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Independent Real Estate Agent, New Zealand Real Estate Business

Ex-Franchise and Independent Real Estate Agency Owners Choose One Agency

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Stephen & Jacqui Johnston joined the One Agency Group in New Zealand in January 2016 as One Agency Dunedin.

With a combined 56 years of real estate experience in Dunedin, Jacqui and Stephen have owned and operated an Independent Real Estate Agency and a RE/MAX Franchise.

“We first noticed One Agency with their classy email campaign and strong branding,” says Stephen. “When we looked into the group further, the vibrancy, number and sheer calibre of people they were attracting really appealed. We had been with RE/MAX for 6 years but it just didn’t resonate for us any more.”

“We weren’t keen on another joining another complicated franchise and initially our thoughts were on creating our own brand,” says Jacqui. “But we realised how much time would be wasted in starting from scratch as an independent real estate agency, and our business momentum would have suffered.”

“One Agency offered a better platform than being an independent for attracting other agents to join us,” she says.

The pair felt the timing to be right and the fact that One Agency were flexible with the launch date helped them to make the decision to choose this successful real estate brand.

“Plus the set up costs were minimal,” says Jacqui, “there were no built-in costs for things we didn’t want or need and also the bonus of low on-going fees. After having a chat with John Stewart, the Head of Australasian Membership, we felt it was a good fit. We wanted to be part of their successful journey.”

Their business set up was simple and straightforward as they already had an existing operation and so managed to hit the ground running.

After only 8 months of operation, they are progressing with their projected expansion and cover the Otago region as One Agency The Property Specialists, bringing with them vast experience in Residential Sales, Property Management, House and Land Packages, Subdivisions, Lifestyle and Rural, Commercial and Industrial.

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Independent Real Estate Agent, Property Business Brand, Real Estate Business

Independent Real Estate Agency – Why Neil & Helena Mani Chose One Agency

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Neil and Helena Mani have returned to their roots on the Central Coast, where they both grew up, to build their business; One Agency Neil & Helena Mani in the Gosford, East Gosford and Springfield areas.

Prior to their move back home from Queensland, and opening their One Agency business in December 2015, they had an independent real estate agency –  Smart Real Estate Mackay for 2 years, and were with Ray White Mackay for 8 years.

This dynamic team are a force to be reckoned with in real estate sales, with more than 20 awards to their name and 24 years of combined experience in the real estate industry. Neil and Helena were also the No.1 Auction Agents in North Queensland from 2009 to 2015 and ‘Elite Performers’ in the top 5% of the international sales force of Ray White.

They are one of many high achieving and motivated agents turning to One Agency for the business model that makes it simple and affordable for driven agents to establish their own agency, free from the classic constraints, costs and complexities of a franchise.

“We sold our rent roll in Mackay to First National and we considered going with them, but the One Agency business model and branding were stronger and a better choice for us,” says Helena.

“We had wanted to join One Agency since 2009  – we are friends with Craig Higbid who had the first One Agency on the Central Coast and now it’s a very strong brand in the region.”

Because they had started an independent real estate agency before, they had their admin platform ready and just needed to change the branding. Plus the checklists and support provided by One Agency were effective and helped get them set up in a fast, effective manner.

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Independent Real Estate Agent, Independent Real Estate Business, Real Estate Business Network

This Real Estate Agent Says ‘You’ll Never Look Back’

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Real Estate Agent, Bryan Gamarra from One Agency Gammarra & Co. in North Canberra, ACT, joined One Agency in June 2015. 

He’s been in real estate for almost nine years.

“I heard about One Agency through a buddy of mine during a business dinner we had as we were discussing the possibility to open our own real estate business. What attracted me to One Agency was the simple, no fuss and inexpensive business model,” says Bryan.

It was important to him to keep his rental leads and grow a dynamic rental portfolio. He also liked that he could work his choice of hours and not have to work a typical 9-5.

“I really enjoy helping people. The feeling I get when I give back to the community is what drives me as a real estate agent.”

The set up process into his new business was simple and straightforward and head office helped with their responsive support. Plus the other local members in Canberra offered their time and expertise.

 

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Independent Real Estate Agent, New Zealand Real Estate Business, Real Estate Brand

Massive Enquiry for One Agency Licenses in NZ

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One Agency Founder & CEO, Paul Davies visited New Zealand earlier this month, with John Stewart, a former industry leader across the Tasman, who spearheads the roll out of the brand and the One Agency Licenses into NZ.

They toured between the four main centres; Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin over five days and met with 21 groups of real estate agents interested in the One Agency Licenses.

“It was an absolute whirlwind tour for us and great to get back to my home country. The brand is generating a huge amount of interest over there with the business model  striking a timely chord with agents and office owners reviewing their share of retained income against the value delivered by their present employer or network,” says John.

There are two licensees already up and running since the Spring launch across the Tasman, with another five undergoing the set-up process. Three additional new members with licenses in place areas are about to commence setup.

“We’re able to offer a rapid turnaround once the paperwork is in place. We’ve had offices ready and listing property within a couple of weeks, such is the simplicity of the model driven by head office and our business partners,” he says.

 

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Independent Real Estate Agent, New Zealand Real Estate Business, One Agency The Hall Property Grouop, Real Estate Business

Huge Enquiry in New Zealand for the One Agency Brand

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One Agency this month celebrated the opening of its second office in New Zealand since launching the first, in Warkworth in late August.

The new member, Naomi Brooking and her team of five commenced this week in the Porirua market and will shortly launch in Johnsonville and Khandallah, New Zealand. With a number of listings already being promoted, Brooking seems on course to maintain her market-leading record in the region.

In Warkworth, Rob, Teresa and Martin Hall from One Agency The Hall Property Group have celebrated their first sales and feature numerous listings.

“Interest is massive, our simple, strongly branded model proving of huge interest to top performing agents seeking their own business and to office owners who can no longer justify the franchise fees demanded by the historic brands,” commented John Stewart, a former NZ industry leader now driving the launch of One Agency into NZ from the company’s Sydney headquarters. “We anticipate a further dozen or so additional members to confirm and open before the end of the first quarter in 2016.”