The owner of Ray White Sippy Downs, Michael Stack, has expanded his team and set up an office in the Sunshine Coast town of Nambour.
Mr Stack said that he had been transacting in the area, and that opening an office was an important next step.
“We have already built up a wonderful client base in Nambour, and the time has come to invest in a brick-and-mortar office,” Mr Stack said.
“We have found that having a physical presence is really important for the brand, our staff members, as well as having a more local connection with our potential clients.”
This is the second office for Mr Stack, who has worked in real estate for 15 years both locally on the Sunshine Coast and in Central Queensland, before coming on as sales manager at Ray White Sippy Downs and then buying the business in 2017.
Ray White Queensland CEO Tony Warland said that the expansion was a natural progression.
“We are thrilled to support Michael and his team with their ambitions,” Mr Warland said.
“The Sippy Downs team have made an outstanding contribution to both Ray White and their local community. Their drive, combined with their leadership, forms the ideal foundation for a successful second business.”
Mr Stack speaks highly of the region.
“The lifestyle here is unbeatable; with fantastic beaches, schools, hospitals, roads and other infrastructure, the Sunshine Coast is well and truly becoming a lifestyle destination for not only families of all ages, but [also] for major businesses that see the region as the perfect location to expand,” the owner said.
He added that Nambour — home of the Big Pineapple — has major roads and rail infrastructure that connect it to Brisbane and North Queensland via the Bruce Highway.
“We have found the area to be very diverse in culture, from homes that have remained in the family for generations to young first home buyer couples looking for something more affordable, the homes here have character and charm; they are affordable and are still attractive, compared to many of the newer estates that have been recently released across the Sunshine Coast,” Mr Stack said.
The Nambour office will be primarily led by Peter Chant.
The office will be occupied by two full-time sales agents, a sales associate, and a full-time property management team, sales administrator and receptionist.