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QLD Real Estate News
Record-breaking month for Ray White Maroochydore
It’s a case of double delight for Ray White Maroochydore as the office celebrated a record-breaking month of sales in June and achieved a property management milestone. A total of 28 properties were sold last month with a combined value of $17,300,000 and the team now manage a total of 1001 properties.Ray White Maroochydore Director and Auctioneer Dan Sowden said he was…
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Real Estate News
Vines to lead Ray White Commercial NSW Western Sydney
Successful commercial real estate agent Peter Vines has taken charge of Ray White Commercial NSW – Western Sydney with aspirations to expand and dominate the market. With 15 years of experience behind him in both Australia and Europe, Mr Vines said the growth opportunities for a commercial business in that area of Sydney were enormous. “The western suburbs are the epicentre of…
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Real Estate News
Ain’t no mountain high enough for Bas Smith
“Certainly one of the adventure highlights of my life… it was a fantastic achievement to pull this off in the style that we did.” That’s how Ray White Queenstown Principal Director Bas Smith described summiting Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America. The unforgiving Denali, with a summit elevation of more than 6,100 metres claimed the lives of 96…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REINSW 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for Excellence. Now in its 22nd year, the Awards for Excellence is the largest and most respected industry awards in NSW and recognises the best, bravest and brightest work across the industry. REINSW President, Leanne Pilkington, said the quality of applicants gets better…
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National
Variable mortgage rates fall below 3 per cent following RBA’s second consecutive cut
Variable mortgage rates in Australia have hit a new low following the historic decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut the cash rate to 1 per cent. Late this afternoon, RateCity.com.au confirmed Reduce Home Loans was among the small lenders embracing the latest cut, slashing its lowest rate by 0.20 per cent to 2.89 per cent. Meanwhile, ANZ…
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Real Estate News
Ray White airs ‘The Great’ campaign on TV
For the first time in Ray White’s 117-year history, they have rolled out a national television advertising campaign, drawing on their “Great Australian Dream” brand drive and harnessing the talents of Australian actor Rhys Muldoon. With almost 800 offices under their banner, Ray White is the biggest property group in the nation, and has long been known as a powerhouse…
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Elite Agent
The Wow Factor: How to market prestige property
Ballerinas dancing inside bubbles, weeping cherry trees, launch parties worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and curated dinners are among big-ticket ways prestige homes are marketed across the country. Forget quick photo shoots, 2D floor plans and a snappy artist’s sketch; prestige property marketing has reached epic proportions as developers and real estate agents seek to engage the five senses…
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Real Estate News
Top agent sets six street records
Warren Ginsberg has breathed new life into North Bondi’s property market after selling some $24 million worth of prestige property and setting six streets records along the way. Mr Ginsberg, from Ray White’s number one Australian office Ray White Double Bay, has set six new street records in the affluent suburb recently, despite what some commentators are calling a declining…
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Real Estate News
The best of the best on show at AREC’s Australasian Auctioneering Competition
After the resounding success of last year’s inaugural competition, the AREC Australasian Auctioneering competition has now established itself as an integral part of the Australian Real Estate Conference. Under the direction of AREC founder John McGrath, the competition was judged by an independent panel of four, who awarded the AREC 2019 Australasian Auctioneer to New South Welshman, Jason Andrew from…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA cuts cash rate to 1.25 per cent – industry reacts
In what was a widely expected move, the Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the cash rate to an all-time low of 1.25 per cent. At their monthly meeting on June 4, the Board elected to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points, explaining the decision was aimed at supporting employment growth and providing greater confidence that inflation would…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Gavin Rubinstein to open Ray White office in Woollahra
Gavin Rubinstein, a number one salesperson in the Ray White Group for the past six years, is set to open a Ray White office on Queen Street, Woollahra as of 1 June, 2019. The location is in one of the most prestigious pockets in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Mr Rubinstein has been part of the leading Ray White Double Bay office…
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Real Estate News
Rising star Domenic Maxwell joins Ray White Upper North Shore
Ray White Upper North Shore has bolstered its sales team with the addition of Domenic Maxwell. Mr Maxwell recently made the switch from McGrath Wahroonga alongside sales assistant Alex Connors. In an interview with Managing Director of Ray White Group, Dan White, Mr Maxwell said he changed agencies to take advantage of the various opportunities on offer “I saw an…
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Elite Agent
50 lessons that will make you a better leader
The Leadership Diaries, an exclusive set of Elite Agent podcast interviews, turns one next month. Over the past 12 months, and with much more still to come, we’ve discovered leadership is a skill, an art and an essential ingredient for your business to achieve growth. To celebrate the milestone we’ve put together, in no particular order, our top 50 tips…
