INSIDE Harcourts 17 INPLACENEWZEALAND AuctionUpdate Whilst numbers across the board have been down on last year, the auction process remains strong across the country. I’mseeing some great results come through social media and as wemoved through spring, it was great to see some of the in-roomsessions stacked and full of energy, bidding, hammers coming down, and smiling customers. Keep those posts coming, they are great social proof of your strength and our brand! I would also like to give amassive thanks to every auctioneer who stood up and called charity auctions for Gumboot Friday (4 November), to every business owner who put together initiatives and finally every one of youwho reached into your pockets. The results were outstanding and above our expectations. The Gumboot song videos fromaround the country were outstanding, with a special mention to Mike Beazley and the team in Harcourts Optimize Realty inWhangarei – I loved it. The video by the Northern Region Auctioneers withMike King, Bryan Thomson, Jackie Parker et al. went viral. My football team, (who are a bunch of crusty cynics) loved it and it spurred them into charitable action. In October I had the pleasure of travelling across the ditch to the Australian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) with Aaron Davis and a large contingent of serious auction advocates from the Harcourts network and beyond. It was a fantastic experience and althoughwe didn’t take away the trophy, it was very apparent that the standard of NewZealand auctioneering, sets benchmarks. Competition seasonwill be with us very soon. We kick offwith the LVD Championships in Queenstown. This is a wonderful competition for those both serious and interested in the craft. There are three divisions to enter - Novice, Senior and Premier. The LVD Champs offer more than the “call”. The non-verifiable breakfast masterclass is a “must do” and the chance to be amongst serious auction practitioners for three days will without doubt help your business in 2023. “Constant improvement is at the forefront of auctioneering and practitionersmust always be upskilling. With the season’s pinnacle events later in the calendar year, it makes perfect sense to focus competitors two to threemonths prior to the National honours – ensuring they’re at the peak of their powers and subsequently enhancing the overall standard. “ – Mark Sumich, Chief Judge With the competition inmind, we have amended the date for our “Introduction to Auctioneering” Course, so that the committed amongst you can get to Queenstownwith confidence. • Auckland - Wednesday 1 February 2023 • Christchurch - Tuesday 7 February 2023 Please sendme an email to lock in your spot. Have a great Christmas and here’s to 2023! Celebrating Long ServiceMilestones Arlene Cresswell In October, Arlene Cresswell - Auction Administrator at Advantage Realty Tauranga, achieved the amazing milestone of 30 years’ service to Harcourts. Arlene started her career with Harcourts inWhangamata in 1992, working for Neighbour Realties Ltd as a receptionist working part time, after school and on the weekends. Over the next 6 years she was involved in the administrative side of the company as it expanded to eight offices on the Coromandel Peninsula - where she became the Director’s Personal Assistant. Arlene transferred toWaihi in 1996 and helped open this office, as well as the officeWaihi Beach. Gaining her license, Arlene decided to have a go at selling real estate but soon decided that being a well organised personwith a touch of perfection, that administrationwas the path for her. Prue Hamill Prue Hamill, Business Owner - Harcourts Hamill Realty –Wairarapa celebrates 25 years of service this November. Prue had tried a variety of careers before deciding to sell real estate andwithin her first year of sales shemanaged to achieve national top 5% recognition. In 1997 she purchased the Harcourts Wairarapa franchise from the late Pat Mahony, who set up the first Harcourts Franchised office. Prue has been a licensed Auctioneer for 23 years, having called more than 800 property auctions and has been awarded Harcourts Wellington Region Auctioneer Champion in the year 2000. Prue is very proud to call the beautiful Wairarapa home and is involved within the local community. She has served as the area representative of the Real Estate Institute and has sponsored numerous local individuals and groups in their support of the Harcourts Foundation. In her 25th year of ownership Prue has a strong passion for the industry and believes in high standards with a personal hands-on attitude. She has experienced all sorts of market conditions and has learnt to adapt. “I work continually on howbest we can provide our clients with better means of achieving top results.” Congratulations Prue! DavidMoy DavidMoy, Sales Consultant & Auctioneer for Harcourts Shelter Realty - New Lynn has achieved the milestone of 25 years this November. David has excelled in real estate with his consultative approach and straighttalkingmanner, winning favour from past and present clients. David qualified as a BranchManager in 1995, in 2003 he was accredited with the coveted AREINZ status from the Real Estate Institute of NZ and in 2006 graduated fromMassey University in Business Studies and continues study to keep pace with the ever-changing needs of a modernmarket. Not content with these successes, David qualified as an Auctioneer in 2014 and loves the Auction process. David continues towork alongside his wife Lydia and together their unique skills combine to offer sellers and buyers alike a complete service froma dedicated husband andwife team. Shane Cortese National AuctionManager, Harcourts NewZealand shane.cortese@harcourts.net
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