Overall top Salesperson. Belinda Sammons & Kylie Pullen (absent) with P.A Lauryn Tucker & Bayleys Directors.
Bayleys Awards Dinner
“It was a night to celebrate excellence, dedication and the unwavering spirit of our team,” says Shaun Paterson, one of the Bayley’s Directors. “It was also a chance for us to thank each and every one of our staff for their support. Our entire business is our people and we wanted to say thank you. We are a 50-year-old national business and we have 25 years of operating on the Coromandel.”
Part of the celebrations was welcoming new Bayleys staff and their partners as well as new Directors.
In his welcome to the partners Shaun said, “Real Estate is not an easy game – late nights, weekends and a roller coaster of emotions, especially in a tough market. With a young family at home, I appreciate that the support of our families is key to what we do, so thank you to you all.”
Shaun then shared a little bit of memorabilia. He held up a little green book as part of his speech. “Every deal done out of Whitianga office since 1999 is in this book,” said Shaun. Everyone recognised that green book. Shaun went further to point out the first deal went unconditional on 5 July,1999, exactly 25 years ago to the day of the celebration dinner they were enjoying.
Then to quote Shaun. “The Initials are MW and GP being Mary and my father. It is in my father’swriting; so it is more than an awards night. It is also a birthday party.,” he smiled.
“For those who don’t know the story, 25 years since Mary walked out of Coastline to start Bayleys and a handful of people followed her down the road nicknaming her mother hen and MH or ‘Mother Hen Realty’ was born.”
Shaun reminded everyone of Chris Bayley’s words about resilience at the previous years dinner, and that there was no doubt that 2023/ 2024 was one of the more challenging years of those 25.
“Despite the market, we have continued to grow the team, grow market share and grow our family and community-based culture,” said Shaun. “With 2 new offices opening last year in Whangamata and Tairua, to add to Whitianga and Thames, we are better equipped than ever to support people with their real estate needs on the Peninsula”.
Along with the various award winners, there was a special thank you to Chris Bayley who is stepping back from the day to day running of the business:- “Not only are you one of the wisest heads in Real Estate but you are also a great carrier of culture.”
Shaun concluded by sharing a video with the audience remembering some of their successes and a special thank you was made to Basker for hosting a fantastic event.
