Ray White welcomes Stocker Preston Real Estate

Stocker Preston has long been the standout, market leading business in Western Australia’s South West, with six decades of service to the local communities of Dunsborough, Busselton, Margaret River and Augusta.

Ray White Western Australia CEO Mark Whiteman said: “At Ray White, our aim is to grow with the most ambitious people in our industry that share a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.”

“The people of Stocker Preston are certainly the market leaders in the South West. Their team of more than 50 people, located across four offices, are proud of their reputation for service and long-standing relationships across the community. Their 25 per cent plus market share is testimony to their professionalism,” Mr Whiteman said.

Stocker Preston has benefited from strong leadership throughout its history, initially from Ken Preston and Peter De Chiera, and more recently by Louis De Chiera along with a talented leadership team.

“Together with Louis and his leadership team, we will formulate a changeover plan to rebrand the business to Ray White Stocker Preston based on a timeframe that does not disrupt its current momentum,” Mr Whiteman said.

“Mike Tucker, of Ray White South West Central, will play an important role in the business, initially working with us to ensure the Stocker Preston team have a great experience joining our group, and then an ongoing role in maximising the value and impact of our ‘springboard’ for every member.”

The Stocker Preston team was excited at the announcement, as managing Director Louis De Chiera said: “We are excited by what Ray White brings to the table for all of our people, they’re a highly respected and without doubt the most successful real estate company in Australia. The additional ideas systems and technologies will help all of our people and strengthen our market share in the South West.”

Ray White Managing Director Dan White said this was a very significant addition to the group. “One that we believe will add value to all members not just in Western Australia, but internationally,” he said.

“The Stocker Preston team now gives all our members the benefit of their market leading presence and reputation in such an important market,” he said.

“We are humbled by the opportunity to be part of the next chapter of Stocker Preston, and will do everything we can to ensure the upwards trajectory of the business, and everyone in it, continues.”

South West, WA is a globally recognised tourist destination and wine-making region, with a strong and growing economy and population, and a very significant prestige real estate market.