Robyn Ellson and Nic Blackie each started their decade-long careers in property as rookies for the fiercely independent local start-up, Custom Residential.
While Nic stayed on for the next 10 years working in partnership with founder, friend and mentor John Wills, in 2014 Robyn moved to Ray White. Robyn is currently ranked the number two property consultant for New Zealand for the market leading group.
Starting in real estate about 18 months apart, Nic and Robyn initially missed the chance to work together while the other was taking time out having babies. “Our timing was off,” they laugh. However, a friendship was forged instead over a picket fence. Having known of each other for many years, they didn’t actually meet until they discovered they were new neighbours (eight houses away) and both in the epic throws of villa renovations. “We bonded over big projects, rock breaking, kids and real estate,” Nic jokes.
Both incredibly determined, they each crafted their own separate path within the city fringe market and never considered they would ever work together given they were often in healthy competition, pitching for the same listings.
Deciding to join forces together this year then, with Nic joining Robyn’s established team of top performing agents Becs Button and Josh Powell, each having a decade of experience behind them, just made good sense to the pair.
“I had already decided to join Jared’s office as it was the best fit for me in terms of the smaller team and boutique vibe. From there, joining Robyn’s team just made a lot of sense. We serve the same market and to offer the best client experience in today’s demanding fast paced world of real estate, you really do need a team behind you. We know that together, we can offer clients an incomparable real estate experience,” Nic says.
“Our clients often choose between us, but how good would it be if they didn’t have to choose? They can now have us both,” adds Robyn.
Since joining The RE Group and the broader team at Ray White Mt Eden, Nic has felt right at home. “I love the culture of a small high performing team. In my opinion, it’s unbeatable for a vendor - and it’s good fun!”
The RE Group have hit the ground running in 2021, expanding their network of buyers and sellers week on week and delivering exceptional outcomes with the support of one of the most experienced teams in the market.
“The RE Group is connected to and working with the broadest range of buyers in the market right now. Our combined network is strong and that’s a huge part of what drives our business. It’s really exciting. Those connections are absolute gold for a vendor,” says Nic.
Robyn Ellson T: 021 800 891, robyn.ellson@raywhite.com
Nic Blackie T: 021 505 964, nic.blackie@raywhite.com
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