Harcourts duo the first couple inducted into Hall of Fame

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Harcourts duo the first couple inducted into Hall of Fame

Harcourts

8 June 2012

It was a special night at Harcourts’ annual conference awards dinner as 1000 dinner guests packed the SKYCITY Convention Centre to witness a very unique moment in the history of the Harcourts Hall of Fame inducting not one, but two people.

Lynette and John McFadden from Christchurch, accompanied on stage by existing Hall of Famer, Brian King, were the new inductees for 2012. Brian was met with an emotional reaction as he touched the couple’s shoulder guiding them to the stage where they were greeted by current Hall of Fame members.

In real estate since 1994 and 1996 respectively and now business owners of the very successful Gold Real Estate Group, neither Lynette nor John had any idea that they were to be inducted.

“They are admired for their 100% level of excellence and are trusted and loyal above most. They could be seen to take an aerial view of their business and their results leave clues to how well their approach works. This partnership reminds us of why we must, in all aspects of our lives, follow our dreams, challenge the status quo and all with a graciousness that is admired and respected by all,” said Gilbert Enoka, General Manager Harcourts International in the introductory speech.

On the 1st of April 1997, armed with share passion, determination and a commitment to succeed, John, Lynette and two colleagues Bruce Newman and Judy Curnow entered into the partnership beginning Papanui Realty Limited opening the doors on 14th April 1997. This was the first of many offices in the "Gold” brand now consisting of Papanui, New Brighton, Redwood, Parklands, Strowan and Accommodation House was to come later, Mr Enoka explained,

“When the Gold Franchise started it symbolised a special quality and gave a stamp of permanence, representing a philosophy of being "outstanding". Their reputation grew fast!! This is still the case,” he read.

Lynette and John were accompanied by their sons Harry and Louis, parents Gary and Evelyn Schwass, and Lynette’s sister and good friend Elise who flew up on the day from Christchurch, unbeknown to them to celebrate with the new inductees of Harcourts’ Hall of Fame 2012.

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