The Real Estate Institute of Victoria revealed exclusively to WILLIAMS MEDIA that FIABCI Australia members endorsed Mr Young's appointment at REIV's Annual General Meeting yesterday.

“Greg brings a wealth of experience to this role, having worked in real estate since 1982,” REIV President Gil King said.

“As well as heading up several Queensland agencies over the years and calling more than 3,000 auctions, Greg has been an innovative force in the industry."

Mr Young says he is honoured to be elected President of the Australian Chapter of the world’s leading international real estate organisation.

“FIABCI is not only relevant to real estate agents but for anyone who is associated with real estate such as developers, architects, engineers, valuers and bankers,” Mr Young said.

“Being involved in FIABCI gives you a global perspective on the real estate industry; elements of which can be implemented in Australia. Currently, FIABCI is working with the United Nations on the UN-Habitat project which has worldwide ramifications.

Mr Young told WILLIAMS MEDIA he's most passionate about the younger generation rising through the real estate industry.

“My aspiration for my term as President is to raise the profile of FIABCI, especially among young members. I am also passionate about the implementation of UN-Habitat and Urban Monitoring Labs in Australia.” 

Mr Young thanked outgoing President Samantha Payne for her service and congratulated incoming Vice Presidents John Sexton of Sexton Glover Watts (South Australia), Chris McGregor of First National Real Estate McGregor (Tasmania) and Marnie Hill of Elders Brown and Banks (Tasmania) on their appointments.

REIV President Robyn Waters was the first Australian female to be elected as FIABCI World President in 2014 and is the current Trustee to the International Ethical Standards Coalition.

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