FRANCHISE NEWS
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Ray White and Loan Market WA Awards celebrate the state’s high achievers
Ray White WA CEO Mark Whiteman and Loan Market State Director Ken MacLennan opened the evening with a clear message of an integrated future for the two arms of the White Family group. “The 2016/17 year saw plenty of challenges in the market with sales volumes down yet again on last year, but surprisingly the groups managed to navigate the…
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Stockdale and Leggo partners with Deloitte Private to deliver a training and development program for franchisees
The curriculum of the Ignite Program will be designed to challenge franchisees to take the next step in their businesses and to raise the bar in how franchisors can service their franchisee group. “Stockdale & Leggo is incredibly excited about working with Deloitte Private to deliver this internal training and development program, which has been designed to strengthen the…
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Sarah Burke joins Di Jones Southern Highlands
With a 20-year career in real estate, Sarah has developed an intimate understanding of the real estate process from end to end. She started as a receptionist in 1997 and has since worked for Belle Mosman, Manly and Bowral offices across various facets of the business including marketing, property management and as an assistant. “I’ve watched the brand presence Di…
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Keith Newberry joins Stone Real Estate Belrose
The franchise reports that Mr Newberry currently holds Forestville’s highest priced residential sale $2.68 Million. They also claim he has previously achieved the highest priced sale records for Belrose ($2.65 million in March 2017) and Davidson as well as the second highest residential sale price in Frenchs Forest ($2.35 million). He has also sold over 300 properties in the Forest and Northern Beaches…
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Barry Plant Croydon under new leadership
Matthew has been the director Of Barry Plant Lilydale for 11 years and takes over ownership of Barry Plant Croydon in the neighbouring suburb from Geoff Thompson, who has owned and operated the office for almost 30 years. Geoff will still be involved in the business through the rental department. Matthew said he jumped at the opportunity to buy Barry…
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Harcourts Walk A Mile in Their Shoes 2017 Raises $100,000
Although the sight of men in business suits walking in women’s high heels turned a few heads across Australia’s major cities on September 1, their public display was to support the very serious issue. Raising awareness on the issue of violence against women, The Harcourts Foundation organised over 800 Harcourts staff, family, friends and supporters, and raised $100,000 to support…
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Richardson & Wrench Stars Shine Bright at the 2017 Annual Awards
The depth of talent within the Richardson & Wrench group has been highlighted by some outstanding performances across all of R&W’s markets. A true standout was Bondi Junction Principal Andre Frack claiming three of the most coveted trophies at the group’s annual awards on Saturday. Frack won the Most Outstanding Principal, both transactions and income earned, and took out the…
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Di Jones inaugural annual market report says Sydney market still strong
The data is produced in partnership with CoreLogic and shows Sydney’s median dwelling price has increased 12.2 per cent over the past 12 months (July 2016-June 2017) and it was the fifth successive year in which dwelling values rose. “However the final quarter in this 12-month period saw only a slight increase in dwelling values, up by 0.8 per cent,…
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Ray White QLD awards recognises high achievers
Ray White Queensland traded $8.6 billion in residential property sales, made up of over 16,000 transactions in 2016-17. In the new category of Chairman Club – those who wrote in excess of $1.25 million in fees and/or 120 sales – the White Family presented Sonya Treloar (Ray White Bridgeman Downs), Michelle McLeod (Ray White Indooroopilly), Matt Lancashire (Ray White New…
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Stockdale & Leggo Expands into Footscray
With over 10 years’ experience across sales in the Melbourne real estate industry, Stockdale & Leggo Chief Operating Officer Anna Thomas believes new franchisee Anil Salimeda is an excellent addition to the Stockdale & Leggo group and their expansion into in the Footscray area. “Footscray has been on our agenda for some time now and we’ve been waiting for a…
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McGrath tips Geelong as a strong performer this Spring Office reports upturn since joining the brand
McGrath Founder John McGrath said Geelong is well positioned for growth with many new Government departments and infrastructure setting up in the CBD, which is driving demand for residential property. “Geelong is becoming a hub for many medical, tech and government organisations, which has been a very positive economic driver for the area,” said Mr McGrath. McGrath Geelong Co-Principal David…
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Coast swells with RE/MAX agents
