Romana is a respected Bayside market leader with over three decades of local connection and a career built on trust, negotiation and outstanding results. Known for her open manner and deep client relationships, she offers honest advice, long-term perspective and a strong commitment to achieving the right outcome throughout every client relationship.

What’s your personal connection to the neighbourhood?
I’ve lived in the area for over 35 years and spent nearly 30 of those working in local real estate, so my connection here runs deep. The relationships, familiarity and local insight I’ve built over time are a huge part of how I work.
What do your clients commonly say you do differently?
Many clients say I’ve changed their perception of real estate agents. I focus on building genuine relationships and giving honest, considered advice, exactly as I would to a family member, so clients feel informed, respected and confident.
What are some core values you live by?
Trust, integrity, clear communication and a strong work ethic guide how I work. I also place real value on long-term relationships, because for me, the connection does not end once the campaign is complete.
How has your career led you to the role you’re in today?
My career has been shaped by taking the long-term view. Real estate is built over time through consistency, honest advice and doing the right thing by people. When you invest in relationships properly, trust and results naturally follow.

Reviews

5.00

Romana has a 5.00 star rating, according to realestate.com.au.

Last updated: June 2026

It was Romana’s extensive and unique wider-market and local insights that got us our best result. She invested genuine time in getting to know us, tirelessly answering questions big and small all the way through. Her direct manner was refreshing, helping us to focus on our goals as we navigated the sale of our largest personal asset. Romana was encouraging and incredibly responsive, and we felt she was firmly in our corner the whole way. She just gets it, and then gets the best job done.

Siobhan M

Romana is an expert in the suburb and has an extensive network. She is laser focused on the outcome - a sale at a fair market price. She is exacting in her requirements for the property and she knows what to do and what to accept. We have worked with Romana on both the buyer and the seller side now and highly recommend her.

Frederik L

Romana was a pleasure to deal with from the outset, professional and a straight shooter. She was reliable at all times and extremely pragmatic to deal with.

Kirsten M

Romana helped us with selling our home and provided great service from start to finish. From the first meeting she gave us confidence that we had chosen the best agent to work with. Romana guided us thorough the selling process, was helpful, reliable and very prompt to respond to any of our questions. We were very happy with the sale price & would trust Romana to be our agent of choice in the future.

Michael V

Romana proved us right in our choice of agent. Good up to date market knowledge, no fuss communication and lots of energy focused towards achieving the best sales result. We would highly recommend her to anyone contemplating selling their property.

Gerald & Coral D

Romana was absolutely fantastic in all areas of this campaign. She was caring, understanding, compassionate, and mindful of the emotions in selling a treasured home.Romana went above and beyond, reinforcing her unprecedented knowledge of the area. I am soo grateful..thee best!!!

Jane W

Great marketing and negotiating; achieved an very good sale price.

Lorraine W

Romana was on going with feeding us weekly updates and details moving forward relating to our current property! The Buxton team sent us weekly reports and were extremely friendly and helpful to deal with ! I would highly recommend Romana she never gave up the fight and came through for us in the end ! Thankyou :)

Jane F

After many years as a very successful agent in Beaumaris, Romana's reputation precedes her, and is well deserved. Romana was supported by a very professional team of specialists, who provided advice on copy, layout, photography and styling. This ensured our home was presented in the best possible way. Romana provided continuous feedback, and recommended minor adjustments as she thought necessary. Romana was great to work with, and we wouldn't hesitate to appoint her again. .

John O

Romana has extensive knowledge in the market. She has great ability to understand buyers and vendors needs and to find solutions in closing a sale to everyone’s satisfaction. She is responsive to communication and highly professional. Highly recommended.

Gary R

Amazing effort, quick response and brilliant strategy. Couldn’t have asked for anything more. Brilliant.

Nicolas H

Romana is hands down the best operator in real estate. She’s also a genuinely good, kind soul. No regrets 🌟 will always highly recommend Romana.

Alicia B

Romana is the quintessential professional who genuinely cares for her clients at every stage of the selling and buying process. We recently sold our Beaumaris property through Romana, and the results she delivered surpassed our most ambitious expectations. Romana’s approach is personable, considerate whilst also extremely strategic and able to capitalise quickly on her vast networks throughout the bayside shire. Thank you Romana (and Louise) for making our selling experience so seamless!

