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Elite Agent
Property giant Ray White kicks off Australia’s biggest game of Hide & Seek
Leading agency Ray White has just launched its latest brand campaign called Hide & Seek, a playful take on the childhood game in a bid to entice both buyers and sellers into the market. The property giant’s franchised network of more than 1000 offices sold just over 75,000 homes, worth $40.7 billion across Australasia despite the…
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Weekly Auction Wrap: Has the clearance rate topped out?
While it was another strong weekend across the country for auctions, we’ve had the first downtick in a number of weeks, which could signal that the surge in the clearance rate is starting to ease. Over the weekend, the latest Corelogic data has shown 75.7 per cent of homes sold at auction across the country, marking what is expected to…
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Ray White expands in Southern Highlands
Ray White Bowral principal Gene Fairbanks has joined forces with esteemed local agents Michael Maloney and Jeremy Crawford to form a premier real estate marketing team servicing the Southern Highlands. Observers are quick to attribute their merger to the similarity in their characters – down to earth, honest country style – born of their life’s experiences and personal values. Michael Maloney…
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ACT Real Estate celebrates 25 years of awards for excellence
The ACT real estate sector celebrated its achievements for the past year with a Gala Dinner at the QT Hotel on Saturday night. A crowd of over 320 were present to acknowledge the outstanding performances of the industry’s elite. “In 1995 the Institute held its first Awards for Excellence and presented nine awards, this year we presented 30 awards,” REIACT…
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Ray White South Australia celebrates its top performers of 2019
Almost 450 guests attended the annual Ray White South Australia state awards at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Friday September 13 to celebrate the achievements of the top offices and individuals throughout the network. Ray White SA CEO Matt Lindblom said it has been a very successful year for the network as its members conducted…
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Familiar face takes reins at Ray White Rural Warwick
Experienced and well-established Ray White Rural Pittsworth owners, James and Sally Croft have expanded their business and opened the doors to the new Ray White office in Warwick. Owning an existing Ray White office in neighbouring Pittsworth, the husband and wife duo believed the expansion was a natural step for their business as they aim to further service the needs…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Eastern Suburbs agents take home top awards for Ray White
Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs dominated the annual Ray White New South Wales awards, with Double Bay taking out several of the top honours, and TRG agent Gavin Rubinstein named No 1 sales agent for the seventh year in a row. Some 900 real estate agents and guests celebrated their achievements in Sydney at the weekend, with Ray White Double Bay picking…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
From Federal Government to Ray White Cottesloe
For some, the match between an employee and employer is simply meant to be, but for former scientist Jen Lowe, the chemistry with Ray White was too hard to resist.With a PhD in science from Curtin University, having worked under the Howard Government and carried out research at Australia’s only nuclear reactor in Sydney, Dr…
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Luxe off-the-plan sales in hot demand in Eastern Suburbs
At a time when some off-the-plan projects are doing it tough in Sydney, Ray White Double Bay agent Daniel Ungar has sold four luxury apartments worth more than $13 million in Rose Bay. With more than 16 years sales experience, Mr Ungar is a Ray White elite performer who was born and raised in Vaucluse. He knows Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs…
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Weekly Auction Wrap: The buyers keep coming as spring arrives
The traditional spring selling season has officially begun, but it’s still the buyers who remain in control at auctions around the country. This weekend saw Sydney finish with a preliminary auction clearance rate of 83.1 per cent while Melbourne was also higher at 76.6 per cent. Nationally, the clearance rate was an incredibly strong 77 per cent. However, the number…
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Ray White Commercial welcomes Victor Sheu to the team
Ray White Commercial NSW – Western Sydney has welcomed experienced agent Victor Sheu to the team. Assuming the role of Associate Director, Mr Sheu will have a focus on Asian markets, investment sales, and development transactions. “I began my post-university professional life working for a project marketing company, where I specialised in Chinese companies buying assets off-the-plan. This gave me…
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Ray White Queensland celebrates top performers
More than 1200 real estate agents and guests attended the prestigious Ray White Queensland annual awards last night at the Royal International Convention Centre to celebrate the achievements of the top offices and individuals throughout the network. Ray White Queensland has a lot to celebrate considering it traded more than $8 billion in residential property…
