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Election of REIQ General Member Director - 2020

Candidate Information

BOND, Jason

CAMPHIN, Peter

GRIMWADE, Darren

HOLLOWAY, Matthew

MILLER, Gail

NEWLANDS, John

NORRIS, Christine

SOLANO, Zoran

Jason Bond REIQ Responses for questions 2020 General Member Director election.

1. What are 3 key issues of importance to the real estate profession in Queensland you would

promote and support as a Director of the REIQ?

The 3 key issues of importance that I would strongly promote and support are; mandatory/ statutory

requirement for continual training for the entire real estate industry (not just the REIQ Members as is

currently the case); increasing the level of knowledge/ study required to obtain your real estate

registration/ licence and simplifying/ making more transparent the current complex legislative

environment we operate in. I believe that the above with further strengthen and protect consumers

and clients.

2. Please describe your background and experience in the real estate profession including

any positions held and contributions made to the REIQ.

I have been fortunate enough to have operated in the Real Estate industry for over sixteen years and

have learnt a tremendous amount in this period. I have experienced some great times and some

challenging/ hard times as seen during the Global Financial Crisis. Today I am the Director of Élever

Property Group, and I am extremely grateful to my marvellous staff who I solely contribute our

continued success year on year. Additionally, I have been involved with the REIQ for over ten years

and have been fortunate enough to hold multiple position during this time. These include being the

Sales Chapter for two years and the Zone Chair for the Northern Suburbs for four years.

3. Please list any professional skills and experiences beyond the real estate profession that

would assist you in undertaking the role of a Director of the REIQ.

Whilst I am a strong believe in academic qualifications, I also believe that experience plays an

incredible role in one’s professional development. Whilst I do not hold any tertiary qualifications,

I have over sixteen years real estate and business experience. I currently hold my full real estate

licence in the State of Queensland and Victoria as well as engaging in continual study through the

REIQ to further increase my real estate knowledge.

4. Outline any experience you have, or any professional training that you have completed in

the role of a company director that would assist you in undertaking the duties of an REIQ

Director. This might include governance roles outside the corporate world, for example as

a member of a sporting club/community committee or school P&F

I have been a Director of my own real estate firm now since 2007 apart from that the best I can say

here is that I am a long-standing member of the MIGHTY Essendon Football Club (next year is our

year); please don’t hold this against me! But on a serious note I attend a large number of REIQ/

external training events to continually develop my knowledge and experience to better assist/ support

my staff as well as our clients/ colleagues.

5. Please describe anything else you would like REIQ members to know about you and your

ability to take on the role of a Director of the REIQ.

I am a big believer in what the REIQ does for our industry and what they stand for. I want to ensure

they are around for another 100+ years. To achieve this, I believe we need to have some young

blood on the board to show a different perspective/ approach as well as assisting in recruiting the next

generation to join up as members of the REIQ. I believe the average age of an REIQ member is circa

50 which means that whilst there is plenty of real estate experience in the ranks, we really need to

start attracting industry professionals in their 20’s and 30’s to join. I will do everything in my power to

achieve this and help drive the REIQ for the next generation.

Election nomination . REIQ Board- Peter Camphin

Q1 a) Agency practices are evolving and skills are quickly depreciating. Continuing the REIQ

focus in providing a strong Learning and Development program for all members is vital for

us in upholding our relevance and fees.

b) Additionally, changes in agency business and sales team structures, increased costs

for subscriptions and technology and fee competition, profits are under pressure and

declining. Can the REIQ develop adjunct services for members and diversify income streams

for them and the REIQ?

c) The rise of industry bodies seeking membership and subscriptions from businesses

and individuals in many cases duplicating services is causing confusion across the country.

What will this potentially look like in 5 years and what effect will it have on the REIQ.

Q2 Commenced in 1977 Sydney Easter suburbs, Residential and commercial property

management, residential and commercial sales. Owned and operated two franchise

agencies for 11 years in Sydney. Held leadership roles in the Ray White Group for 28 years,

CEO of Ray White Victoria/Tasmania, CEO Ray White New Zealand, CEO Ray White

Queensland, Director Loan Market Qld and National Director Strategic Partnerships for Ray

White and Loan Market. REIQ contributions include: Chairman of Franchise and

Cooperative chapter 1996 -1999, Presenter a multiple REIQ conferences and events.

Worked with OFT and REIQ on PAMDA regulations and changes, Training presenter Principal

Leaderships sessions, on going phone calls, meetings and advisory with every CEO, General

Manager, President, Training Mangers past and present for the past 24 years in Qld

Q3 Licensed Real Estate Agent /auctioneer QLD, NSW VIC, NZ. Multiple Coaching and Train

the Trainer Courses. Leadership Training HBS

Q4 Held Board positions in all Ray White locations described above. Primary and Secondary

Schools in other states and NZ. Locally Nudgee Junior, Gregory Terrace 3 years each.

Tattersalls Rowing Club. Brisbane Rowing Club. Terrace Rowing Club

Q5 In all my dealings in the property industry and in life, I have strived to uphold a high

standard of behavior and practice and be an example for those in the industry. I intend to

continue that commitment, to influence leaders to take responsibility and protect the

industry that has been so good to me and thousands of others.

