Michael Cooney It takes a long time and solid experience to build a reputation as one of Melbourne’s finest auctioneers, and as a person of unquestionable integrity, total professionalism, outstanding negotiation skills, and with a passion for customer service.At 45 years of age, and as a Director and Shareholder in Hodges Real Estate, Michael has achieved just that. In doing so he has an impressive list of achievements including over a billion dollars of residential sales.Michael has been a Bayside resident all his life, and for 27 years has been selling real estate in the area he knows and loves. Michael has developed a list of hundreds of loyal clients, and is greatly admired by his peers in the industry.