Richard S

We had an outstanding experience working with Romana and Louise. Their professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail made both selling and buying our new home a seamless process. Romana’s expertise in the housing market is incredible, and the friendly and knowledgeable approach both Romana and Louise showed truly sets them apart from other agents. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for the best real estate experience.

Olivia S

Romana has changed my mind about estate agents! It is absolutely possible to partner with someone who is kind, thoughtful and professional. It always felt that I was the only client Romana had even though I know that I wasn't as she sells the most houses in Beaumaris! Her full attention to the potential buyers was also clear. She was persistent but gentle. She knows the buyers and the area completely and that is how she ran the most successful campaign we could have ever imagined.

Amy S

Romana and her team did a fantastic job. Romana's knowledge of the local area and her can do attitude made the process a breeze. The follow up and continued assistance after the sale was really amazing and I would not hesitate to recommend Romana and her team at Buxton to anyone considering selling their house.

Marjorie J

Romana was completely professional and handled the sale of my deceased father’s property with so much compassion. We were so happy with the result and would highly recommend Romana if you were buying or selling.

Kerrie B

Once again Romana’s been amazing! You won’t find a better agent! She’s always professional, never misses a detail, and a pleasure to work with! Romana’s knowledge and experience achieved us an exceptional result when selling. We can’t wait to work with her again!

Neill O

Romana is a true professional. Her work was always efficient, and her insights and knowledge of the market second to none. She was able to achieve a fabulous result for us very quickly in a tricky market, with both ourselves , as the vendors, and the buyer also , very happy. Thanks Romana and team.

Julie T

We are very happy that we chose Romana to sell our house for us, and without hesitation recommend her. She is so professional, organised and friendly. She keeps her word and goes beyond expectations. From getting ready for sale giving great contacts for tradespeople and stylists, to constant communication and knowing she had our best interest at heart during the sale and during the settlement. Her experience is extremely valuable and she obviously enjoys doing a great job.

CAROLYN H

Romana was highly recommended to me & I can see why! She ran such a professional & efficient campaign that I could not fault. Being an interstate seller I needed someone I could trust & rely on & Romana was that person, she exceeded all my expectations & managed to sell my property prior to auction. Thank you Romana & team. S.Williams

Samanthra W

Romana was very professional and pleasant to deal with. We appreciated her open, honest and realistic approach. Her strong communication skills and commitment to the campaign lead to a successful outcome, which we were all very happy with. We would highly recommend her!

Anna C

Romana was great to deal with, she was very positive and honest which is what we liked, we also knew what to expect and we felt very comfortable with her. We were kept up to date with how the opens and campaign were tracking. Romana has exceptional knowledge of the bayside area, and this was highlighted throughout the campaign. Working along side her colleague, Lousie was also a pleasure. If you’re looking to sell, I would highly recommend Romana and the Buxton team.

Andrew G

Romana was always very positive. Achieved a very good negotiated price after Property passed in at Auction.

Greg F

Romana is very efficient and personable. We have bought and sold a property with her assistsnce and found her to be very helpful .She is always prompt to appointments and answers queries without delay . I would highly recommend her

Kathy C

In my opinion Romana is the the best local agent in Bayside to sell your house. Romana was very easy to deal with, no-nonsenense, very professional. and delivered the best price available.

Michael N

Romana's dedication to her clients is second to none. Highly professional and very knowledgable, The process of selling can be very stressful and this was made much easier having an agent you can really put your faith in knowing she will deliver!

Leanne C

Romana, has an unbelievable knowledge of the local property market and its history. She has an excellent recall on all the properties that have sold in the area to help understand what the market price should be.

Ian A

A superb experience from start to finish. Most professional in all aspects. Terrific communication and swift in action. Most thorough and a real desire to please both seller and buyer, which is normally a hard task. A very experienced person with exceptional skills, and a delight to have looking after your property.

Geoffrey P

Romana is the best Bayside real estate agent by a country mile. Her market knowledge is amazing and her service exceptional.

