FRANCHISE NEWS
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The Agency expands into south-east Melbourne with top-performing agent Adam Cashmmore
High-achieving Stonnington and Boorondara agent Adam Cashmore has joined The Agency. Adam Cashmore is renowned for his exceptional sales results and is strongly entwined with his local community. A long-time Stonnington resident, he is well-known for his genuine and ethical approach to real estate. “Adam’s experience and expertise in the Stonnington area was exactly what we were looking for. He…
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Elders launch largest ever marketing campaign to celebrate spring selling season
Elders Real Estate have launched their largest ever marketing campaign this week to kick off the 2018 spring selling season. The campaign, ‘Spin to Win’, is set to drive more leads to Elders’ agents and offices which are spread across over 300 locations nationally. With a highly targeted digital strategy, Elders is expecting to increase the number of appraisals in…
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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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Ray White Rural Gloucester launches with established team
Ken and Amy Maslen have been running their family-owned real estate businesses in Gloucester for some years, and now they’ve joined with directors Dee Braithwaite and Greg Wall in opening Ray White Rural Gloucester. It’s the same team their community know and love, and will continue to offer the outstanding service they’re renowned for, but now with a new business…
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Harcourts show their support for local education in New Zealand
Matakana School can provide children who learn by movement the ability to do so with help from Harcourts Tandem Realty North and a donation through the Harcourts Foundation. The donation to Matakana School will go towards the purchase of 20 ‘wiggle’ chairs to be used by children of all ages. “These chairs will be used by children whose learning is…
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McGrath recruit James Hayashi to lead and grow Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs sales team
McGrath Estate Agents have announced that James Hayashi has joined the company in the newly created role of Regional Sales Leader for its high-performing sales team located across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs footprint. Mr Hayashi brings more than 13 years’ experience across many sectors of the real estate industry from sales, auctioneering, recruitment and sales management. Kon Stathopoulos, Head of Company…
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Ray White Rural launches corporate service to attract major agribusiness transactions
Ray White Rural and Livestock today announced the appointment of a Sydney-based corporate sales and marketing entity to service large-scale agribusiness transactions and divestments. The team, led by Andrew Starr (one of the Group’s top rural principals) and Bruce Birch (the organisation’s national livestock director), will partner with local specialists in the New South Wales network of Ray White Rural…
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Ray White Frenchs Forest reopens with Megan MacKay at the helm
Local agent Megan MacKay, together with her husband Trevor Cain, has just re-opened Ray White’s office in Frenchs Forest in the heart of the Northern Beaches. The new office, at 49 Frenchs Forest Rd, was minutes away from the soon-to-open Northern Beaches Hospital and Frenchs Forest’s future community hub. For Ms MacKay, having started her real estate career with Ray…
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Ray White Queensland celebrates winners
More than 1250 real estate agents and guests attended the prestigious Ray White Queensland annual awards 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 just on $8.6 billion in residential property sales, made up of over 15,000 transactions…
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Belle Property launches new training program
Belle Property have launched a new training platform that they say takes a strategic and focused approach to career pathways across all facets of the business – sales, property management and administration. “In an ever-changing marketplace, it is paramount to have an agile learning environment that provides all employees with the tools and support that they need to succeed, no matter…
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Di Jones conference designed to inspire team
The team at Di Jones gathered together to expand their skill set and grow personally as part of its 2018 Annual Conference in Sydney. Di Jones CEO Rob Ward said the staff from across the agency’s network of offices in Sydney and the Southern Highlands participated in the event. “The theme of the conference was ‘Make every day count’,” Mr Ward…
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LJ Hooker recognises top business owners at annual Night of the Stars events
LJ Hooker’s annual Night of the Stars awards in Adelaide on the weekend concluded national celebrations which honoured the leading real estate group’s top business owners. LJ Hooker awards the Franchise Owner of the Year in every state and territory each year. The accolade has grown in stature to become the pre-eminent category of the state-based galas in recognition of the…
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Ray White Taylor and Partners welcomes Jeremy Brink
