FRANCHISE NEWS
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Century 21 kicks off 2018 with new website
Century 21 has launched a new Australasian website that was built to deliver the group heightened levels of online exposure. Charles Tarbey, Century 21 Chairman and Owner, said the sleek and contemporary website will provide a more streamlined and efficient experience for all users while having a strong focus on lead generation for agents. Individual office and agent landing pages…
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Elders welcomes new Beenleigh office
Elders Real Estate opened its first new office for the year in Beenleigh, located halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in QLD. Owners Mark, Debra, and Jess Affleck are experienced real estate operators with strong networks throughout the Logan area. “We’ve enjoyed our time with the Elders network for the past eight years with Elders’ Shailer Park office so…
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Ray White Agents Sharpen their Skills in Melbourne
It was standing room only when more than 550 Ray White sales agents from Victoria and Tasmania packed the Melbourne Convention Centre for Super Sales Day. The mega session – the single biggest gathering of Ray White agents in Melbourne outside of their annual awards – was the brainchild of Ray White Victoria and Tasmania CEO Domenic Belfiore who gave…
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The Agency Projects appoints senior director on the Gold Coast Tony Hymus
The Agency Projects has appointed an experienced senior executive on the ground in the Gold Coast. Former National Director of Project Marketing with Colliers International Australia, Tony Hymus, has joined the team, bringing knowledge across the marketing of off-the-plan apartments, finished developments, home and land packages and development sites. “The last 20 years of project marketing experience on the Gold…
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New Ray White office opens in Marsden
With deep connections in the local community, Avi Khan is excited to be moving into business ownership and opening a Ray White office to service the Marsden community. His business has a new location with a new team of experienced agents and an invigorated approach in Marsden. “I am very active in this community and I am so excited to…
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The Sahyoun family joins Belle Property
One of Western Sydney’s most prominent real estate families is set to enter a new era, joining the Belle Property group as of today. After 20 years operating as LJ Hooker Parramatta, the Sahyoun family officially opened their doors under the Belle Parramatta banner as of this morning. As a family-owned and -led business, George, Chris and Nathan Sahyoun bring…
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Now and Then: RE/MAX celebrates Founders Day
January 30, 2018 is Founders Day, the celebration of 45 years since RE/MAX began. What started as a dream and a plan on a pad of paper became a reality when the first office opened in Denver Colorado on January 30, 1973. American Dave Liniger had a controversial idea to build a real estate powerhouse where experienced, productive agents would…
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R&W donations to Starlight Foundation hit $500,000 milestone
Richardson & Wrench begins the new year with 500,326 reasons to celebrate. That’s the grand total that the network has raised for the Starlight Children’s Foundation to further its work helping to brighten the lives of seriously ill children in hospitals right around Australia. The milestone was reached at the close of 2017 with offices and agents across the group…
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Ray White opens in Swansea, NSW
New business owner Troy McLennan of Ray White Swansea is so excited he’s just opened his doors in the coastal beachside community south of Newcastle. Mr McLennan starting his journey in real estate five years ago, after working for a national retailer for more than 14 years, managing and training teams to become top tier performers in both customer service…
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RE/MAX open office in Melbourne’s West
Friends Kris Bansal and Satyam Mendiratta bring together their talents and experience plus their confidence in Melbourne’s western corridor and the Wyndham Council in their business RE/MAX West at Hoppers Crossing. Mr Bansal’s background is in business, investment and wealth creation, while Mr Mendiratta has vast experience in property development and construction specialising in house and land packages, new-builds and…
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Elders Real Estate ‘Win a Holiday’ digital campaign reaches new heights
Elders Real Estate has announced a winner for the ‘Win a Holiday’ campaign, which made waves during the national digital campaign period – with the integrated digital strategy driving over 112 million impressions of the campaign. The campaign ran throughout spring and provided potential clients with the opportunity to win a holiday experience up to the value of $15,000, through…
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Century 21 shares its 3 top tips for success in 2018
In light of softening conditions in many property markets, the Chairman and Owner of Century 21 Australasia has provided his three top tips to help agents succeed in 2018. Charles Tarbey’s first tip surrounds the growing use of broadcasts and electronic mail by agents: “While it’s great to see agents adopt new technologies, too many agents seem content with simply…
