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CEO Comments by Carey Smith
Please click here for CEO Comments that are now posted for January 20, 2012
Past comments are filed here under Previous Comments.
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New office At Bream Bay Opens
The Ray White Group, in partnership with Allens, is proud to announce the opening of Ray White Allens Bream Bay. The office is located directly across the road from the waterfront on One Tree Point Road.
The coastal strip of One Tree Point, Marsden Point and Bream Bay have seen continued development over the past years that has provided growth for housing construction in the owner/occupier and holiday home sectors. The area has a mixture of pricing for established property, with an average sale price of $355,000.
The Ray White Bream Bay office has several exclusive listings currently available and these can be seen on the website rwbreambay.co.nz.
Co-director of Ray White Allens Bream Bay, Allan Sykes, said that the Bream Bay office will benefit from its rebrand to Ray White Allens, giving vendors a broader reach into the marketplace through wider exposure within the Ray White Group. “It is a wonderful area to live and we have Allan O’Shannessey and Tina Subritzky, who are both highly committed salespeople, in the local marketplace.”
To contact the new Ray White Allens Bream Bay Office please phone 09 433 0334.
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Appointment Reflects Continued Growth
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.”
Franchise Opportunities
The latest Franchise Opportunities within Ray White are now posted in Ray White Franchise Opportunities
For further information on these opportunities please contact Carey Smith csmith@raywhite.com
October Property Sales Report
The New Zealand Ray White Group for the month of October 2010 saw turnover reduce by 23% on the previous year, with trading at approximately $300 million. Other key indicators saw controlled listing stock up by 13% and auctions increase by 5%; days on market extended to 41 and the current numbers of property on the market increased by 4% to just over 14,500.
Throughout the regions – the Northland zone had a quieter month, with turnover down by half. Year to date in the Northland area listing stock is up by 8% but turnover is down 15%. A small decrease in the Auckland region of 7% in comparison to 2009; listing stock was down by 30% and year to date overall turnover is down by 13%. The Central and Lower North Island had identical numbers, with turnover being down 45% on last year. The controlled stock is 1% up in both areas while auction numbers are down by 5%. There were mixed results throughout the South Island. The Upper South region recorded a small decrease of 6% in trading however their listing stock was up substantially, almost doubling the numbers that were listed at the same time last year. In Canterbury numbers continued to be affected by the earthquake, with results being down 40% and listing stock reduced by 24%. The Southland region had an increase of over 50% and their controlled listings also increased by 19%. Across the nation we have 134 offices with 1,282 salespeople.
New offices during the month of October included Ashburton and Methven and in Canterbury Christchurch City Living.
The Ray White Group expects to open its 135th office in Stonefields which is located in the inner-east of Auckland.
March Property Sales Lift by 1.8%
The Ray White Group saw an increase in property turnover for March 2010 of 1.8% in comparison to the previous year. In comparison to last month, property sales increased by just over 30%. Other key indicators showed that there was an increase in property listings by 11% and also auction marketing rose by 9%.
The top offices for the month included Ponsonby, Remuera, Manukau, Kohimarama and Hamilton. Offices that achieved their highest area increase included Whangarei, Taranaki, Richmond, Merivale and Arrowtown.
Our marketing presence also lifted and this is measured on our overall presence in key media throughout New Zealand. The results in our market share showed increases in 12 out of the 13 areas that we measure.
This month we have opened new offices in Foxton, Golden Bay and Waikanae. We have also merged with AJ Innes in Whitianga.
Twelve months ago saw the first rise to come out of the global financial crisis and there was a distinct lift in property sales. March 2010 has shown the same lift. This was the best recroded sales in the just over 2 years. The larger volume of properties on the market and increased buyer activity combined with a low level of interest rates saw the sales active in March. We expect with the number of properties that have come onto the market to see activity continue to increase for April.
Ray White has developed real time market information for buyers and sellers across all areas of New Zealand. Each Ray White office has access to this information and it can be provided on request. Ray White has 133 offices throughout New Zealand with 1,345 salespeople and 183 property managers. To request real time market information please email swatson@raywhite.com
New Office – Waikanae
Ray White is please to announce the opening of their 133rd office in Waikanae
For details of the new Waikanae office please click here
New Office – Golden Bay
Ray White is please to announce the opening of their 132nd office in Golden Bay.
For details of the new Golden Bay office please click here
Database Assistant Required
Ray White is a market leading real estate agency business who provides services to the community through its 132 branches throughout New Zealand. Ray White, as a company, is continuing to grow with the attraction of new offices to our group. As part of our growth strategy we are looking for a recruitment and database assistant to join our corporate offices based in Auckland.
This position is essentially working with the management team to undertake various forms of communication for the recruitment of new business to Ray White. It would involve compiling a database from industry sources targeting specific areas; communicating through written and verbal channels to existing members within the industry; maintain, regulate and update a working database; appointments for face-to-face meetings through telephone communication; developing systems and reports which track workflow; bring together opportunity packs to be sent out to potential prospects.
This position would suit a person who is competent with their communication, has the ability to use a degree of initiative and has a geographical understanding of areas throughout New Zealand. We would be flexible on hours as the position initially will be approximately 20 to 30 hours per week and potentially grow into a full time role. You will be working in an environment with other team members and it is expected that the role will integrate from time-to-time with other workflows within the business.
If you wish to apply for this position please forward your CV to Stephanie Watson – swatson@raywhite.com for other enquires 09 377 5069.
Applications close February 2, 2010.
First Ray White Office in India
Ray White to Open in India – Delhi and New friends Colony
The Ray White Group is delighted to announce the signing of agreements with Gulshan Nayyar to open our first offices in India in New Delhi.
Gulshan owns and runs a family business in which his two sons play key roles. He has 75 staff and attended the Wealth Conference on the Gold Coast last week, during which agreements were made which had been negotiated between Carey Smith and Andrew Jamson over a period of many months.
“This is an important event for our company and continues our drive to have representation in the Asian markets. Gulshan has committed to drive Ray White beyond New Delhi in India and will do so at a pace that makes sense,” says Brian White, Joint Chairman.
We will keep you posted on changeover dates and contact details – it will wonderful if our network can make them feel welcome. We anticipate this changeover to be happening prior to the new year.
Brian White
Chairman
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