NOMINATION GENERAL MEMBER DIRECTOR DARREN JOHN GRIMWADE

Question 1. What are 3 key issues of importance to the real estate profession in Queensland you would promote and support as a Director of the REIQ?

There are numerous issues that I feel need to be closely monitored during these uncertain times in our industry. Firstly, I would like to see the REIQ pay close attention to digital disrupters and modern technology platforms that have the ability to destabilise our industry.

Secondly, I feel that the Government regulations applied to our industry needs to be reviewed and brought into the 21st century. There are so many regulations and legislative requirements that are outdated and costing agencies time and money.

Thirdly, I would like to see the REIQ further align their brand to more corporate partners and leverage their brand power and membership base strength to deliver further financial benefits to our members.

Question 2. Please describe your background and experience in the real estate profession including any positions held and contributions made to the REIQ.

I am currently the Principal/Licensee for our family run real-estate business. We operate a small boutique real-estate agency in the Moreton Bay Region, primarily specialising in property management. Prior to opening our own business, I have previously worked for a real-estate franchise as a sales consultant where I was awarded the ‘rookie of the year’ in my first year in the industry.

Question 3. Describe your academic and professional qualifications. Please list any professional skills and experiences beyond the real estate profession that would assist you in undertaking the role of a Director of the REIQ.

I am a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). I completed this qualification in 2017 and since completing this qualification have undertaken numerous professional development updates to enhance my skillset in corporate governance, risk management, audit and strategic framework development.

Additionally, in 2008 I was recognised as the ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ in Queensland.

Question 4. Outline any experience you have, or any professional training that you have completed in the role of a company director that would assist you in undertaking the duties of an REIQ Director. This might include specific technical competencies / training you have completed; experience in managing areas of major risk to an organization or business; governance roles outside the corporate world, for example as a member of a sporting club/community committee or school P&F.

I am currently an elected Councillor in the Moreton Bay Regional Council. The responsibilities of a Councillor are very similar to that of a Company Director, including providing good corporate governance to ensure the organisation is directed, controlled and held to account. I am currently the Chair of the Planning Portfolio.

Previously I have held a role as a Franchise Director for one of the largest taxation firms in the world. This role provided me important Director related skills and also provided me with extensive experience on how franchises operate.

Question 5. Please describe anything else you would like REIQ

I have previously been elected into the Queensland Parliament and served a term working in the Local Government, Housing & Transport Committee, which was responsible for the oversight and scrutiny of legislation brought before the Parliament. This role has created many existing relationships and networks from both sides of politics in the Queensland Parliament and provided me extensive skills relating to how legislation is developed, consulted, scrutinised and implemented. I feel this experience would be a major asset to the board if I was provided the opportunity to be a Director of the REIQ.

Matt Holloway The Real Estate Firm 0418 783 216 matt@therealestatefirm.com.au Question 1 3 Key Issues of Importance to the real estate profession in QLD

1. Education Requirements 2. Ethics and Legal 3. Mental health and personal development

Question 2 Background and Experience in the real estate profession Real estate has been the only career I have had to date, surrounded from a young age I went on to study real estate and finance at University and started in commercial real estate in my final year of study. I have since been in the industry for close to 10 years dealing in industrial, commercial and residential real estate both selling and property management. I have always seen myself as a business owner rather than an agent and 2 years ago started my own agency The Real Estate Firm which is still operating today. Question 3 Describe your academic and professional qualifications I hold a Bachelor of Business majoring in Real Estate and Property Development and a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance. Question 4 Outline any experience you have or training you have in the role of company director that would assist you in this role I believe my current role as a business owner provides me with great experience for a Directors role with the REIQ. There is a lot more to real estate than being an agent and being a business owner means you are also dealing with Trust Accounts, auditing and record keeping requirements, licensing and legal requirements, CRM’s and technology workflows, websites and brand design as well as establishing a strong ethical reputation that stretches further than sales results. Further to this as an independent company we have navigated all of this on our own as opposed to having a franchise support network to help along the way further increasing my understanding and knowledge of these areas. Question 5 Anything else you would like the REIQ member to know about you and your ability to take on the role of the Director of the REIQ For many years I have felt that the real estate industry in Queensland requires improvement. I am an advocate for further training and development to enter and remain in the industry and I believe advances in technology can further improve and benefit the industry as a whole. I have experience and I am young and I can be a voice for youth and the future direction of the industry. I am passionate about the industry, my company and innovation and I believe I have something to contribute to the industry and what better way to do that than with the REIQ.

GAIL MILLER

Q 1 1. Increase the professional competence of professionals in the industry to improve and grow industry credibility

2. Promote and educate ‘risk management and industry compliancy’ to all real estate professionals via various platforms and forums.

3. Encourage and promote ethical behaviour as the pathway to a long-term career in the real estate profession.

Q2 I have worked in the property industry since 2001 in a variety of roles including: property analyst, national sales and marketing manager, acquisitions consultant and now as the founding director of my own residential project marketing agency Goldstone Property Sales.

