Last year was full of change and industry reforms. Reflecting on a tough trading environment, Ray White NSW/ACT CEO Tim Snell praised the network for its resilience and growth at the opening of the awards.
“This year may have tested our industry, it may have tested our company, it may have tested our resolve, but market headwinds do not change our destination, they simply demand a higher standard of leadership. They demand ‘best in market’.”
Despite these challenges, we stayed focused on doing what we do best. It was rewarding to see that effort recognised, with our team taking home seven titles at the 2026 NSW/ACT Awards:
○ No. 2 Office & Business in NSW/ACT
○ No. 3 International Multi-Partner Group
○ No. 3 Best Business in the Market (NSW/ACT)
○ No. 7 International Office
○ No. 7 Business in Number of Sales (NSW/ACT)
○ No. 3 Principal & No. 6 International Principal – Geoff Smith
Our director Geoff Smith was named No. 3 Principal locally and No. 6 International Principal, alongside his team: Geoff Allan, Ross Nesdale, Leonard Van der Velde, Kristy Lee and Isabelle Whitehead. A leading force in the prestige property market across the Lower North Shore, Geoff continues to set benchmarks and shape local market trends.
○ No. 6 Principal – Bernard Ryan
Our director Bernard Ryan was awarded No. 6 Principal in NSW/ACT, together with team members James Downing, Shelley McShane and Henriette Solheim. Specialising in the upper end of the Lower North Shore market, Bernard brings over two decades of local expertise, driving results and helping guide the real estate landscape in the area.
○ No. 5 Salesperson – John McManus
These achievements are built on the daily commitment of our team and the trust our local community places in us when selling or looking after their properties. We are grateful to our people and to every client who chooses to work with us.
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