Agent News

Go BIG or Go Home

FN Broken Hill (NSW) has embarked on a BIG bus-wrap advertising campaign with principal Zeta Bennett and auctioneer Mitch Halpin promoting their property services.

Pride of Workmanship Award

Tracy Blosdale of FN Port Stephens (Salamander Bay, NSW) was recently recognised by the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay with a Pride of Workmanship Award. 

The Awards acknowledge employees who display outstanding qualities in terms of approach, attitude, dedication and commitment to their job. 

Tracy came to the attention of her local Rotary Club as a result of her quiet efforts to re-home an 85 year old man whose rental property she had been asked to sell. 

As Tracy got to know her very grumpy lodger, Cliff, she soon realised his home was not going to sell to an investor and that, having no family or friends, he did not have the capacity to find a new home. 

When the purchaser indicated she intended to move into her new home, Tracy arranged an emergency ACAT assessment for Cliff, helped him sell his car, bought him clothes, sourced temporary emergency accommodation, and supported Cliff until permanent accommodation had been secured. What a trooper!

Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition, Tracy.

Number 1 in Northam

Lara Turnbull recently celebrated her 6th anniversary with the wonderful team at FN Hollett & Lawrance (Northam, WA) and BGM Debbie Fletcher was invited to share in the moment. 

Lara had only worked briefly for a competitor in real estate before joining the FN Hollett & Lawrance crew. She’s now the No.1 agent in Northam. 

What a great achievement! Congratulations Lara. 

The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ever

This month, Maddy Bonnici of FN Bonnici & Associates (Wodonga, Vic) shares a wonderful story about the sale of 4 Middleton Crescent, Wodonga. This house was bought by 18-year-old Peri Ndakize, who bought it for his mother for Mother’s Day.

Peri purchased the home after working multiple jobs from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm to save up. Unfortunately, his finance fell through initially, but he tried again and then the sale was successfully settled.

The Border Mail newspaper and The Project both reported the story this heart-warming story of a young man working hard to support his family’s success in Australia.

Loving the FI NA shoes

South Australian BGM, Trent Godfrey called in at FN Copper Coast (Wallaroo) where the team is doing great work and David Roker is loving his purple FI NA shoes from Hobart Convention.

FN Hedland (Port Hedland, WA) sales agent, Brooke Matthews is loving her purple FI NA shoes! 

‘They came in handy on our recent four-day camping trip over the WA Day long weekend. Made walking through the Pilbara mangroves and mud a whole lot easier’ said Brooke in an Instagram post.

Rich Uncle Pennybags

FN Wanaka (NZ) sales agent, Kelly Gooch was spotted on social meeting his ‘Monopoly Dad’, Rich Uncle Pennybags – the mascot of Monopoly.

Sold, Sold, Sold…

FN Waters & Carpenter (Auburn, NSW) is on fire, having exchanged sales on multiple listings of late. Congratulations and keep up the great work, team.

Welcome to First National, Annabelle

FN Espiritu Santo (Vanuatu) has welcomed a new team member, Annabelle Arutokala, a graduate of Port Vila International School. BGM Michael Keith has been with our Vanuatu team on Santo in recent days and says Warren Moore is your man if you're looking to buy an island!

Annabelle joined the team in 2022, helping out with office duties after working as a receptionist at a local hotel and car rentals business. Annabelle says ‘Come and enjoy the island vibes. It might be the beginning of your tropical escapade.’