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Ray White Remuera business owner Megan Jaffe is proud to announce the opening of a third office in the Upland Road Village in Remuera.  The office, located above The Villager, has been established due to the increased expansion of the overall agency.

Megan Jaffe Real Estate has been a member of Ray White for the past five years and has continued to maintain a consistent level of growth in market share.  The latest figures indicate the business is selling one in five properties in the Remuera and surrounding areas.

The Upland Road office has not only been designed for high performing salespeople but is a showpiece for the company, being able to host client evenings, prestige auctions and also house development projects.

Megan Jaffe said that the Upland Road office was a natural expansion for their business. “We have a premier location on Remuera Road. Just on 12 months ago we opened our second office in Orakei, and because of the number of salespeople and increased business volume we made a decision to further expand our agency to Upland Road.  The total sales team continues to grow and now stands at 28. With the three offices situated across our markets, we believe in being a business that is community focused while offering a superior service and personal attention to detail.”

Carey Smith, Chief Executive of Ray White New Zealand, said that he was extremely proud of the growth in quality that has been achieved by Megan and her team. “Over the past five years her market share has grown substantially and Megan has always maintained a business that understands the people involved and has continued to work hard to achieve superior results and quality of service.”

The Ray White central zone now has 15 offices and is one of the leading agency practices in the area. Ray White New Zealand has over 130 offices and transacts $4.7 billion in property sales annually.

Click here for Ray White Remuera – Megan Jaffe audio

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Ray White New Zealand is proud to announce a charity auction for Ronald McDonald House.

This auction is to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House who Ray White Real Estate has been a proud sponsor and business partner for the past five years.

Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for over 10,000 New Zealander’s each year.  For these Kiwi families, the Ronald McDonald House is more than just four walls and a roof; it provides a home for them while their child is receiving medical treatment at Starship Hospital.  Since Ronald McDonald House opened in 1994 over 45,000 families have stayed at the House.

Please check  out our current auction items on Trade Me to help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House. All proceeds will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Auckland for their distribution through Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Motorola Xoom Tablet 32gb – Kindly been donated by Gen-i

Garmin Nuvi 1350 – Kindly donated by Terralink

Copper & Sliver Brooch by Nic Wooding - Kindly donated by Ray White Golden Bay

Kodak Pulse 10″ Digital Frame - Kindly donated by Ray White Bayfair

To see the other Auctions please click here.

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The Ray White Group is proud to announce the opening of its new Sunnynook office on the North Shore of Auckland. Business owner, Tony Scheirlinck, said that the new office at Sunnynook is the only real estate agency in the area that will serve the local suburbs of Sunnynook, Forrest Hill and Totaravale. He said “The growth in these locations gives us confidence that our new office will continue to grow the existing market share which has been established by our sales team. The diverse range of property in the area makes it attractive for buyers who are looking for property at each end of the buying spectrum.  He went on to say “We have several properties which fit into the first home buyers category, right through to family homes and high-end property also.”

The team consists of 10 licensee salespeople, with the business also providing services in property management.

Graeme Fraser, Auckland Performance Manager for Ray White New Zealand, said “The new Sunnynook office is a natural progression for Ray White on the North Shore. The company market share throughout the region has grown during the past 12 months and we see, with Tony’s guidance in the Sunnynook office, further market share growth in this region.”

For further information regarding Ray White Sunnynook please contact Tony Scheirlinck on 0272 465 890 or rwsunnynook.co.nz.

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Bryce Earwaker, Simon Damerell and Gower Buchanan have teamed up to open up an additional Ray White office in Pt Chevalier. The office is located at 336 Pt Chevalier Road and will form part of their agency business through their longstanding market leading office in Ponsonby.

Bryce Earwaker said “When the opportunity for Ray White Pt Chevalier became available we had no hesitation in opening an office in the Pt Chevalier market. In many respects Pt Chevalier, Westmere and Ponsonby are similar markets but with local communities and their own characteristics. Buyers looking to purchase in Pt Chevalier and surrounding suburbs are attracted to the area by the strong sense of community and also the closeness of Pt Chevalier to the central city of Auckland.”

With an average sale price of just over $550,000 the area has a consistent turnover of property.  Business Development Manager for Damerell Earwaker Realty, Gower Buchanan, said that buyers in the area are increasingly coming from properties marketed in surrounding suburbs. “We see the new office at Pt Chevalier to be a great opportunity for both our sales team and their vendors to source buyers from a wider field given we have an office in Ponsonby.”

Simon Damerell, agent licensee for Damerell Earwaker Realty, said he saw the two locations working together exceptionally well.  “We have a team of Pt Chev specialists who will be able to add real value to the sales process while also having the broad reach of our company resources and that also of the Ray White Group.”

Carey Smith, Chief Executive of Ray White New Zealand, said “Ray White is thrilled to be back in the Pt Chevalier market, particularly through the Damerell Earwaker Realty. They are not only one of the leading offices in Ray White but they are also market leaders in many of the trade areas surrounding Pt Chevalier.  Their understanding of marketing and of the sales process is second to none and this will benefit vendors who entrust Ray White with their property through the new Pt Chevalier office.”

Information regarding the Pt Chevalier office can be found on their agency website being rwptchevalier.co.nz.

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During the last three weeks Ray White has been in the process of making subtle changes to the presentation of their media.

The first point of difference is the repositioning of the Ray White logo to the top of the page and the reduction of the amount of gutter used in each property advertisement. This in turn has allowed the photo content of each property to increase and gives higher definition in each of the display advertisements between properties. This has enabled the advertising text to now be clearer and gives more free text for the salesperson to describe the property’s benefits. The overall impact of the new advertising layout has been well received by vendors and also, more importantly, buyers.

