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John Ross, Lower Hutt
Hutt City Ltd MREINZ
DDI: 04 619 1005
Mobile: 027 443 4000
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When I joined Professionals in 1989, I was attracted by the strong brand. It was distinctive and selective, meaning we stood out well throughout Australasia.

For my business, the strength of that brand still holds true today and is backed up by collective resources, sharing ideas, collateral, continuous development, website tools, point of sale listing material, technology and IT, as well as training for salespeople, referrals and lower fees. 

John Ross outside the office

In order to be successful you need great systems and tools. Professionals facilitate education in leadership, business, people development, market warfare, finance, marketing and much more. This has given me the tools to deal with my daily operations, save time and be confident in delegating to others so that I can focus on bigger business issues.

That success I judge by how well I compete in the market. Operating in a big city can be tough, so it’s pretty special when your market share demonstrates just how well you are doing. Of course it’s great to have success acknowledged too, and the performance awards we have received from Professionals are a great reinforcement.

Professionals have a lot to offer anyone considering making a branding change. Compared with a franchise, top of the list would be value for money, fee structure, culture and having the freedom to spend money where you want. A lot of the thinking is done for you, but these are not just “ra ra”, these are practical solutions. For anyone currently independent, there is the economy of scale - you don’t have to create everything for yourself and can tap into existing resources.

Real estate is and always will be an exciting industry, especially the people factor. I enjoy empowering my team to develop their skills and get a buzz out of their career. This is what makes my business a success and lets me take time out to do the other thing I love – waterskiing!

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