HouGarden X Ray White

HouGarden was proud to be a part of Ray White Connect 2025 held 10-12 August at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. This was the biggest Connect conference in Ray White’s history with over 3,000 members from Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia in attendance.

Key Moments & Themes

• A standout presentation by Daniel Ricciardo offered not just celebrity sparkle but lessons in brand, authenticity, and pushing the boundaries of what’s expected.
• Inspiring sessions from Nedd Brockmann, Joe Brumm, Shelley Sullivan, and Jess Gallagher reminded us that leadership, creativity, and resilience are central to any success story.
• The “Open Day” at The Shed, the Leading Ladies Lunch, the Awards Dinner, and the theme party were all perfect opportunities to connect deeply, share stories, and celebrate wins.
• A special highlight was the charity auctions raising over AU$50,000 for homelessness. It was powerful to see the real estate industry not just talk about impact but put its weight behind it.

HouGarden’s Reflections

At HouGarden we believe that real estate is about more than listings and transactions. It’s about stories, relationships, and being part of something bigger. Connect 2025 reinforced that for us in several ways:

• Multilingual & cross-border marketing tools are essential as agents reach ever more diverse audiences.
• Insight and transparency (data, client engagement) are non-negotiable if you want to deliver service that stands out.
• A strong brand story matters as much as a strong property. Your values, your communication, your presence all create impact.
• Community counts. The fundraising and charity work reminded us that giving back strengthens trust and purpose.

Looking Forward

We’re excited to take what we learned at Connect 2025 into action. Whether that’s helping agents better market to international buyers, improving vendor reporting, or integrating marketing stories that connect emotionally and culturally, HouGarden is here to support that journey.

To all agents, offices, and partners who joined us there, thank you. Let’s continue exploring horizons together.