Martin Merritt joined One Agency in January 2014 after co-owning a Bevan’s franchise in the Illawarra Region.
‘I already had the premises and clientele I just needed the boutique brand and support without giving profit away.’ – Martin Merritt
Martin considered both the McGrath and Belle franchise models, but found it hard to justify the fees and restrictions. There were already three One Agency offices in the region and so he took a look at the One Agency business model and liked what he saw. He now owns One Agency Southern Division and they cover the south of Wollongong to Shellharbour.
‘I knew most of the OA members in my area and they have been an amazing support and really made me and my team feel welcome.’
He feels that it has definitely allowed him more freedom to build his business the way he wants to without many constraints from the brand.
For Martin, the decision to leave a large franchise was a no-brainer, he made the decision and three months later was trading under the One Agency real estate banner.
‘I’ve been in business for 20 years so it really was just business as usual. I’m well known in the area but have received and been given referrals nationally so that has been one of the benefit’s of joining the One Agency Group.’
He feels that it has definitely allowed him more freedom to build his business the way he wants to without many constraints from the brand.
‘I’ve had good support from head office, Paul Davies, the Managing Director of One Agency visited us and I think he was impressed by our fit-out. I believe we are the first One Agency two- storey office.’
We asked Martin what advice he might give other real estate agents who are looking to set up a real estate business and join One Agency?
‘Just do it!’
Contact Martin Merritt
T 02 4296 5111
E [email protected]
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