Women shine at Professionals awards

The growing influence of women in the Western Australian real estate market has been highlighted by Professionals Award Winners for the March 2011 quarter.
A large number of women dominated the awards with six women being ranked in the top 10 sales people in WA.
The prestigious award for the top sales person in Western Australia was won by Rebecca Slade from Professionals Prowest Real Estate in Willetton. Others ranked in the top 10 sales people included selling team Tracey Phillips & Aneta Ward from Professionals Michael Johnson & Co, Donna Gibb from Professionals 5 Star Realty, Beth Chappell from Professionals Southern Districts Estate Agency, and Anna Kittson from Professionals Granger Clark.
In addition to winning the award for top sales person, Rebecca Slade also won the awards for greatest number of sales achieved and a Platinum Excellence Award.
Denise Wellstead from Professionals Wellstead Team took out the award for the top selling principal of the March 2011 quarter, while women also dominated the property management awards with Tara Schrader from Professionals The Kelly Team winning the award for Top Property Manager.
David Hobbs, CEO of Professionals Real Estate Group congratulated all of the winners for the March 2011 quarter.
“Professionals have a positive policy of encouraging women to join the real estate industry and this commitment was rewarded with a large number winning major awards for the March 2011 quarter. Real estate is now a growing career choice for many women in Western Australia because of the exciting opportunities it can provide and this is underscored by the large number of women who now hold senior positions in our network of offices throughout the state such as Denise Wellstead, a Principal of Professionals Wellstead Team. Women who are interested in pursuing a career in real estate – whether in property sales or property management, are encouraged to contact their local professionals office” he said.
You can find out more by visiting or contacting your nearest Professionals Real Estate office.
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