Ray White Franchise and Career Success Stories

Welcome to our place... Craig Probin

20/08/2010

Craig Probin has enjoyed a successful career in Real Estate throughout the Hills District. With a maturity that comes from being a goal orientated person, Craig is a true professional.

Craig attributes his success to being friendly natured and approachable combined with his genuine enjoyment for helping people achieve their goals. His skills and knowledge are a distinct advantage when selling property.

Success for Craig continues to grow through his strong work ethic and passion for the Hills District and its residents.

Introducing Eleanor Hopkins - Database Manager at Ray White Cranbourne

17/08/2010

After Graduating from Monash University with a Bachelor Degree in Communication | Public Relations, Eleanor pursued her passion in Digital Advertising.

From a young age Eleanor has been IT Savvy and with a natural instinct in all things digital, this inevitably led to the progression in her professional career.

Commencing her Real Estate career with Stockdale & Leggo Frankston and with seven years industry experience, Eleanor joins Ray White with a wealth of knowledge on how to effectively use Digital Advertising in the Real Estate industry, which in turn increases the results we deliver our client’s.

For the last 2 years Eleanor has been working with an Online Directory where she further developed her knowledge of the Internet and Digital Advertising as well as Social Media. The knowledge gained during her employment allowed her to really narrow down on the specifics on obtaining great website hits and website positioning, which ensures that the Ray White Cranbourne website continues to hold great page rankings.

Combine Eleanor’s IT knowledge with her experience in Real Estate and the result is a Real Estate Internet Specialist!

Ray White Warner Welcomes Wendy Dionysius

13/08/2010

Wendy has been working in real estate since 1998, first in property management, promoted to office manager before moving to sales. With 25 earlier years in retail pharmacies, Wendy came from a managerial background into real estate, is fully licensed and a Commissioner for Declarations (JP).  She understands property from all angles: sales and rental appraisals, how to improve a home’s features, the needs of investors and the mechanics of the loans process.

Real estate for Wendy is not work, it is about building lifetime relationships. It can be both exciting and challenging but, at the end of the day, it keeps her focused, motivated and very happy.

Born and raised in St George in rural Queensland, she resided in Albany Creek for over 18 years and has lived in Warner for just over 5. She lives near her son and grandson in the beautiful estate of Warner Lakes, loving the area and knowing it very well.

Specialising in project homes (house & land packages), Wendy takes pride in having secured contracts early, because she knows how finance works as well as how builders can suit your particular needs creating a new home. She has made many a homeowner happy in Warner Lakes and other spots around the area.

Welcome to our place... Linda Cornford

13/08/2010

Linda joined Ray White in early 2010 and brings with her a wonderful sense of humour and a positive attitude. Having worked in real estate sales in northern Brisbane since 2003, she is well known locally. Linda has also made record sales in Warner and Cashmere, of which she is very proud.

Having arrived in Australia in 1976 from New Zealand, Linda chose to become naturalised in 1982 and now proudly calls herself an Australian, albeit with the dead giveaway of a Kiwi accent. After spending many years in Sydney, she joined a friend in Brisbane in 1989.  Shortly after her arrival here, she met her husband, Des, and within 6 months had married him and inherited two sons.

Having worked the printing industry, which involved travelling both north and south, Linda decided it was time to stop covering those long stretches. Real estate was the natural choice as she is a people person who loves her home, decorating and gardening. Over recent years, this career move has led to meeting people of all nationalities and walks of life, for her a great attraction. Linda makes a special point of learning to pronounce all names properly. After all, she says, isn’t that important to you?

Cameron Crouch & Tim Davis join Ray White in the western suburbs of Brisbane

06/08/2010

Cameron Crouch along with his team member Tim Davis are market leaders in the niche Chelmer, Graceville, Sherwood, Corinda and Oxley corridor of Brisbane and are highly active in surrounding suburbs. When moving from the independent brand they established their real estate careers with four years ago, the boys were looking for expertise in branding and a brand with innovation, methods and processes, and effective market packages and prime placement in local media for their vendors.

With Cameron & Tim joining the team at Ray White Toowong, their vendors now also have the option to submit their property for auction at the Ray White Toowong in-room auction evenings held nearby at the Indooroopilly Golf Course monthly. This is set to be an award winning conversation. We welcome Cameron & Tim to the group.

New Ray White Office in Moorabbin has the strength of years of experience

03/08/2010

A new Ray White office has opened in Moorabbin (VIC) in a prime location on the corner of Station Street and Central Avenue.

And while it’s a new brand of real estate operating from the suburb, the proprietors, Tim and Kieran Lynch have been selling real estate in Moorabbin and Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs for many years.