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First National WA reinforces training commitment to its agents
First National Real Estate has appointed Goals International to expand its existing in-rooms, online and on-demand training strategy for 2018 in Western Australia. Business Growth Manager, Debbie Fletcher said regular training, mentoring and coaching was essential, particularly in a tough market, to help agents remain inspired, motivated and at the forefront of the industry. “A lot of thought went into…
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New Raine & Horne office opens in Budgewoi
Raine & Horne has launched an office in Budgewoi on the NSW Central Coast. Formerly the proprietor of Independent Coastline Real Estate, Wendy brings 15 years of experience to the Raine & Horne Brand. Raine & Horne Budgewoi will service the northern end of the Central Coast with a focus on Budgewoi, Buff Point, Lake Munmorah, Chain Valley Bay, San…
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Coronis bolsters team with addition of three agents
Sales Director Craig Gillies has announced that Rod Podbury, Joanne King and Jason Powell had all joined the team in Sales Manager roles. “We’re very excited that Rod, Joanne and Jason have chosen Coronis to progress their careers and will actively work with our leadership team to propel us towards our goal of 40 offices by 2020 and inspire continuous…
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Realmark and Altitude to join forces on 1 Feb, creating Realmark Urban
In welcome news for consumers and industry, the upcoming merger between the Realmark Real Estate Group and Altitude Real Estate will enable the combined agencies to offer their clients a more efficient, effective and influential way to buy, sell, lease, manage and finance property. Founded by Paul Tonich and his cousin Nathan Tonich in 2008, Altitude Real Estate is one…
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Ray White set to open in North Ipswich
THE power couple behind the successful Ray White Ipswich business are excited to have just opened their next venture together in North Ipswich. Selling principal Warren Ramsey opened Ray White Ipswich almost 25 years ago and now he and his wife Deanne (pictured above) have just opened Ray White North Ipswich. Mrs Ramsey, who has been focused on the property…
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McGrath continues its Melbourne expansion
McGrath Estate Agents has opened a Coburg/Brunswick office in Melbourne’s inner north. Melbourne continues to be an important market for the company with the opening of McGrath Coburg/Brunswick, as it operates 10 offices in the southern state. McGrath Founder and Executive Director John McGrath said “Melbourne is a city people want to live and invest in, which is reflected in…
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Raine & Horne launches office in Ascot QLD
Raine & Horne who are celebrating 135 years of operation in 2018, has launched into the New Year with an office in Ascot, Brisbane. The office will be led by Adam Duffus, who has extensive sales, real estate and retail experience. Apart from owning a successful independent real estate business in Toowoomba between 2013 and 2017, Mr Duffus owned and…
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Ray White WA welcomes Ben Keevers
Recognised as one of Western Australia’s top agents, Mr Keever’s down to earth nature, enthusiasm and professionalism makes him one of the most sought after agents in Perth’s exclusive northern beaches. Ray White Group joint chairman Brian White said there was no greater compliment than could be paid than to have a top agent joining the network. “Growth is the…
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Ray White’s year of record network growth
The Ray White Group swelled by a record number of new offices in 2017 after a stellar year attracting some key businesses to its growing stable of more than 1000 offices this year. Ray White Network Development CEO Andrew McCulloch confirmed 2017 was a record year of growth with more than 106 new business owners in Australia calling Ray White…
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Century21 welcomes four new offices to its network
Century 21 has celebrated the opening of four new office locations in recent months, boosting the network’s presence across Australasia. In New South Wales, Century 21 has welcomed C21 Tao Real Estate in West Ryde, C21 Masterpiece in Lane Cove, C21 Property Care in Glenfield, and C21 Centennial in Kensington. These offices complement many new office openings in Queensland that…
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Raine & Horne opens for business in Townsville and Carlingford
Raine & Horne has launched an office in Townsville, led by experienced business partners Steve Leaumont and Sue Edmunds. Raine & Horne Townville is the fifteenth office opened by the brand in Queensland in the last 12 months. In the past month, Raine & Horne has also opened offices in Kilcoy and Brisbane. “Raine & Horne enjoys strong brand awareness…
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Laing+Simmons Rosebery set to open its doors in partnership with Dexar Group