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Real Estate News
Ray White NZ welcomes a new office in Ohope Beach
Ray White has welcomed its newest office in Ohope Beach, New Zealand. Located in the Bay of Plenty, the Ohope Beach office will be the 172nd location across New Zealand for the Ray White network. Principal Ray Johnson already had an established business in the area and is optimistic about being backed by the Ray White brand going forward. “I…
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Real Estate News
Budget 2019 focused on a strong economy
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the Federal Budget last night. With a Federal Election on the horizon, the centrepiece of the budget was a cash rebate pitch to middle income earners and no changes to taxation legislation this side of an election. It’s the second year in the row there was no mention of…
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Real Estate News
Ray White Commercial analyst recognised in ‘500 Women in Property’ program
Ray White Commercial NSW analyst Ellen Feng has been recognised in the Property Council of Australia’s (PCA) 500 Women in Property program. The initiative involves a personal commitment from PCA members to champion women in their organisation or business sphere who they believe would benefit from further networking, profiling and professional development opportunities. Ms Feng, who has been an analyst…
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Real Estate News
Ray White commercial duo maintain a perfect auction rate
Ray White Commercial Gold Coast property specialists Jared Johnson and Lachlan Marshall are leading the charge to maintain a 100 per cent success rate under the hammer, selling $16.7M worth of assets across nine auctions in just four months. The duo have achieved a 100 per cent success rate under the hammer in 2017, 2018 and 2019, and have visions…
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Real Estate News
Ray White Commercial reaches for the sky at 2019 Summit
More than 40 Ray White Commercial top performers from across Australia and New Zealand filled Hamilton Island’s Yacht Club as powerful interviews and specialist sessions took place for 2019’s Summit conference. Former Navy diver and shark attack survivor Paul De Gelder was a keynote speaker on the day and had the audience in the palm of his hand as he…
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Real Estate News
Ray White wraps up biannual training event, Ignite 19
Ray White have kicked off the first quarter of 2019 with a bang, holding its biannual training event, Ignite19, in each capital city earlier this month. The exciting program features inspirational keynote speakers as well as special sessions to help agents excel. The focal messages of this year’s Ignite were to live a life beyond fear and how to adapt…
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Real Estate News
Ray White Commercial Qld welcomes new head of investment sales
Ray White Commercial Qld has welcomed a new face to the team with the appointment of Tom Barr as Director and Head of Investment Sales. Mr Barr has been in the commercial sales and leasing industry for over 15 years and said he is excited to take on the role. ‘Having known Dan White for many years, I was attracted to…
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Real Estate News
Former Ray White CEO returns to the coalface
Domenic Belfiore is already making an impact less than a month into his new role as Ray White Werribee director. It’s a change of pace for Mr Belfiore, who resigned as CEO of Ray White Victoria and Tasmania in January after four years at the helm. Recognising opportunity and potential for great growth, Mr Belfiore enthusiastically commenced work in his new role…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White’s Chairman Elite performer awarded to Top Western Australian agent
Top agent Vivien Yap of Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont was recently honoured as a Chairman’s Elite performer, ranking her among a very small handful of top Ray White agents across Australasia. Ms Yap is the leading group’s first female Chairman Elite of 2018-19 – awarded to those who write in excess of $1.25 million in fees and/or 120 sales…
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Real Estate News
RE/MAX Australia announce top performers at annual awards night
RE/MAX Australia have announced its top performers of 2018, as more than 450 agents made their way to The Star on the Gold Coast last night. The evening formalities hit off with the announcement of the networks ultimate individual honour, The Eagle Award. The prestigious award went to siblings Travis and Tandi Gill, broker-owners of RE/MAX Advantage, located in Brisbane’s bayside…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Christmas cheer raises thousands for charity
Christmas has come early for a number of charities as Ray White’s Christmas initiative ‘A Little Ray of Giving’ raised thousands of gifts, money and triple-figure food bags across Australia and New Zealand. Some 320 offices across the Ray White Group signed up to the initiative, with more than 15,000 gifts collected, over $13,750 in food value raised and 175…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Offices combine to create Ray White Commercial Northern Corridor Group
Ray White Commercial Northern Corridor Group has joined forces with the Pine Rivers office to become one of the largest commercial real estate agencies on the northern side of Brisbane, boasting offices in Brendale, Morayfield and Mooloolaba. The Group will now service from North Brisbane through to Noosa, with Michael Shadforth and Chris Massie leading the team. “Market knowledge, future…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has announced its 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists, representing the best in the Queensland real estate profession. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella congratulated all finalists on their success. “This year’s Awards attracted a very high calibre of entrants, reflecting the growing focus on professionalism for all REIQ members,” she said. “To be named a finalist…
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Brand Editorial
Data is the new vehicle. Here are your top driving tips.
