It was a tight contest — almost as tight as the local property market — with less than 10 votes separating Professionals Armidale, LJ Hooker Inverell, Ray White Armidale, and Laing+Simmons Armidale. But in the end, Professionals Armidale came out on top to claim Best Real Estate in the Best in the New England 2025.
Now one of the largest agencies in the region following its 2022 merger with Uphill and Schaefer, the firm recently refreshed their branding under the new bold red and charcoal colours adopted by the national Professionals group. But the win can’t be attributed to the new branding alone, with locals saying they voted for consistent, reliable service they have come to expect from Professionals Armidale.
With dozens of glowing reviews from tenants, buyers, landlords and vendors, the team’s reputation for professionalism, responsiveness, and care was clear.
“Great customer service. Nothing too much trouble,” said Julie.
“They have always been so kind and every problem that I’ve had someone was there to fix it,” said Akashia, a long-term renter who has leased a number of properties through the agency.
“They are great staff who always have a warm friendly approach,” added Alisha.
Sellers were equally impressed.
“Sold our property within days at the top of the price guide – helpful and professional at every step,” said Liz.
“The staff are absolutely wonderful. They take the stress out of buying and selling and they get the results,” said Ebony.
Aiden described them as the “best team, culture and service,” while Stephen called them a “great business who always goes the extra mile.”
The team were rightly pretty chuffed at their win, with many posting on social media how proud they were to be part of the team.
Stephen Ramage, one of the Directors of Professionals Armidale, gave all credit to the team too.
“We are honoured to have been awarded the Best Real Estate in New England— it is a testament to the hard work, heart, and dedication our team puts in every day,” he said.
“We’re also deeply grateful to our clients for their trust and support.”
“This recognition marks an exciting new chapter for us, especially as we move forward with our refreshed branding and continued commitment to excellence.”
From quick problem-solving to friendly professionalism, the message from voters was clear — Professionals Armidale live up to their name and are the ones to trust when buying, selling, or renting.
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