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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Rural appoints key specialist to drive performance in Queensland
Ray White Rural has announced the appointment of a new specialist in Queensland to drive a growth and productivity plan for 2019. Former real estate agent and corporate business growth specialist Adrian Knowles has been appointed as the State Manager for Ray White Rural and Livestock in Queensland. CEO of Ray White Rural and Livestock Stephen Nell said this was…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A new force enters the Horsham market
One of Horsham’s most recognised agents, Aaron Lewis, has opened a new Ray White office in town. Combining personalised service with the strength of the Ray White brand, Mr Lewis said the opening of Ray White Horsham was a natural progression as his business looks to continue its growth. “Having operated independently for the past nine years, I’m looking forward…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White NZ welcomes a new office in Swanson, West Auckland
High-performing real estate duo Melvin Plaisier and Alyshia Marshall have just opened their own Ray White office in the Auckland suburb of Swanson. Mr Plasier has been successfully selling in the area for the past 14 years, with his partner Ms Marshall joining him just over three years ago. Real estate in the local area runs deep in the Plasier…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate industry professionals recognised in Australia Day 2019 Honours
Several members of the real estate industry have been recognised in the 2019 Australian Day Honours, receiving recognition for the work they’ve done both for the industry and for their communities. 2019 saw 1,127 Australians recognised on the Australia Day list – the largest number in the history of the Order of Australia. Among those recognised were several members of…
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Brand Editorial
Introducing your Digital Twin in 2019
This year will see the Australian real estate industry welcome a new breed of agent: the digital twin. Most existing examples of a digital twin in real estate refer to the creation of digital replicas of actual properties using the internet of things. But what about a digital twin of yourself working with you to service customers? Artificial intelligence that…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White attracts star power in inner west
Superstar agent in Sydney’s inner west, Matthew Carvalho has just joined Ray White Erskineville | Surry Hills & Alexandria as an ambitious associate director with big plans for the future. Mr Carvalho is well known for his calm, friendly and patient style, plus he’s highly regarded for guiding his vendors through the sales process to achieve the best result. The…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Respected agent Judi O’Dea joins Ray White
One of Queensland’s most respected and much-loved real estate agents, Judi O’Dea, has decided to make 2019 great and move her business to Ray White Paddington. With more than 15 years’ experience, Ms O’Dea was one of only a handful of agents to have been named on Queensland’s coveted A-List for five years in a row. Ms O’Dea, a former…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White welcomes Mount Gambier to the family
High-performing young gun real estate agent Tahlia Gabrielli has just opened her own Ray White office in the picturesque Limestone coast region of Mount Gambier in South Australia. Ms Gabrielli, who was an agent at the nearby Ray White Keatley office, has decided to take the leap into business ownership. “We always loved being part of such a strong brand,…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Rubinstein Group adds young sales star to the team
Director of The Rubinstein Group, and Ray White Double Bay’s leading residential agent, Gavin Rubinstein has added young agent Bradley Plos to his team. “Providing the best possible customer service is at the very core of what we focus on within our dynamic team,” said Mr Rubinstein. “Energy, hunger and drive are critical in this business and surrounding yourself with those…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White welcomes high performer Nic Krasnostein to Double Bay
Halfway through his business degree but yearning to get out from behind a desk, Nic Krasnostein undertook real estate work experience in 2007, and he hasn’t looked back since. Mr Krasnostein has now joined Ray White Double Bay as a sales executive and he is looking forward to being instrumental in people making such significant life decisions. “I genuinely love…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A familiar face opens Ray White Narre Warren South
With more than 16 years experience in the industry, Metin Aziret says he’s excited to rebrand his office to Ray White Narre Warren South. With a well-established presence across his local area, Mr Aziret said he was confident this is the next step his business needs to continue its growth. “For us to improve we needed a brand that could…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ray White’s Malek Younan named Top Agent in Australia by SQM
CONGRATULATIONS go to Malek Younan of Ray White Gladstone Park who has just been named as the top residential agent in Australia by SQM Research. The inaugural list of Australia’s Top 100 Residential Real Estate Agents in 2018 was just released by SQM Research, with Malek Younan of Ray White Gladstone Park in Melbourne leading the list out of 53,650…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 74: Christmas special with Rik Rushton – 2018 in review and thriving in 2019
2018 is a year that has delivered winds of change travelling as fast as a Glenn McGrath Bouncer - cricket metaphor intended! It started in January with John McGrath ‘getting the band back’ together and this week’s guest Rik Rushton at the same time released a book called “The Power of Connection”. In this podcast, Samantha McLean takes Rik along…
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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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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Born to Compete: Hayley Van de Ven
Entering the real estate industry straight out of high school, Hayley Van de Ven was a successful sales agent by the age of 18 – something she can barely believe now. “When I think about it now, I wonder who would have taken me seriously at 18,” laughs Hayley. She initially entered into a youth training program run by Ray…
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Elite Agent
Exceeding Expectations: Ercan Ersan
Ercan Ersan’s recipe for real estate success is threefold: bricks and mortar, people and technology. A circular formula where one ingredient complements the next, it’s getting the quantities right that the Ray White Erskineville director says is the tricky part. “I don’t think you should ever lose the human element in real estate,” he says. “Selling houses really is about…
