Ray White Preston

363 High Street, Preston, VIC, 3072, Australia
  •   4.9   (576 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 4 agents at Ray White Preston.

Ian Dempsey
Ian Dempsey

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Sales Agent / Director

  4.9   (515 reviews)
About Ian
Ian Dempsey learned the importance of customer service and the art of selling from a young age. Growing up, working in his parent’s family business, he developed an early passion for sales and building relationships with his clients. Ian began his career as an electrician, before moving into industrial electrical sales, working for some of Australia’s largest electrical suppliers for 8 years before realising his passion was in real estate. Ian’s impeccable people skills and experience in reaching and exceeding targets makes him a valuable asset to our Sales team. He constantly strives to achieve the highest possible result for his vendors and has a desire to leave a lasting impression on his clients with his hard working and enthusiastic approach. Having lived in Preston and Reservoir for over two decades, his strong knowledge of the local area and exceptional market insight means he can provide a personalised experience for each of his clients and help them achieve their goals. AWARDS: 2024/2025 - No.1 in Ray White VIC/TAS for most sales 2024/2025 - Chairman's Elite 2023/2024 - No.1 in Ray White VIC/TAS for most sales 2023/2024 - Chairman's Elite 2022/2023 - Chairman's Elite 2021/2022 - Elite Performer 2020/2021 - Chairman's Elite 2020 - Top Salespeople - Number of Sales - No. 2 2020 - Top Salespeople - Settled Commission - No. 4 2019/2020 - Elite Performer 2019 - Top Auction Performer - Settled Sales - No. 1 2019 - Top Salespeople - Settled Commission - No. 15 2018/2019 - Elite Performer 2017/2018 - Top 10 Salespeople - Settled Commission - No. 8 2017/2018 - Top Auction Performer - Settled Sales - No. 2 2017/2018 - Elite Performer 2017 - Rising Star - Sales - Finalist
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George Gimelli
George Gimelli

Sales Agent / Sales Consultant

  5   (59 reviews)
About George

George currently has 21 active property listings and 51 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Mathew Marotta
Mathew Marotta

Senior Projects Consultant / Director

  4.8   (23 reviews)
About Mathew

Mathew currently has 3 active property listings and 11 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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John Catanzariti
John Catanzariti

Director

  5   (12 reviews)
About John
John Catanzariti has become a dominant force in the northern suburbs, leading a determined and ever-growing team across Preston and Reservoir. A tenacious and proactive leader, with over 20 years experience, John has achieved many outstanding achievements at Ray White as a result of his dedication and willingness to learn and improve on his already strong skill set. Since opening its doors 8 years ago, he has led a top performing team at our Reservoir office and created a Project Sales team that have become a powerhouse across the northern suburbs, excelling in off the plan and land sales. He now embarks on his next chapter, opening a second office in Preston. Clear passion for his profession, commitment to his clients and unsurpassed market knowledge has made John a top choice for clients in the northern corridor. Renowned as a strong advocate of family values he is committed to the Ray White group, which, as a family owned business, mirrors the values that John holds in high regard.
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About us

At Ray White Preston we are all about people and possibilities. We have never felt restricted by the traditional constraints of real estate. We’re far more interested in the possibility of what could be. Our culture, our team and our ongoing growth is all part of a carefully planned strategy to build the most customer-focused, successful and progressive agency possible. Our hand-picked team all share a passion for property and a vision for excellence. We work as a tight-knit group, sharing ideas and inspiration, from our Principals right through to our valued support staff. The reason we’ve gone from strength to strength is simple. We love what we do and we’re good at doing it. We are a comprehensive full service agency offering a broad spectrum of real estate and related services, making us a one stop shop for all your needs. We have a clear vision for the future which involves strategic growth, ongoing nurturing of our client relationships and continued investment in our people and technology. We aspire to being the first point of call for anyone looking to buy, sell or rent in the local area, or anyone simply looking for expert real estate advice.

Our reviews

  4.9  
576 reviewsacross 31 different locations, showing 6.
Seller review
Reliable high performance agent!
5 days ago
Reliable high performance agent!

I had a bad experience with another agent at RT Edgar and decided to switch over to George. George was direct and upfront, no nonsense type of agent and really looked out for his clients. He is communicative and only presents deals when it is signed not just done through verbally! Thank you so much for your help in selling my apartment, highly recommended!

George Gimelli

George Gimelli

  5   (59 reviews)
Seller review
George is one of the best.
12 days ago
George is one of the best.

George worked tirelessly to get us a sale in a difficult market. His communication from start to finish was first class. He always remained committed to finding the right buyer. We highly recommend & appreciate George’s knowledge & skills to get a good result.

George Gimelli

George Gimelli

  5   (59 reviews)
Seller review
Excellent All Rounder
19 days ago
Excellent All Rounder

George was wonderful to deal with throughout the sale of Dad’s home. He was professional, helpful and kept us informed along the way. We really appreciated his support and would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a great estate agent.

George Gimelli

George Gimelli

  5   (59 reviews)
Seller review
    Exceptional Service from Start to Finish
about 2 months ago
Exceptional Service from Start to Finish

I couldn’t be happier with the service Ian provided throughout the entire process. He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive and always kept me informed. What really stood out was his communication and willingness to go above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. I would have no hesitation recommending Ian to anyone looking for a reliable and professional real estate agent. Thanks again for all your hard work, Ian — it was a pleasure dealing with you. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ian Dempsey

Ian Dempsey

  4.9   (515 reviews)
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Our properties

Ray White Preston has 70 properties for sale and sold 226 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$620,000 - $680,000
2/7 Chaleyer Street
Reservoir VIC 3073
2
2
1
Townhouse
For Sale
$440,000 - $470,000
309/388 Murray Rd
Preston VIC 3072
2
2
1
Apartment
For Sale
$900,000 - $940,000
4/99 Gower Street
Preston VIC 3072
3
2
2
Townhouse
For Sale
$420,000 - $450,000
507C/3 Snake Gully Drive
Bundoora VIC 3083
2
2
1
Apartment
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