Nor'West News: August 13, 2020

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10 Thursday August 13 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz NOR’WEST NEWS PROPERTY NEWS Destined for real estate If there was one word to describe Ray White real estate agent Brent Rushworth, it would be enthusiastic. This man loves his job and loves the company he works for. Brent’s career in real estate began when he joined Ray White Bishopdale in 2017. Prior to that he had run the New Zealand branch of an Australian optical supply company for 11 years, and when the New Zealand operation was closed following a buy-out, he was head-hunted to join a similar company. After a year with them, Brent decided it was time for a complete change. “My wife and I were keen on real estate,” Brent says. “We had bought, sold and built houses, so I knew that’s what I wanted to do. I wanted to design my own destiny, so while I was still working at my last job I studied for my Real Estate Diploma through Open Polytech in the evenings. “I knew Barry Ellis (owner of Ray White Strowan and Bishopdale) through rugby, we met for a coffee one day and he invited me to come on board.” Although it was a “steep learning curve” for Brent when he started, he is now an area expert in the NorWest, particularly in Casebrook and Bishopdale. In the three years since he joined Ray White Bishopdale, he has become a well-known face in the area through signage and letterbox drops, which has helped him become highly successful in selling real estate. So much so, that this year he has achieved Ray White Premier Status. “This is based on sales calculated on the Gross Commission Index, as well as customer feedback,” he explains. “Every time we sell a property, both the vendor and the purchaser are asked to complete a survey and give us an NPS score out of 10.” The presentation of his Premier Status will take place in September. “Being successful in the real estate business is about the relationships we build with our clients. Everyone’s situation is different, so we need to be empathetic, make the process as stress free as possible, and help people achieve their dreams,” Brent says. “We have a saying in the office, and that’s ‘clients for life’. So, people come back to us whenever they want to sell a property, and they refer us to family and friends.” Brent describes Ray White Bishopdale as a “fantastic company to work for”. “There’s so much support and encouragement – they want to see you succeed.” The family values represented by the Ray White company, which was founded in Australia in 1902 by Ray White and is a fourth-generation family business, are mirrored with Barry and Karen Ellis, he says. “It’s the same values – you become part of the family, and that’s important to me. I like the culture here, too – having goals to achieve. The team environment is very important.” Brent’s wife Jayne has joined Ray White Bishopdale as his PA, taking care of administration and calling clients. She is currently studying for her Real Estate Diploma and once she achieves that, she and Brent will join forces as a real estate team. Real estate is a demanding industry, so it’s important to keep a balance with family life and taking time out to recharge the batteries, Brent says. He and Jayne have three sons, 20, 17 and 12, and as a family they are actively Brent Rushworth and his wife Jayne. involved in rugby, skiing, and surfing. They live locally in Casebook, and Brent has been club captain of the local Merivale Papanui Rugby Football Club and currently coaches the junior team. He also provides sponsorship support to the rugby club, the local bowling club and Casebrook Intermediate. Enthusiastic in every aspect of his life, Brent makes sure he always provides the best possible service for his clients. If you are thinking about your next move in property, Brent can be contacted on 021 451 177. What’s your property worth? Get a market valuation in 60 minutes, call 0800 YELLOW Ray White Bishopdale & Strowan 0800 YELLOW (0800 935 569) rwbishopdale.co.nz | rwstrowan.co.nz Inline Realty Limited (Licensed REAA 2008) Proudly owned by Karen Ellis 021 519 275 Barry Ellis 021 519 274
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday August 13 2020 11 A walk along memory lane See more from the The Star archive at https://canterburystories.nz/collections/archives/star A man cycles through a flooded Harewood Rd with golf clubs in tow in 1983. Traffic officer Peter Buzzard at the intersection of Riccarton and Hagley Aves outside Christchurch Hospital in 1984. Queue of cars at a service station on the cnr of Clyde Rd and Memorial Ave in 1979. They are queuing due to fuel shortages. Senior traffic instructor GR Marriner escorts Fiona and Richard Revely across Main North Rd in 1979. Students with a new Mairehau High School bus in 1974. The bus was converted from a truck by staff and students. JOIN US NOW! See website for details KEEN Take an additional 20% off the lowest marked price storewide. T&Cs apply UNDER ARMOUR Hoodies and Joggers 2 for $160.T&Cs apply HALLENSTEINS $59.99 Suit Jackets. $29.99 Suit Pants. $49.99 Shoes. Selected styles, while stocks last Put your Best Foot Forward with the BEST! We assess, diagnose and treat foot, ankle, knee and leg conditions Papanui Foot Clinic offers a broad range of services and solutions by some of Christchurch’s leading podiatry experts CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT 352 6400 • Ian Graham • Anna Brown • Tim Sander, QSM CONVERSE Buy one item of footwear and get 50% off additional pairs. T&Cs apply STYLES MAY DIFFER TO IMAGE SHOWN COTTON ON KIDS 30% off RRP on winter clothing. Up to 50% off sale items Sign up to Smart Deals & be in the monthly draw for a $100 Dress-Smart gift card! Open 10am-5pm, 7 Days 03 349 5750 CHRISTCHURCH 409 Main South Road, Hornby www.dress-smart.co.nz Ph: 352 6400 | 448 Papanui Road (opp BP Petrol station) E: reception@papanuifootclinic.co.nz
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