Q3 A) Bachelor of Applied Science in Property Economics (QUT)

QLD Full Real Estate License/Principal Licensee (REIQ)

Professional experience: A career in the property industry spanning almost 20 years across a multitude of roles.

B) Olympic Gold Medalist (Sydney 2000)

Order of Australia Medal

Director on the board of The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF)

Director on the board of the Queensland Olympic Committee (QOC)

I am a co-presenter on the following two TV shows for channel 9 Life:

Luxury Listings Australia

Australia’s Best House

Q4 There are a number of regulatory and governance frameworks requiring compliancy and careful risk management in order to achieve the ASF’s and QOC’s strategic objections. My role as director on these boards in relation to risk management is:

Understand the organisational risk and review the risk management framework quarterly.

Identify, analyse and evaluate risk and report to the Finance Audit and risk committee.

Forming risk management strategies which are consistent with the organisations vision and

values and ensuring risk management systems are established and operating effectively.

Ensure written management policies are implemented and monitored for compliance and

are consistent with any regulatory requirements.

Questioning the CEO on risk management processes and giving appropriate priority to

discussion regarding risk management issues.

Approve corporate plans and budgets and review and approve strategic corporate

relationships.

Q5 My various roles within the property industry over the last two decades have enabled me to

develop a thorough understanding of the real estate industry and to recognise the

opportunities it offers. I am a very strong advocate for real estate as rewarding career

pathway for everyone.

jmayall

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Zoran Solano General Member Director Nomination Q&A Q1: What are 3 key Issues of importance to the Real Estate Profession in QLD you would Promote and support as a Director of the REIQ. Firstly, I believe the Real Estate profession is one that is commonly misunderstood by the general public and often falsely looked upon as an “industry of Sharks or Cowboys”. I strongly believe that enlightening the public and empowering those within our industry that there is a strong culture of Professionalism is extremely important. I believe that bodies like the REIQ are vital to the future of our industry. Secondly, another key issue of importance is the support and recognition of all disciplines within the Real Estate community too often is the focus on Residential Sales and Property Management and not on other minorities such as Commercial, and also Buyers Agency. As a director I would promote an increased support for these minorities and investigate opportunities to enhance the REIQ’s ability to assist those parties. Thirdly, and I believe one of the most important issues I personally would like to stand up for is the voice of our young professionals within the industry, support for the new age of Real Estate professionals will be different from the past, and the REIQ needs to continue to evolve to stay current and relevant. Q2: Please describe your background and experience in the real estate profession including any positions held and contributions made to the REIQ. My Exposure to Real Estate started at a young age, as a child I have fond memories of helping my grandfather look after a block of flats he used to own, this exposure to property from such a young age planted the seed. Throughout my teenage years my mum, Liz Wilcox was one of Brisbane’s most prominent Buyers Agents and also an REIQ Buyers Agent of the Year winner. At 17, I undertook my Registration course via the REIQ and on my 18th birthday I submitted the paperwork to the OFT to waste no time getting into the industry. Over the years I have completed the competencies for Principle and Auctioneer licence, and maintained an active role within REIQ, having been an Award Finalist, Guest Speaker, Trainer and Volunteer. I have been deeply involved with the association. I am also a member of the 2018 Young Guns, and also the previous Young Industry Professionals Panel with the REIQ and I am currently the Buyers Agent Chapter Chair. Q3: Describe your academic and professional qualifications. Born and Raised here in Brisbane, and after graduating from the Anglican Church Grammar School I then jumped straight into my career as a Property Buyers Agent, I hold a Real Estate Registration, and also have completed the competencies for my Principles licence and also Auctioneers licence. In my day to day role I assist clients to create top performing investment portfolios helping with everything from Purchasing, to Renovations and Property Management and Vendor Advocacy.

Q4: Outline any experience you have, or any professional training that you have completed in the role of a company director that would assist you in undertaking the duties of an REIQ Director. This might include specific technical competencies / training you have completed; experience in managing areas of major risk to an organization or business; governance roles outside the corporate world, for example as a member of a sporting club/community committee or school P&F.

As the Managing Director of our agency Hot Property Buyers Agency and Hot Property Management, I have developed skills that will greatly assist me in the role of REIQ Director, people management is one, but also developing improved processes and training for our team especially this year with the COVID 19 Pandemic. We have aimed to be at the forefront of the industry with legislative change during this time which has meant constant training and risk management. By nature, I am generally known as cool under pressure and a confident leader and my aim would be to bring these qualities to the board of the REIQ.

Q5: Please describe anything else you would like REIQ members to know about you and your ability to take on the role of a Director of the REIQ.

I have never let age get in the way of achieving my life goals, be those goals, work related, personal or investment. One of my goals for several years now is to represent my fellow members as a Director of the REIQ, to ensure that this 100 year old organisation stays relevant to our changing industry and world, and provides value and knowledge to our members to provide the best service we can to our clients and up hold high standard of ethics and processes in our business. I also want to assist members leverage the REIQ community and buying power to better their businesses so they can succeed in business and also strengthen the REIQ as the industries peak body.