Leah A

It comes as no surprise that Romana has been Blackrock and Beaumaris top-selling agent for multiple years running. Romana doesn't just sell your home, but she acts as your trusted advisor, guiding you on how to present your home in the best possible light, providing an honest appraisal of what you are likely to get and going above and beyond and exceeding expectations. Romana is extremely personable and truly cares about the clients she represents. We couldn't recommend her more highly!

Neil P

Living in Queensland at the time I sold my property. Romana arranged everything. I knew I was in safe hands. Romana is passionate, experienced and trustworthy. Romana negotiated an exceptional price and we couldn’t be happier. Simply the best! Thank you Romana

Natalee K

Romana is fully knowledgeable about the real estate market and is proactive from the start to the finish.

Tom H

Romana did an amazing job presenting and selling our house. Great communication through the process, always available to provide advice and a highly trusted and experienced operator. We really appreciated Romana's help and achieved a great result with our sale. Thanks Romana!

Robert D

Thank you Ramana for the dedication you showed when selling my parent's home. As this was the first house I have sold, I felt supported at all times. You kept us informed throughout the sales process. Any questions or concerns were dealt with immediately. Nothing was too hard, no request too difficult.

Amanda D

Romana was exceptional in selling our property. She knows her stuff and the team around her are amazing.

Michelle C

Having known Romana for over 12 years, we had no hesitation in asking her to help us sell our home. Romana kept us informed every step of the way, ensured our expectations were being managed, and ultimately delivered a fantastic sales result which we were extremely happy with. If you are selling in Bayside, Romana is #1!!

Steve B

We would definitely recommend Romana, she has an extraordinary knowledge of all realestate in the bayside area and is a pleasure to deal with.

Jo W

i found Romana very helpful, her knowledge and reassurance and support were invaluable

Pamela S

Romana had an excellent knowledge of the local market and her appraisal of the market value of the property was very good. She was trustworthy and accurate in the information she provided, whilst also quick to summarize important issues. Her negotiation skills with prospective buyers was very good as evidenced by a great outcome.

Tasman M

I was lucky to be able to put my cherished home into the caring, capable hands of Romana Altman at Buxtons, Sandringham. From start to finish the process was easy, efficient and inclusive. From organising styling to selling pre auction Romana always kept me informed and gently guided me to a great sale result pre-auction. A professional, caring, effective agent.

Julie L

Black Rock

Throughout our sale campaign, Romana's wisdom and expertise helped guide us to achieve a sale price we were happy with, in tough market conditions.

Peter R

Hampton

Romana is a true professional. Her superior knowledge of the market enables her to give first class advice to her clients. We really do appreciate her support and think very highly of her.

Dale S

Beaumaris

Romana and team were fantastic. Professional, great knowledge of the market, excellent communication, and made the entire process very straight forward. Highly recommended.

Penny F

Beaumaris

Romana's knowledge of the real estate market is excellent. Her professionalism and attention to detail is beyond compare. The whole process of selling our home was a smooth procedure thanks to Romana's ability to just get the job done. We highly recommend her as an agent!

Marina D

Sandringham

Romana is a consummate professional in real estate in Bayside. She knows the local market extremely well, especially in the Beaumaris and Black Rock area, and understands her client’s requirements really well. You can trust her implicitly to act to the best of her ability on your behalf. Thanks Romana for our successful outcome!

Julie L

Black Rock

Very professional and reliable agent and team. Very good knowledge of the market. Persistent and creative in the pursuit of a buyer and the optimal sale price. Very good communicator. We would engage Romana again.

David S

Cheltenham

Romana and her team have been an absolute delight to work with. From renting out my parents home in Black Rock to selling the property, everything was taken care of and we had no hassles. They were very professional and I didn't have to worry about a thing. They found excellent tenants and any repairs and maintenance were done in a timely manner . The sale was smooth and the conveyancer Romana recommended couldn't have been more helpful. Thanks Romana for your professionalism and expertise.

Liz K

Choosing Romana Altman as our real estate agent was never in doubt after our first meeting in 2013 as her extensive market knowledge and genuine approach stood out. She ensured our property was priced and marketed effectively, attracting serious buyers quickly. Romana was always responsive, keeping us well-informed throughout the process and going above and beyond in every aspect of the sale. Thanks to her, our house sold quickly and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!

