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The recent activity in the Northland region for Ray White has seen the Group grow to be the largest in the region. In Dargaville, the Ray White Group is pleased to announce the opening of their latest office with Jean Johnson Realty Limited.

 The office is in a high profile location that was previously trading with another group. Jean Johnson herself is a leading salesperson in the Dargaville region. Having traded in the area for close to 20 years, the office has grown to have a market share of close to 50% and Jean has been acknowledged as the leading salesperson in the Northland region through the REINZ on two occasions during the past five years.

Dargaville is located 55 kilometres south-west of Whangarei and has a population of approximately 4,500.  The area is known mainly for Kauri logging together with being a hub for many significant transport businesses.

Jean Johnson Realty also undertakes property management and has one of the largest rental portfolios in the region.

Jean Johnson, owner of the business, said that her and her team are very excited about the move to Ray White. “The Group’s presence, the technology and the marketing were the standout reasons as to why we have decided to change brands and join Ray White.  It will give us a true coverage locally, nationally and internationally.”

Sarah Pearce, Growth Executive for Ray White New Zealand, said “Jean Johnson joining our group adds further to our Northland strength. Jean’s business is one of the leading offices in Dargaville and her belief in personal service and commitment to results fit perfectly with Ray White.”

The office has been rebranded and the commencement date is 3^rd November 2011.  The office website is rwdargaville.co.nz and Jean can be contacted at jean.johnson@raywhite.com.

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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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Sarah Pearce has joined the Ray White New Zealand corporate team in the role as Growth Performance Executive. Sarah brings with her hard-earned skills and experience from an award winning background in real estate. As a new salesperson in her first year (2003) Sarah achieved Top 10% award for the Auckland/Northland region with another group and Runner Up Rookie of the Year. Early 2004 she moved to Ray White and enjoyed a significant leap in business growth as a result, quickly earning Premier Award that year. She then grew her business to include a team of sales assistants known as the “Property Matchmaker” team and went on to attain and maintain Ray White Elite Award status (top 2% internationally) for four consecutive years (2005-2008). Along the way she earned various other national awards: No 1 for Business Growth 2006, No 3 for Referrals to Ray White Financial Services 2006, No 8 Supreme Salesperson 2007, No 13 Supreme Growth 2007, No 1 for referrals to Loan Market 2008, No 10 Supreme Salesperson 2008, No 1 for referrals to Ray White Financial Services 2009 and Premier Award again in 2009.

During this time, Sarah also attained her status as a Licensee Agent together establishing a strong TV profile as both Real Estate Agent and Property Expert, providing key input and presenting prime time material on national television, most recent being the Save Our Home series which aired 2009 and 2010.

Chief Executive of the Ray White New Zealand, Carey Smith, said that Sarah’s appointment reflects the continued growth that the company wishes to acheive.  “In the last 12 months we have had a record number of new offices open with the Ray White Group in New Zealand and this was unmatched industry-wide.  Sarah has a good knowledge of agency and also the career path that we are able to offer through Ray White to office ownership.   Her work with us will be centered around future leaders, top performing sales agents and also those looking to join their existing businesses to Ray White.”

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.

Wanganui – May 2010
This week heralds the opening of a new business to serve local buyers and sellers of homes – Ray White Wanganui. The new office, the latest in the leading national agency’s 133-branch chain, is the new incarnation of Hocquard Realty, a long-time Wanganui family business founded by Laurie Hocquard 15 years ago.

Laurie’s son Tim, the office’s director, says the switch to Ray White was not a decision taken lightly. “It offers our business the opportunity to grow, with the expansion of the brand and their assistance in adding quality staff. In our view, Ray White is a more forward thinking agency than its competitors, and the fact that it has a very good support team appealed to us, along with its strong presence in New Zealand and Australia and that it is a family-orientated, hands-on business.

Joining the office’s 10 existing staff with the switch to Ray White will be a new sales manager, Doug Lacy, whose 26-year real estate career includes experience with Ray White and a record as a top salesperson in the area. Also entering the team is Margot Whetton as branch manager; she has been in the industry for 11 years and was formerly a branch manager for PGG Wrightson. To read the full story please click here.