Agency News

Alex Haggarty runs for REINSW Board

Alexandra Haggarty, Managing Director and Licensee in Charge of FN Maitland is proud to announce her candidacy for the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).

REINSW members may vote for Alex until 5:00 pm 30 October

With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the real estate industry, Alexandra has been an integral part of the First National network since 2001. Starting her career on reception, she quickly progressed through various roles in property management and sales. Today, she leads one of the most respected agencies in the Lower Hunter Valley.

Alexandra is widely recognised for her pioneering work addressing domestic violence and homelessness. In 2014, she initiated an Australian-first partnership between a real estate agency and a domestic violence and homelessness service provider – Carrie’s Place. This ground-breaking collaboration has successfully housed over 220 Maitland families escaping violence and is now being replicated across New South Wales.

‘I believe in the power of the real estate industry to effect positive social change,’ says Alexandra.

‘If elected to the REINSW Board of Directors, I will advocate for innovative solutions that benefit both our industry and the communities we serve.’

Her expertise has made her a sought-after speaker at national events focusing on real estate, homelessness, and domestic violence. She has also collaborated with the REINSW training department to develop impactful training programmes, emphasising the importance of professional development within the industry.

Elected to the REINSW Property Management Chapter in 2019 and serving as Deputy Chair since 2021, Alexandra chairs the Domestic Violence Response Subcommittee. In this role, she has been instrumental in representing the industry during negotiations for the Residential Tenancy Act review.

‘Alexandra's commitment to social responsibility and industry excellence is unparalleled,’ said First National Real Estate Chief Executive, David Edwards.

‘Her leadership would be an invaluable asset to the REINSW Board.’

Fourteen of our finest are finalists

Realestate.com.au (REA) has announced finalists in its 2024 REA Excellence Awards and First National has fourteen agents in the running.

Please join us in congratulating these agents on their outstanding success, just making this list. We wish you the best of luck.

FN Ulladulla turns two

Our congratulations to Christy Cooper and Murry Conran, directors of FN Ulladulla (NSW) who have just celebrated their 2nd anniversary of membership with First National Real Estate.

‘We’re incredibly proud of the growth and success we’ve achieved, thanks to the hard work of our dedicated team and the continued support of our wonderful clients’ said Christy and Murray earlier this month.

Thank you for being part of the First National family.

Another agency joins FN Commercial

FN Commercial continues to grow and soon, FN Hall and Partners (Dandenong and Noble Park, VIC) will be joining the FN Commercial team. Leigh Hall has signed his application and together with Vincent Golf, who is marketing a huge estate on the edge of Melbourne’s growth corridor, these two commercial specialists are excited about growing their business.

FN Hall and Partners going red will strengthen the growing presence of FN Commercial in the region, with FN Commercial Neilson Partners (Narre Warren) already onboard.

Ambitious rent roll growth plans

FN Neptune (Bella Vista, NSW) and FN Oran Park (NSW) owners, Ricky Hundal and Amit Lamba have ambitious growth plans for their rent roll and their strategy is paying off, says NSW Business Growth Manager (BGM), Sarah Barton.

Calling in recently provided the perfect opportunity to discuss how automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help them carry out their roles more efficiently.

Better reach, precision and ROI

Chief Operations Officer, Ed Atkinson and NSW Business Manager, Sarah Barton visited FN Five Dock Drummoyne (Five Dock, NSW) and FN Liverpool (NSW) to discuss insights in digital marketing, the new age letterbox drop. Ed explained how First National’s digital tools can offer members better reach, precision, and measurable ROI to connect more meaningfully and cost-effectively with their audience.