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Award winning Mount Gambier real estate franchise riding high<\/h2>\n

It was just over a month ago that Ray White Mt Gambier principal Tahlia Gabrielli was making real estate history as the first South Australian female to be recognised as a Chairman\u2019s Elite performer, ranking her among the top one per cent of Ray White agents internationally. <\/p>\n

While capital city based Ray White agents are selling multimillion dollar properties, Tahlia achieved the historic feat by sheer volume \u2013 more than 120 sales in the past 12 months.<\/p>\n

It was the perfect lead in for the latest celebration \u2013 her 10 years in the industry and five years owning and running the Ray White Mount Gambier franchise.<\/p>\n

When Tahlia opened the doors of her own agency five years ago, she started with three staff. She had no rental portfolio and it was purely Tahlia selling. She now has 16 staff, a growing property management arm, more selling agents and social media and marketing specialists.<\/p>\n

By her own admission, Tahlia is not a 9-5 operator so the dynamic nature of real estate was a perfect fit.<\/p>\n

\u201c… I would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible community…\u201d Tahlia Gabrielli (Ray White Mount Gambier principal)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201c… like any business we encountered our highs and lows but there has been so much fun, learning and growth along the way..\u201d Tahlia Gabrielli (Ray White Mount Gambier principal)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cEvery day is different,\u201d she said. \u201cIf you like structure it is not the industry for you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tahlia started as a personal assistant to a principal and then moved into property management and then sales.<\/p>\n

\u201cI learned every element of the business and how it all comes together for the finished product,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd I still continue to take the opportunities that present for professional development \u2013 spending money on training is an investment.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Tahlia, nothing beats the high of matching a buyer with a home or finding the perfect buyer for her vendors.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am a problem solver \u2013 I love matchmaking,\u201d she said. \u201cI love the negotiating and I love it when you can put that deal together for someone \u2013 it is an adrenalin rush.\u201d<\/p>\n

And so often, it is about playing the long game, being prepared to put in the hard work to achieve that ultimate result.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to do the hard yards and you have to do the work – the results will follow,\u201d Tahlia said. \u201cI think with real estate you need to play the long game, don\u2019t look for over overnight success. Dream big because anything is possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

And so far Tahlia is living the dream, celebrating her dual milestones with staff, friends and family earlier this month.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are celebrating five incredible years in business. Five years have flown by since we first opened the doors to Ray White Mt Gambier in October 2018,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible community, my amazing and dedicated team, who are my family, and the families and the partners of all team members that support them each and every day. To our amazing clients, both past and present, thank you for trusting us. To our reliable amazing trades and suppliers, thank you for all that you do. <\/p>\n

\u201cAll of your unwavering support has been a critical part of our success, and we couldn\u2019t have reached this milestone without each and everyone of you.<\/p>\n

\u201c… as my business grows I am starting to get enjoyment from others growing and developing… I want to build an environment where people want to aspire to being the best they can be…\u201d Tahlia Gabrielli (Ray White Mount Gambier principal)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cLike any business we encountered our highs and lows but there has been so much fun, learning and growth along the way and our journey has been marked by resilience, teamwork and determination.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have created so many lasting memories through many memorable events, milestones, awards and special trips away. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs we celebrate this significant milestone, I don\u2019t want to reflect only on our past accomplishments but also eagerly anticipate the exciting possibilities that the future holds.\u201d<\/p>\n

What Tahlia has tried to do over the course of the past five years is lead by example.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you don\u2019t do things yourself and create good habits, you can\u2019t expect that from your staff,\u201d Tahlia said. \u201cAs my business grows I am starting to get enjoyment from others growing and developing. I want to build an environment where people want to aspire to being the best they can be.\u201d<\/p>\n

And part of being the best means working weekends and unpredictable hours.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking in real estate is a lifestyle,\u201d Tahlia said. \u201cYou need an energy and a passion and every client I work for gets 100 per cent and I like to think that\u2019s why they choose me. You are selling the most important asset, the most expensive thing they own. You have to make sure they\u2019re getting looked after.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c… to our amazing clients, both past and present, thank you for trusting us…\u201d Tahlia Gabrielli (Ray White Mount Gambier principal)<\/strong><\/p>\n