"We felt that Ray White identified strongly with the local area and that the company’s diverse service offerings complemented the needs of people that live in the South East or aspire to own and occupy, rent, invest or develop here," says Kieran Lynch.

The family values also appealed to the father and son operators who have now pooled their skills and effectively work in tandem.

Mr Lynch senior, a fully Licensed Agent has been involved in real estate since the early 80s. He has called the Moorabbin real estate marketplace his prime domain for the last 17 years, initially as a business owner before selling to a bayside franchise where he achieved top salesperson status several times and was also a prominent property lister. Mr Lynch has also been keenly involved in the local Rotary club for over a decade and is a former president.

Kieran Lynch has also carved a career in real estate becoming a Licensed Estate Agent in his early twenties. He has worked in the local market for a number of years and brings a thorough knowledge of property management to the equation in addition to experience in sales working for realestate.com overseas. "One of the rewards of working in a marketplace for a long time is the benefit of referral business," says Kieran Lynch.

According to Mr Lynch, "one of Moorabbin’s shining lights is its affordability. Moorabbin is as close to the CBD as you can get while still having a reasonably accessible entry price around the $600,000 mark."

"By way of comparison, the same house in Bentleigh, across South Road, is more likely to cost an additional 10-15 percent."

Central location, quiet ambience, an older population, amenities and public transport are cited as other positive virtues driving property attractiveness in Moorabbin.

The Lynch’s are excited about the redevelopment that’s occurring in Moorabbin to make way for the addition of high-density development, and tip that will bring heightened interest and added value to the Moorabbin property market.

"This new apartment product will avail reasonably affordable real estate close to the city," he says, anticipating that an average 2-bedroom abode might range from $400,000- 450,000 when it’s likely to be offered to the market in early 2011.

Ray White Moorabbin works across Residential, Project and Commercial Sales and Property Management.

Setting the business apart is a developer orientation involved in the sale of blocks of flats and development sites.

"One of the benefits of having been in the industry so long and in this location, I’ve gained a specialist understanding of the building and construction of development sites - what it is going to cost to build, what you need to build to maximise and achieve the desired profit margin, from sorting a block of land through to marketing," Mr Lynch explains.

Experienced Auctioneer Joins Ray White Ingham

02/08/2010

We'd like to offer a special welcome to the newest member of our office Jack Kennedy who is focusing on Rural Sales & Auctions.

Jack has spent the majority of his working life in the Stock & Station/Real Estate industry (40 Years) in major irrigation, cropping and horticultural, district bordering Northern Victoria and the Southern Riverina of N.S.W.  Jack was a partner in a large and successful Real Estate, Livestock & Merchandise business for 25 years.

Jack has been a licensed Real Estate Agent, Auctioneer & Stock & Station Agent for approximately 30 years and has conducted auctions for many private, corporate and government departments including Housing Departments, Wakool & Gannawarra Shire Councils, many major banks as well as clearing sales, livestock & charity auctions.

Jack and his wife June and their family also ran an intensive irrigation property growing Lucerne, vegetables for seed and livestock. Jack and June moved to Forrest Beach in December 2009 after frequent visits over a 10 year period as their grown family and grandchildren are in Townsville and Cairns. Other interests include fishing, camping, travelling and involvement in community organization's, 20 years in Apex and more recently a Lions Club member.

We welcome Jack & his family to our district and look forward to many successful Auctions & Rural Sales.

Welcome Jason Smith

23/06/2010

Combined with seven years selling inner city property, running a major inner city real estate office, and specialising in the field of management rights where he managed over 90 apartments, Jason has created two successful and well managed businesses to date.

Jason is an invaluable and extremely experienced real estate agent with a vast knowledge of all aspects of the industry including residential sales, property management, management rights, sales, marketing, trust accounting, buying and renovating property.

Jason, with the help of his business partner of Ray White Murrumba Downs, will continue to find new ways to improve their service and provide the public and their valued clients all the information they need to make a successful property transaction.

New Staff Member at Baulkham Hills Office - Michael Murdocca

17/06/2010

A licensed real estate agent, Michael is proud to have recently joined Ray White as a Sales Consultant. Michael Murdocca has over 4 years Real Estate experience as well as a lifelong association within the Hills District having lived there his entire life. Being a local resident gives him exceptional market knowledge and an understanding of local trends, which he leverages to secure great outcomes. Michael has completed a Diploma of Property (Real Estate) in 2008. Additionally, Michael’s dynamic youthful, contemporary & fresh approach also saw him become the winner of The Hills Outstanding Youth Award 2010.