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Concierge team digs deep for OrangeSky
Ray White & Loan Market’s Concierge team recently presented a $5000 donation to Orange Sky Australia – a Brisbane-based charity which helps the homeless with free mobile laundries and hot showers. Orange Sky Australia is the world’s first free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness in Australia, and it has just expanded to Auckland. The idea was born five years…
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Ray White welcomes high-profile agents in NSW and Vic
Ray White has welcomed two established agents to their growing team, with Trevor Byrne rebranding his business Ray White Carnes Hill in south-west Sydney, and Helen Jens recently opening the doors to the newest Ray White business in Kyneton in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. Both agents come with a wealth of experience and renown within their respective communities. Mr Byrne has worked…
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Ray White Commercial celebrates its 2019 winners
More than 150 guests descended on the Great Room in Brisbane’s W Hotel to celebrate the top offices and individual achievers as part of the annual Ray White Commercial awards on Friday, August 30. Ray White Commercial Head of Agency Operations Michael McCullagh said he was proud of every member and their achievements for the 2018-19 financial year.“Looking around the…
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Like father, like son for Ray White Commercial Queensland
As they marked Father’s Day yesterday, father and son duo Stephen and Elliot Kidd of Ray White Commercial Queensland celebrated a father-son relationship that spans both the professional and the personal. It is part testament to the Ray White brand – a family-owned enterprise that dates back to 1902 and where family ties are ingrained in their history – but…
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Ray White SA appoints first-ever chief auctioneer
Ray White South Australia has appointed its first-ever chief auctioneer, charged with increasing auction market share for the real estate group. Having spent most of his life in England, John Morris moved to Adelaide in 2010, started his real estate training in 2011, became an independent auctioneer in 2012, and has returned to Ray White with grand aspirations. Mr Morris…
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Elite Agent
“The Cheat is not the Treat” (or what I learned during a 30-day challenge – and beyond)
Living your best life means something different to every person and it doesn’t have to mean fame, fortune or a million dollars in GCI. Your definition may be drastically different from that of your spouse, partner or boss, and there’s nothing wrong with that. The important thing to remember is that it is never too…
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LEADERSHIP
Martin Millard: From humble beginnings
Martin Millard has been through the wringer and come out the other side. He’s still a little crinkled, definitely more enlightened, and has a dry, but earnest, sense of humour. Unorthodox is the only way to describe the Harcourts Solutions Managing Director’s journey in real estate. It’s a career that started 19 years ago with Martin wearing a borrowed suit…
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The domino effect
Ask Maria Carlino about her goals for the years ahead and she’s crystal clear in her response. “Ten thousand-plus property managements is my goal for The Agency in the next three years, with a presence in every state,” she declares. That’s no small target for a brand that was founded less than two-and-a-half years ago. But chances are Maria will…
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Real Estate News
Property Tree surpasses 3500 customers as cloud adoption increases in Australian real estate industry
Almost twice as many agencies now use cloud technology over server-based software, according to research by Rockend, who note 62 per cent of property management agencies rely on the cloud in an increasingly fragmented market. MRI Software Company, Rockend, is seeing this within its own cloud-based suite, with Property Tree surpassing the 3500 active customer mark this month. According to…
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WA’s top real estate professionals rewarded
Four new property management categories were added to this year’s reiwa.com Awards, ensuring all of Western Australia’s top real estate professionals were rewarded for their work in the industry. Around 700 professionals and guests attended the ’80s-themed 2018-2019 ball at Crown Perth, which honours the state’s best performers across a number of categories. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said this year’s…
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Ray White opens in Tamborine Mountain
One of Tamborine Mountain’s most recognised agents is joining forces with Ray White, opening a new office in town. Emma Hawker has operated independently in the area for almost two years, and said the opening of Ray White Rural Tamborine Mountain was a natural progression as her business looks to continue its growth. “The most important thing to me is…
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Ray White Victoria and Tasmania celebrates 2019 winners
