Ryan Smith, a highly successful athlete turned Real Estate professional, has been welcomed as a Partner into the Realmark Urban Real Estate business, in Perth Western Australia.

Realmark is one of WA’s top agencies operating across the metro area of Perth winning multiple REIWA awards. In a short time, the Realmark Urban team has expanded from 5 to 35 team members across sales and property management and achieving $283milion in Value Sold for the 2021 calendar year.

In just 3 years, Ryan Smith has excelled within the Realmark Urban business. During this time he has taken out key awards within the industry including Rookie of the Year 2019 and Sales Team of the Year 2020 in the REIWA Excellence Awards.

From sport to starting multiple businesses, running a marketing agency for over 25 hospitality venues and being a shareholder in an international franchise chain, Ryan then excelled in real estate. From his late teens Ryan focused on his sporting career whilst, simultaneously exploring ventures into hospitality, gym franchises and marketing businesses.

A talented athlete in Golf and Australian Rules Football, Ryan developed his team culture which was a big influence on his business career foundations and mindset.

“My family really set me up for success. Without their support and mentorship from my dad (Wayne Smith) I wouldn't be where I am today. I wanted to develop a career after sport that meant something and Realmark was exceptional in helping me achieve this through guidance and support,” said Ryan.

“Professional sportspeople know how to perform under pressure, and when the heat is turned up, they remain calm and in control. Negotiating offers in private treaty sales or tracking bids in a fast-paced auction require real estate professionals to be mentally tough, remain composed under pressure and work hard for a favorable outcome for their client.” he added.

Ryan leveraged his business acumen and interest in property to launch into the property industry when he joined Realmark Urban. Working alongside some of the industry leaders and being part of building the entire team; which had a collaborative culture from the start.

“As an athlete, being a good team player is essential. Even if they are not playing a team sport, they will work closely with a support team of coach, manager, physiotherapist etc. Real estate professionals need to work well with a variety of personality types, co-operating to work efficiently and effectively and having a great mentor is essential and I found that in Realmark.”

Realmark identified the potential in Ryan and his drive to succeed which was ingrained in his personality from being a talented athlete. Key skills from being in golf tournaments ensured Ryan was able to identify his aspirations as Realmark helped guide his career journey from the golf course to successful real estate representative and now to become a Partner in the business.

“Realmark is a contemporary agency ideally suited to people with strong aspirations. I was given a shot and never took it for granted. I had experience in my multiple businesses and my sporting background which played a huge role in how I saw the team growing. I wanted to be part of creating a business that was exciting, fun and helped build the Realmark Urban team and culture to shape it into what it is today. I always live by striving for more and I love the feeling of always moving forward in our marketing and practices. The harder you work, the more you get rewarded and the more you get to look after is very rewarding.”

Elite athletes know that if they are not performing to their personal best, that goal setting is essential. Realmark leadership is always searching for ways to continually improve. Our real estate professionals are mentored and guided to set and stick to personal, wellness and professional goals, ensuring not to be distracted from the task at hand and achieve great results. At Realmark we encourage what drives our team members and seek self-motivated people to achieve their goals, undeterred by knock-backs or rejections.

Managing Director of Realmark, John Percudani said “The ‘Never give up’ is a mantra shared universally by successful sportspeople and real estate agents. Persistence pays off on the sports field and carries athletes through tough times. Likewise, the real estate market is not always booming, and sales are not always easy. At Realmark we are focused on supporting and mentoring talented people achieve their career aspirations including the pathway to equity partnership.”