactions.

Mike’s journey began in South Africa before relocating to the UK in 2006, where he worked in both real estate and recruitment. It was there he met his wife, Rhian, before the couple made the move to Perth to embrace new opportunities—and sunshine.

Known for going the extra mile, Mike prides himself on removing the stress from buying and selling, delivering results that consistently exceed expectations.

Outside of real estate, Mike enjoys travelling to new countries with his beautiful wife and their two daughters, and taking coastal walks with his dog (coffee in hand, of course!).