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Meet Dan Sowden, a highly experienced real estate professional with more than 22 years in the industry and a track record of successfully completing over 6000 property transactions. As one of the most recognisable and respected agents on the Sunshine Coast, Dan brings a wealth of market knowledge, marketing expertise, and strategic insight into the trends shaping the local property market. An experienced auctioneer, he remains at the forefront of the industry, regularly conducting onsite auctions for Ray White across the region.
As Principal of Ray White Maroochydore & Ray White Buderim, Dan leads a team of more than 70 local property professionals across sales, property management, projects, and finance. Together, the group has built one of the most successful real estate networks on the Sunshine Coast, collectively selling and managing more property across the region than any other agency group. This scale allows clients to benefit from unrivalled buyer reach, deep local market intelligence, and the strength of a highly collaborative team.
Under Dan’s leadership, the group has become known not only for its outstanding results for sellers and landlords, but also for building a high-performance culture that attracts and develops some of the region’s leading real estate professionals. With a strong focus on accountability, innovation, and customer experience, the business continues to set the benchmark for service and results on the Sunshine Coast.
A proud Sunshine Coast local, Dan is deeply committed to the community through his involvement in sport, charity initiatives, and as a regular emcee and charity auctioneer at local fundraising events.
Operating from flagship offices in Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore and Burnett Street, Buderim, Dan and his team are a trusted choice for buying, selling, and managing property across the coast. The group specialises in residential sales, property management, projects, and finance, and has developed particular expertise in prestige apartments, beachside homes, and residential developments - including the successful delivery of more than $200 million in off-the-plan project sales.
With a reputation built on performance, leadership, and results, Dan and his team continue to help clients achieve outstanding outcomes while creating opportunities for the next generation of real estate professionals on the Sunshine Coast.
Awards
- 2025/2026 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore | Buderim
- 2025/2026 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore | Buderim
- 2024/2025 - Chairman's Elite Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore | Buderim
- 2024/2025 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore | Buderim
- 2024/2025 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore | Buderim
- 2023/2024 - 20 Year Service Award
- 2023/2024 - Premier Performer
- 2023/2024 - Chairman's Elite Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore | Buderim
- 2023/2024 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2023/2024 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2022/2023 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2022/2023 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2021/2022 - Chairman's Elite Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2021/2022 - Premier Performer
- 2021/2022 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2021/2022 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2020/2021 - Chairman's Elite Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2020/2021 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2020/2021 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2019/2020 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2019/2020 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2018/2019 - 15 Year Service Award
- 2018/2019 - Individual of the Year Principal
- 2018/2019 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Maroochydore
- 2017/2018 - Excellence in Print Media Sunshine Coast (APN)
- 2017 - $2 million in settled commission in their Ray White career
Ray White Maroochydore
We are the leading Ray White office on the Sunshine Coast with the highest profile amongst both buyers and sellers. With over 40 professionals on staff we are confident we have the size, strength and ability to continually deliver exceptional service and premium results in any market place.
At Ray White Maroochydore, we have a proven record of success and an impressive portfolio of clients who are totally satisfied by our superlative level of service. Our journey to become the biggest and most successful did not happen overnight. We began this journey with just 6 staff in 1996, here is where we are today:
Ranked within the top 15 Real Estate off…