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FN By The Bay celebrates first anniversary   

It was a huge call to ‘unfranchise’ last year when FN By The Bay (Birkdale, QLD) principals, Andrew South and Levi van Dijk changed brands to First National Real Estate, but they haven’t looked back.

Recently, Andrew and Levi’s team celebrated their first anniversary working alongside their fellow independents and said ‘after 15 years with our previous brand, we couldn’t be happier with our decision. Thank you to our team and clients who have supported us this year.’

Teasing out ‘Beef Week’  

FN Casino (NSW) teased its customers as preparations were taking place for Casino’s iconic ‘Beef Week’ celebrations. 

We’re not sure what was going on inside, but we well remember last year’s shenanigans and it seemed a good opportunity share their cool shopfront. 

We’ll keep you posted…

Here’s cheers to 20 years

Please join us in congratulating the team at FN Waters and Carpenter (Auburn, NSW) on their twenty years of membership. 

Recently, the office cleaned up at the NSW GEM Awards, with Ozgur Emeli taking home Magnificent 7 - No.1 Investor Relations Manager of the Year and the office achieving Magnificent 7 - No.1 Investor Relations Management Office of the Year.

Thank you for your loyalty and dedication to excellence in real estate.

From office junior to business director

Also celebrating 20 years is Matt Clark of FN Neilson Partners (Pakenham, VIC), who joined the agency as a junior and successfully worked his way up the ladder to his position today as a Director. 

Congratulations, Matt.

Enjoying the fruits of labour

We couldn’t help but notice that FN Bonnici & Associates (Wodonga, VIC) sales agent, Harley Maclachlan was having an enjoyable April when he posted news of three recent sales. 

Onward and upward, Harley.

Looking sharp in Bacchus Marsh

There’s nothing like a well composed professional team image to attract business and talent, so it’s no surprise FN Rayner (Bacchus Marsh and Ballan, VIC) were noticed upping their game recently.

As recent winners of an Elite Sales Office GEM Award and multiple individual awards, success leaves clues.

Digital leadership in Bundaberg

When Queensland Business Growth Manager, Michael Keith recently visited FN Bundaberg to deliver Andrew Dun’s Digital Award (for a second consecutive year), he said ‘Andrew’s passion and skill for everything video, marketing and social media is unparalleled, and I always look forward to visiting the office and learning something from him.’

Congratulations on your back-to-back wins, Andrew.

Carving up commercial

Another office kicking goals is FN Commercial Bonnici & Associates (Wodonga, Beechworth and Thurgoona, VIC) where National Commercial Manager, Anne Donchos reports two recent auctions attracted large crowds.

In Yarrawonga, a mixed-use property’s auction opened with a bid of $1.8 million and the team worked the buyers to achieve $2.6 million under the hammer. 

Later the same day, Beechworth’s Empire Hotel attracted a large crowd but sadly their hands were stuck firmly in their pockets, so it passed in on a vendor bid of $1.1 million.

‘Great day and a fantastic team,’ said Anne. 

‘Will and Penny have done an amazing job building the culture they have within their agencies’. 

Rewarded for Google Reviews reputation management

FN Bairstow Kerr (Albany, WA) principal, David Kerr, took his team out for lunch to celebrate achieving their goal of 100 Google Reviews recently. 

Back in 2019 when Chief Communications Officer Stewart Bunn paid a visit, the office had just 8 reviews and a 3-star Google ranking. Now, FN Bairstow Kerr has a 4.7-star rating and is hauling in over 250% more enquiry from its Google listing.

Congratulations and keep up the great work, team.

Still in the race

Car racing devotee and FN Auddino (Korumburra, VIC) sales agent, Valentino Auddino, pulled in for a pit-stop at National Support Office in Melbourne recently to say hello to our team. 

Thanks for the visit; it was great to see you Valentino.

Feeling the love

Principal of FN Woodgate Beach (QLD), Michelle Cocking, was feeling the love when Sarah-Jane and Mark surprised her with flowers and chocolate.

‘What a sweet surprise,’ said Michelle.

‘It’s so nice to be blessed with such nice people to work with & receive a thanks. I know this is my job to manage properties however I feel very humble & blessed to have helped people in Woodgate Beach.’