Carey Smith: From 17-Year-Old Agent to $20 Billion Market Leader
Now Selling with Chip McCabe
Carey Smith started in real estate at just 17 years old, working for his mate’s dad in a small agency on the Central Coast of New South Wales. What followed was nothing short of extraordinary. By his early thirties, he was entrusted with building Ray White New Zealand — a brand that, under his leadership, would grow from relative obscurity to a powerhouse spanning nearly 200 offices and over $20 billion in annual residential sales. In this episode, Carey sits down with Chip McCabe to reflect on the real story behind that journey — the early lessons, the tough decisions, the leadership...
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Christmas Special 2024 with Callan Wayne-Bowles & Mark Cook
Now Selling with Chip McCabe
In this festive episode of Now Selling, we reflect on the year that’s been and look ahead to 2024 with Callan Wayne-Bowles from Squirrel Mortgages and returning guest Mark Cook from Palmer and Cook Developments. We dive into key topics like market confidence, property trends, and the future of development in Lower Hutt and Wellington. From first-time home buyers to the impact of migration and economic shifts, we explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the real estate landscape. If you’re curious about where the market is heading or want insights into the year ahead, this is the...
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How's the Market?!
Now Selling with Chip McCabe
In this special Market Review episode, join Ryan Baker and Chip McCabe as they dive deep into the latest developments in the Lower Hutt real estate market. With recent OCR cuts by the Reserve Bank and interest rate reductions from the banks, the market dynamics are shifting – but what does that mean for buyers, sellers, and investors? Tune in as Ryan and Chip analyze key market data, including average sales prices, and reveal where the hottest neighborhoods are right now. They’ll discuss which suburbs are booming, what’s driving seller behavior, and the outlook for property values as we...
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Special Episode: Optimistic Changes Ahead for New Zealand's Real Estate Market
Now Selling with Chip McCabe
In this special episode of the 'Now Selling' Podcast, join host Chip McCabe as he leads an expert panel discussion with Mark Cook (Palmer and Cook Developments), Rupert Kemeys (Ray White Kemeys Brothers), and Callan Wayne-Bowles (Squirrel Mortgages). Dive into insightful conversations about the potential upcoming changes in the New Zealand economy and their positive impacts on the real estate market. The lads get stuck into the anticipated modifications to the OCR (Official Cash Rate), discussing how these adjustments could influence interest rates and market dynamics. Learn why new builds...
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Callan Wayne-Bowles
Now Selling with Chip McCabe
In this episode we welcome Callan Wayne-Bowles, one of Wellington's top mortgage advisors from Squirrel Mortgages. With over two decades of experience in the banking and financial industries, Callan is known for his exceptional expertise when it comes to assisting home buyers and home owners through their property journey. Callan shares his insights on interest rates, inflation, first-time home buyers, investors, the state of the current New Zealand economy and valuable tips for how to get on and move up the property ladder. His deep understanding of the mortgage market and practical advice...
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Annette Sliper
Now Selling with Chip McCabe
In this compelling episode of "Now Selling," as we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Annette Sliper. From the bustling streets of London, where she ran a thriving jewelry business, to the tranquil shores of New Zealand, where she embarked on a new chapter in real estate, Annette's story is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as we explore her path to success, from overcoming financial hurdles to becoming an Elite Agent in the fiercely competitive world of property. But that's not all - Annette's journey is also about balancing her business prowess with the joys and challenges of...
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Rupert Kemeys
Now Selling with Chip McCabe
Rupert Kemeys is an award winning Real Estate Agent, founder of Ray White Kemeys Brothers and recent National League champion as Head Coach of Wellington Olympic FC. Starting in Real Estate at the young age of 18, Rupert quickly became one of the top agents in the country. Joining forces with his Brother Elliot, he opened Ray White Kemeys Brothers in 2012 and has grown that company from 4 to 40 staff selling over $1.7 Billion dollars worth of property in the process. In his football coaching career he took Wainuiomata FC to their first promotion in over 20 years winning the Cap...
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Mark Cook
Now Selling with Chip McCabe
Mark Cook is the Managing Director of Palmer & Cook Developments which currently has construction projects all over the Wellington region up to the Kapiti Coast. Through his determination and generational work ethic, Mark went from an ANZ bank teller to one of the leading mobile mortgage managers in the country and now has 16 years experience in the financial industry across retail and commercial banking. He is a former owner of the Home Loan Shop which was recently acquired by Squirrel; and during his time helped to grow the company along with its people to be one of the best...
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Chip & Ryan
Now Selling with Chip McCabe
In our debut episode, we dive headfirst into the dynamic world of real estate with your hosts, Chip McCabe and Ryan Baker, who collectively boast an impressive track record of over $200 million in real estate sales. Join us as we embark on a journey through the ever-evolving real estate landscape. Episode Highlights: Origin Story: Get to know Ryan Baker's remarkable journey into the realm of real estate. Discover the pivotal moments and insights that led him to become a prominent figure in the industry. The Power of Mindset: We delve into the significance of mindset in the world of...
info_outlineRupert Kemeys is an award winning Real Estate Agent, founder of Ray White Kemeys Brothers and recent National League champion as Head Coach of Wellington Olympic FC.
Starting in Real Estate at the young age of 18, Rupert quickly became one of the top agents in the country. Joining forces with his Brother Elliot, he opened Ray White Kemeys Brothers in 2012 and has grown that company from 4 to 40 staff selling over $1.7 Billion dollars worth of property in the process.
In his football coaching career he took Wainuiomata FC to their first promotion in over 20 years winning the Cap Prem champiionship in 2020. Following that appointment, he took on the head coaching role at Wellington Olympic FC where he has won back-to-back central League titles, was named Central League Coach of the Year, and most recently won the National League with an unbeaten competition record.
In addition to Kemeys Brothers, Rupert is involved with multiple businesses including two property investment porfolios that he has been running for over 14 years.