Eighteen regions now make up RE/MAX Asia Pacific, with delegates also coming from countries such as Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Poland, Argentina, South Africa and Italy. Many arrived early to partake in meetings or the charity golf day at Royal Pines on Tuesday and Wednesday. Indigenous dancers from Australia and New Zealand signal the start of the formal program…
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Stone Real Estate opens Belrose office
Stone Real Estate has opened an office in Belrose, making it the third new Stone office to open in as many weeks following Stone Illawarra and Stone Beecroft. Northern suburbs agent Ian Clarke will be at the helm of the Belrose/Forest office which will service will service Forestville, Frenchs Forest, Davidson, Belrose, Killarney Heights and Terrey Hills from its new…
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Ray White wins Top Franchise Group in WA at REIWA.COM Awards
More than 700 real estate professionals and guests attended the 2017 reiwa.com Awards Ball at Crown Perth on Saturday night, which celebrated WA’s leading real estate agents and recognised them for their achievements in 2016-17. Ray White WA chief executive officer Mark Whiteman said he was delighted his network won the top honour at the esteemed REIWA.COM awards. “This is…
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Change of Guard at Stockdale & Leggo Manningham
Stockdale & Leggo have welcomed leading Principal, James Aldinger to the family with James’ recent acquisition of the Stockdale & Leggo Manningham office. With over 20 years’ experience across sales, project sales and property management, with the last 15 years running his own number of successful real estate agencies, Stockdale & Leggo Chief Operating Officer Anna Thomas, believes James is…
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R&W Colours Up for Starlight Foundation
They took part under the red banner of Richardson & Wrench, wearing purple and yellow wigs for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. And, at the end of the 5km Color Run fundraiser around Centennial Park, the 120 R&W runners, smeared top to toe in bright paint, had collected more than $10,000 to make the lives of seriously ill children just a…
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Elders digital strategy drives consumer holiday competiton
Elders Real Estate has announced a national competition to drive customer engagement, brand awareness, and importantly, generate local leads for agents. The competition will run until the end of October and provide potential clients with the opportunity to win a $15,000 holiday experience, through registering and receiving a sales or rental appraisal. Elders Real Estate National Marketing Manager, Belinda Connor…
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Di Jones expands into Inner West
Di Jones Real Estate CEO Rob Ward said many people may not even realise that Di Jones first started out in the Inner West before opening offices in Woollahra, where it has been part of the landscape for 25 years. “We have expanded to the Inner West for a number of reasons,” Mr Ward said. “Our strategic plan is driven…
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Raine & Horne takes community approach with Local Hero campaign
“Our Local Hero campaign is a community-focused promotion that will support those sporting clubs achieving great things in their local communities,” said Angus Raine, Executive Chairman Raine & Horne. “Grassroots sports are the lifeblood of many Australian communities, yet they are often forced to operate on the smell of any oily rag. “We believe they deserve some financial support through…
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Stockdale & Leggo Wins Gold Stevie Award in 2017 International Business Awards
Stockdale & Leggo was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Real Estate category in The 14th Annual International Business Awards. The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organisations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small – are eligible to submit nominations. The 2017 IBAs received entries…
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Belle Property Celebrates the Best of 2016-2017 at Annual Awards
Belle Property Dee Why swept the awards evening and were crowned the number one office for gross commission earned and number two for number of transactions. Agent Nick Duchatel was ranked the number one agent (GCI), Lauren Bridges was awarded BDM of the Year (transactions) and agent Jo Morrison received the Excellence Award for most improved over a two-year period.…
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Raine & Horne Opens Office in Lane Cove
Raine & Horne has expanded with an office at Lane Cove led by agents Stuart Bourne, Nathan Westerbrink and Alex Banning. The three agents were previously in direct competition with each other, said Raine & Horne executive chairman Angus Raine. The three agents were previously in direct competition with each other, said Raine & Horne executive chairman Angus Raine. “Mr…
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Ray White opens office in West End Brisbane
Ray White has opened an office in West End, in inner city Brisbane, under the leadership of a family long associated with the area. The O’Kelly family has been an integral part of the West End neighborhood since 1982 when Luke’s parents Clive and Sandra O’Kelly opened their first real estate office there in 1985. Luke O’Kelly, their eldest, has…
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LJ Hooker and Facebook team up in game-changing digital strategy