More than 1,100 guests descended on the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for the annual Ray White Victoria and Tasmania state awards on Thursday August 22 to celebrate the top offices and individual achievers throughout the leading network. Ray White Victorian and Tasmanian CEO Stephen Dullens welcomed everyone and reminded them all that the leading…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
What Gavin Rubinstein did next – Episode 99
Gavin Rubinstein, lead agent of Ray White The Rubinstein Group has proven himself to be among the best real estate agents in Australia. Recently, he broke with his long-time association with Ray White Double Bay and in this interview he speaks out about how hard work and teamwork have enabled him to reach those heights…
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QLD Real Estate News
Brisbane property big guns on expansion drive
Two of Ray White Queensland’s best-regarded business owners are on a mission to expand their growing network. Property big guns Haesley Cush and Matt Lancashire are expanding from their established markets in New Farm and Spring Hill across the Brisbane River. The Ray White New Farm owners, together with two of their top agents – Scott Darwon and Brandon Wortley…
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Established agent Evan Williams to join Ray White The Rubinstein Group
Ray White The Rubinstein Group (Ray White TRG) has announced that established eastern suburbs agent Evan Williams will be joining the team. Led by Gavin Rubinstein, Ray White TRG parted ways with Ray White Double Bay in May this year having spent 10 years with the group, and soon announced a new Ray White office based in Woollahra. Speaking exclusively…
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Real Estate News
Ray White North Adelaide now positioned for growth
Ray White North Adelaide has a new home and plans for future growth after recently taking possession of a brand-new purpose-built office at 89 O’Connell Street. “Before the new premises opened, the team and I were previously working out of my home, which wasn’t ideal when it came to dealing with our clients,” Ray White North Adelaide Principal/Director Rachel Lawrie explained. “We’re…
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Real Estate News
LJ Hooker Avnu to launch in Brisbane
LJ Hooker will open its first Avnu Centre in Brisbane next month. The centre is powered by its industry-first platform that makes the buying and selling smarter and more transparent for consumers. It also improves agent productivity, job satisfaction and mobile capability by automating many of the activities agents do, from listing through to settlement. The first Avnu Centre was…
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Ray White Rural young guns shine in Ekka sun
Liam Kirkwood, the young gun business owner of Ray White Rural Townsville and Charters Towers, has won the ALPA Queensland Young Auctioneers competition at The Ekka. The 23-year-old from Townsville said he was stunned by his victory in a strong field of 10 competitors at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane. Ray White Rural Roma licensee AJ Riley, also 23, was…
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Ray White lights up Sunshine State with Ignite 2019
More than 700 Ray White Group members from Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast reignited their passion for real estate at a series of training sessions held in Queensland this week. The Ignite 2019 program was designed to help salespeople and property managers navigate and adapt to current market conditions. One of the take-home messages from keynote speaker and former…
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SA Real Estate News
Ray White Norwood celebrates growth with REISA HQ purchase
Ray White Norwood Directors, Jason Spagnuolo and Sam Brincat, have celebrated the impressive growth of their business by purchasing the former Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) HQ for $3,125,000. After opening their doors in February 2017, Mr Spagnuolo and Mr Brincat have gone from six staff members to a team of 34. “It’s always been a dream of ours…
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Kellyville agency takes on Ray White brand
From the outside, it may look as though Sue Tam and Jin Choong’s north-west Sydney real estate agency has changed hands, but the pair have just rebranded their business to become Ray White Kellyville. With a combined 35 years of real estate experience in the area, both Ms Tam and Mr Choong have formed strong relationships with their local community…
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Ray White hits the Harvard classroom for leadership
Property giant Ray White has hosted its fifth Leadership Academy in Sydney, giving its members a world-class education and a global perspective on leadership skills and best practice. The family have been students of the Harvard Business School for almost a decade and now they offer this opportunity to their members and key partners. This week, Ray White welcomed more…
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Ray White SA teams up with Port Adelaide FC to raise funds for cancer charity
Ray White South Australia has teamed up with the Port Adelaide Football Club to raise money for the Childhood Cancer Association. The two organisations ran a special quiz night recently, and Ray White Unley’s Troy Sgarbossa confirmed they raised $26,082 for the charity which provides practical, hands-on support to children with cancer, and their families. “Considering it was just a humble…
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