LJ Hooker Lower North Shore, one of the top businesses for LJ Hooker worldwide, is joining the Ray White Group.
LJ Hooker Lower North Shore directors Richard Harding, Geoff Smith and Bernard Ryan say they are excited about both the re-brand and the potential for expansion across this region. They have been operating for 60 years and employ more than 50 people.
Mr Harding said there was no doubt his business was currently operating at its highest level.
“We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the past 20 years and thankful to LJ Hooker for their support and commitment over that time,” he said.
“However we know we are ready to take the next step and have put significant thought into this decision.
“Joining the Ray White Group provides the ideal vehicle for us to become an even greater force in our local area.
LJ Hooker Lower North Shore director Geoff Smith said the new partnership gives access to an incredible diversity of support and services.
“Critically, all three directors know their ambitions and values align closely with those of the White Family,” Mr Smith said.
Ray White Group director Dan White, fourth generation of the 115-year-old White Family owned business, welcomed LJ Hooker Lower North Shore to the group.
“This promises to be one of the most important partnerships we have ever entered into and we expect the changeover will formally occur before the end of the financial year,” Mr White said.
“The re-brand of this exceptional business is the first step in a strategic plan that Ray White has been working on for quite some time that specifically targets Sydney’s crucial lower north shore region, one of the key property markets in Australia.”
LJ Hooker Lower North Shore have been the leading office in the LJ Hooker Group and achieved record results in March and again for the month of April.
This business has a highly respected track record across a full spectrum of property assets classes, operating four departments under one umbrella.
These include residential and prestige property sales, their specialised Urban Living apartment and townhouse sales division, property management, projects and development, managed by director Tim Abbott, as well as retail and commercial, managed by director Scott Stephens.
LJ Hooker Network Chief, Graeme Hyde, said of the changeover, “The Lower North Shore is one of the most lucrative and vibrant real estate markets in Australia and, as such, we now have the opportunity to open a number of new offices in the area, in lieu of just one, to expand our presence and better serve our customers,” Mr Hyde sad.
“LJ Hooker Mosman has always been one of our stronger offices but in this lucrative and fast-growing market we believe there are even more opportunities that could be capitalised on.”
