REIV Awards recognise our best performers

Date: 28 Oct 16

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has awarded the industry’s top performers for 2016, recognising agencies Joe-and-TimFINAL.jpgand professionals who are setting new best practice standards.

The REIV’s annual Awards for Excellence are a highlight on the industry’s event calendar, 
attended by more than 1,000 real estate agents from across Victoria. 

At a gala function last night at Crown Palladium in Melbourne, industry leaders in more than 30 award categories were recognised.

Winners in this year’s awards included: 
•    Residential Property Manager of the Year (Principals): Lizzie Roberts, Woodards Carnegie
•    Large Residential Agency of the Year: Gary Peer & Associates 
•    Residential Sales Person of the Year (Non-Principals): Michael Richardson, The Fletchers Group
•    Outstanding Young Agent of the Year: Michael Webb, Philip Webb Sales
•    Commercial Agency of the Year: Colliers International
•    C&I Gold Award for Overall Excellence: CBRE
•    Rural Marketing Awards: Inglis, Beckworth Court Homestead

REIV CEO Geoff White said that the quality of finalists this year indicates the professionalism of agents working in Victoria.

“These independently-judged awards acknowledge the hard work and effort that our members put in throughout the year to achieve the best results for their clients and the property industry,” he said.

“Importantly, these awards also pay tribute to agents and their businesses who continue to raise professional standards to the highest levels and deliver outstanding results in real estate sales and management.”

Mr White noted that there were several multiple award winning agencies this year, including Gary Peer & Associates winning three awards. 

The REIV President’s Award for 2016 was presented to current Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Neville Sanders. 

Noting his contribution to the real estate industry, REIV President Joseph Walton said Mr Sanders was a worthy recipient of the honour. 

“Neville has made a significant contribution, at both state and national level, over many years,” he said.

 

A full list of 2016 winners of finalists is available here.