The announcement forms part of LJ Hooker’s $1 million investment in the Spring launch of its integrated digital and social media platform, LJ Hooker Boost developed by the group’s innovation centre, LJX-Lab. LJ Hooker Boost is a custom-built, automated Facebook and Instagram advertising platform, powered by strategic partner Tiger Pistol, which will amplify the profile of agents, listings and generate…
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Karen Terry joins McGrath Estate Agents
Ms Terry joins McGrath Forestville/Manly having moved over from Ray White. Prior to real estate, Ms Terry worked in the media industry for more than 20 years, ultimately as Unit Manager for ‘A Current Affair’ on the Nine Network. Ms Terry said she was attracted to the McGrath brand for its professionalism, world-class marketing and technology. “The real estate industry…
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Top NSW agent Catherine Murphy joins The Agency
“Catherine Murphy has proven to be an exceptional agent with over 20 years of experience in the Epping region of Sydney. We are absolutely honoured she has chosen to join The Agency after two decades with the same brand,” The Agency’s CEO Matt Lahood, says. After 20 years, it is a significant decision to move real estate brands, there were…
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Harcourts Group Australia Continues Market Share Growth
With an estimated market value in third position overall against all real estate groups nationally, Harcourts was the only national group amongst the top five to have effected an increase in market value over the past quarter reporting, according to CoreLogic. According to a release supplied by the company, of the seven states in which the national real estate franchise network…
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Michael Davoren to represent RE/MAX Australia at Global Franchise Forum
For the first time outside of the United States, six RE/MAX franchisees will meet as the Global Franchise Forum (GFF) at the RE/MAX Asia Pacific Convention on the Gold Coast at the end of this month, with their goal to bring information from the 100-plus countries in the RE/MAX network. RE/MAX Australia and RE/MAX New Zealand Managing Director, Michael Davoren,…
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Walk A Mile In Their Shoes 2017 set for 1 September
At eight locations across Australia, Harcourts staff, family, friends and supporters will ‘walk a mile’ in women’s heels to show solidarity and bring awareness of violence against women. Raising funds through the group’s charitable arm, The Harcourts Foundation, all monies raised will support White Ribbon’s ‘Breaking the Silence’ prevention initiatives in primary and secondary schools. The fifth annual event aims…
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Estate Agents Co-operative welcomes newest member James Holt
Estate Agents Co-operative has announced the addition of James Holt as the newest member of their Business Development team. Previously at Century 21 Sutherland, Mr Holt has over 25 years of real estate experience in sales and auctioneering. Articulating Mr Holt’s ability to resonate with the requirements of the cooperative’s growing membership, the CEO of EAC, David Crombie, stated: “We…
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Young talent shines at hockingstuart awards
Taking out the coveted Franchise of the Year award was hockingstuart Armadale. The office’s vendor NPS of 62, a strong market share, increase in sales value, and outstanding customer service and staff engagement earned them the prestigious title. The office also received the Most Improved Market Share award, reflective of the team’s burgeoning talent, with young-guns Jack Richardson (reigning REIV Novice…
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Raine & Horne launch a new office in Fiji
With the launch of this office in Fiji, Raine & Horne has plans to open more offices in the Pacific, the Indian subcontinent, and the Middle East in the next 12 months. It has recently opened two offices in Dubai. “Australia is a global leader in the delivery of real estate agency best practice, and Raine & Horne is a…
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RE/MAX rebrands finance arm
RE/MAX Australia has announced the rebranding of its finance arm and the real estate network’s position as its sole owner. Pivotal Financial, formerly Australian Property Finance, will leverage from the growing RE/MAX network and from its new strategic partnership with Connective, Australia’s leading aggregator. Matthew Andrews, the recently appointed General Manager of Pivotal Finance, said his division would offer RE/MAX…
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Harcourts Expands with Key Sunshine Coast Location
Harcourts Group Australia continues its expansion in Southeast Queensland by selecting Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast as its newest office location. The Harcourts Caloundra team will be led by dynamic husband and wife duo Luke and Katherine Carter. Brendan Whipps, Harcourts Queensland CEO, said “The expansion of their business was a natural progression to a more diverse global brand with…
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Darwin agent Adam McCann named top Raine & Horne salesperson
Darwin sales agent Adam McCann was named Raine & Horne group’s top salesperson for this financial year. The leading Darwin firm commands 12 per cent market share of the property rental market and a 22 per cent share of the sales market. Mr McCann received his award at the 40th annual Raine & Horne Awards held at the Darwin Convention Centre…
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