Explore Property Opens New Central Office
Expansion is at the heart of any successful business, in fact, many people believe that if you are not going forwards, you are going backwards. Explore Property Whitsundays has experienced this momentum first-hand this year with the recent opening of their brand-new office. Located on a prime piece of street frontage on Shute Harbour Road in Cannonvale, the new central headquarters’ metreage almost doubles the previous space and makes room for Explore’s growing workforce.
In just three years, owner of Explore Property Steve Marks, has been the driving force behind growth and success. Starting out with just three staff, including himself, Explore Property now boasts a team of 12, including six sales staff and a thriving property management team.
“Over the last 12 months the business has had enough momentum to self-propel,” said Steve.
“We’ve just kept hitting the mark and kept attracting new business.
“We have a good fun environment in our team, and it all comes down to really good hiring – the right people for the right jobs, and they are all part of moving forward in the right direction.”
As you enter the brand-new office space, located conveniently on the main entry road linking Cannonvale and Airlie Beach, you are immediately embraced by a homely, relaxed vibe that extends both from the welcoming staff and carefully considered aesthetics.
Steve discovered the new location ‘by chance’ and immediately fell in love with the open space that gave him the blank canvas in which to create his dream office space. Within just eight weeks he conducted a complete fit-out of the space, starting from scratch and finishing with a masterpiece.
Opting to create a modern yet cosy feel where both clients and staff feel genuinely ‘at home’, Steve decided to source all furnishings from home stores rather than office suppliers. As you enter the office you are immediately greeted by two comfy sofas and can choose to sit there or head to the meeting room which is equipped with a ‘dining room table’ for a more formal but ultimately relaxing setting.
Inside the central staff quarters, the homeliness continues, a large meeting table sits front and centre, a modern kitchen gives staff access to a range of handy appliances. To ensure the team are performing at their optimum they have the option of spending time in the "Therapy Corner" where you can enjoy a relaxing 20 minutes on the massage chair to reinvigorate.
The open plan office is subtly segregated into departments and a soundproof booth allows staff to have private conversations with clients when required.
Overall, the whole office embodies a relaxing yet efficient vibe, providing both staff and clients with a positive and motivational space within which to conduct local real estate business.
Looking forward to the year ahead, Steve remains proud to represent the Explore Property Group which is celebrating 10 years this year with a refreshing re-brand that adorns the new office space.
He is also inspired by the various development projects he is working with, namely The Grove where his team has sold 28 new homes to first home buyers in the last 12 months. He is also excited by his growing property management team, which has organically grown to include over 100 properties, something he wishes to double in the next year.
Whether you are buying, selling, renting or leasing, Explore Property Whitsundays looks forward to welcoming you through their brand-new office doors.