Ray White Taylor and Partners are pleased to welcome experienced sales star Jeremy Brink to their team in Darlinghurst. Mr Brink, born and raised in a small country town in Canada, traveled to Australia in 2010 and fell in love with the nation, before making the momentous decision to stay. He said he was delighted to join Ray White Taylor…
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Dexar Group brands come together for annual convention
Technology, a transforming industry and the importance of authentic leadership were on the agenda at Dexar Group’s Annual Convention, held in Byron Bay from Sunday 26 to Tuesday 28 August. In its third year, the sold-out convention brought Dexar Group’s three real estate brands, Laing+Simmons, Peter Blackshaw Real Estate and Independent Property Group, together for a jam-packed three days of…
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Professionals aims to strengthen offering with restructure
The national reshaping of Professionals Real Estate Group will lead to better service and support for the 225-plus members of the real estate network, according to the new chief executive officer. The management of Professionals Real Estate Group was previously split between seaparate divisions across Australia but the restructure leaves the group with one core board of directors and management…
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Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory celebrates its 2018 winners
Almost 500 guests attended the annual Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory state awards at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Friday 31 August to celebrate the achievements of the top offices and individuals throughout the network. Ray White SA CEO Matt Lindblom said the network had a record number of Chairman’s Elite members this year, which was a credit…
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Western Sydney expert joins Colliers International Office team
Colliers International have expanded their Office Leasing team in Sydney’s West, welcoming a new director. Alan James is highly experienced in the Western Sydney market, having worked in the area since 2011. He’s worked for several other high-profile networks, both in Sydney and in London prior to this role. “We are delighted to have someone of Alan’s experience join the team…
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Western offices shine at hockingstuart awards
Leading Victorian real estate agency, hockingstuart, celebrated another stellar year at their 2018 awards night on Thursday 23rd August. The annual ceremony held at Forum Theatre, celebrates the achievements of employees and offices over the past financial year, with sales growth, market share and customer service all propelling agents to the awards stage. Offices in Melbourne’s west proved to be the…
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Young guns to lead Raine & Horne real estate services in East Gosford region
Raine & Horne has recommitted to its delivery on the Central Coast, with the launch of a new office at East Gosford. Led by one of Central Coast real estate’s foremost husband and wife teams, Geoff and Sue Tilden, Raine & Horne East Gosford’s leadership team will also include a former Westpac People & Culture Consultant Katie Tilden and marketing…
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Harcourts Group Australia names new leader for South Australia and Northern Territory
Harcourts Group Australia CEO Marcus Williams has announced the appointment of Gregg Toyama to the role of Harcourts South Australia / Northern Territory CEO. Mr Toyama transitions into the role after serving as Head of eBusiness for Harcourts International since 2006, leading the team that developed the franchise network’s suite of bespoke technology applications. While with the Harcourts eBusiness team,…
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Ray White Victoria & Tasmania celebrates its 2018 winners
More than 1200 guests descended on the Palladium at the Crown for the annual Ray White Victoria and Tasmania state awards last night to celebrate the top offices and individual achievers throughout the network. Ray White Victoria & Tasmanian CEO Domenic Belfiore welcomed everyone and reminded them all that the leading group helped more families achieve their great Australian dream…
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Jason Boon triumphs with triple trophies at R&W 160th birthday awards night
Jason Boon walked away from the Richardson & Wrench 160th birthday awards on Saturday night with three of the most coveted trophies. Boon, a director of R&W Elizabeth Bay Potts Point took home the award for Most Outstanding Selling Principal for both transactions and income earned, plus the Ronald H Pillinger Award. He also had his hand on the R&W…
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William Gunning tackles world’s longest, toughest horse race
Returning to his roots as a horseman, commercial agent and Director of Gunning Real Estate William Gunning has successfully completed the 10th Mongol Derby. Mr Gunning was one of 44 riders from 12 countries who took on the challenge of the world’s longest and toughest horse race, as classified by the Guinness Book of Records. “I was inspired by the…
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PhilipWebb Announces New CEO as part of succession plan