Dianne S

Choosing Romana Altman as our real estate agent was a brilliant decision. Her deep market knowledge and outstanding communication skills truly set her apart. She was always available kept us informed. Her attention to every detail, from staging to negotiating with buyers, was handled with utmost professionalism. Thanks to Romana, our house sold quickly and exceeded our financial expectations. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for an agent who is committed to exceptional results.

Alan S

Romana came to me strongly recommended as a Bayside legend and she was fantastic throughout the process of selling our home. She communicated with us frequently and authentically, I had confidence that she knew our market and her strategic advice was excellent. What I hadn't anticipated was her ongoing amazing support and guidance through the journey of finding our new home. She really went over and above to exceed my (already lofty) expectations, I absolutely made the right choice of agent!

Jodie M

Romana had us at "Hello", she was able to impress us with her knowledge of the market, her enthusiasm,her never say "die" attitude, but most of all, the confidence she displayed to all of us when discussing with which agent we would go with. In the words of all of our families, it was "the Vibes". In the end ,all of our beliefs and trust in selecting Romana to handle the sale of our property, were proven to be the correct choice. So, dear Romana, thank you for all your work and a good result.

Andrew K

Knowledge on the market was comprehensive with a wealth of experience spanning many years. We were always kept fully updated throughout the whole process via regular telephone and email reports. We would not hesitate to work with Romana and her Buxtons team again in the future.

Darren B

Black Rock

Romana is one of those rare agents that actually listened to our needs and cared about the outcome for all parties. In our experience Romana was genuine, supportive and went above and beyond to help us sell our house. It was a pleasure working with Romana and her team. They were knowledgeable about the market and the Bayside demographic and provided excellent communication. All calls and emails were promptly answered and we were kept informed. We achieved an excellent outcome. High recommend!

Petra P

Beaumaris

Romana and her Team did an excellent job in managing this sale on our behalf.

John B

Beaumaris

Selling our family home with Romana Altman was a smooth and positive experience. She combined professionalism, warmth, and strong market knowledge, guiding us with clear communication and expert advice on pricing, staging, and timing. Thanks to her expertise and support, the entire process was successful and stress-free. We highly recommend Romana to anyone looking to sell their home with confidence and ease.

Rani W

CHELTENHAM

Great work Romana and her team at Buxtons.

Gary H

BEAUMARIS

Romana did an amazing job for us, super knowledgeable, professional and a delight to work with.

RUSSELL B

Black Rock

Romana was an incredible asset to selling our house. With pressure to sell, Romana was able to source expert tradesmen to help reinvigorate the property to entice incredible interest in a short time. Always available to assist with any questions, requests and additional information, we were lucky to have a suburb specialist, a professional in everyway, & great support for myself in achieving a brilliant result. Thank you Romana - we will be forever grateful to you & the Buxton Sandringham team.

Tracey R

Black Rock

We approached Romana to sell our house after we had previously purchased our house from her 5 years earlier. We were impressed with her through out the sales process (previously as buyers) and appreciated her direct and personal approach, timely responses to initial inquiries . Romana has detailed knowledge of all the local properties. Through out the planning and campaign duration we felt listened to and understood. I would highly recommend Romana and her team in the Bayside area.

Jacquie E

Sandringham

Excellent help in selling our house - giving us advice, tips and support. We had not sold a house for 48 years!

Marny and Barry B

Beaumaris

Selling our home with Romana was a smooth and positive experience from start to finish. She was professional, incredibly knowledgeable and always available to answer our questions, no matter how big or small. Every conversation felt like a priority to her and she took the time to walk us through each step of the process and regular updates. It was clear Romana genuinely had our best interests in mind throughout the entire process and we’re really grateful for her support.

Leanne K

Beaumaris

There’s no better agent!! This lady is so professional, and amazing at her job!! Thanks again Romana! 🙏🙏

Victoria O

Black Rock

We were thrilled with Romana selling our Beaumaris family home. Her expertise, deep local knowledge, and network secured a great price. She stood out for efficiency and communication—responsive, clear, punctual, and always informative. She is organised and pragmatic and her top-notch team matches her excellence. If selling in Beaumaris, choose Romana — 5 stars!

