From the Ground Up: Why Main Road Real Estate Is More Than Just a Name

Real estate is often measured in square metres and sale prices—but at Main Road Real Estate, it’s built on something far more meaningful: purpose. For founder and director Anthony Orellana, it’s not just about the properties—it’s about people, pride, and progress.

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A Journey Rooted in Resilience

Anthony’s story began just off Main Road in St Albans, where he was raised in housing commissions that taught him grit, gratitude, and the value of hard work. These early lessons laid the foundation for a career that now spans over 16 years in real estate and a decade on the auctioneer’s podium. It’s a path paved not by shortcuts, but by showing up with consistency, authenticity, and heart.

The name Main Road wasn’t a branding brainstorm—it was a tribute. A tribute to humble beginnings, to a neighbourhood that shaped him, and to the evolution of a suburb that’s grown alongside him. It’s more than a name; it’s a mindset.

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Purpose in Every Auction, Passion in Every Deal

What keeps someone driven after thousands of listings and open homes? For Anthony, it’s simple: purpose. “If I can have a small part in someone’s life that helps them move forward, that’s the most fulfilling part of the job,” he says.

And that purpose is more than a nice sentiment—it delivers real outcomes. Like a recent sale where Anthony secured $200,000 over the expected result for ecstatic sellers. It’s moments like these, he says, that reaffirm why he still loves what he does after all these years.

Quick thinking, sharp numeracy, and deep market knowledge define his auction style. But what sets him apart is the empathy and pride that fuel his every interaction—because for Anthony, the people always come before the paperwork.

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The Standard We Set

Main Road Real Estate exists to raise the bar, not blend in. Under Anthony’s leadership, the team leads with values, operates with honesty, and holds themselves to a standard higher than the street price. Their listings don’t just showcase homes—they spotlight lives in transition, families growing, and new chapters beginning.

And that means doing things properly, every time.

Whether it’s a record-breaking result, a first homebuyer’s win, or just guiding someone through a major life decision—Main Road is about doing it with care, clarity, and community at its core.

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More Than Real Estate

You can’t fake passion—and you can’t teach purpose. For Anthony, the drive to keep improving is as strong as ever. Because in his eyes, Melbourne isn’t just where he works—it’s the best city in the world. And every day is another chance to help someone find their place in it.

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