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Real estate company Wallace & Stratton opened an office in Orewa in September and has hit the ground running.
In the first full month of operation (October), it turned over $32 million in sales and currently has 200 listings in Auckland and the Coast.
As the new kid on the block, director Ben Macky says the company is out to prove itself by being innovative, with competitive rates.
The first Wallace & Stratton office opened in Albany just three years ago, and the plan is to be a national brand within the next 10 to 20 years.
“We are focussing on exceptional marketing, good communication and exceeding vendors’ expectations,” Ben says.
“We use professional and experienced real estate photographers to ensure that houses are seen in the best possible light. When potential buyers scan websites, you only have a few seconds to catch their attention so that ‘hero’ shot is critical.”
The Macky family moved to Millwater two years ago, attracted by the family-friendly environment and the beach lifestyle.
Ben has been in sales for 18 years, including 11 years in real estate in New Zealand and Australia. Although he will be involved in sales on the Coast, he is keen to create a ‘culture of success’ within the sales team.
“I’m putting an emphasis on training agents because the better their service, the better the results will be for vendors,” he says.
About 75 per cent of the company’s 35 staff are agents, with more joining the team as the business continues to grow.
The distinctive tan and black Wallace & Stratton logo, divided by the silver fern, is a salute to Kiwi pride.
“I lived in Australia for nine years but my heart was always here. So many of New Zealand’s high achievers wear the silver fern, so why wouldn’t you want the fern on your lawn if you were selling your home?”
Wallace & Stratton also provides a property management service.