Make no mistake: the race is on and it won’t be long until you’re lapped. For agents who don’t plan to stick their head in the sand, Laing+Simmons has come up with the top driving tips to steer through the new, uncharted real estate landscape. Ask your crew for their real-tech plan Most franchisees who ask their franchisor what their…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
White Family cements ownership in South Australia and Northern Territory
The Ray White business in South Australia and the Northern Territory is now 100 per cent owned by the White Family, after business partner, Nick George sold his shareholding in the franchisor, while the operation of the business remains the same. Ray White Group director Dan White said the family had enjoyed a close relationship with Nick George for more…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Experienced Ray White leader heads back into the field
Mr Crauford, husband to Emma and father to three sons, is excited about the prospect of servicing the needs of the Cherrybrook community again after his term as CEO of the NSW Metro network. “It’s time to head back into the field and I am excited about the future,” said the 41-year-old, who had been the number one Ray White…
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Brand Editorial
How Dexar Group are capitalising on AI
On 10 August this year, Dexar Group unveiled its first sales project involving artificial intelligence. Launched at The Grounds development in Canberra, the initiative saw a virtual assistant employed to handle initial sales queries and assist in providing real-time information. Within two hours of the site’s launch, the team had its first sales lead. By Wednesday the following week more…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White elites gather in Hobart to learn from success
More than 150 of Ray White Group’s elite members arrived in Hobart today to celebrate their success, and share ideas and learnings to ensure the value they provide their clients continues to develop. The top performers heard from Phill Nosworthy of Sydney-based Switch Learning + Development, who reminded them that the number one core trait of leadership was to lead…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
What it Takes 2.0 Brings Together the Best in Industry
Australia’s real estate professionals are teaming up for the biggest training day of the year – What it Takes 2.0. Held at The Venue Alexandria on Friday, 26 October, ‘What it Takes 2.0’ is hosted by Ray White’s number one agent Gavin Rubinstein, who is bringing together some of the industry’s biggest and most respected names for one day of…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REA Group announces finalists for 2018 Annual REA Excellence Awards
REA Group has today announced the finalists for this year’s Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs), to be held in Sydney on Thursday 15 November 2018. The AREAs honour the most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses across the property and media industries. Twenty-one awards will be presented across the three categories of Innovation, Service and Marketing Excellence, and Community.…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Group celebrates its 2018 winners in NSW and ACT
Up to 900 real estate agents and guests last night celebrated their achievements at the annual Ray White New South Wales and ACT awards at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. Ray White Double Bay had a successful night at the state awards, picking up number one Sydney Blue office for the highest settled commission for the seventh year in…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Double Bay welcomes in a new era
Elliott Placks has been named the Managing Director of Ray White Double Bay, in Sydney’s premier eastern suburbs. An elite sales performer Mr Placks has been at Ray White Double Bay for the last 15 years and as a director for the last seven years. “I’m proud of the achievements this incredible team has received and their continuous drive for high…
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