Ray White Queensland auctions firing with new Head of Auctions at the helm

Bringing more than five years of dedicated experience within the Ray White network, and a  year within Ray White Queensland, Mr Gunness has transitioned into the corporate leadership team with a proven track record in high-stakes negotiations, strategy, and agent mentoring.

Reflecting on his journey, Mr Gunness said his passion for the auction model stems from the high-energy environment of bringing a deal together under the hammer.

“Three years ago, I came into this space bright-eyed and bushy-tailed,” Mr Gunness said.

“As an agent, I sold a lot of properties via auction, and I realised that the negotiation on the auction floor and the moment the deal came together was what I enjoyed most.

“I asked myself how I could do that every single day, and becoming an auctioneer was the answer.”

Mr Gunness is known for his commanding presence on the gavel and deep understanding of market dynamics. 

In his new role, he will focus on solidifying Ray White’s position as the undisputed leader in competition creation, while supporting agents in both metro and regional markets.

“It’s extremely humbling, and I feel incredible excitement stepping into this role,” Mr Gunness said.

“It’s a huge responsibility given the current state of the market and our fundamental duty to be best in market as competition creators. 

“My ultimate goal is to help our network reach our ambition of 10,000 auctions, leveraging our talented panel of auctioneers to support every corner of Queensland.”

Ray White Queensland CEO Jason Andrew congratulated Mr Gunness on his new role, highlighting his hands-on leadership style and strong relationships across the network.

"Tom has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic acumen, and an innate ability to drive success for sales teams," Mr Andrew said.

"He has played a pivotal role in mentoring agents and developing sales strategies that match real-time market trends. 

“Auction is in the DNA of Ray White, and having someone of Tom’s caliber leading the charge ensures our clients continue to achieve maximum property values through genuine competition. 

“We are thrilled to offer dedicated leadership at a time our members and their customers need it most.”