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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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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White opens the doors on new office in Junee
Experienced real estate professionals Lucas Myers and Cassie Sheahan have expanded their business and will rebrand a very successful agency in Junee that’s been owned by Rob and Jen Barrett, who are retiring after more than 25 years. Mr Myers said the expansion ambition had always been a goal when they opened their Ray White office in Wagga Wagga in…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Sippy Downs owner opens new office in Nambour
The owner of Ray White Sippy Downs, Michael Stack, has expanded his team and set up an office in the Sunshine Coast town of Nambour. After months of successful transacting in this area, he decided that opening the premises was an important next step for both his staff and clients. “We have already built up a wonderful client base in Nambour,…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Playing to win: the female agent team who tackled The Block 2018
Channel Nine’s renovation juggernaut The Block wrapped on its 14th season this year, seeing Hayden and Sara from New South Wales take the (slightly controversial) win, represented by McGrath St Kilda principal Michael Townsend. But representing Kerrie and Spence from South Australia was The Block’s first all-female (and the only female agents this season) team, Emily Adams and Stephanie Evans…
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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
Ray White shines a ray of light this festive season
This Christmas Ray White will continue its popular tradition of supporting the less fortunate with the return of ‘A little Ray of Giving’. The inspiring Christmas campaign will see Ray White Double Bay and Cosmopolitan Centre partner with Sony Foundation Australia to help disadvantaged people who may need a little extra light in their festive season. The Ray White Double Bay and Cosmopolitan…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Marsden continues expansion
The rapid expansion of Ray White Marsden continues with the appointment of Phil Zabaks as sales manager. Although Ray White Marsden only opened on 15 January, it has already grown to a team of 22, who have sold more than 100 properties and now have over 200 properties on the rent roll. Principal Avi Khan said they had experienced very…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brett Hunter to take helm of REINSW in November 2019
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has elected Brett Hunter as President-Elect of the industry body, effective November 2018 for a one-year term. REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin said the appointment of Brett Hunter as President-Elect will ensure a smooth transition when REINSW President Leanne Pilkington steps down in 12 months time. “Brett has contributed to the direction and…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White welcomes Mascot to the family
A powerhouse team of property development professionals have made a move into the booming eastern Sydney suburb of Mascot. The team behind the brand new office come from a range of different backgrounds and industries, all having shared a common goal of opening a Ray White office in an up-and-coming area. Yan Chen, Ray White Mascot Principal, has a wealth of…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Davey family opens Ray White Labrador
Four years after establishing their real estate business in nearby Ashmore, Darren and Sandy Davey are excited to be opening the doors of their Ray White business in Labrador. The Daveys’ operation is truly a family business, with their daughter Meagan also part of their team. The family’s connections to the Gold Coast span five generations and they have very…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Winners announced for the third Annual REA Excellence Awards
Twenty-one winners were honoured at the third Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) in Sydney last night. Recognising the most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses in property and media, awards were presented across the categories of Innovation, Service & Marketing Excellence and Community. This year saw the introduction of three new Gold AREA awards – Agent of the Year,…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
New face to lead Ray White Shailer Park
There is a new leader behind the longtime family-owned business at Ray White Shailer Park. Rebecca Hoswell, new Principal of Ray White Shailer Park, has a wealth of experience in the Property Management sector and has worked within the business as head of the department for the last seven years. “I am really looking forward to growing and improving the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White brokers free warehouse lease for The Salvation Army
Christmas has come early as Ray White Commercial Queensland assisted The Salvation Army in securing a donated warehouse in Pinkenba. The modern office/warehouse, that has a total area of 1,782sq m, will be used for The Salvation Army’s Christmas purposes over the December and January period. The deal was jointly brokered by Ray White Commercial Queensland’s Director Sales and Leasing…
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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
Capital real estate stars join Ray White Canberra
Rent roll growth has been Maria Edwards’ passion for more than a decade. Ms Edwards has joined Ray White Canberra as Head of Growth, and was looking forward to plying her trade with Canberra’s fastest growing real estate agency. “I was particularly drawn to the culture of continuous improvement, and the support of the principals for my ambition. There is…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
South Australia’s real estate elite battle it out at Awards for Excellence in Real Estate
On Saturday night, South Australia’s real estate elite battled it out at the 2018 News Corp Australia realestate.com.au Awards for Excellence in Real Estate. The 2018 Awards celebrated all things Cuban with a Stars of Havana theme. The Adelaide Convention Centre took us all back to the land of salsa, cigars and Desi Arnaz Jr. This year the REISA Awards…
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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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INDUSTRY NEWS
Kiwi claims Australasia’s best auctioneer title for 2018
After a tight competition, the Australasian Real Estate Institutes’ Auctioneering Championship for 2018 has been awarded to Andrew North of New Zealand at a gala dinner at the Maritime Room in Auckland last night. Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Malcolm Gunning said the event, hosted this year by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), who stage…
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