Mike Hay and David Conolly have joined Ray White, launching Ray White Noosa and bringing what they describe as 15 years of national top-tier success to the network.
Co-principal Mike Hay said the move wasn’t something they’d been actively pursuing, but the scale of the Ray White brand made the decision straightforward.
“We have always been very aware of the strength of the Ray White brand, Noosa is a national hotspot, heavily driven by interstate migration. We are now directly plugged into Ray White’s massive capital city databases.
“Our clients’ homes are instantly exposed to affluent buyers in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane before it even hits the public market,” Mr Hay said.
Culture was equally important in the decision, according to co-principal David Conolly.
“Visiting the Ray White head office in Sydney, we were struck by how positive, loyal, and long-tenured the staff were, with many team members having been there for decades. That sense of stability and pride really resonated with us.”
For clients, Mr Hay said the day-to-day experience will stay anchored by the same local team, now backed by additional systems.
“Clients will benefit from stronger systems, marketing reach, and more streamlined communication, while still working with the same trusted local team they know.
“The business will immediately integrate with Ray White’s cutting-edge technology suite, including Profit Pulse, Concierge, and its advanced database systems,” he said.
“This will unlock a massive advantage: the ability to seamlessly cross-flow buyers and sellers between Noosa and Ray White’s massive capital city networks, capturing the lucrative interstate migration market.”
Mr Hay said the local market itself remains a drawcard.
“The Noosa market continues to perform strongly, supported by an incredible lifestyle that attracts buyers from across the country,” he said.
“With consistently low property availability, demand remains very strong and the market continues to show resilience and depth.”
Ray White Queensland CEO Jason Andrew said the move gives the pair room to grow.
“This is a best in market move, the team has already secured an additional high-profile office location to broaden their physical footprint,” he said.
The network’s plans for the Noosa business include actively recruiting talent, expanding property management capabilities and broadening its specialised service offerings across the Noosa Shire.