PHOTO: Anne Duncan & Dan White – RAYWHITE. SUPPLIED
There’s something truly heartwarming about a former member returning to the Ray White family. 💛
What was once a moment of sadness when they left becomes pure joy when we get to say…
“Welcome back to the family!” 👏
🔁 The Power of Return
Each journey away from our group is personal — and so is the journey back.
But there’s always a shared thread: those who leave with grace and respect, leave the door open for something special to happen later on. 🚪❤️
When someone returns, we have a “moment of truth”:
💬 “Have we improved while you were away?”
💬 “What have you learned that we can adopt?”
These are powerful reflections — and huge learning opportunities for us. 🙌
🌟 The Unstoppable Anne Duncan
We’re thrilled to share the story of one of our most iconic members —
Anne Duncan — who rejoined Ray White New Zealand after 20 years as an independent powerhouse in Mt Albert, Auckland. 📍
🏡 Anne originally joined Ray White in 1993, quickly rising to be one of NZ’s leading salespeople.
In 2004, she branched out on her own, launching Anne Duncan Real Estate — a household name in Mt Albert for over three decades.
👩💼 Built on Values, Reunited by Vision
“When I opened my own business, it was about service and supporting people to reach their full potential,” says Anne.
Now back with Ray White, Anne says the return brings the best of both worlds:
🔗 Local connection + 🌐 Global strength
“We’ve got the hard-working team, and now we’ve got the backing of extraordinary resources and tech to take us further.” 💪💻
Anne had many offers over the years, but it was a call from Carey Smith that truly resonated. 📞
“It felt like coming home.”
🚀 Then vs. Now
A lot has changed in 20 years:
⚙️ Technology
📈 Brand growth
🤝 Connections
“Ray White has raised the bar. We were strong as a boutique, but this just gels better. We still run a values-driven business, but now we have more support and greater opportunities.”
👩👧 Family Ties, Business Bonds
Anne’s daughter, Emma Duncan, also feels the magic. After returning from the Chairman’s Elite event in Bali 🌴, she shared the same connection Anne did two decades ago.
“It’s so special seeing that the values haven’t changed — even as the group has grown.”
🧡 Welcome Home, Anne
We’re so proud to have Anne and her team back.
She brings history, leadership, and a future-forward mindset that inspires us all.
Once Ray White, always Ray White. 🏠💛