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.
We could have started our independent agency here however the brand was unknown and it would have been ‘suicide’ to move areas and attempt to set up as an independent brand.
“Both our local members and some members further afield, who we have never met, but have shared ideas with on the closed Facebook page, have all been very friendly and helpful. The culture at One Agency is inclusive and non-competitive.”
Neil and Helena had been considering joining the group since 2009.
“The decision was difficult in some aspects because our decision coincided with an interstate move. We could have started our independent agency here however the brand was unknown and it would have been ‘suicide’ to move areas and attempt to set up as an independent brand. We opted to go with One Agency because it is known on the coast, we love the branding and the business model is cost effective. It was an easy decision not to go with a franchise like Ray White due to the high fees and more restrictive business model.”
They are both confident in the move to set up with One Agency, and yet both agree that starting up a real estate business where they are virtually unknown is the most nerve racking part of the decision.
“It’s a matter of getting the public to know ‘Neil & Helena Mani’. We were so well known in Mackay. It is quite a culture shock to be experienced agents, who are used to repeat and referral business, starting from scratch to build that trust again!”
With their plethora of awards and past achievements, and with the strength of the One Agency brand behind them, they will surely take their hometown by storm!
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W oneagencyneilandhelenamani.com.au
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