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Please see the Ray White NZ Company update looking at the results in August and upcoming outlook for September.

The Ray White Group in New Zealand is pleased to be able to offer a role in our business development team based in Canterbury.  The position primarily focuses on the needs and requirements of our Group members together with development and relationship management.  To find out more about this position please click here.

Just over a year ago D&D Realties Limited became a member of Ray White.  During that time the office has grown its market share through providing the highest level of service into the marketplace.  Jackie Rooney, a strong believer in technology which enables property in Opotiki to be exposed to a broader audience, has recently developed a local e-book which is available for their client database and also for distribution through social media. 

In talking with Jackie Rooney, the owner of Ray White Opotiki, said “It is difficult on occasions to broaden the marketing platform of property in Opotiki but with the support of Ray White through Trade Me Property, our own local website, social media and our e-book, it gives us wide distribution that is not matched by any other company.”  Jackie went on to say that the team are utilising the technology and print media of Ray White with the latest Herald on Sunday lift-out having a good response. After 10 years in the business, Jackie said that integrity and excellent customer service is what they offer and this gives outstanding results when combined with Ray White marketing. 

To see a copy of the latest Ray White Opotiki e-book please click here.

Ray White is pleased to announce that they have further strengthened their business performance team with the appointment of Rex Bignell. 

Rex commenced in the industry at the age of 17. After a short qualifying period, he quickly moved to being a good performing salesperson and during the past years has worked alongside his father Geoff in their real estate agency situated in Maraetai Beach, Auckland.

Rex’s appointment brings the Ray White business performance team to five.  Corinna Mansell, NZ Business Performance Manager, said “Rex’s appointment was important given the growth that our company has achieved, with 14 new offices joining so far this year.  The growth in market share, particularly in Auckland, has required us to provide more skills to continue to ensure that we continue to gain market share going forward.”  

To read Rex Bignell’s profile please click here.

William and Diane Gerritz

William Gerritz has been named as the first Elite member for Ray White New Zealand for 2010-2011. Originally from an engineering and business background, William joined as a foundation member of the award winning Botany Town Centre office of Ray White just on six years ago and prior to that he was part of the Mountfort Group through Ray White Howick.  William has always been recognised as a higher performer.    

This is the sixth consecutive year he has achieved Elite status, which is the highest status in a calendar year that can be achieved in the Ray White Group.  William is known for his perseverance and has an outstanding reputation as an individual who can bring deals together that otherwise may not happen.   

Williams credits his wife, Diane, for much of his success. He also commented that having the services of the Loan Market was an important part of his referral network. William recently featured on the Ray White DVD series talking about the market and in particular what changes are required to remain successful.    

To contact William Gerritz please email william.gerritz@raywhite.com.

Goodwin Realty is a foundation member of Ray White New Zealand and a family owned and operated business that has been a proud member of their local community for 28 years. At the recent Ray White awards, Goodwin Realty was recognised for their community spirit; which is in-part a programme that helps to bond the community through common interests and local pride.  The Community Spirit Programme is centred on the magazine which can be seen at the Community Spirit website.  It contains details of events in the local area and gives information about local news, characters, lifestyle, business, events, entertainment and history. 

Catherine Goodwin, the General Manager of Goodwin Realty, talks about Community Spirit with great enthusiasm. She said the basis for the magazine is to help connect people in the local area.  “It brings our community to life and invites people to be part of what we call ‘our community spirit’.  Our business, Goodwin Realty, has long been involved with supporting the community and we feel this combines our business with the way we wish to give back to the community.  We have many good business partners with us including Telstra Clear in the Community Spirit Programme and we were proud to receive the Ray White award for excellence in the community.” To find our more information on the Community Spirit programme please email info@communityspirit.co.nz

The Ray White Group in New Zealand is proud to announce our 2010 marketing and promotion campaign.  The campaign is designed to give all Ray White clients, with the assistance of their local Ray White Real Estate Office, the ability to market their property and to increase profile, presentation and buyer response within a targeted period with upgraded promotion and also subsidised rates. 

2010 so far has shown properties that are well marketed through controlled concepts, both online and through media, have very good buyer response.  This campaign, through national and local media together with online marketing and property promotion, is designed to maximise buyer response to each and every property that Ray White is currently marketing as well as for those clients who are considering listing their property with Ray White. 

The campaign will run during September and each Ray White licensee salesperson has information on the campaign. We believe supporting our clients with increased buyer response will inevitably lead to more success for property sales on behalf of Ray White clients. 

For further information please contact anyone of our 134 Ray White offices, who will provide information on our 2010 marketing and promotion campaign.

2010 has been an inconsistent year for sales numbers in the New Zealand real estate industry. After hitting highs of over 90,000 sales per annum in 2007, sales dipped considerably to just over 55,000 in 2008.  2009 saw a recovery in part to 69,000 sales. 

During the first two months of 2010 the market showed signs it was going to continue to make up for lost ground, however this has not occurred. The second quarter of 2010 recorded one of the lowest sales months since records were taken and this was emphasised with the release of June residential sales numbers, being 4,517.  Year to date sales numbers total 29,468 which, if replicated in the second half of the year, would indicate annual sales of 58,000.  As this is similar to 2008 it may cause some changes within the industry and the way we operate.  It has long been held that the real estate industry is one that is vulnerable to market conditions, and towards the end of 2008 there were real estate offices which needed to retract and many did so and even closed their operations. 

For the Ray White Group and the way we react to these times is important.  We measure our performance on market share and this is determined by our listings and sales for each of the areas across New Zealand.  In June we produced a record result for the Auckland market with 21.7% market share being achieved by Ray White members.  Across New Zealand our market share also continues to grow, Read the rest of this entry »

The Ray White Group is pleased to be able to offer real time market information for all market areas across New Zealand.

This report shows area turnover, price bands, days on market, and sale price average mediums until the end of June 2010.

If you wish to see a sample report of the Remuera and surrounding areas please click here - this report is 3MB.

If you wish to receive a report via email please enquire here swatson@raywhite.com with your email address and the suburbs you wish to receive the report on.

Ray White continues to be a proud community supporter of Ronald McDonald House Auckland.  Every year Ronald McDonald House Auckland assists over 9,000 Kiwis who need to call the House ‘home’.  The House provides shelter and support for New Zealand families who must travel to Auckland for potentially lifesaving treatment for their sick children. 

Ronald McDonald House has made a recent addition of a Family Room located inside Starship Hospital, for times when being even five minutes away from a sick child is too far. 

Last Saturday evening Ronald McDonald House Auckland held their annual Supper Club Auction, which raised in excess of $37,000.  Pictured here is Mark Te Whare (Ray White Chief Auctioneer) and Wayne Howett (CEO of Ronald McDonald House) with a cheque representing the funds that were raised from the auction. 

Ronald McDonald House relies heavily on funding support from key partners, grant bodies, donations and bequests from the wider New Zealand community.   Ray White is proud to be a Business Club Supporter of Ronald McDonald House.