Combine his attributes with his in-depth understanding of the local area and you have an agent who goes above and beyond for his clients. Inspired by Ray White’s marketing and sales strategies, Michael looks forward to applying his strong work ethic and real estate knowledge to achieve record breaking results in the Hills District.

Michael perceives every sale as an opportunity to create a positive sale experience for his clients. Let Michael’s results-driven nature & passion to perform be your property’s best advantage.

Ray White Now Open in Pakenham!

04/06/2010

A brand new office has opened amidst much celebration in Pakenham.

The Ray White group extends a warm welcome to new Principal Andrew Purdie and his business partner David Carroll who is no stranger to our group as he also owns and runs our Carrum Downs and Frankston offices.

Andrew, David and the entire team bring a wealth of expertise to the Pakenham office. The boys have huge plans for the future. Ray White Pakenham will be an office to watch as they gain momentum and market share for such a key area for our group!

Welcome aboard!!

Welcome Chantel Chadwick

26/05/2010

Chantel Chadwick (Laing) - Born and raised in North Entrance.

We have pleasure in advising that Chantel has just joined our growing sales team at Ray White The Entrane to offer the residents of North Entrance personalised, passionate and fantastic local knowledge of the real estate market backed up by the most experienced agents in the area. Chantel has bought and sold many properties in North Entrance and still proudly resides there with her husband Paul and children Byron 9, Airlie 8, Flynn 5.

Ascot Vale Welcomes Aldo Anile

03/05/2010

Aldo Anile is the real thing – a genuine local.

He grew up in the Moonee Valley area, went to school in the area, and still lives in the area.

So it’s hardly surprising that Aldo has an exceptional understanding of the local real estate market and the diversity within it. Just as importantly, he has a close affinity with the local people – after all, he’s one of them. Which is why he is particularly well qualified to provide both buyers and sellers with the best in advice and service.

But there’s much more to him than just being a local.

After secondary school, Aldo attained tertiary qualifications in science from the University of Melbourne and computing from RMIT. These high level skills saw him build a career with companies involved in stem cell research, pathology and IVF. Dealing directly with people in these emotional areas helped give him an insight into assisting people going through the different but also emotional experience of selling or buying real estate.

In his former career, Aldo also gained extensive senior sales and management experience. On many occasions he was required to negotiate major government and private industry tenders and contracts. Along the way he managed sales teams across the country, as well as being in charge of some of the largest private pathology laboratories in Australia. This resulted in not only local, but also international recognition of his achievements.

All this has helped him understand like no one else that the key to delivering the best possible results is to provide exceptional customer service. 

Finally, Aldo has always been careful to balance his professional life with his private life. This includes spending valuable time with his family and friends, particularly his two beautiful children. Playing and coaching senior soccer has also taken up a significant part of his life, as well as holding senior positions on various committees – yet more examples of his commitment to the local community.

Welcome Back

22/04/2010

We are proud to welcome back to the group, Joy and Maclcom Chesterfield who have opened Ray White Lakes Entrance in eastern Victoria. Both Malcolm and Joy previously worked in the property management department of the Ray White Cranbourne office, before deciding to make a sea change to the picturesque Lakes Entrance.

After working for a short time in the Lakes Entrance LJ Hooker office they made the big step and purchased the office and decided to convert the office to Ray White.

Ray White Lakes Entrance opened with a bang by sponsoring the Victorian Surf Life Saving championships which were held at Lakes Entrance in March.

Ray White Rural Tackles New Turf

19/04/2010

 We are very pleased to welcome Ray White Rural Sale to the group.

 Former Landmark branch managers Brian Walton and John Walker have joined forces to open a Ray White Rural business to service the agricultural and lifestyle property market in Victoria’s Gipplsland region. The region boasts  some of the best grazing land in Victoria with well established dairy and livestock industries.

 With a strong track record in listing and selling property in the Gippsland region, Brian and John bring about new fresh energy to the group and have already hosted an exhibit at the Warragul Farmfest agricultural field days to generate brand awareness and build their database. Some great initiatives emerging from these two dynamic people.

Contact Brian on 0448 778 076 and John on 0417 391 965

Welcome Geelong West

14/04/2010

RAY WHITE VICTORIA TASMANIA MEDIA RELEASE
NEW OFFICE OPENING IN GEELONG WEST  

RAY WHITE SET TO TAKE HOLD OF GEELONG WEST

On the back of a record year in 2009, Daniel Hayes principal and owner of Ray White Highton is opening a second Ray White real estate office, across town in Geelong West in mid April.