As Philip Webb approaches 46 years as the face of his real estate agency in Melbourne’s East, he is making moves to ensure the continued success of the business. Having spent decades cultivating one of the most recognisable industry brands, he has created the position of CEO to redefine the company and drive the business forward. Mr Webb has appointed…
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R&W Family Celebrates 160th Birthday
Family is a word that figures large amongst R&W Principals as they prepare for their annual awards night which this year will double as a celebration of the group’s 160th birthday. This Saturday around 400 members of that family will gather at Sydney’s International Convention Centre to celebrate 160 years. And while there’ll be a moment to reflect on their…
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Professionals appoint three new offices
Professionals Real Estate Group has appointed two new agencies in South-East Queensland and another in New South Wales. At Marsden, in Brisbane’s south, experienced real estate agency boss Samida Sargeant has switched to the Professionals Real Estate Group. Ms Sargeant’s agency, which has consistently ranked among the top five property agencies In Logan, is now operating under the banner of…
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Ex-state golfer turns successful agent in 30 days
Ex-state golfer and footballer Ryan Smith has made the leap into the world of real estate, joining the Realmark team. From a strong sporting family consisting of professional golfer father Wayne Smith and sister Kristie Smith, Ryan played state-level golf and AFL from the age of 10. Finding an early passion for real estate, Ryan completed his real estate course shortly…
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Harcourts New Zealand welcomes new Head of Property Management
Harcourts Group Limited are delighted to announce the appointment of Jodine Clark to the role of Head of Property Management. Ms Clark, who most recently was working with the Commercial team in NAI Harcourts North Shore, is no stranger to property management, having held roles such as Property Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Manager and General Manager throughout her career…
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C21 launches marketing campaign across the country, renovates offices
Century 21 has launched the largest marketing campaign in its history, running across the country, to mark the network’s massive global rebrand. The bold campaign has already reached two million Australians, showing off not only the new branding but also the new vision and message. Offices across the country are being redesigned to match the new image. Century 21 Chairman…
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Ray White backs new boutique entity HTL Property
The White family have embraced an opportunity to continue working with Ray White’s top fee writer Andrew Jolliffe in a new boutique vehicle called HTL Property. The family have a significant shareholding in HTL Property, continuing their relationship with top pub broker Mr Jolliffe, the number one international performer in Ray White for the last three years. HTL is a…
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Purplebricks parts company with national sales director
Purplebricks Australia have confirmed that former McGrath agent Brent May has left the company. Mr May was with the fixed-fee agency for approximately 12 months. A Purplebricks spokesperson confirmed to the Australian Financial Review that Mr May’s departure was by “mutual consent” with Kenny Bruce, Purplebricks co-founder and group sales director. The spokesperson went on to say the move would…
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Starr Partners Merrylands takes out top sales awards
One Sydney real estate agency has been the recipient of several coveted honours, including the top sales accolades, at the Starr Partners awards. Achieving awards in 13 categories, Starr Partners Merrylands took home Highest Sales Team Average and Top Office of the Year at the ceremony last month. Director Daniel Starr, who has worked in real estate for more than…
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Belle Property launches in Terrigal with multi-award-winning Principal
Belle Property expands its residential footprint on the Central Coast with the launch of Belle Property Terrigal. Led by multi-award-winning principal Cathy Baker, the opening of Belle Property Terrigal solidifies Ms Baker’s presence in the Central Coast property market. Through her highly successful Belle Property Killcare business, Ms Baker has established herself as the go-to real estate professional within the…
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First National Clayton JXRE expands with merger
First National Clayton JXRE have merged with Harcourts Clayton, turning the office into a dedicated property management department which will continue to run out of their current premises. First National Clayton JXRE will act as the sales office. Both offices sit in prime commercial spaces and are the biggest offices in Clayton. The merge is aimed at servicing clients better.…
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Buxton director presented with company’s highest accolade
Amongst the team at Buxton, no honour is met with higher esteem than the J.R. Buxton Award, fondly named after one of the company’s founders, John Robert Buxton. Previously awarded only twice in the company’s 157-year history, Adam Gillon, Director of Buxton Hampton East, was the third recipient, presented with the accolade at this month’s Buxton Annual Awards night. Coming…
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