I'm a fifth generation Estate Agent who has dedicated all my working life to the Real Estate profession.
After completing my schooling at Caulfield Grammar School and then a Certificate of Business Studies (Real Estate), I qualified as a Licensed Estate Agent in 1989, four years after commencing work in our family business (established in 1888) in Elwood called William White & Sons.
Beginning on the "ground floor" of the business in late 1984, I quickly became experienced in every facet of real estate practice, including selling and leasing residential and commercial property. In 1989 I successful completed extensive training and was a state finalist in the REIV Novice Auctioneers Competition and in order to become a qualified Auctioneer.
In 1999, William White & Sons merged with Wilson Pride, a very successful bayside estate agency. I was soon promoted to the role Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Wilson Pride group of offices following which the network grew from 5 offices to 24 in a couple of years. In 2002 I acquired the sales business of the Carnegie and Murrumbeena offices of Wilson Pride.
In 2005 Wilson Pride merged with Century 21, a worldwide real estate group which has around 7000 offices, and our Carnegie & Murrumbeena offices were re-branded Century 21. In 2008 I sold my interest in this business.
In March 2008 I joined the administration of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) initially as their Member Liaison Manager and later as their Member Services Manager.
In January 2012, I joined Elders Limited in their Elders Real Estate division as a State Real Estate Manager, for Victoria and Tasmania.
From September 2014 until May 2016, I was working with an extremely progressive and vibrant City of Melbourne real estate firm based in Docklands called Lucas Real Estate as their Branch Manager of their Yarra's Edge office and in 2015 I was appointed to manage their successful Commercial Division handling commercial sales and leasing.
In May 2016 I was appointed by the REIV Board as the Chief Executive Officer while the process of recruiting a new permanent CEO was undertaken.
As testament to my commitment to my chosen profession, I was a Director for 8 years (1999-2007) and State President (2003-2004) of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV). I also hold a diploma of "Fellow" of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (FREI).
In addition, I was a Director, and former Chairman, of the fast growing Industry owned Internet portal realstateVIEW.com.au and a former Director of Propertydata.com.au.
While I have served on numerous REIV Committees and Councils over my 30 years of membership, in August 2014 I was re-elected by the general membership to the REIV Board of Directors for another term and took office on 1st of October 2014 for a three years. I was then elected by the REIV Board of Directors in October 2015 to the position of State President of the REIV, a position I previously held in 2003-2004.
In March 2017, I started an ongoing consulting role with a boutique real estate firm called Real Estate of Melbourne who specialise in apartment sales, off the plan sales and property management. While in April 2017 I joined Australia's largest data and analytics company CoreLogic / RP Data as State Director - Vic/Tas and in November 2018. I was appointed as National Head of Real Estate. Also in 2017 I joined the Board of Directors of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia, a position I held until April 2021. In July 2020 I joined the growing prop tech business of Movinghub as their Head of Real Estate for Australia and later as a Strategic Advisor to the Real Estate Consortium in December 2021. In July 2022, I was appointed as a Branch Manager for Barry Plant at their new Yarra's Edge office, where I've been able to share my knowledge and skills in real estate sales, negotiation and management that I've gained over many years.
I am regularly called upon for commentary pertaining to the real estate profession or the property market. My media page is an illustration of this.
In my quieter times, I follow my passion for motor cars and in particular motor racing (Formula 1 and V8 Supercars) along with a keen interest in the Carlton Football Club or attend at the RACV club where I am a member. I also enjoy exploring aspects of our great city, the City of Melbourne.
After completing my schooling at Caulfield Grammar School and then a Certificate of Business Studies (Real Estate), I qualified as a Licensed Estate Agent in 1989, four years after commencing work in our family business (established in 1888) in Elwood called William White & Sons.
Beginning on the "ground floor" of the business in late 1984, I quickly became experienced in every facet of real estate practice, including selling and leasing residential and commercial property. In 1989 I successful completed extensive training and was a state finalist in the REIV Novice Auctioneers Competition and in order to become a qualified Auctioneer.
In 1999, William White & Sons merged with Wilson Pride, a very successful bayside estate agency. I was soon promoted to the role Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Wilson Pride group of offices following which the network grew from 5 offices to 24 in a couple of years. In 2002 I acquired the sales business of the Carnegie and Murrumbeena offices of Wilson Pride.
In 2005 Wilson Pride merged with Century 21, a worldwide real estate group which has around 7000 offices, and our Carnegie & Murrumbeena offices were re-branded Century 21. In 2008 I sold my interest in this business.
In March 2008 I joined the administration of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) initially as their Member Liaison Manager and later as their Member Services Manager.
In January 2012, I joined Elders Limited in their Elders Real Estate division as a State Real Estate Manager, for Victoria and Tasmania.
From September 2014 until May 2016, I was working with an extremely progressive and vibrant City of Melbourne real estate firm based in Docklands called Lucas Real Estate as their Branch Manager of their Yarra's Edge office and in 2015 I was appointed to manage their successful Commercial Division handling commercial sales and leasing.
In May 2016 I was appointed by the REIV Board as the Chief Executive Officer while the process of recruiting a new permanent CEO was undertaken.
As testament to my commitment to my chosen profession, I was a Director for 8 years (1999-2007) and State President (2003-2004) of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV). I also hold a diploma of "Fellow" of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (FREI).
In addition, I was a Director, and former Chairman, of the fast growing Industry owned Internet portal realstateVIEW.com.au and a former Director of Propertydata.com.au.
While I have served on numerous REIV Committees and Councils over my 30 years of membership, in August 2014 I was re-elected by the general membership to the REIV Board of Directors for another term and took office on 1st of October 2014 for a three years. I was then elected by the REIV Board of Directors in October 2015 to the position of State President of the REIV, a position I previously held in 2003-2004.
In March 2017, I started an ongoing consulting role with a boutique real estate firm called Real Estate of Melbourne who specialise in apartment sales, off the plan sales and property management. While in April 2017 I joined Australia's largest data and analytics company CoreLogic / RP Data as State Director - Vic/Tas and in November 2018. I was appointed as National Head of Real Estate. Also in 2017 I joined the Board of Directors of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia, a position I held until April 2021. In July 2020 I joined the growing prop tech business of Movinghub as their Head of Real Estate for Australia and later as a Strategic Advisor to the Real Estate Consortium in December 2021. In July 2022, I was appointed as a Branch Manager for Barry Plant at their new Yarra's Edge office, where I've been able to share my knowledge and skills in real estate sales, negotiation and management that I've gained over many years.
I am regularly called upon for commentary pertaining to the real estate profession or the property market. My media page is an illustration of this.
In my quieter times, I follow my passion for motor cars and in particular motor racing (Formula 1 and V8 Supercars) along with a keen interest in the Carlton Football Club or attend at the RACV club where I am a member. I also enjoy exploring aspects of our great city, the City of Melbourne.