Mr Hayes was brought on board as sales manager two and a half years ago to build the Ray White Highton sales department from almost a standing start. Fifteen months on he purchased the business and has grown a dynamic team of 23 who have put their stamp on Highton and surrounding suburbs to now command a market share of 30 percent in residential sales and a rent roll of 250 properties built from scratch. But this is not surprising for an agent who took out Salesperson of the Year for another major franchise group in his first year in the game.

In a bumper year that defied the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) Ray White Highton was acknowledged by Ray White Victoria/Tasmania, selling 360 homes in 2009 to more than double gross sales settled in 2008, placing the business second state wide for the group. The Property Management Department’s “phenomenal” growth of 300 percent in the last 12 months also set the pace to take first prize.

Mr Hayes pins these outstanding results to “recruiting a good sales team and keeping an honest culture.”

If you live or work in Geelong, you will also have noticed a large investment in savvy marketing and branding – from billboards, branded Smart Cars, weekly full page newspaper advertisements and letter box drops.

With continued growth firmly on the agenda and hand in glove the need for more floor space, Mr Hayes decided on a dual office approach rather than relocating to upsize from the existing high performing 89m2 Highton premises that has served them so well.

“You can have the grandest of offices but without soul, we’re all about the culture and the soul – we could be operating out of the back of a ute and still be successful,” says Mr Hayes.

On opening the new office in Geelong West Mr Hayes said he is keen to emulate Highton’s achievements and has in sights the goal of having the two offices break new ground as Ray White Top 10 performers within a three-year period. In somewhat of a return to roots, Mr Hayes bought his first home in Geelong West and started his real estate career in the area alongside several of his current team who will also return to work in the west.

Mr Hayes’s former Californian Bungalow, which he picked up for a modest $64,000 in 1999, would now sell for $350-400,000 (unrenovated).

“Geelong West is our multicultural hub, rich with beautiful character homes, great cafes and located a comfortable walk into town and the bay,” Mr Hayes says. Top end properties in Geelong West reach 1.5m.

 “The entry mark in old Highton and West Belmont currently ranges between $280-320,000 for a 1950s style weatherboard –while closer to the river, super contemporary architect designs fetch in excess of 2m.”

Both demand and prices are strong. Ray White Highton has reported a 100 percent strike success rate in their auctioning of 35 properties for 2010 to date.

“If you’re not auctioning your property in this market and going the full distance, you are potentially loosing money,” contests Mr Hayes.

“I think more people are opening their eyes to all that Geelong has on offer. Melburnians in particular are taking note of the good value here - you can still pick up a really good home between $350,000-450,000. We’re close to beaches, we have great shops, schools, the bay and river on our doorstep and yet we can be in Lygon Street savouring coffee in under an hour.”

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Daniel Hayes Telephone 5241 1488 mobile 0438 325 133
E Daniel.hayes@raywhite.com

Welcome Alysha Nation

14/04/2010

Alysha has joined the Ray White Ferntree Gully team with 2 ½ years under her belt working in Real Estate. 
Performing different roles such as Reception, Property Management and Rental Administration  finds Alysha’s
experience in the industry second to none.

Alysha’s passion for Property Management comes with the constant contact and interaction with clients and
the challenge of providing outstanding service.

Outside of work you can find Alysha chasing after her 7 month old son, Lincoln, water skiing at Eildon
or bending her limbs at Calisthenics.

Since becoming a part of the Ray White Ferntree Gully team, Alysha has enjoyed the camaraderie within
the office and finds her new team extremely professional to work with.  Alysha is excited about her future
at Ray White Ferntree Gully.

Ray White Wantirna Welcomes Jared Grayston

09/04/2010

It’s easy to see why people said that Jared Grayston was destined to be a success in the real estate world from an early age.

When you combine a natural affinity with people from all walks of life, a knowledge of the local area that comes from having been born and raised in the eastern suburbs, and real enthusiasm for property, we wouldn’t have been surprised if Jared had done his first ‘Open House’ in kindergarten.

The truth, however, is that Jared was determined to build a long term career in real estate the right way. So instead of stepping straight into a career in real estate sales, Jared decided to broaden his knowledge of the latest communication technology whilst developing both his customer service and sales skills. Jared’s success in this field saw him undertaking the role of a sales trainer prior to making the move to Ray White in Wantirna.

Jared’s commitment to excellence and preparedness to “go the extra mile” has produced a dedicated, hard working agent who thrives on the unique challenge of achieving the very best possible result for each vendor he works with. As he often says, “I’m all about offering a service to property sellers that no one else can match. It’s my role to introduce buyers to their dream home while making sure that my vendors’ dreams come true”. 

