The White Report | September 2022 | Page 73

RAY WHITE WESTERN AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES ITS 2022 WINNERS

BY ALEX TILBURY
MORE THAN 400 RAY WHITE AND LOAN MARKET MEMBERS TURNED UP IN THEIR FINEST AT THE PERTH CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE TO CELEBRATE THE 2022 FINANCIAL YEAR .
Ray White Western Australia CEO Mark Whiteman said the group was so very fortunate to have the calibre of people that it does in Western Australia .
“ We are blessed to have the state ’ s number one individual based on sales value in Vivien Yap as well as the number one individual based on sales numbers in Elsie Corby . These two ladies have set the standard and shown us all what is possible , we are so very fortunate to have them within our family ,” he said .
“ The 2022 financial year has been a strong year in Western Australia and strongest in the 28-year history of the group here in the west . We saw more people recognised in the Elite and Chairman ’ s Elite categories than ever before .
“ Rising markets may lift everyone however it is only the best that take full advantage and at Ray White we are blessed with the best in the industry .
“ The pandemic and the following strong trading conditions highlighted the enormous investment that the White family have made in Ray White . Cutting edge systems , a deep understanding of data and the best people .
“ These are all areas that the family have driven and reinvested in to ensure that our members have the best tools and information as well as
State CEO Mark Whiteman .
being the best trained and best supported agents in the marketplace .”
“ We are delighted with the past year , one that saw the group as a collective increase its share of the Western Australian marketplace for the third straight year . We are once again the fastest growing market anywhere in Australia for Ray White .
“ But we know that the work starts here and now for all of us .
“ We know that if we want to chase our full potential we cannot celebrate for long , we need to keep improving , striving for that ever elusive next level .
“ We know the best is yet to come and that our best years are still in front of us .”
Mark awarded the coveted Ross Whiteman Cup to Vivien Yap of Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont .
“ The Ross Whiteman Cup is given in recognition of an incredible contribution that has shaped and changed the Ray White Group in Western Australia . Five years ago Ray White ’ s presence in the upmarket and affluent western suburbs was non-existent and Vivien Yap changed that for us - her profile and sales success is market leading not just in the western suburbs but the whole country ,” he said .
The coveted awards saw powerhouse agency Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont once again take home the prize for Top Sales Office based on the highest settled commission , and the dynamic principal Vivien Yap was again named as the Top Principal in 2022 - for the fifth year in a row since joining the top group .
Vivien Yap was also crowned number two across all of Ray White internationally . It ’ s a stunning achievement for the hard-working agent who is known for her relentless work ethic . Ms Yap also won the Top Auction Performer as an individual and her business Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont also won the coveted Marketing Excellence Award , and the top Auction Performer Office too . 73