One of the fastest growing regional real estate agencies in Queensland is opening its latest
location right here in the Whitsundays with local property legend, Steve Marks, at its helm.
A forward-thinking coastal brand, Explore Property began just seven years ago in Townsville
and now sells one in five houses in the city. Its Mackay branch was also established seven years ago and is now the third biggest office
in Queensland in terms of transactions.
While Steve Marks has big shoes to fill, he says he is certainly up for the challenge and
excited to be working with such a progressive brand.
Having been one of the leading sales agents at Ray White for 15 years, deciding to branch
out on his own was a tough decision, but when he found the right fit, he ultimately knew it
was meant to be.
"I am grateful for my long association with Ray White, and to Mark and Belinda Beale the owners of the business, for their friendship and support,” he said.
“They understand and have been supportive of my decision to open my own office, I wasn’t looking to leave, I simply felt an alignment with the Explore brand and the people, and felt I had more to give.”
A brand-new office space at the Whitsunday Business Centre in Cannonvale opened this
week and includes an inviting meeting space for customers as well as a modern open plan
office fitted out with Australian-made high-end furniture.
Using its successful branding and systems, Explore Property Whitsundays will be
the 12th location in the franchise group and Steve Marks says he is ready to bring this unique
collaborative approach to the region.
“The brand really works in the Whitsundays,” he said.
"Our focus will be to deliver an outstanding customer experience whether you are buying, selling or just wishing to keep in touch with the market.
"In recent years we have found the industry has become heavily dependent on technology, and although technology is important, we feel people are more important - we are striving for a people first policy at Explore."
Founder and Owner of Explore Group, Andrew Acton, agreed saying that the agency has
been set up to be an alternative between a big, crowded franchise and an independent.
“In lifestyle regional markets we seek to align with really good operators who are like us,”
he said.
“There is real room for that regional perspective, rather than coming from the city, we are
regional building out”
Founder and Owner of Explore Group, Andrew Acton