Lex G

Beaumaris

We had a great experience purchasing via Romana and Louise. Both know the 3193 market very well, and were always responsive to my queries on properties we had inspected and were considering. They managed to navigate the tricky balance of acting in their vendors’ best interests, and being transparent with us as buyers. During negotiations for the property we bought, we always felt well informed about how things were unfolding. Thanks Romana and Louise for getting us into our family home.

Chris E

Beaumaris

Romana is the only agent you will want to sell your house! She was professional, quick to respond to all our questions and worked so hard to get the best price for us. She was a pleasure to deal with and made the whole process very easy! Romana is truly the best agent in the Bayside area!

Alison D

Black Rock

We have been extremely happy with all the support and expert advice Romana has provided from our initial meeting through to the preparation and sale of our property. Romana has kept us well informed at every stage of the process and has been readily available to answer questions at all times. Thank you to Romana and the team at Buxton Sandringham - you have exceeded all our expectations.

Mary S

Sandringham

Romana was amazing with her support and professionalism. We cancelled our auction but she kept in touch and found us a buyer when we were ready to sell. We can't recommend Romana highly enough.

Sue R

Working with Romana and Louise was an absolute pleasure. They know the Beaumaris market exceptionally well and were persistent, tenacious, and committed to achieving the best result. Honest, transparent, and proactive, they went above and beyond throughout the campaign and even after the sale. Their personal updates, teamwork, and genuine care made the whole process seamless, professional, and stress-free. Highly recommended!

Clair J

Beaumaris

Romana has an excellent understanding of the market. She is responsive, professional and keeps you well informed throughout the sales journey.

Sharon M

Black Rock

Romana was nothing but ‘magnifique,’ from start to sale completion. Her can do attitude, useful and timely advice and knowledge of the local property market is second to none. I would recommend Romana without reservation to anyone interested in selling their property.

Andy M

Black Rock

Romana provided a highly professional and polished service that resulted in an excellent outcome on the sale of my home. Her market knowledge of the Black Rock/Beaumaris area is second to none which meant we agreed a realistic price range from the start, and attracted the right potential buyers. And Buxton's marketing campaign and OFI was strong and flexible. Romana's expertise really shines at the negotiation and buyer management stages, I was thrilled with her work and the result achieved.

Belinda A

Beaumaris

We were thinking of selling our property for quite a while before we actually made the decision (finally!) to put it on the market. Throughout that time Romana was very generous with her time and advice. Once the button was pushed to go, Romana and her team sprung into action with friendliness and professionalism. We would highly recommend Romana, without reservation.

Peter H

Black Rock

Romana's knowledge of the market is excellent. Her dedication to selling our property was impressive. Romana (and her team) were professional, polite and accommodating. I would highly recommend. Romana is also in the process of helping to find next home, which she has also gone beyond expectations.

Dhana D

Beaumaris

Great experience working with Romana and her team. Extremely knowledgeable, efficient, calm and easy to talk to. We are very happy with the process and result of our sale.

Jodie N

Black Rock

Romana's did an excellent job with the sale of our property. Her years of experience and local market knowledge are second to none - this was evident as soon as we met her and in comparison to other agents who had provided guidance on the property. Romana's transparent, calm and positive approach resonated with us and we knew we would be dealing with someone who will tell it like it is but work hard to get the best outcome for us - and that she did. We highly recommend Romana and her team.

NIgel G

Beaumaris

Romana and the 'A team' of Louise and Zoe assisted us to sell our home of 21 years. In a somewhat challenging market, Romana was always positive and remained confident that we would achieve a great result - which was accomplished! Our sincere thanks to Romana, Louise and Zoe whom we highly recommend to anyone choosing to sell in Bayside Melbourne.

Clinton E

Beaumaris

Romana had an honest approach to selling our house and engaged us consistently throughout the campaign

alistair b

Beaumaris

The best in the business. We’ve bought and sold with Romana and couldn’t have been happier either time. Despite a few difficulties with a slow market and low inspection numbers her positivity and persistence never wavered. We’re so grateful for her hard work and honesty throughout the process and over the moon with the outcome achieved. It wouldn’t have happened without Romana.

Ben S

Black Rock

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