A keen tennis player and enthusiastic advocate for the variety of dining options within the local area, Jared is a dedicated professional who takes pride in achieving the kind of results others would have said was impossible.

With Jared and the Ray White team working for you, you can be sure your property is in the very best of hands.

Welcome….Ray White Copper Coast

08/04/2010

Experience the Difference at Ray White Copper Coast

The SA corporate team would like to welcome to the group, David and Mel Bussenchutt who have recently opened the new Ray White Copper Coast office in Kadina.

David and Mel are very passionate about there business and the relationships they have with their clients.

Speak to anyone who has experienced the PROCESS of buying or selling Real Estate and often their findings are a combination of stress, disappointment and ultimately compromise! One of the many goals at Ray White Copper Coast is to ensure your next move is a positive one.

The new Ray White Copper Coast office has founded their company around one simple mission. "To deliver RESULTS for the client through honesty, integrity and a passion to understand each clients individual needs.

"Disappointment is the difference between what a client EXPECTS and what the agent DELIVERS", says David and Mel Bussencshutt, principals of the new office.

At the foundation of their business is a shift from being a ‘facilitator’ presenting to a Real Estate Consumer to becoming a ‘catalyst’ for a Real Estate Client to find success in an Industry that for decades has been inefficient and often ineffective.

The professionalism and dedication to clients backed up with local knowledge and a true love for customer interaction will ensure their clients real estate experience is a positive one.

David and Mel have thoroughly researched what a client requires from their Agent. What they have been told is that they are craving a professional who can ‘LISTEN’ to their individual wants and needs and provide solutions for them! Communication is paramount and keeping people fully informed regarding their capital assets is very important to them.

"Each experience in real estate is different for everyone. Every client is individual and we take the time to know what is important to each and every one of them", said David and Mel about the way they approach customer service at Ray White Copper Coast.

"At Ray White Copper Coast we don’t just build professional relationships but personal ones as well. We believe honesty and sincerity are the core values of business. Deliver what you promised and communicate openly every step of the way"

Congratulations to David and Mel Bussenchutt on the opening of the new Ray White Copper Coast. We wish them all the very best for the future and look forward to their success with the Ray White Group.

Amelia Bannerman joins Cranbourne office

22/03/2010

With a long standing passion for property, community development and town planning, combined with a desire to go the extra mile to help people to fulfil their pursuits, starting a career in real estate was the logical progression after completing her studies at Monash. Consequently she went on to obtain her Agents Representatives certificate through Swinburne TAFE.

She also has over seven years of customer service experience in a range of environments including the banking, retail and supermarket industries. Not only does she thrive on a challenge, she is driven to consistently provide an exceptional level of service to each and every client, and takes pride in ensuring that everything is done to the best of her ability.

In her spare time Amelia loves spending time with her friends and husband Craig, playing sports such as Basketball, Netball and Softball, and getting outdoors every chance she gets.

As a dedicated buyer consultant, you can be assured that Amelia will do everything she can to ensure you find the home of your dreams.

Ray White Commercial Back in WA

16/03/2010

Ray White Commercial is back in business in Perth after last year closing its sole Western Australian franchise.

Ray White Commercial CEO Mark Williams said a leading First National agency had decided to join forces with the company, which has been seeking new franchises in WA after ending of a 15 year relationship with its former Perth office.

“Commercial FN, one of the strongest agencies in Perth, has become part of the Ray White family and they will be encouraging other individuals and agencies to establish Ray White Commercial franchises,” Mr Williams said.

Ray White Commercial Perth General Manager Maurice Oteri said as Commercial FN the agency had twice won the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia commercial agency of the year award.

"Coming across to Ray White Commercial is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the biggest company in the country," he said.

"My Principal Chad Parham is also the third generation of his family to be in the property industry and so the family aspect of Ray White is particularly appealing and gives us some synergy with the Ray White Group."

Mr Oteri said the new Ray White Commercial Perth office has 11 staff, and is currently operating from premises at Victoria Park.

Hei said the WA commercial property market was buoyant with enquiries on the increase.

"We had more transactions in the last six months than over the previous two years," he said.

Ray White Commercial specialises in the leasing, sale and management of commercial property assets and currently manages more than $2 billion worth of commercial properties.

Further inquiries

Mark Williams
CEO Ray White Commercial
Mb: 0407 755 740

Maurice Oteri
General Manager Ray White Commercial Perth
Mb: 0409 885 577

Chad Parham
Principal Ray White Commercial Perth
Mb: 0412 196 600