 Leading Ray White salesperson Steen Nielsen made the comment that the advertising has definitely brought a greater response since we have increased the photo content. He went on to say that vendors have been very pleased with the media presentation of their property and this adds value to the marketing of each property.

The subtle media changes have also been integrated across the Ray White national website and the 133 local websites. The recent introduction of Walk Score and Neighbourhood Comments have also been well received, as it is a further application which enhances the rich content that Ray White provides for those considering purchasing real estate across New Zealand.

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The Ray White Group next week welcomes a further three new offices; being Wellington City, Cambridge and Pt Chevalier in Auckland. These offices add to an already record number of offices that have joined the Ray White Group during 2011.

Offices that have joined the Group during the year include Bream Bay, Dargaville, Hamilton City, Manukau, Matamata, Mt Albert, Napier, Orakei, Sunnynook, Swanson, Tutukaka, Whangarei and Unlimited in Christchurch.

To see the list of new offices for 2011 please click here.

Carey Smith, Chief Executive of Ray White New Zealand, said “The record number of offices joining the Group in 2011 was directly attributed to the growth activities of the company.  The real estate industry from an agency level is becoming more polarised; the requirements from business owners, salespeople, property managers and expectations from vendors are now much higher than they have ever been. We would attribute part of the growth directly to our industry leading technology and our continued ability to be able to resource our group to maximise returns for each of the stakeholders, including vendors, who entrust Ray White.”

The Ray White Group in New Zealand now stands at 133 offices and with the opening of Cambridge, Pt Chevalier and Wellington City next week, the Group will have added a new office every three weeks during 2011.

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Ray White Invercargill has relocated to new premises on Dee Street, which is the main road in Invercargill. After 10 years in the location they commenced their business at, Brendan Mason, owner of Ray White Invercargill, said the move to the new office was a definite line for his company given the growth they have achieved during that period of time.  He went on to say that the new office represents a new era for the company and that he believed they are now well positioned to be the market leader throughout the region.

The profile of the Dee Street location and the external Ray White livery give the office a highly visual presence. The office is divided into a number of areas and each of the divisions and sales team have their own offices.

Carey Smith, Chief Executive of Ray White New Zealand, said “The new office represents an investment by Brendan to ensure the future of his business. The location and the internal and external fit-out is of the highest quality and this will give both the team members and the community confidence when dealing with Ray White.”

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Ray White Hamilton City officially opened last week to a gathering of close on 150 people, who celebrated Sue Hall and her business partner Richard Jacobsen opening their new Ray White office on Mill Street. During the evening there were a number of speeches held which reflected on where the business was today in such a short period of time.

The Ray White Hamilton City office now has over 40 listings and has completed eight sales in its first month of trading.

Sue Hall, the co-owner of the new Hamilton City office, said that it was a proud moment for her to have many of her friends and clients attend the opening of the new office. She went on to say there has been great confidence from her existing clients to support the business and this has resulted in a new property listing being taken every day for the office. She also commented that to have the support of her business partner and six experienced salespeople already was ahead of her expectations.

Carey Smith, Chief Executive of Ray White New Zealand, said that the new Hamilton City office was a watershed moment for the Group. “Sue Hall is one of the highest achieving individual salespeople in New Zealand and to have her on board with Ray White will not only give a great lift to our company but also to her new office.”

To see the opening night speech from Carey Smith, please click here.  Information regarding the new Hamilton City office can be seen at rwhamiltoncity.co.nz.

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The Ray White Group is pleased to welcome back Christine Fowler, who has today joined Mountfort Estate Agents in the Eastern Beaches area of Auckland.

Christine is well known through the Ray White Group after many years as one of the top international sales members. Together with her many sales awards, Christine was acknowledged in 2002 by receiving the pinnacle award of the company in New Zealand, being the Chief Executive’s Cup.

Christine in re-joining Mountfort Estate Agents takes up a role as the Business Development and Growth Manager of the company.  Bob Mountfort said he was thrilled to have Christine back. “It is like a homecoming and she will add to our growth plans throughout the region. Our group services the Eastern Beaches through our offices at Howick, Bucklands Beach, Half Moon Bay, Botany Town Centre, Dannemora and Pakuranga.  Christine will enable our growth to continue through her extensive contacts.”

In accepting the position, Christine said that it is a great honour to return to the Ray White Group and in particular, the Eastern Beaches network with Neil Baker and Bob Mountfort.  “I have watched the Group continue to grow, exploring new marketplaces and the relocation to new premises in Howick. My role to assist in growth through recruitment and development is what I really enjoy doing and this is a win for all of us involved.”

Carey Smith, New Zealand Chief Executive for Ray White, made comment that Christine’s return was of particular interest to our group. “Christine received my award in 2002 for her outstanding contribution to our group. It is great to have her back as her passion for the industry, for learning and development still remains at the highest level.”

The Mountfort Group have over 100 salespeople, with a large property management business and they also fully integrate with the Eastern Beaches Loan Market team.  If you are seeking a career in real estate or any advice on your property needs, please contact Christine Fowler on 0274 930 529 or christine.fowler@raywhite.com.

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Each year the Ray White Group provide exclusively to our vendors marketing opportunities through our key partners the New Zealand Herald, Property Press, Suburban and Outlook.  These media partners, in conjunction with Ray White through our individual sales members offer a range of incentives for all vendors who are currently listed or who are considering listing with a Ray White Group member.

These marketing incentives are in place over the first two weeks of November and are available for any individual property that is promoted through a Ray White  media partner.

For further information please contact any individual Ray White salesperson, who will provide full details of the marketing incentives available.

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