Mr Skarlatos says he welcomes the opportunity to join Laing+Simmons. “It was important for me, in terms of building a strong business and valuable asset for the long-term future, to partner with a group with a strong reputation, great brand, powerful marketing and the right values,” Mr Skarlatos says. Dexar Group Executive Director and Head of Growth Stan Platis says…
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Raine & Horne launches new office in the Hunter Valley
Raine & Horne has joined forces with local agents Mallik Real Estate to re-establish a real estate office in Cessnock, the gateway to the Hunter Valley wine region. The Mallik family has lived and worked in Cessnock for many decades. Therese Mallik launched Mallik Real Estate in 2012 after previously working as a lawyer specialising in real property, conveyancing, probate…
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Coronis Community Collects More Than 1000 Toys & Books For The Smith Family
Property Management Director Jodi Ford said the large donation was a group effort with Coronis’ team, tenants, landlords, buyers, sellers and suppliers all pitching in and donating a toy or book. “About six weeks ago, we put the call out to all our clients and team across our 24 offices to help us collect 750 toys and books for The…
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RE/MAX Territory moves into Labrador
Hot on the heels of its June expansion, RE/MAX Territory will finishes 2017 with the addition of eight new sales agents and a new premises in Labrador. “Our greater Gold Coast team will be spread across the offices at Labrador and Oxenford, servicing real estate needs in those suburbs, Monterey Keys and right across the city,” he said. Broker-owners Rob…
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Coronis Targets Booming Coastal Markets With Two New Offices
Taking the independently owned network to a total of 24 offices across South East Queensland, Sales Director Craig Gillies said the additions were part of the Group’s strategic growth strategy of building 40 offices within the next two years. “Our new Gold Coast office is a joint venture with the Podium Property Group and was a strategic choice for the…
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RE/MAX Australia’s lads feel the pain for Make-A-Wish
Last Friday, Joel Davoren, RE/MAX Australia Franchise Director, and Matthew Andrews, CEO of Pivotal Financial, the real estate network’s finance arm, grit their teeth, bared parts of their body and were waxed for a good cause, RE/MAX Australia’s chosen charity, Make-A-Wish® Australia, the organisation helping grant the wishes of children and teenagers battling life-threatening medical conditions. Mr Davoren is no…
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Raine & Horne helps Alexandria Hills vendor support Seeing Eye Dogs Australia
Alexandria Hills homeowner Laila Abbassy has won $2,500 for her favourite charity, Seeing Eye Dogs Australia by listing her home at 84 Vienna Road, Alexandria Hills with Raine & Horne. The $2,500 donation is one of 16 grants Raine & Horne has made available to vendors who choose to exclusively list their properties with the Superbrand this spring. “Raine & Horne is donating…
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Raine & Horne launches office in Ingleburn, NSW
Raine & Horne has reinforced its commitment to south western Sydney with the launch of an office in Ingleburn last week. The office will be led by Abu Walid Ratul and MD Rajibul Islam, who are co-owners of mortgage broking firm Mortgage Plus, which services the Ingleburn area. “We opened our first franchise office in south west Sydney in 1976…
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Auction smashes 2017 residential record
IN front of their packed auction room, the unstoppable Ray White Double Bay and CBRE have just sold an entire block of apartments in one line for $33.250 million to a local property investor to achieve the largest single residential auction sale of 2017. Amid rapid-fire bidding, it was standing room only at the Ray White Double Bay auction room…
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A new force in the Kiama and Gerringong real estate market
Terry Digger and Jason Stalgis, the Principals behind the successful First National agency in Gerringong, are excited to lead the new Coast & Country business. Mr Digger said, “Our focus is to deliver a whole new level of expertise across the coastal and rural property sector; combining top results, outstanding customer service with an enhanced support network.” Mr Stalgis added, “Combining the…
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hockingstuart opens three new offices in response to coastline demand
The network has opened a new office on the Bellarine Peninsula, joining the existing hockingstuart Geelong and Torquay offices in the area. The new office in Ocean Grove will cater to heightened interest from buyers who are looking to Melbourne’s Surf Coast for affordable homes that are still close to businesses and amenities. The increase in demand has been reflected…
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First home buyers lead charge as Darwin market bottoms
“In October there was a massive increase in buyers at open homes, and this trend has continued this month, with group numbers more than double those of November 2017, said Glenn Grantham, General Manager, Raine & Horne Darwin. Almost 50% of attendees at open homes are first time buyers, with upgraders and investors making up the balance, said Mr Grantham.…
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